October 19, 2026 — German river line VIVA Cruises has opened its 2028 season: 325 sailings on seven ships to mark its 10th anniversary, with new short cruises and new turnaround ports.
What’s new for 2028
The season covers the Rhine, Main, Moselle, Danube and Douro, plus German canals and the Baltic coast, with 320 shore excursions across 13 river regions.
| Ship | 2028 changes |
|---|---|
| Viva Moments | Joins the Danube fleet after a 2027 renovation; new 7-night Passau–Vienna–Budapest cruises |
| Viva Enjoy | 22 seven-night round trips from Vienna; Regensburg added as a turnaround port; culinary sailings |
| Viva Two | New 5-night Danube cruises linking Passau, Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava |
| Viva One | 7-night Moselle round trips from Düsseldorf rise from 10 to 15; new 4-night Rhine cruises in November and December (Bonn, Mainz, Koblenz); jazz cruises |
| Viva Ruby | New 10-night Basel–Nancy–Düsseldorf cruise; crime-themed and wine cruises |
| Porto Mirante | Culinary sailings on the Douro |
Cruises booked between October 15 and November 15, 2026, get a free upgrade to the next cabin category. Specific sailing dates and prices are TBA in the source.
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What it means for airline travelers
- The new 4-night Rhine and 5-night Danube cruises fit into a shorter trip, but a short cruise leaves no slack. Fly in a day early, especially on standby.
- Düsseldorf (DUS) is the gateway for the Moselle round trips. Vienna (VIE) serves the Vienna round trips, and Budapest (BUD) is close to the Danube itineraries.
- The Basel–Düsseldorf cruise is one-way. Basel is served by EuroAirport (BSL), so plan to fly in and out of different airports.
- VIVA did not mention any travel-industry or interline rates.
Sources
- Cruise Industry News, “VIVA Cruises Reveals 2028 River Season with 325 Sailings Across 7 Ships“
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