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River cruise operator VIVA Cruises has released its full 2027 themed river cruise programme, featuring 19 departures covering wellness, jazz and crime sailings.
The programme, which is on sale now, will run from February to November, with itineraries ranging from four to seven nights onboard VIVA ONE and VIVA RUBY.
Highlights include:
* ‘The Ultimate Wellness Journey Between Iconic Cities & Fairytale Villages’ – four-nights onboard VIVA ONE, with eight departures available in February and March 2027. Sailing roundtrip from Düsseldorf, the itinerary visits Boppard, Speyer, Rüdesheim, Linz on the Rhine and includes a passage through the Loreley. Guests onboard will be offered bespoke health and wellness focussed menus, with featured lectures from health professionals. Prices start from £895pp.
* ‘Jazz cruise to Brussels’ – six-nights onboard VIVA ONE, departing November 7, 2027. Sailing roundtrip from Düsseldorf, the itinerary visits Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels, Antwerp and Nijmegen. A jazz programme including pianist Frank Muschalle will feature. Prices start from £1395pp.
* ‘Mystery from the Spree to the Rhine’ – seven-nights onboard VIVA RUBY, departing October 30, 2027. Sailing from Berlin to Düsseldorf, the itinerary visits Potsdam, Rothensee, Calvörde, Wolfsburg, Minden and Münster, with onboard readings, lectures and activities centred on famous criminal cases, renowned investigators and the world of crime fiction. Prices start from £1695pp.
Michelle Daniels, country manager UK & Ireland, Australia & New Zealand at VIVA Cruises, said: “Our 2027 themed river cruise programme has been designed to give guests even more ways to enjoy Europe’s waterways, combining the relaxed pace of river cruising with carefully curated onboard experiences.
“Whether guests are looking for restorative wellness, live jazz or the intrigue of a mystery-themed sailing, these departures offer something extra while still delivering the comfort, flexibility and all-inclusive value VIVA Cruises is known for. With 19 themed departures available across 2027, this is our most varied themed programme to date and gives agents a strong range of options to offer both new-to-river and repeat guests.”
VIVA Cruises’ all-inclusive experience includes all meals, flexible dining across up to three restaurants, and premium drinks including wine, spirits and cocktails. Guests also enjoy complimentary High Tea once per voyage, a daily replenished minibar and Nespresso coffee machine in their cabin, a welcome bottle of prosecco, Rituals branded toiletries, plus Wi-Fi and gratuities included.
For more information, visit www.viva-cruises.com
