VIVA Cruises Unveils Largest-Ever Programme with 332 Sailings for 2028

VIVA Cruises has unveiled its largest-ever 2028 programme, featuring 332 departures.

Available to book from October 15, 2026, the programme runs from January to December across seven ships and major European rivers, including the Rhine, Douro, Danube and Dutch Waterways. It also includes four new itineraries, comprising:

• 14-night ‘Grand European Journey to Budapest’ on VIVA ENJOY, departing Amsterdam and calling at Cologne, Koblenz, Mainz, Wertheim, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. Departing May 25. 

• Seven-night ‘Meuse Moments in the Netherlands’ on VIVA TIARA, sailing roundtrip from Düsseldorf and calling at Nijmegen, Maastricht, Roermond, Venlo, Gorinchem, Dordrecht and Utrecht. Three departures, in June and July.

• Seven-night ‘Enchantment on the IJsselmeer’ on VIVA ONE, sailing roundtrip from Düsseldorf and calling at Amsterdam, Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Willemstad, Dordrecht and Arnhem. Four departures in June, July and August. 

• 10-night ‘Wine Journey Between Basel & Nancy’ on VIVA RUBY, departing Basel and calling at Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, Bingen, Koblenz, Cochem, Bernkastel, Trier, Metz and Nancy. Departing October 5.

In addition, the 2028 season features themed options covering wellness, jazz, culinary and wine itineraries.

Across the season, VIVA will visit four new ports of call: Bingen and Glückstadt in Germany, and Medemblik and Lemmer in the Netherlands, with new excursions including wine tasting at the Disibodenberg Monastery Ruins in Bingen and a visit to the village of Giethoorn when in Lemmer.

Michelle Daniels, director of sales, UK & Ireland and Australia & New Zealand at VIVA Cruises, said: “Our 2028 programme represents an important step forward, with more departures than ever and an incredibly diverse choice of itineraries designed to offer something for every kind of river cruise guest. From our new Grand European Journey and scenic Dutch waterways to a dedicated wine journey between Basel and Nancy, we are expanding the ways guests can explore a wealth of destinations by river.

“The addition of new ports, experiences and themed cruises also allows returning guests to discover something different, with itineraries showcasing the culture, cuisine, landscapes and character of each destination.”

VIVA Cruises’ all-inclusive experience includes all meals, flexible dining across up to three restaurants, and a selection of 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 toiletries, plus Wi-Fi and gratuities included.

For more information, visit www.viva-cruises.com.