VIVA RUBY on the Elbe

VIVA Cruises · VIVA RUBY

A Journey from Prague’s Gothic Grace to Berlin’s Modern Edge

Prague Kralupy nad Vltavou Melnik Litomerice Bad Schandau Dresden Meissen Wittenberg Dessau-Rosslau Magdeburg Genthin Potsdam Berlin

From

£2,219 pp

Flights from London Stansted, hold luggage, cruise and transfers

Save £101 pp against booking direct

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Ship
VIVA RUBY
Length
9 nights
Sailings
1 date
Dining
All Inclusive
Flights from
London Stansted, London Gatwick, London Luton, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol

In the price

What's included

  • Return Flights from the UK
  • Hold Luggage
  • Full Board Cruise
  • VIVA All-Inclusive Drinks
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gratuities

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Shore excursions
  • Personal expenses

Step one

Choose your sailing

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Flying from

Your route

21 calls over 10 days

Where the ship ties up, and for how long.

POLANDNETHERLANDSGERMANYCZECH REPUBLICPragueKralupy nad VltavouMelnikLitomericeBad SchandauDresdenMeissenWittenbergDessau-RosslauMagdeburgGenthinPotsdamBerlinPOLANDGERMANYCZECH REPUBLICPragueKralupy nad VltavouMelnikLitomericeBad SchandauDresdenMeissenWittenbergDessau-RosslauMagdeburgGenthinPotsdamBerlin

Ports on the river the ship sails. Coastlines, borders and rivers from Natural Earth.

Day Port Country Arrive Depart
Day 1 Prague Czech Republic Embark —
Day 2 Prague Czech Republic — —
Day 3 Prague Czech Republic — 07:30
Day 3 Kralupy nad Vltavou Czech Republic 13:30 14:00
Day 3 Melnik Czech Republic 17:30 18:00
Day 3 Litomerice Czech Republic 23:30 —
Day 4 Litomerice Czech Republic — 06:00
Day 4 Bad Schandau Germany 14:00 —
Day 5 Bad Schandau Germany — 08:00
Day 5 Dresden Germany 13:30 —
Day 6 Dresden Germany — 12:00
Day 6 Meissen Germany 15:00 18:00
Day 7 Wittenberg Germany 06:00 14:00
Day 7 Dessau-Rosslau Germany 18:00 18:30
Day 7 Magdeburg Germany 23:00 —
Day 8 Magdeburg Germany — 13:30
Day 8 Genthin Germany 20:00 —
Day 9 Genthin Germany — 05:00
Day 9 Potsdam Germany 13:00 —
Day 10 Potsdam Germany — 01:00
Day 10 Berlin Germany 07:00 Disembark

On board

Your ship

VIVA RUBY

Experience a journey filled with moments of relaxation, indulgence, and personalized service aboard the VIVA RUBY (formerly SWISS RUBY). Our lovingly renovated cultural ship has been shining in new splendor since 2025—modernized, elegant, and with great attention to detail. The 40 comfortable cabins, including eight newly designed suites on the top deck, offer the highest level of comfort and a stylish ambiance. The suites, in particular, impress with their spacious feel, modern design, and high-quality materials, ensuring an unparalleled travel experience. 80 guests · 40 cabins · 3 decks · built 2002 · refurbished 2025
On board the VIVA RUBY
On board the VIVA RUBY
On board the VIVA RUBY
On board the VIVA RUBY

About this cruise

Elbe

Go on an impressive journey from the golden city of Prague to the lively metropolis of Berlin. Along Moldova and Elbe, you will experience the full diversity of Central Europe - from baroque castles and medieval old towns to modern cultural centers. Your route takes you from Prague via Mělník and Litoměřice to Bad Schandau, where the bizarre rock formations of Saxon Switzerland are fascinating. In Dresden, baroque masterpieces such as the Zwinger and the Frauenkirche await you, while Meissen inspires with its porcelain tradition and Wittenberg with the legacy of Martin Luther. Via Dessau and Magdeburg, which surprises with its imposing architecture, you finally reach Potsdam - a city full of elegance and royal history - before your journey comes to a glamorous conclusion in Berlin. On board, you will enjoy the highest level of comfort, regional cuisine and inspiring insights into the history of the places you visit. This cruise combines culture, indulgence and relaxation - an unforgettable experience between Prague and Berlin.

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