VIVA RUBY on the Rhine

VIVA Cruises · VIVA RUBY

Crime Cruise to Düsseldorf

Bremen Hoya Nienburg Minden Munster Herne Duisburg Düsseldorf

From

£1,639 pp

Flights from London Heathrow, hold luggage, cruise and transfers

Save £76 pp against booking direct

See sailings & cabins
Ship
VIVA RUBY
Length
7 nights
Sailings
1 date
Dining
All Inclusive
Flights from
London Heathrow, London Gatwick

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

It's a fly-cruise, so the price moves with the airport you fly from — and the cheapest airport isn't the same one every week. Choose your airport, then a date to see the cabins on board.

Flying from

Your route

14 calls over 8 days

Where the ship ties up, and for how long.

POLANDNETHERLANDSGERMANYBELGIUMBremenHoyaNienburgMindenMunsterHerneDuisburgDüsseldorfNETHERLANDSGERMANYBremenHoyaNienburgMindenMunsterHerneDuisburgDüsseldorf

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

Day Port Country Arrive Depart
Day 1 Bremen Germany Embark —
Day 2 Bremen Germany — 14:00
Day 2 Hoya Germany 20:30 —
Day 3 Hoya Germany — 09:30
Day 3 Nienburg Germany 12:30 —
Day 4 Nienburg Germany — 06:00
Day 4 Minden Germany 13:00 21:30
Day 5 Munster Germany 14:00 —
Day 6 Munster Germany — 17:00
Day 6 Herne Germany 23:30 —
Day 7 Herne Germany — 05:30
Day 7 Duisburg Germany 14:00 —
Day 8 Duisburg Germany — 05:00
Day 8 Düsseldorf Germany 08:30 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

Rhine

The cruise begins in Bremen, a Hanseatic city rich in history. The UNESCO-listed town hall and Roland statue, along with the famous Town Musicians, set the stage. Soon the ship glides onto the Weser, framed by green river meadows. The journey continues to Hoya, a former residence town with a castle, timber-framed houses, and quiet riverbanks. In Nienburg, colorful old houses and asparagus traditions shape the town’s charm. Minden is next, where the Weser meets the Mittelland Canal in a remarkable waterway crossing. Medieval churches and merchant houses add to the city’s appeal. The cruise proceeds to Münster, the city of towers and bicycles. The Prinzipalmarkt, Lambertikirche, and the lake Aasee highlight its blend of history and vibrant life. In Herne, the Ruhr area’s industrial past is visible, with parks, canals, and heritage sites marking the transformation of the region. Duisburg impresses with Europe’s largest inland port, a fascinating mix of bustling docks and natural Rhine floodplains. Finally, the ship reaches Düsseldorf, the stylish capital of the Rhineland. The Königsallee, Media Harbor, and the lively old town form the perfect finale to a journey filled with landscapes, history, and vibrant cityscapes.

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