VIVA RUBY on the Elbe

VIVA Cruises · VIVA RUBY

From the Havel to the Rhine

Berlin Potsdam Rothensee Haldensleben Calvörde Wolfsburg Minden Munster Duisburg Düsseldorf

From

£1,619 pp

Flights from London Gatwick, hold luggage, cruise and transfers

Save £69 pp against booking direct

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Ship
VIVA RUBY
Length
7 nights
Sailings
1 date
Dining
All Inclusive
Flights from
London Gatwick, Manchester, London Heathrow

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

12 calls over 8 days

Where the ship ties up, and for how long.

POLANDNETHERLANDSGERMANYBELGIUMBerlinPotsdamRothenseeHaldenslebenCalvördeWolfsburgMindenMunsterDuisburgDüsseldorfPOLANDGERMANYFRANCECZECH REPUBLICBerlinPotsdamRothenseeHaldenslebenCalvördeWolfsburgMindenMunsterDuisburgDüsseldorf

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

Day Port Country Arrive Depart
Day 1 Berlin Germany Embark 17:00
Day 1 Potsdam Germany 19:00 —
Day 2 Potsdam Germany — 11:30
Day 3 Rothensee Germany 01:30 09:00
Day 3 Haldensleben Germany 12:45 13:15
Day 3 Calvörde Germany 15:00 17:30
Day 3 Wolfsburg Germany 21:30 —
Day 4 Wolfsburg Germany — 13:00
Day 5 Minden Germany 06:00 14:00
Day 6 Munster Germany 07:00 17:00
Day 7 Duisburg Germany 11:00 23:59
Day 8 Düsseldorf Germany 03:00 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

Autumn Getaway

 

Experience an extraordinary river cruise through the heart of Germany during the atmospheric month of November. Your journey begins in Berlin-Spandau and takes you along the idyllic Havel River to Potsdam, where magnificent palaces and parklands await you. Traveling along the Mittelland Canal, you’ll discover fascinating places like Haldensleben, Calvörde, and Wolfsburg—an exciting blend of nature, technology, and history.

The journey continues westward to Minden and Münster, where Westphalian charm and historic old towns will captivate you. Traveling along the Ruhr, you’ll reach Duisburg-Ruhrort before your journey finally concludes in the elegant Rhine metropolis of Düsseldorf.

Enjoy relaxing days on board, impressive waterways, and varied excursions. This journey combines cultural highlights, tranquil nature, and unique perspectives on Germany’s diverse regions—perfect for a leisurely getaway this fall.

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