VIVA RUBY on the Elbe

VIVA Cruises · VIVA RUBY

Magical East From Dresden

Dresden Meissen Wittenberg Magdeburg Potsdam

From

£1,559 pp

Flights from London Heathrow, hold luggage, cruise and transfers

Save £62 pp against booking direct

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

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

8 calls over 6 days

Where the ship ties up, and for how long.

POLANDGERMANYCZECH REPUBLICDresdenMeissenWittenbergMagdeburgPotsdamPOLANDGERMANYCZECH REPUBLICDresdenMeissenWittenbergMagdeburgPotsdam

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

Day Port Country Arrive Depart
Day 1 Dresden Germany Embark —
Day 2 Dresden Germany — 13:00
Day 2 Meissen Germany 15:30 21:30
Day 3 Wittenberg Germany 08:30 14:30
Day 3 Magdeburg Germany 23:00 —
Day 4 Magdeburg Germany — 13:00
Day 5 Potsdam Germany 13:30 —
Day 6 Potsdam Germany — 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

 

Join us on a fascinating river cruise through the picturesque landscapesof eastern Germany. Start in the historic city of Dresden, known for its baroque architecture and world-famous art collections. Our route takes you along the majestic Elbe and the romantic Moldau, through a region full of culture, history and natural beauty.

Discover the charming Meissen, world-famous for its fine porcelain, and let yourself be enchanted by the medieval atmosphere. In Wittenberg, follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther and experience the cradle of the Reformation up close. Further downstream, Magdeburg awaits you, a city with over 1200 years of history and impressive architecture such as Magdeburg Cathedral.

The journey takes you through a landscape characterized by rolling hills, lush forests and romantic villages. Enjoy the comfort of a modern river ship on board with first-class service, culinary delights and a varied entertainment program.

This cruise is an unforgettable experience for all those who appreciate authentic cultural landscapes, architectural masterpieces and warm hospitality. Let yourself be inspired by the unique flair of eastern Germany - a region where past and present come together in wonderful harmony.

 

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