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A Journey from the Capital to the Coast, Framed by Kiel Sailing Week

A Journey from the Capital to the Coast, Framed by Kiel Sailing Week

About This Cruise

This extraordinary river cruise combines the fresh breeze of the Baltic Sea with the vibrant capital city of Berlin and takes you along particularly tranquil stretches of rivers and canals through the heart of northern Germany. Your journey begins in Kiel, where Baltic Sea charm, sailing tradition, and an international lifestyle come together—especially during Kiel Week, the world’s largest sailing event, which promises a unique experience.From there, the journey continues to Hamburg, where the maritime heart of the Hanseatic city awaits you with its world-famous harbor, the Elbphilharmonie, and the lively Speicherstadt. The journey then continues along impressive waterways toward Scharnebeck. Here, you’ll experience the imposing ship lift—one of the tallest of its kind in Europe—a fascinating engineering spectacle and a striking testament to German engineering.As you continue on your way, towns such as Uelzen, Calvörde, and Haldensleben offer glimpses of the peaceful, unspoiled northern Germany away from the major cities. You’ll glide leisurely through varied river and canal landscapes and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere along the route.Traveling along the idyllic Havel River, you’ll eventually reach Potsdam, whose magnificent palaces and sprawling gardens are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Berlin serves as the grand finale of your journey. Here, history, culture, and modern city life converge, ensuring a varied and memorable conclusion to this special journey between the Baltic Sea and the capital.

Who Is This Cruise For?

  • Adults only

    VIVA RUBY is an adults-only ship

  • Couples

    An adults-only atmosphere made for two

  • Over 50s

    A gentle pace with daily excursions and no sea days

Type

River, Luxury

Ship

VIVA RUBY

Departure Date

23 June 2027

Cruise Line

VIVA Cruises

Duration

8 Nights

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Select your cabin type
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Itinerary

Germany

Kiel

Known for the Kiel Canal and Kiel Week, the city boasts an important maritime history. Kiel is also a great place to sight-see, do some shopping and take part in one of the many festivals taking place there.

Germany

Kiel

Known for the Kiel Canal and Kiel Week, the city boasts an important maritime history. Kiel is also a great place to sight-see, do some shopping and take part in one of the many festivals taking place there.

Germany

Hamburg

Hamburg is a port city on the Alster, a tributary of the Elbe. It is also one of the three new federal states that were established following Germany’s reunification. The Hamburg Fish Market is a popular tourist attraction. The Reeperbahn is one of the city’s most visited attractions. At the Panoptikum, a wax museum, visitors can get up close to their favorite celebrities. The Speicherstadt offers cafés, museums, and small canals, and the Elbphilharmonie, located on the banks of the Elbe, is considered a “cultural landmark for everyone.”

Germany

Hamburg

Hamburg is a port city on the Alster, a tributary of the Elbe. It is also one of the three new federal states that were established following Germany’s reunification. The Hamburg Fish Market is a popular tourist attraction. The Reeperbahn is one of the city’s most visited attractions. At the Panoptikum, a wax museum, visitors can get up close to their favorite celebrities. The Speicherstadt offers cafés, museums, and small canals, and the Elbphilharmonie, located on the banks of the Elbe, is considered a “cultural landmark for everyone.”

Germany

Lauenburg

The small town of Lauenburg, located just outside Hamburg, boasts a beautiful old town that nestles picturesquely on the banks of the Elbe and is home to many galleries and arts-and-crafts shops. Thanks to the town’s charming atmosphere, strolls through this neighborhood are a real pleasure. Also worth seeing is the lovingly designed Elbe Shipping Museum, which is housed in a historic building in the heart of the old town and vividly illustrates the most important aspects of shipping on the Elbe—a tradition that has always been of great significance to Lauenburg.

Germany

Scharnebeck

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Germany

Bad Bevensen

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Germany

Bad Bevensen

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Germany

Bad Bodenteich

Bad Bodenteich is a municipality in the district of Uelzen, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 17 km southeast of Uelzen. Bad Bodenteich was the seat of the former Samtgemeinde Bodenteich.

Germany

Wolfsburg

The city of Wolfsburg is located in Lower Saxony in northwestern Germany. It is best known as an “Autostadt” (car city) because it is home to a large Volkswagen plant. In addition, there is a large Volkswagen museum and an amusement park in the immediate vicinity of the plant. Visitors to Wolfsburg can also explore the “Science Center Phaeno,” which impresses with its unique architecture on the outside and its fascinating exhibits on science and technology on the inside. The center introduces visitors to over 350 scientific phenomena. The city also boasts an art museum, a planetarium, and designer outlet stores.

Germany

Wolfsburg

The city of Wolfsburg is located in Lower Saxony in northwestern Germany. It is best known as an “Autostadt” (car city) because it is home to a large Volkswagen plant. In addition, there is a large Volkswagen museum and an amusement park in the immediate vicinity of the plant. Visitors to Wolfsburg can also explore the “Science Center Phaeno,” which impresses with its unique architecture on the outside and its fascinating exhibits on science and technology on the inside. The center introduces visitors to over 350 scientific phenomena. The city also boasts an art museum, a planetarium, and designer outlet stores.

Germany

Rothensee

Rothensee is located north of Magdeburg and is known for its famous boat lift, which is a true work of art due to its technical design. Historically, the construction of the ship lift was a milestone in water transport technology; however, it was decommissioned in 2006 because the structure’s dimensions are too small for today’s ships. For these reasons, the ship lift now serves only as a monument.

Germany

Rothensee

Rothensee is located north of Magdeburg and is known for its famous boat lift, which is a true work of art due to its technical design. Historically, the construction of the ship lift was a milestone in water transport technology; however, it was decommissioned in 2006 because the structure’s dimensions are too small for today’s ships. For these reasons, the ship lift now serves only as a monument.

Germany

Burg

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Germany

Brandenburg

Brandenburg Stadt, also known as Brandenburg an der Havel, is a city in northeastern Germany. It is best known for its Gothic architecture. Notable examples include the Old Town Hall and Brandenburg Cathedral. In addition, there are several other churches to visit in Brandenburg, such as St. Catherine’s Church, St. Gotthard’s Church, and St. Nicholas’ Church. The city also features the Brandenburg an der Havel Industrial Museum, the Brandenburg State Archaeological Museum, and the Asklepios Psychiatric Museum.

Germany

Brandenburg

Brandenburg Stadt, also known as Brandenburg an der Havel, is a city in northeastern Germany. It is best known for its Gothic architecture. Notable examples include the Old Town Hall and Brandenburg Cathedral. In addition, there are several other churches to visit in Brandenburg, such as St. Catherine’s Church, St. Gotthard’s Church, and St. Nicholas’ Church. The city also features the Brandenburg an der Havel Industrial Museum, the Brandenburg State Archaeological Museum, and the Asklepios Psychiatric Museum.

Germany

Potsdam

Potsdam, the capital of Brandenburg, is the state’s most populous city with approximately 180,000 residents. Above all, however, Potsdam stands out for its many worthwhile attractions, some of which are even designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After all, the city was added to the so-called List of World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites as early as 1990, as it is home to the largest concentration of World Heritage sites in Germany. Since 2019, the Brandenburg city has also been designated a UNESCO Film City. Among its best-known and most important attractions are undoubtedly the famous Sanssouci Palace with its beautiful palace gardens, as well as the Potsdam Film Museum and the Mill Museum in the historic mill.

Germany

Berlin

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. Because of its great historical and contemporary significance, the city has many sights to offer.First and foremost, a few well-known landmarks should be mentioned: the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, and the Victory Column. In addition, all the major government buildings are located here: for example, the Reichstag, with its famous dome, is definitely worth a visit. Furthermore, the city is home to the sites of several important historical events, such as “Checkpoint Charlie” or the “East Side Gallery,” a remnant of the Berlin Wall. There is also no shortage of shopping opportunities; for example, Kurfürstendamm is very well known.”

Germany

Berlin

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. Because of its great historical and contemporary significance, the city has many sights to offer.First and foremost, a few well-known landmarks should be mentioned: the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, and the Victory Column. In addition, all the major government buildings are located here: for example, the Reichstag, with its famous dome, is definitely worth a visit. Furthermore, the city is home to the sites of several important historical events, such as “Checkpoint Charlie” or the “East Side Gallery,” a remnant of the Berlin Wall. There is also no shortage of shopping opportunities; for example, Kurfürstendamm is very well known.”

Overview

This extraordinary river cruise combines the fresh breeze of the Baltic Sea with the vibrant capital city of Berlin and takes you along particularly tranquil stretches of rivers and canals through the heart of northern Germany. Your journey begins in Kiel, where Baltic Sea charm, sailing tradition, and an international lifestyle come together—especially during Kiel Week, the world’s largest sailing event, which promises a unique experience.From there, the journey continues to Hamburg, where the maritime heart of the Hanseatic city awaits you with its world-famous harbor, the Elbphilharmonie, and the lively Speicherstadt. The journey then continues along impressive waterways toward Scharnebeck. Here, you’ll experience the imposing ship lift—one of the tallest of its kind in Europe—a fascinating engineering spectacle and a striking testament to German engineering.As you continue on your way, towns such as Uelzen, Calvörde, and Haldensleben offer glimpses of the peaceful, unspoiled northern Germany away from the major cities. You’ll glide leisurely through varied river and canal landscapes and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere along the route.Traveling along the idyllic Havel River, you’ll eventually reach Potsdam, whose magnificent palaces and sprawling gardens are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Berlin serves as the grand finale of your journey. Here, history, culture, and modern city life converge, ensuring a varied and memorable conclusion to this special journey between the Baltic Sea and the capital.

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Suite

Suite

  • 20 m²
  • Diamond Deck
  • Welcome Aperitif with Wine and Canapes
  • VIVA All-Inclusive

EQUIPMENT:

  • Priority embarkation (1 hour before check-in)
  • Welcome Aperitif with Wine and Canapes
  • 50 EUR laundry credit (per cabin)
  • Double bed
  • French balcony
  • Beauty products from RITUALS®
  • Flat screen TV
  • Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily
  • Hair dryer
  • Free WLAN access
  • Telephone, safe and air conditioning/heating
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Generous storage space in wardrobes and under the bed
  • Work area

Outside

Double Cabin Diamond Deck

  • 13 m²
  • Diamond Deck
  • French balcony
  • VIVA All-Inclusive

EQUIPMENT:

  • Double bed
  • French balcony
  • Beauty products from RITUALS®
  • Flat screen TV
  • Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily
  • Hair dryer
  • Free WLAN access
  • Telephone, safe and air conditioning/heating
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Generous storage space in wardrobes and under the bed
  • Work area

Outside

Double Cabin Emerald Deck

  • 13 m²
  • Emerald Deck
  • Window (cannot be opened)
  • VIVA All-Inclusive

EQUIPMENT:

  • Two single beds (set apart on request)
  • Window (cannot be opened)
  • Beauty products from RITUALS®
  • Flat screen TV
  • Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily
  • Hair dryer
  • Free WLAN access
  • Telephone, safe and air conditioning/heating
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Generous storage space in wardrobes and under the bed
  • Work area

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casual

Riverside Restaurant

Main restaurant "RIVERSIDE" with flexible dining hours and free choice of seating

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Bar, Lounge

Panorama Salon

In the Panorama Lounge, a cozy atmosphere with a magnificent view awaits you—ideal for winding down the day with a coffee or cocktail. 

Sun Deck

Sun Deck

Enjoy the beautiful view from the sun deck while enjoying a drink on a deck chair.

Reception

Reception

During your river cruise, the reception is open around the clock for you and the staff is always happy to assist you with any concerns or requests.

Shop

On-Board Shop

Would you like a souvenir of your time on board or a gift for loved ones back home? In our on-board boutique you can purchase exclusive souvenirs as well as everyday items and souvenirs.

Library

Library

Library with a selection of various books and games.