--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 76848f31-e60b-4f65-9940-2007d7588d03 slug: 2279514 voyage_code: MOME08 cruise_line: VIVA Cruises ship: VIVA MOMENTS departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Dusseldorf disembarkation_port: Dusseldorf starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T03:17:40Z --- # Rhine Christmas Cruise > VIVA Cruises · VIVA MOMENTS · Jul 4 – Dec 27   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | VIVA Cruises | | **Ship** | VIVA MOMENTS | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Dusseldorf | | **Disembarkation Port** | Dusseldorf | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | MOME08 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Dusseldorf **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Düsseldorf is an independent city that is one of the major cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. As the state capital, it houses the state parliament and is an important location for the media world. The MedienHafen with its impressive and architecturally extraordinary buildings, cafés and restaurants makes this clear. The old town and the Königsallee are very popular with tourists and locals alike. The Rhine Tower is a landmark of the city of Düsseldorf. The Rhine bridge and promenade are a popular... ### Day 2: Niederlahnstein **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM ### Day 2: Loreley Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:30 PM ### Day 3: Mannheim **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 06:30 PM The city of Mannheim is located on the Rhine, directly across from Ludwigshafen in Baden-Württemberg. The castle is the symbol of the city and is not far from the river. But the water tower and the street carnival in February are also known for the city, which is only a few kilometers away from Heidelberg. The squares are particularly attractive. The city center is laid out in this way and has streets like Q 3 or P 5. There is also a large city center and numerous shopping opportunities. ### Day 4: Strasbourg **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Strasbourg is a major city in France and is also the capital of the Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine region. The Rhine forms a natural border with Germany. The Maas and Aar also flow through the city. The district "La Petite France" is very popular with tourists and shows old half-timbered houses on the canal. With a typical boat with a glass roof, a so-called bateau-mouche, tourists can cruise the canal and learn interesting facts about the city. The Strasbourg cathedral is the city's landmark... ### Day 5: Strasbourg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:30 PM Strasbourg is a major city in France and is also the capital of the Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine region. The Rhine forms a natural border with Germany. The Maas and Aar also flow through the city. The district "La Petite France" is very popular with tourists and shows old half-timbered houses on the canal. With a typical boat with a glass roof, a so-called bateau-mouche, tourists can cruise the canal and learn interesting facts about the city. The Strasbourg cathedral is the city's landmark... ### Day 6: Rudesheim **Arrives:** 05:30 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM The picturesque town of Rüdesheim is located directly on the Rhine in Hesse and has numerous sights, such as the famous Drosselgasse, where there are numerous wine bars, but also a castle, a torture museum, in which medieval torture instruments and the history of the Inquisition are exhibited. A cable car goes up to the Niederwald monument, which is located above the city. From here you can go on a wonderful hike through untouched forest areas and then come to the chairlift that leads directly t... ### Day 6: Konigswinter **Arrives:** 09:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The city of Königswinter in North Rhine-Westphalia is located on the eastern bank of the Rhine. The village at the foot of the Siebengebirge has around 41,000 inhabitants. Numerous monuments and museums worth seeing make a visit to the city an unforgettable experience. For example, the Siebengebirgsmuseum provides detailed information about the legendary mountain landscape, which is after all the oldest nature reserve in Germany. In Sea Life, visitors can experience the underwater world up close... ### Day 7: Konigswinter **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 01:00 PM The city of Königswinter in North Rhine-Westphalia is located on the eastern bank of the Rhine. The village at the foot of the Siebengebirge has around 41,000 inhabitants. Numerous monuments and museums worth seeing make a visit to the city an unforgettable experience. For example, the Siebengebirgsmuseum provides detailed information about the legendary mountain landscape, which is after all the oldest nature reserve in Germany. In Sea Life, visitors can experience the underwater world up close... ### Day 7: Dusseldorf **Arrives:** 06:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Düsseldorf is an independent city that is one of the major cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. As the state capital, it houses the state parliament and is an important location for the media world. The MedienHafen with its impressive and architecturally extraordinary buildings, cafés and restaurants makes this clear. The old town and the Königsallee are very popular with tourists and locals alike. The Rhine Tower is a landmark of the city of Düsseldorf. The Rhine bridge and promenade are a popular... ### Day 8: Dusseldorf **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Düsseldorf is an independent city that is one of the major cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. As the state capital, it houses the state parliament and is an important location for the media world. The MedienHafen with its impressive and architecturally extraordinary buildings, cafés and restaurants makes this clear. The old town and the Königsallee are very popular with tourists and locals alike. The Rhine Tower is a landmark of the city of Düsseldorf. The Rhine bridge and promenade are a popular... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Double Cabin - Emerald Deck** (Code: 2BS) 16 m² Emerald Deck Window (cannot be opened) VIVA All-Inclusive EQUIPMENT: Two single beds (set apart on request) Window (cannot be opened) Table and two armchairs Beauty products from RITUALS® 32" LED TV Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily Nespresso® machine Hair dryer Fr... ### Balcony Cabins **Double Cabin - Ruby Deck** (Code: 2BR) 16 m² Ruby Deck French balcony VIVA All-Inclusive EQUIPMENT: Two single beds (set apart on request) French balcony Table and two armchairs Beauty products from RITUALS® 32" LED TV Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily Nespresso® machine Hair dryer Free WLAN access Telephone,... **Double Cabin - Diamond Deck** (Code: 2BD) 16 m² Diamond Deck French balcony VIVA All-Inclusive EQUIPMENT: Two single beds (set apart on request) French balcony Table and two armchairs Beauty products from RITUALS® 32" LED TV Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily Nespresso® machine Hair dryer Free WLAN access Telepho... ### Suite Cabins **Junior Suite - Ruby Deck** (Code: JSR) 19 m² Ruby Deck French balcony VIVA All-Inclusive EQUIPMENT: Welcome Aperitif with Wine and Canapes French balcony Two single beds (set apart on request) Table and two armchairs Beauty products from RITUALS® 32" LED TV Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily Nespresso® machine... **Suite - Diamond Deck** (Code: SUD) 24 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) Two single beds (set apart on request) Walk-on balcony Table and two armchairs Lounge area B... **Junior Suite - Diamond Deck** (Code: JSD) 19 m² Diamond Deck French balcony VIVA All-Inclusive EQUIPMENT: Welcome Aperitif with Wine and Canapes French balcony Two single beds (set apart on request) Table and two armchairs Beauty products from RITUALS® 32" LED TV Minibar with free water, beer and soft drinks, refilled daily Nespresso® mach... ## Ship Information ### VIVA MOMENTS Enter the MS VIVA MOMENTS and let yourself be enchanted by the luxurious atmosphere. Here you can fully relax, on the MS VIVA MOMENTS every wish will be fulfilled. Indulge in a gourmet meal in the main restaurant or in the bistro and enjoy a drink in the panoramic lounge after dinner. Marvel at the passing scenery while golfing on the deck or while relaxing in the whirlpool. For the more active guests, rental bicycles are available for you to explore the landscape individually. Come on an unforgettable journey with the MS VIVA MOMENTS. The MS VIVA MOMENTS invites with 88 cabins up to 176 passengers on feel-good moments on board. On the Diamant Deck there are four luxurious balcony suites, which with 24 m² size and a walk-out balcony invite you to enjoy the beautiful view. On the Diamond Deck, as well as on the Ruby Deck, there are 19 m² Junior Suites, which have a French balcony. The main part of the cabins is made up by 2-bed cabins with 16 m² size. These have French balconies on the Diamond and Ruby decks and non-opening windows on the Emerald deck. All cabins are perfectly equipped with flat screen TV, included mini-bar, Nespresso® machine, Beauty products from RITUALS®, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower and toilet. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 176 | | Crew | 48 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 442.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 88 | ## Ports of Call ### Dusseldorf *Coordinates: 51.2249, 6.77565* Düsseldorf is an independent city that is one of the major cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. As the state capital, it houses the state parliament and is an important location for the media world. The MedienHafen with its impressive and architecturally extraordinary buildings, cafés and restaurants makes this clear. The old town and the Königsallee are very popular with tourists and locals alike. T... ### Niederlahnstein ### Loreley Passage ### Mannheim *Coordinates: 49.4847, 8.47672* The city of Mannheim is located on the Rhine, directly across from Ludwigshafen in Baden-Württemberg. The castle is the symbol of the city and is not far from the river. But the water tower and the street carnival in February are also known for the city, which is only a few kilometers away from Heidelberg. The squares are particularly attractive. The city center is laid out in this way and has str... ### Strasbourg *Coordinates: 48.5829, 7.74375* Strasbourg is a major city in France and is also the capital of the Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine region. The Rhine forms a natural border with Germany. The Maas and Aar also flow through the city. The district "La Petite France" is very popular with tourists and shows old half-timbered houses on the canal. With a typical boat with a glass roof, a so-called bateau-mouche, tourists can cruise t... ### Rudesheim *Coordinates: 49.979, 7.92637* The picturesque town of Rüdesheim is located directly on the Rhine in Hesse and has numerous sights, such as the famous Drosselgasse, where there are numerous wine bars, but also a castle, a torture museum, in which medieval torture instruments and the history of the Inquisition are exhibited. A cable car goes up to the Niederwald monument, which is located above the city. From here you can go on ... ### Konigswinter *Coordinates: 50.6734, 7.19472* The city of Königswinter in North Rhine-Westphalia is located on the eastern bank of the Rhine. The village at the foot of the Siebengebirge has around 41,000 inhabitants. Numerous monuments and museums worth seeing make a visit to the city an unforgettable experience. For example, the Siebengebirgsmuseum provides detailed information about the legendary mountain landscape, which is after all the ... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2279514 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2279514 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2279514.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2279514/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viva-cruises/viva-moments/other/77575.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 03:17:40 UTC