Viva Cruises to operate seven Christmas cruises this year

Viva Cruises is to run seven Christmas itineraries in Europe across four vessels during November and December this year.

Viva One – the river line’s first new-build (pictured) – will operate two four-night itineraries – the Moselle Advent Magic and the Rhine Christmas Cruise.

Prices for the Rhine Christmas Cruise, calling at Coblenz, Boppard, Mainz and Frankfurt, all Germany, start from £695.

The 152-passenger Viva Tiara will offer a mix of itineraries from Frankfurt, including the Rhine Short Trip sailing priced from £550.

Ports of call include Mainz, Mannheim, both Germany, and Strasbourg, France.

The Main Short Trip will visit Wertheim, Würzburg and Miltenberg, all Germany, and is also priced from £550.

Viva Moments will sail two six-night cruises from Dusseldorf – the Rhine Advent Magic Upstream and the Rhine Advent Magic Downstream. Prices for both cruises lead in from £695.

Viva Voyage, which is capable of carrying 153 passengers, will operate six cruises along the Rhône, France.

The Rhône Magical Advent itinerary will start and finish in Lyon, calling at Tain-l’Hermitage, Arles, Avignon and Viviers, all France. Prices start from £550 per person.

Passengers visiting Lyon between December 8 and 11 can see the Festival of Lights, filled with original light installations.

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