VIVA Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Berlin

   Depart 17:00

   Germany

   

   Berlin is Germany's dynamic capital, a city of profound historical layers from Prussian grandeur through Cold War division to its current status as Europe's creative capital. Must-do experiences include Museum Island's five world-class collections and a day trip to Potsdam's Sanssouci Palace. May through September offers the best weather for exploring the city's parks, beer gardens, and vibrant outdoor culture.

2. Day 2

   Potsdam

   Depart 18:00

   Germany

   

   Potsdam is the former Prussian royal capital on the Havel River, home to the UNESCO-listed Sanssouci Palace and park — Frederick the Great's rococo masterpiece surrounded by 300 hectares of manicured gardens. Must-dos include touring the palace interiors, visiting the Cecilienhof where the Potsdam Conference shaped post-war Europe, and exploring the charming Dutch Quarter. May through October offers the best weather for enjoying the expansive palace grounds.

3. Day 3

   Genthin

   Arrive 21:00

   Germany

   

   Genthin, Germany is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by VIVA Cruises. Must-do experiences include walking the historic center to experience the layered architectural heritage, and seeking out the regional culinary traditions at a locally favored establishment away from the port area. The optimal time to visit is June through August, when summer months bring the warmest temperatures and longest days.

4. Day 4

   Wolfsburg

   Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00

   Germany

   

   Wolfsburg, Germany, is the home of Volkswagen and its extraordinary Autostadt theme park, where twin glass car silos, brand pavilions, and the ZeitHaus automotive museum attract over two million visitors annually. Must-dos include touring the Autostadt, visiting Zaha Hadid's Phaeno Science Center, and exploring the Kunstmuseum's contemporary art. May through September offers the best weather for enjoying the campus's extensive outdoor areas.

5. Day 5

   Brunswick

   Depart 14:00

   United States

   

   Brunswick is the mainland gateway to Georgia's Golden Isles—St. Simons, Jekyll Island, Sea Island, and the private wilderness of Little St. Simons. Must-dos include tasting Brunswick stew at its claimed birthplace, exploring the Gilded Age mansions of Jekyll Island, and watching the shrimping fleet return to the waterfront. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the best weather, with autumn bringing peak shrimp season.

6. Day 6

   Anderten

   Germany

   

   Anderten is a lock station on Germany's Mittelland Canal near Hanover, where vessels are lifted fifteen meters through a 1928 engineering marvel connecting western and eastern European waterways. Must-dos include experiencing the lock transit and visiting Hanover's magnificent Herrenhausen Gardens. May through October offers pleasant conditions for exploring the region.

7. Day 7

   Minden

   Germany

   

   Minden is the Westphalian city where water crosses water — the Mittelland Canal passing over the Weser River on an engineering marvel that carries barges ninety meters above river traffic below. Visit May through October via CroisiEurope or Cunard for the Wasserstraßenkreuz experience, a Romanesque cathedral crypt, and the particular pleasure of appreciating German hydraulic engineering as both functional achievement and aesthetic wonder.

8. Day 7

   Minden

   Germany

   

   Minden is the Westphalian city where water crosses water — the Mittelland Canal passing over the Weser River on an engineering marvel that carries barges ninety meters above river traffic below. Visit May through October via CroisiEurope or Cunard for the Wasserstraßenkreuz experience, a Romanesque cathedral crypt, and the particular pleasure of appreciating German hydraulic engineering as both functional achievement and aesthetic wonder.

9. Day 8

   Langwedel

   Germany

   

   Langwedel is a quiet Lower Saxon municipality on the Weser River between Bremen and Verden, offering authentic northern German rural landscapes with traditional red-brick farmhouses and gentle riverside scenery. Must-dos include cycling the flat Weser Radweg path, visiting the German Horse Museum in nearby Verden, and sampling traditional Grunkohl mit Pinkel during winter months. Visit May through September for the greenest landscapes and longest daylight hours.

10. Day 9

    Bremen

    Arrive 09:00

    Germany

    

    Bremen in Germany is a quintessential European river port where centuries of history line the waterfront in architectural layers. Visitors should wander the cobblestone streets, sample regional cuisine paired with local wines, and soak in an atmosphere perfected over generations. The town is at its most inviting May through October, when the climate is at its most welcoming for outdoor exploration. Cruise lines including CroisiEurope feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

Cabin Categories

Double Cabin Diamond Deck

Outside

140 sq ftMax 22BD

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

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerFree Mini BarTVFree Wi-FiSafe+6

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Double Cabin Emerald Deck

Outside

140 sq ftMax 22BS

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

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarTVFree Wi-Fi+5

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Suite

Suite

215 sq ftMax 2SUD

Suite - Diamond Deck

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedSuite BenefitsFree Mini BarTV+7

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