VIVA Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Berlin

   Depart 19:00

   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

   Arrive 15:00

   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

   Brandenburg

   Arrive 13:00

   Germany

   

   Brandenburg an der Havel, older than Berlin itself, is a medieval island city where a Romanesque cathedral, half-timbered streets, and a Roland statue spanning a thousand years of German history sit amid pristine Havel River lakes. Must-dos include touring the 12th-century cathedral on Dominsel, canoeing the surrounding waterways, and tasting smoked Havel eel with local Beelitzer asparagus. Visit May through September for waterside exploration, or April through June for asparagus season.

4. Day 4

   Haldensleben

   Arrive 18:00Depart 23:59

   Germany

   

   Haldensleben is a thousand-year-old town on Germany's Mittelland Canal in Saxony-Anhalt, featuring a well-preserved medieval core with brick Gothic churches, half-timbered houses, and a Baroque landscape park at nearby Hundisburg Castle. Must-dos include exploring the old town's Rolandstatue and town walls, tasting hearty Saxon cuisine, and visiting the Dromling wetland reserve. Best visited May through October for pleasant weather and active outdoor markets.

5. Day 5

   Hanover

   Arrive 17:30

   

6. Day 6

   Hoya

   Arrive 17:30

   Germany

   

   Hoya, Germany is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by CroisiEurope. 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.

7. Day 7

   Bremen

   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.

8. Day 8

   Oldenburg

   Germany

   

   Oldenburg 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.

9. Day 9

   Papenburg

   Arrive 19:00

   Germany

   

   Papenburg, Germany is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by CroisiEurope. 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.

10. Day 10

    Groningen, Netherlands

    Arrive 15:00

    Netherlands

    

    Groningen, Netherlands, Netherlands is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by CroisiEurope. 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.

11. Day 11

    Groningen, Netherlands

    Netherlands

    

    Groningen, Netherlands, Netherlands is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by CroisiEurope. 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.

12. Day 12

    Amsterdam

    Netherlands

    

    Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal ring — a concentric web of seventeenth-century merchant houses and arching stone bridges — remains one of the Western world's most perfectly preserved Golden Age cityscapes, best explored by bicycle or canal boat at a pace that lets the city's genius reveal itself slowly. The Rijksmuseum's collection of Rembrandt and Vermeer masterpieces is essential, while the Anne Frank House offers one of Europe's most profoundly moving historical encounters. Spring brings the iconic tulip season; summer fills the terraces of the Jordaan district. Schiphol Airport makes Amsterdam a seamless gateway to the entire European continent.

13. Day 13

    Amsterdam

    Netherlands

    

    Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal ring — a concentric web of seventeenth-century merchant houses and arching stone bridges — remains one of the Western world's most perfectly preserved Golden Age cityscapes, best explored by bicycle or canal boat at a pace that lets the city's genius reveal itself slowly. The Rijksmuseum's collection of Rembrandt and Vermeer masterpieces is essential, while the Anne Frank House offers one of Europe's most profoundly moving historical encounters. Spring brings the iconic tulip season; summer fills the terraces of the Jordaan district. Schiphol Airport makes Amsterdam a seamless gateway to the entire European continent.

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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