Rhine`s Short Welcome

The Rhine`s Short Welcome is a 3-night Europe cruise aboard VIVA BEYOND, operated by VIVA Cruises. Departing Mainz on June 10, 2026, the voyage visits 5 ports. Fares start from $950 per person.

Length: 3 nights
Departs: Jun 10, 2026
Returns: Jun 13, 2026
Ports of call: 5

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$316 / night per person, incl. taxes & fees

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Itinerary

Day 1 Nov 7, 2026 Mainz Departs 19:00 Halfway between Lake Constance and the North Sea, the Rhine meets Mainz. This carnival city is known for its cheerful atmosphere and its hospitality. Why not go for a stroll along the tranquil riverbank or enjoy a good glass of local wine while you’re there? You could also visit the city’s main landmark: Saint Martin’s Cathedral. It boasts one of the richest church interiors in the Christian world. Another important building in Mainz is the Kurfürstliche Schloss (Electoral Palace). This is a prime example of the German Renaissance style of architecture. Mainz port guide Search cruises visiting Mainz

Mainz photo — Day 1 Nov 7, 2026 Mainz Departs 19:00 Halfway between Lake Constance and the North Sea, the Rhine meets Mainz. This carnival city is known for its cheerful atmosphere and its hospitality. Why not go for a stroll along the tranquil riverbank or enjoy a good glass of local wine while you’re there? You could also visit the city’s main landmark: Saint Martin’s Cathedral. It boasts one of the richest church interiors in the Christian world. Another important building in Mainz is the Kurfürstliche Schloss (Electoral Palace). This is a prime example of the German Renaissance style of architecture. Mainz port guide Search cruises visiting Mainz

Day 1 Nov 7, 2026 Rudesheim Arrives 21:00 In the Upper Middle Rhine Valley – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the town of Rüdesheim marks the end of several old merchants’ routes. This strategically important point used to be protected by four castles. Picturesque Rüdesheim is known all around the world for its outstanding wines. Make sure you take a walk through the charming little streets of the old town. Drosselgasse, an alleyway with half-timbered facades, is known as ‘The World’s Longest Wine Bar‘ and is reputed to be the most-visited tourist attraction in Germany after Cologne Cathedral. Wine cultivation was already in full swing here in Roman times – learn more about the winegrowers of antiquity and their successors at the Rheingauer Weinmuseum in the Brömserburg, an old castle. And if you want to sample the wines that are being produced today, head to the rustic wine taverns in the old town. Rudesheim port guide Search cruises visiting Rudesheim

Rudesheim photo — Day 1 Nov 7, 2026 Rudesheim Arrives 21:00 In the Upper Middle Rhine Valley – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the town of Rüdesheim marks the end of several old merchants’ routes. This strategically important point used to be protected by four castles. Picturesque Rüdesheim is known all around the world for its outstanding wines. Make sure you take a walk through the charming little streets of the old town. Drosselgasse, an alleyway with half-timbered facades, is known as ‘The World’s Longest Wine Bar‘ and is reputed to be the most-visited tourist attraction in Germany after Cologne Cathedral. Wine cultivation was already in full swing here in Roman times – learn more about the winegrowers of antiquity and their successors at the Rheingauer Weinmuseum in the Brömserburg, an old castle. And if you want to sample the wines that are being produced today, head to the rustic wine taverns in the old town. Rudesheim port guide Search cruises visiting Rudesheim

Day 2 Nov 8, 2026 Koblenz Arrives 17:30 What do you get when you cross modern rationality with southern nonchalance? Koblenz. This is where you’ll find Roman history, a high-tech research hub and a buzzing cultural scene all in one place. Don’t miss the delightful Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen, the southern part of the Rhine promenade. It was turned into a landscaped park with artistic historical monuments and sculptures between 1856 and 1861. If you fancy a treat, try Debbekooche. Originally eaten by those who couldn’t afford goose on Saint Martin’s Day, it is now considered a regional speciality and is traditionally served with apple sauce. Delicious! Koblenz port guide Search cruises visiting Koblenz

Day 3 Nov 9, 2026 Bonn 12:00 – 22:00 10.0 hrs ashore Bonn is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, which was the former capital of Germany. The banks of the Rhine invite you to take a walk and offer well-developed inline and bike paths. The old town offers traditional shops and branches of large brand chains. Not far away is the cathedral. Bonn is considered a university city. The botanical garden of the local university is not only used for research purposes, but is open to visitors. The "House of History" is accessible free of charge and tells German history. Bonn port guide Search cruises visiting Bonn

Bonn photo — Day 3 Nov 9, 2026 Bonn 12:00 – 22:00 10.0 hrs ashore Bonn is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, which was the former capital of Germany. The banks of the Rhine invite you to take a walk and offer well-developed inline and bike paths. The old town offers traditional shops and branches of large brand chains. Not far away is the cathedral. Bonn is considered a university city. The botanical garden of the local university is not only used for research purposes, but is open to visitors. The "House of History" is accessible free of charge and tells German history. Bonn port guide Search cruises visiting Bonn

Day 4 Nov 10, 2026 Dusseldorf Arrives 03:00 Whether you’re strolling along one of Germany’s leading luxury shopping streets, the ‘Kö’, enjoying an Altbier fresh from the tap in one of the old town’s more than 300 pubs or discovering one of the city’s many green spaces, such as the Hofgarten, on foot, Düsseldorf has almost everything you could wish for. Most of the city’s population seems to frequent the Uerige – the archetypical Düsseldorf brewery – even though the name of the establishment comes from a local word for ‘grumpy’. The Köbesse – as waiting staff are known here – are rather unfriendly, in keeping with tradition. Nevertheless, it’s always full. Dusseldorf port guide Search cruises visiting Dusseldorf

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 77-day span: $950 · range $950–$950

Lower than 87% of peers This short-break sailing's from-price per night is lower than 87% of comparable sailings.

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$316 / night

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Double Cabin - Emerald Deck

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$316 / night

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Balcony

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$365 / night

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Double Cabin - Ruby Deck

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Double Cabin - Diamond Deck

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from $1,150

$383 / night

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$450 / night

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Junior Suite - Diamond Deck

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Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $950 2BS Double Cabin - Emerald Deck $950

Balcony

Lowest Balcony $1,095 2BD Double Cabin - Diamond Deck $1,150 2BR Double Cabin - Ruby Deck $1,095

Suite

Lowest Suite $1,350 JSD Junior Suite - Diamond Deck $1,350 JSR Junior Suite - Ruby Deck SUD Suite - Diamond Deck $1,525

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Double Cabin - Ruby Deck	2BR	Balcony
Double Cabin - Emerald Deck	2BS	Oceanview
Junior Suite - Diamond Deck	JSD	Suite
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Beyond Suite - Diamond Deck	MSD	Suite
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Suite - Ruby Deck	SUR	Suite
Unique Suite - Diamond Deck	USD	Suite

Ship

Your ship VIVA BEYOND 4★ **112** guests Built **2023** The VIVA fleet continues to grow: Starting in May 2026, the VIVA BEYOND will be cruising the picturesque Seine. The newly renovated ship combines an upscale, relaxing atmosphere with the charm and elegance of the French lifestyle. Measuring 110 meters in length, the VIVA BEYOND accommodates 112 guests in a total of 56 stylishly designed cabins, half of which are spacious suites measuring up to 30 m². Among the special highlights on board are three first-class restaurants—including MOMENTS, which transports you into the world of Michelin-star-level fine dining—as well as the elegant bar in the Panorama Lounge, which invites you to relax and unwind. In the spacious wellness and fitness area, you’ll find modern exercise equipment and soothing massage treatments. On the expansive sun deck with a pool, you can also enjoy breathtaking views of the ever-changing landscape along the Seine. VIVA BEYOND ship guide Search cruises on VIVA BEYOND

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