A Winter Journey on the Rhine and Main

The A Winter Journey on the Rhine and Main is a 4-night Europe cruise aboard VIVA TIARA, operated by VIVA Cruises. Departing Frankfurt on December 14, 2027, the voyage visits 4 ports. Fares start from $1,650 per person.

Length: 4 nights
Departs: Dec 14, 2027
Returns: Dec 18, 2027
Ports of call: 4

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$412 / night per person, incl. taxes & fees

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Itinerary

Day 1 Dec 14, 2027 Frankfurt Departs 17:00 ‘Hier bin ich Mensch, hier darf ich’s sein’ (‘Here I am man, dare man to be’). This quote by Frankfurt’s most famous son – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe – actually comes from his play Faust (and the English translation by Bayard Taylor), but it is also a very fitting way to describe Goethe’s hometown. Frankfurt’s combination of modern skyscrapers housing major finance companies and the old town with its historic buildings and half-timbered houses is unique. And if you fancy a break from the hustle and bustle, you can take a leisurely walk along the lovely bank of the Main. Frankfurt port guide Search cruises visiting Frankfurt

Day 2 Dec 15, 2027 Speyer 07:30 – 14:00 6.5 hrs ashore The 2000 year old Speyer is like a single open-air museum: Salic history at every turn. The cathedral city on the Rhine is proud of its convenient location in the heart of Europe. The towering silhouette of the mighty red sandstone cathedral towers over the city. Anyone visiting the cathedral should also go down the steps to the Imperial Crypt. For at least two hours, visitors are kept in suspense by the most important sights of the old imperial city - they are almost all in the city center. Those who are tired of hiking: The city delights with countless restaurants and cafés. Speyer port guide Search cruises visiting Speyer

Speyer photo — Day 2 Dec 15, 2027 Speyer 07:30 – 14:00 6.5 hrs ashore The 2000 year old Speyer is like a single open-air museum: Salic history at every turn. The cathedral city on the Rhine is proud of its convenient location in the heart of Europe. The towering silhouette of the mighty red sandstone cathedral towers over the city. Anyone visiting the cathedral should also go down the steps to the Imperial Crypt. For at least two hours, visitors are kept in suspense by the most important sights of the old imperial city - they are almost all in the city center. Those who are tired of hiking: The city delights with countless restaurants and cafés. Speyer port guide Search cruises visiting Speyer

Day 3 Dec 16, 2027 Strasbourg 02:30 – 22:30 20.0 hrs ashore 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. Strasbourg port guide Search cruises visiting Strasbourg

Strasbourg photo — Day 3 Dec 16, 2027 Strasbourg 02:30 – 22:30 20.0 hrs ashore 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. Strasbourg port guide Search cruises visiting Strasbourg

Day 4 Dec 17, 2027 Mainz Arrives 12:00 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 4 Dec 17, 2027 Mainz Arrives 12:00 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

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 50-day span: $1,650 · range $1,650–$1,650

Lower than 60% of peers This short-break sailing's from-price per night is lower than 60% of comparable sailings.

same cruise line, destination, duration, and departure window · from-price per night · as of Jun 25, 2026

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

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Oceanview

from $1,650

$412 / night

Fare rows

Double Cabin - Emerald Deck

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Available

from $1,650

$412 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Double Cabin - Ruby Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,895

$473 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $1,850

$462 / night

Fare rows

Double Cabin Aft - Ruby Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,850

$462 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Double Cabin - Diamond Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,050

$512 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $2,095

$523 / night

Fare rows

Junior Suite - Ruby Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,095

$523 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Junior Suite - Diamond Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,250

$562 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 23, 2026

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Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $1,650 2BR Double Cabin - Ruby Deck $1,895 2BS Double Cabin - Emerald Deck $1,650

Balcony

Lowest Balcony $1,850 2BD Double Cabin - Diamond Deck $2,050 2BHR Double Cabin Aft - Ruby Deck $1,850

Suite

Lowest Suite $2,095 JSD Junior Suite - Diamond Deck $2,250 JSR Junior Suite - Ruby Deck $2,095

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

Ship

Your ship VIVA TIARA 4★ **152** guests Built **2002** Come on an unforgettable journey with the VIVA TIARA. Freshly renovated in 2020, the four-star cruise ship invites you to spend cozy and relaxing moments on board. The modern and spacious design of the VIVA TIARA will captivate you from the first glance inside. Here you can enjoy your vacation to the fullest. Indulge in gourmet dining in the main Riverside restaurant or VIVA's Bistro, or relax in the whirlpool on deck. Treat yourself to a quiet moment in the sauna or steam room, or challenge yourself and your opponent with a game of chess on the sun deck. The panoramic lounge invites you to enjoy a drink with a beautiful view after an eventful day. Experience unforgettable moments on the VIVA TIARA. On the VIVA TIARA, freshly renovated in 2020, 76 exclusively equipped cabins for 152 guests provide relaxing feel-good moments. The majority of the cabins on the Diamond, Ruby and Emerald decks are 15 m² 2-bed cabins, from which you can enjoy the passing landscape via a French balcony on the Diamond and Ruby decks. On the Ruby and Diamond decks there are two additional 19 m² Junior Suites, which also have a French balcony. The cabins on the Emerald Deck have windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are perfectly equipped with flat-screen TV, included mini-bar, Nespresso® machine, beauty products by RITUALS®, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower and toilet. An elevator connects the lobby with the Diamond Deck, Ruby Deck and the restaurant. On the VIVA TIARA, in addition to the main restaurant Riverside, guests can expect a bistro included in the VIVA All-Inclusive, as well as a wellness area with sauna and steam bath, among other things, and the sun deck with whirlpool and many deck chairs and other seating. VIVA TIARA ship guide Search cruises on VIVA TIARA

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