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VIVA RUBY Longest voyage10 nights visiting 11 ports on VIVA RUBY.

By the numbers

80

Guests

2002

Built

3

Decks

40

Cabins

262ft

Length · 80 m

$1,995 pp

Fares from

$4,175 pp

Median fare

More specifications

23

Crew

4 star

Rating

About VIVA RUBY

Experience a journey filled with moments of relaxation, indulgence, and personalized service aboard the VIVA RUBY (formerly SWISS RUBY). Our lovingly renovated cultural ship has been shining in new splendor since 2025—modernized, elegant, and with great attention to detail. The 40 comfortable cabins, including eight newly designed suites on the top deck, offer the highest level of comfort and a stylish ambiance. The suites, in particular, impress with their spacious feel, modern design, and high-quality materials, ensuring an unparalleled travel experience. Enjoy the passing scenery from the sun deck—relaxed on a lounge chair with a refreshing drink in hand. Let our chefs pamper you with exquisite gourmet creations in the main restaurant and experience moments of pleasure for all the senses. In the Panorama Lounge, a cozy atmosphere with a magnificent view awaits you—ideal for winding down the day with a coffee or cocktail. Come aboard the VIVA RUBY and experience an unforgettable journey on a ship that perfectly combines exclusivity, comfort, and warm hospitality. The VIVA RUBY is the smallest ship in our fleet - and also one of the most exclusive. With space for a maximum of 80 guests, it offers a particularly personal and informal atmosphere on board. Following the extensive renovation in 2025, the ship has 40 comfortable outside double cabins, including 32 elegant double cabins on two decks and 8 spacious suites on the top deck. On the Diamond Deck, you will find cabins with French balconies from which you can enjoy the passing scenery from your bed. Each cabin is comfortably equipped with TV, radio, minibar, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, shower and WC. You are warmly welcomed in the inviting entrance hall with reception. Directly adjacent is the stylish lounge with panorama bar and dance floor, which invites you to linger and socialize. On the Smaragd Deck, a small boutique invites you to browse and discover. The VIVA RUBY's restaurant offers culinary delights for all the senses - in a timelessly elegant ambience that invites you to linger and enjoy.

Ports VIVA RUBY visits

Warnemunde (For Berlin), Germany (6) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Warnemunde (For Berlin), Germany Potsdam (5) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Potsdam Bernkastel (4) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Bernkastel Cochem (4) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Cochem Dusseldorf (4) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Dusseldorf Oranienburg, Germany (4) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Oranienburg, Germany Trier (4) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Trier Brandenburg (3) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Brandenburg Eberswalde (3) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Eberswalde Stralsund (3) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Stralsund Szczecin, Poland (3) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Szczecin, Poland Koblenz (2) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Koblenz Lauterbach (2) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Lauterbach Wolgast, Germany (2) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Wolgast, Germany Geesthacht, Germany (1) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Geesthacht, Germany Genthin, Germany (1) port guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY visiting Genthin, Germany
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cruise on VIVA RUBY cost?
Fares start at $1,995 per person. The median fare across 8 upcoming sailings is $4,175 per person, and every sailing's page shows its full price history.
Where does VIVA RUBY sail?
Most upcoming sailings visit Europe (10 sailings).
When is the next cruise on VIVA RUBY?
The next sailing departs Sep 5, 2026 — a 10-night Europe cruise.
How big is VIVA RUBY?
VIVA RUBY has room for 80 guests across 3 decks, and entered service in 2002.

Sailing soon on VIVA RUBY

Prices per person · incl. taxes & fees.

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from $4,325

$432 / night

Europe Sep 5, 2026 10

from $2,495

$499 / night

Europe Oct 16, 2026 5

from $1,995

$399 / night

Europe Oct 31, 2026 5

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Europe Nov 5, 2026 5

from $2,850

$407 / night

Europe Dec 21, 2026 7

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Europe Dec 28, 2026 7

from $4,525

$646 / night

Europe Jul 1, 2027 7

from $4,525

$646 / night

Europe Aug 5, 2027 7

from $4,025

$575 / night

Europe Dec 21, 2027 7

from $4,395

$627 / night

Europe Dec 28, 2027 7

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cruise on VIVA RUBY cost?
Fares start at $1,995 per person. The median fare across 8 upcoming sailings is $4,175 per person, and every sailing's page shows its full price history.
Where does VIVA RUBY sail?
Most upcoming sailings visit Europe (10 sailings).
When is the next cruise on VIVA RUBY?
The next sailing departs Sep 5, 2026 — a 10-night Europe cruise.
How big is VIVA RUBY?
VIVA RUBY has room for 80 guests across 3 decks, and entered service in 2002.

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