Blue and silver confetti drifted on the Rhine breeze. A bottle of Champagne cracked on the bow. The ship’s horn boomed throughout Dusseldorf. “It’s a gorgeous day” performed on the sound system and VIVA TWO was triumphantly christened.
VIVA Cruises‘ employees hugged and joyously high-fived in celebration. Two years in the past, this state-of-the-art ship had merely been a drafting board idea. Now she was gleaming actuality, smelling model new.
The ship’s godmother, Shiri Gordon, CEO of Tel Aviv primarily based tour operator The Gordon Journey Group, launched the champagne onto the 135 metre lengthy, 190 passenger river cruiser. She gave smart phrases of recommendation to VIVA Cruises employees, “Do what you like and love what you do.”
Respecting the setting, VIVA TWO’s design, photo voltaic panels and automated pilots have all decreased power consumption. As Captain Golubovic says, “The cleanest power is the power you don’t use.”
The ship
The captain informed invited VIPs that VIVA TWO is without doubt one of the most trendy of vessels on Europe’s rivers.
Friends on the ship’s quick cruise from Dusseldorf to Nijmegen have been impressed with this clean crusing low-draught ship. Skilled cruisers commented on the absence of vibration normally discovered on river cruisers.
For Captain Golubovic, a third-generation sailor, it was the end result of his profession aspirations to take the helm of a brand-new ship. A second made even prouder by having his brother Dragan serving alongside him as co-captain.
Lodging is unfold throughout three decks. Doubles on the highest two Diamond and Ruby decks have floor-to-ceiling French balconies while these on the decrease deck, Emerald, have non-opening home windows.
Delicate greys and beiges, pinewood fittings and mini spotlights give the cabins a lightweight up to date aura. Geared up with a 32-inch flat display TV, coffeemaker and minibar, every stateroom offers distinctive consolation. Particular person local weather management permits company to set temperatures for their very own private consolation.
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The loos
Stylishly collaging marble, darkish gray splash again tiles and lightweight cream partitions, vivid loos have ample area for a pair’s toilet necessities.
Double salon-style glass doorways present quick access to a big bathe, each rainfall and directional, that stretches for the complete width of the lavatory. Low-level night time lighting is one other considerate characteristic. Sensuous Holy Lotus and White Tea toiletries are offered by Rituals.
The balcony suites
On the highest Diamond Deck there are eight suites. The window-facing extensive double mattress will also be configured as two singles.
Loos have SPA robes and slippers.
Eating
Each meal on board VIVA TWO is a gourmand expertise. Friends choose from a buffet and gadgets cooked to order for each breakfast and lunch. A French type boulangerie is a breakfast spotlight.
Menus and the wine checklist on the Riverside restaurant, the biggest of the three eating areas, adapt to native sourcing as Europe slides previous. Maybe a Wiener schnitzel will seem in Austria or a goulash in Hungary.
MOMENTS, on the Emerald deck, presents Mediterranean favourites while VIVA’s Bistro, at rear of the ship, has a fish themed menu: assume crayfish cocktail, lobster bisque, pan-fried cod, and skipjack tuna. Assume fine-dining dishes impeccably served.
A alternative of desk and versatile eating instances are common with company. A Gala dinner on the ultimate night impresses even probably the most discerning of foodies.
Services
Touches of Artwork Deco, recalling the Nice Age of the Ocean Liners, convey spacious class to a panoramic windowed lounge and bar.
Cool off with a dip within the small pool by the solar loungers on the highest deck.
A small fitness center contains a rowing machine, train bike and working machine – and a collection of weights. Whereas the Wellness space has a steam tub and infrared sauna.
Bikes can be found, freed from cost, for many who wish to discover on their very own.
The cruises
VIVA TWO begins its programme with a cruise from Frankfurt to Passau on April 1st 2023 earlier than embarking on a sequence of Danube voyages for the remainder of the 12 months.
Friends can choose from a brief Danube Highlights cruise by way of to a 15 nights Danube Delta Cruise. For the beginning of the 2024 season, VIVA TWO will return to Dusseldorf for January, February and March sailings on VIVA Cruises’ common four-night metropolis journeys to the Netherlands and Belgium.
The price
An Emerald Deck Cabin begins from £1,250 per particular person for the 7 nights Danube Panorama cruise.
The 15 nights Danube Delta Cruise, begins from £2,850 per particular person for a double cabin on the Emerald Deck. For this Danube cruise suites begin from £4,695 per particular person.
Costs are inclusive of gratuities, full-board, delicate drinks, minibar, and chosen alcoholic drinks.
As there’s a large number of excursions accessible, they’re charged individually.
The very best bit
As VIVA TWO cruises alongside Europe’s rivers, company have a large alternative of excursions to expertise one of the best of European artwork, tradition, and heritage.
For cruisers searching for a non-public tour, VIVA Cruises can tailor bespoke shore excursions to style, given adequate discover.
The ultimate verdict
With over 250 vessels cruising the Danube, competitors is intense. Undoubtedly VIVA TWO will enchantment to the discerning river cruiser searching for the irresistible mixture of impeccable service, up to date design aptitude and gourmand delicacies.
Because the VIVA Cruises’ credo guarantees, VIVA TWO will present moments to get pleasure from.
Disclosure: Our cruise was sponsored by VIVA Cruises.