Signature highlights
The ship features a sun-deck pool, panorama lounge, three restaurants and a compact boutique-hotel design. Its smaller passenger capacity provides a more intimate river-cruise setting.
VIVA Beyond
VIVA Beyond is an 112-guest VIVA Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2006. This page lists 141 upcoming departures across 13 itineraries in European River Cruises, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Travelers preferring a small river-ship setting
✓ Guests seeking several included dining choices
✓ Couples interested in fine dining
VIVA Beyond at a glance
Best for
- Travelers preferring a small river-ship setting
- Guests seeking several included dining choices
- Couples interested in fine dining
- Fitness-minded river cruisers
- Passengers who value suites and French balconies
Think twice if you want
- Families seeking dedicated kids facilities
- Travelers wanting extensive nightlife or entertainment
- Guests requiring fully wheelchair-accessible facilities
- Passengers preferring large-ship activity variety
Live Position ● 2 hours ago
Heading to: ROUENCurrently on: Elegance Along the Seine (7 nights) — Currently at Le Havre
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Moored
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About VIVA Beyond
VIVA BEYOND is a renovated 2006-built river ship operating VIVA Cruises’ premium VIVA Boutique product on the Seine. The 110-meter vessel accommodates 112 guests in 56 cabins, including suites, and combines an intimate scale with contemporary French-inspired interiors. Guests can enjoy three restaurants, a panorama lounge and bar, a sun-deck pool, wellness facilities, fitness equipment and complimentary bicycles. An elevator connects the Ruby and Diamond decks, while the ship’s compact size supports a relaxed boutique-hotel atmosphere on the river.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- VIVA Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Jac. den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- MMSI
- 269057212
- Previous names
- Swiss Emerald
Onboard Experience
For families
No dedicated children’s facilities are prominently published; the ship is primarily designed as an upscale boutique river-cruise experience for adults.
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a fitness center, massage area and wellness space, plus a pool and sun loungers on the sun deck.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the Ruby and Diamond decks. The operator does not publish a complete accessibility specification for all cabins and public areas.
Environmental features
No detailed ship-specific sustainability program is published on the current official ship page.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 300
VIVA’s Brasserie MOMENTS Restaurant Panorama Salon Kitchen Reception Double Cabin Beyond Suite Junior SuiteDeck 200
RIVERSIDE Restaurant Double Cabin Suite Junior SuiteDeck 100
Fitness Massage Double CabinSun Deck
Pool WheelhouseView the official VIVA Beyond deck plans from VIVA Cruises →
Cabins & suites
Balcony 54%
Suite 46%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cabin15 m². Fixed window on Emerald Deck; French balcony on Ruby and Diamond Decks. | Balcony | 30 | — | 100, 200, 300 |
| Suite22.5 m² with French balcony. | Suite | 12 | — | 200 |
| Beyond Suite30 m² with French balcony. | Suite | 10 | — | 300 |
| Junior Suite18 m² with French balcony. | Suite | 4 | — | 200, 300 |
Dining, bars & venues
4 included 1 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
RIVERSIDE Restaurant
Included
The main restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
VIVA’s Brasserie
Included
An alternative dining venue serving classic dishes for lunch and dinner.
MOMENTS Restaurant
A specialty restaurant offering a fine-dining menu.
Bars & lounges
Panorama Salon
Varies
A lounge with a bar and panoramic views.
History & sister ships
- 2006Entered service, built by Jac. den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands.
- 2026The ship was extensively renovated for VIVA Boutique and entered service as VIVA BEYOND on the Seine.
Other VIVA Boutique ships
Where VIVA Beyond sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
All 13 itineraries and their departure dates
- A Journey from Impressionism to Modernism 28 Apr 2027, 5 May 2027, 9 Jun 2027, 16 Jun 2027, 7 Jul 2027, 14 Jul 2027, 4 Aug 2027, 11 Aug 2027, 1 Sep 2027, 8 Sep 2027, 13 Oct 2027, 20 Oct 2027, 22 Apr 2028, 29 Apr 2028, 3 Jun 2028, 10 Jun 2028, 1 Jul 2028, 8 Jul 2028, 5 Aug 2028, 26 Aug 2028, 2 Sep 2028, 7 Oct 2028, 14 Oct 2028
- Champagne & French Art de Vivre 29 Jul 2028
- Christmas Splendor Across Normandy 21 Dec 2027, 21 Dec 2028
- Culinary Cruise France - A Taste of Normandy 8 Dec 2026
- Culinary Cruise France – Haute Cuisine on the Seine 13 May 2028
- Elegance Along the Seine 12 May 2027, 19 May 2027, 23 Jun 2027, 30 Jun 2027, 29 Sep 2027, 6 Oct 2027, 27 Oct 2027, 6 May 2028, 17 Jun 2028, 24 Jun 2028, 23 Sep 2028, 30 Sep 2028, 21 Oct 2028, 28 Oct 2028
- In Harmony with the Seine 31 Mar 2027, 7 Apr 2027, 14 Apr 2027, 21 Apr 2027, 26 May 2027, 2 Jun 2027, 21 Jul 2027, 28 Jul 2027, 18 Aug 2027, 25 Aug 2027, 15 Sep 2027, 22 Sep 2027, 25 Mar 2028, 1 Apr 2028, 8 Apr 2028, 15 Apr 2028, 20 May 2028, 27 May 2028, 15 Jul 2028, 22 Jul 2028, 12 Aug 2028, 19 Aug 2028, 9 Sep 2028, 16 Sep 2028
- New Year's Eve à la Seine 27 Dec 2026, 27 Dec 2027, 27 Dec 2028
- Normandy's Winter Wonderland 21 Dec 2026
- Paris & Seine Rendezvous 7 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 10 Feb 2027, 17 Feb 2027, 24 Feb 2027, 3 Mar 2027, 10 Mar 2027, 17 Mar 2027, 24 Mar 2027
- Parisian Flair 1 Nov 2026, 4 Nov 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 18 Nov 2026, 25 Nov 2026, 18 Dec 2026, 31 Jan 2027, 7 Feb 2027, 14 Feb 2027, 21 Feb 2027, 28 Feb 2027, 7 Mar 2027, 14 Mar 2027, 21 Mar 2027, 28 Mar 2027, 8 Nov 2027, 11 Nov 2027, 14 Nov 2027, 17 Nov 2027, 20 Nov 2027, 18 Dec 2027, 17 Feb 2028, 25 Feb 2028, 9 Mar 2028, 17 Mar 2028, 9 Nov 2028, 17 Nov 2028, 30 Nov 2028, 18 Dec 2028
- Seine In A Blaze Of Light 28 Nov 2026, 3 Dec 2026, 13 Dec 2026, 3 Nov 2027, 23 Nov 2027, 28 Nov 2027, 3 Dec 2027, 8 Dec 2027, 13 Dec 2027, 12 Feb 2028, 20 Feb 2028, 28 Feb 2028, 4 Mar 2028, 12 Mar 2028, 20 Mar 2028, 4 Nov 2028, 12 Nov 2028, 20 Nov 2028, 25 Nov 2028, 3 Dec 2028, 8 Dec 2028, 13 Dec 2028
- The Elegance Of Normandy 7 Nov 2026, 14 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 3 Feb 2027, 10 Feb 2027, 17 Feb 2027, 24 Feb 2027, 3 Mar 2027, 10 Mar 2027, 17 Mar 2027, 24 Mar 2027
All Upcoming Departures
VIVA Beyond FAQ
What flag does VIVA Beyond sail under?
VIVA Beyond is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does VIVA Beyond hold?
VIVA Beyond carries about 112 guests with roughly 30 crew.
How old is VIVA Beyond?
VIVA Beyond entered service in 2006 and was last refurbished in 2026.
What is the dress code on VIVA BEYOND?
Dress is casual during the day and sporty-elegant in the evening. Long trousers are requested for men at dinner, while swimwear and flip-flops are discouraged in the restaurant.
Is dining included on VIVA BEYOND?
VIVA Cruises includes full-board dining with breakfast, lunch and dinner in its standard all-inclusive package. The operator names RIVERSIDE, VIVA’s Brasserie and MOMENTS as the ship’s three restaurants; it does not state on the ship page whether MOMENTS carries a separate charge.
Are Wi-Fi and gratuities included?
Wi-Fi is included in the VIVA all-inclusive package, although service can vary by sailing area. Gratuities for the crew are also included.
Is VIVA BEYOND accessible for wheelchair users?
The ship is not fully barrier-free and has stairs, narrow doors and narrow corridors. The operator says some steps may need to be managed without a wheelchair and recommends traveling with an accompanying person because dedicated onboard assistance is not provided.
Are children allowed on VIVA BEYOND?
Children can travel, and VIVA Cruises offers age-based child discounts. The ship has no named kids facility, and children aged four or older generally require their own regular bed rather than an extra bed in a parent’s cabin.