Signature highlights
An intimate 85-meter river ship with capacity for 80 guests. The 2025 renovation added eight suites and refreshed the ship’s public spaces and cabins.
VIVA Ruby
VIVA Ruby is an 80-guest VIVA Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2002. This page lists 94 upcoming departures across 47 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 wanting a small, intimate river ship
✓ Couples who prefer all-outside accommodation
✓ Guests who value flexible restaurant seating
VIVA Ruby at a glance
Best for
- Travelers wanting a small, intimate river ship
- Couples who prefer all-outside accommodation
- Guests who value flexible restaurant seating
- Passengers seeking a quiet lounge-centered onboard experience
- Travelers interested in smaller waterways and ports
Think twice if you want
- Families seeking dedicated children’s facilities
- Guests wanting multiple restaurants or extensive entertainment
- Travelers needing fully wheelchair-accessible facilities
- Passengers looking for a large fitness or spa complex
Live Position ● 8 hours ago
Heading to: UNTERE HAVELWASSERSTCurrently on: Berlin Intense (5 nights) — En route to Potsdam — last stop Berlin
0.1 knots
Moored
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About VIVA Ruby
VIVA RUBY is a compact river cruise ship operated by VIVA Cruises on European waterways. Built in 2002 as SWISS RUBY and extensively renovated in 2025, the ship carries up to 80 guests in 40 outside cabins. Its intimate scale supports a relaxed, informal atmosphere, while the two-deck layout includes a restaurant, panorama lounge with bar and dance floor, boutique, library, fitness and wellness areas, and a sun deck with loungers. Selected upper-deck cabins feature French balconies.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- VIVA Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- De Hoop BV Lobith, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7146
- IMO number
- 8665557
- MMSI
- 269057146
- Draft
- 1.7 m
- Previous names
- SWISS RUBY
Onboard Experience
Pools, spa & wellness
A fitness room and wellness area are available onboard. The sun deck provides additional outdoor relaxation space.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the Diamond and Ruby decks, but not the sun deck. The ship’s compact river-ship layout may limit accessibility compared with larger vessels.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 3 · Sun Deck
Sun Deck Putting Green WhirlpoolDeck 2 · Diamond Deck
Panorama Lounge & Bar Outside cabin with French balcony Suite with French balconyDeck 1 · Emerald Deck
RIVERSIDE On-board shop Outside cabin with windowCabins & suites
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outside cabin with windowBooking code 2BS; fixed window that cannot be opened. | Oceanview | — | 129 sq ft | 2 | 1 |
| Outside cabin with French balconyBooking code 2BD. | Balcony | — | 129 sq ft | 2 | 2 |
| Suite with French balconyBooking code SUD. | Suite | 8 | 260 sq ft | 2 | 2 |
Dining, bars & venues
4 included 1 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
RIVERSIDE
Included
The ship's main restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with flexible dining times.
Bars & lounges
Panorama Lounge & Bar
Varies
A forward lounge with panoramic views, a bar, seating and a dance floor.
History & sister ships
- 2002Entered service, built by De Hoop BV Lobith, Netherlands.
- 2025The former SWISS RUBY underwent an extensive renovation and entered VIVA Cruises service as VIVA RUBY.
Where VIVA Ruby sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 27, 2027
4 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 18, 2027
4 upcoming departures
All 47 itineraries and their departure dates
- A Journey from Canalside Charm to Hanseatic Splendor 10 May 2027
- A Journey from Hannover to Rhineland Splendor 1 Jun 2027
- A Journey from Prague’s Gothic Grace to Berlin’s Modern Edge 27 Mar 2027, 14 Apr 2027, 6 Apr 2028, 24 Apr 2028
- A Journey from the Capital to the Coast, Framed by Kiel Sailing Week 23 Jun 2027, 21 Jun 2028
- A Journey of Castles, Wine & Baroque Elegance 16 Dec 2027
- A Journey of Heritage & Splendor 23 Apr 2027, 11 Oct 2027
- A mystery set in the Old Town and around Lake Masch 6 Nov 2027
- A Symphony from Berlin to Prague 18 Mar 2027, 5 Apr 2027, 28 Mar 2028, 15 Apr 2028
- A Tapestry of Prussian Stories & Lower Saxon Scenes 25 May 2027
- Across the Rhine to Maastricht with André Rieu 9 Dec 2027
- Advent Between Düsseldorf & Maastricht 6 Dec 2028, 13 Dec 2028
- Advent magic on the Moselle 18 Nov 2026, 25 Nov 2026, 2 Dec 2026, 25 Nov 2027, 2 Dec 2027, 15 Nov 2028, 22 Nov 2028, 29 Nov 2028
- Baltic Island Magic 31 Aug 2028
- Berlin Intense 31 Oct 2026, 5 Nov 2026
- Between culture and the coast 23 Sep 2027
- Christmas Journey to the North 20 Dec 2028
- Crime Cruise to Bremen 14 Feb 2027, 25 Feb 2028, 3 May 2028, 1 Nov 2028
- Crime Cruise to Düsseldorf 21 Feb 2027
- Crime thriller trip to Berlin 28 Feb 2027, 8 Jun 2027, 18 Feb 2028, 10 Mar 2028, 6 Jun 2028, 25 Oct 2028
- Festive Journey from Düsseldorf to Nancy 21 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2027
- From Berlin to Stralsund: Waterways Through Lakes and Sea 1 Jul 2027, 15 Jul 2027, 29 Jul 2027, 12 Aug 2027, 5 Sep 2027
- From Canals to Art Nouveau 17 May 2028
- From Riverbanks to the Baltic Sea, Featuring Kiel Sailing Week 15 Jun 2027
- From Stralsund to Berlin: Between Castles & Brick Gothic Splendor 8 Jul 2027, 22 Jul 2027, 5 Aug 2027
- From the Baltic Sea to Berlin 6 Jul 2028, 20 Jul 2028, 3 Aug 2028, 17 Aug 2028, 16 Sep 2028
- From the Baltic Sea to Dresden 12 Sep 2027
- From the Havel to the Rhine 5 Nov 2026
- Grand Waterways Journey to Basel 23 Sep 2028
- Hamburg to Berlin: A Journey Across Northern Horizons 29 Aug 2027, 4 Oct 2027, 23 Oct 2027
- Hanseatic Cities of Culture & Charm 19 Aug 2027
- Hanseatic Cities to Amsterdam 10 May 2028
- Hanseatic Heritage, Lagoon & Baltic Coast 8 Sep 2028
- Havel and Elbe Highlights 16 Oct 2027
- Kiel Week & Hanseatic Flair 13 Jun 2028
- Krimi-Kreuzfahrt – Rätsel an Bord 3 Mar 2028, 8 Nov 2028
- Lorraine Charm to Düsseldorfof the Elbe and Vltava 27 May 2028, 15 Oct 2028
- Mystery Cruise from Hanover 20 Nov 2027
- Mystery from the Spree to the Rhine 30 Oct 2027
- New Year's Eve Between Elbe & Spree 27 Dec 2028
- New Year's Eve Cruise from Nancy to Düsseldorf 28 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2027
- Nordic Elegance Along the River 18 May 2027
- Störtebeker & Baltic Dreams 29 Jun 2028, 13 Jul 2028, 27 Jul 2028, 10 Aug 2028, 24 Aug 2028
- The Waterways of Europe 28 Apr 2027
- Whispers & Dreams along the Oder 7 Mar 2027
- Wine Journey Between Basel & Nancy 5 Oct 2028
- Winter Magic with André Rieu 9 Dec 2026, 15 Dec 2026, 15 Dec 2027
- Winter Moments in the Netherlands and Belgium 12 Nov 2026
All Upcoming Departures
VIVA Ruby FAQ
What flag does VIVA Ruby sail under?
VIVA Ruby is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does VIVA Ruby hold?
VIVA Ruby carries about 80 guests with roughly 23 crew.
How old is VIVA Ruby?
VIVA Ruby entered service in 2002 and was last refurbished in 2025.
What is the dress code on VIVA RUBY?
Dress is casual during the day and sporty-elegant in the evening. Long trousers are requested for gentlemen in the restaurant at dinner.
Is dining included on VIVA RUBY?
The RIVERSIDE restaurant provides included breakfast, lunch and dinner, with snacks and selected drinks included under VIVA Cruises’ all-inclusive package.
Are tips included on VIVA RUBY?
Tips for the crew are included in the VIVA Cruises all-inclusive package.
Is Wi-Fi included on VIVA RUBY?
Wi-Fi is included, although availability and connection quality can vary by sailing area.
Is VIVA RUBY suitable for guests with reduced mobility?
The ship is only conditionally suitable for guests who depend entirely on a wheelchair. It has stairs and narrow doors and corridors, and boarding arrangements may not be step-free.
Does VIVA RUBY have facilities for children?
No dedicated children’s club or kids facility is identified in the current ship material. VIVA Cruises offers child discounts based on age, subject to its cabin rules.