Signature highlights
Boutique-scale river cruising for 104 guests, with a pool on the sun deck, panoramic lounge, complimentary bicycles and more than half of the cabins arranged as suites.
VIVA Unique
VIVA Unique is a 104-guest VIVA Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2008. This page lists 95 upcoming departures across 12 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
Live Position ● 2 hours ago
Heading to: PARIS LE HAVRE
8.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About VIVA Unique
VIVA UNIQUE is a boutique river ship planned for VIVA Cruises’ Po River and Venetian Lagoon program. The vessel offers 104 guests in 52 cabins, with more than half of the accommodations described as suites. Its design emphasizes intimate dining and Italian-inspired travel, including three restaurants, a panoramic lounge, wellness facilities, fitness equipment, complimentary bicycles and a sun-deck pool. The ship is scheduled to begin VIVA Cruises service in May 2027.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- VIVA Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Scheepswerf Den Breejen, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7270
- MMSI
- 269057270
- Previous names
- SWISS SAPPHIRE; SAPPHIRE
Onboard Experience
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 52 cabins for 104 guests. Accommodation categories include standard cabins, mini-suites, suites and larger master suites, with French balconies planned for selected decks.
For families
The operator lists complimentary bicycles and a pool, but does not publish a dedicated children’s program or extensive family facilities for this ship.
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a fitness center with treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine and weights, plus a wellness area for massages and treatments.
Accessibility
The operator lists an elevator serving the Emerald, Ruby and Diamond decks. Detailed accessibility information for the VIVA UNIQUE configuration has not yet been published.
Environmental features
No ship-specific sustainability technology or certification is stated on the current operator ship page.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4 · Sun Deck
Pool WheelhouseDeck 3 · Diamond Deck
MOMENTS Panorama Salon VIVA's Trattoria Kitchen Entrance Reception DeskDeck 2 · Ruby Deck
RIVERSIDE RestaurantDeck 1 · Emerald Deck
Fitness Massage CrewView the official VIVA Unique deck plans from VIVA Cruises →
Dining, bars & venues
3 included 1 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
MOMENTS
VIVA's Trattoria
RIVERSIDE Restaurant
Included
Bars & lounges
Panorama Salon
Varies
History & sister ships
Other VIVA Boutique ships
Where VIVA Unique sails, month by month
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Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 1, 2027
6 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Venedig, Mazzorbo, Taglio di Po, Polesella +1 more
Next: Mar 26, 2028
17 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: May 28, 2027
10 upcoming departures
All 12 itineraries and their departure dates
- Christmas Magic in the Lagoon 22 Dec 2028
- Culture, Style & Mee 29 Oct 2027, 3 Nov 2027, 26 Nov 2027, 1 Dec 2027, 6 Dec 2027, 11 Dec 2027, 21 Feb 2028, 26 Feb 2028, 5 Mar 2028, 13 Mar 2028, 18 Mar 2028, 5 Nov 2028, 13 Nov 2028, 18 Nov 2028, 26 Nov 2028, 4 Dec 2028, 9 Dec 2028, 17 Dec 2028
- Discovering the Legacy of Italian Masters 1 Oct 2027, 15 Oct 2027, 2 Apr 2028, 16 Apr 2028, 1 Oct 2028, 15 Oct 2028
- Discovering the Legacy of Italian Masters II 8 Oct 2027, 22 Oct 2027, 9 Apr 2028, 23 Apr 2028, 8 Oct 2028, 22 Oct 2028
- Italien mit allen Sinnen 26 Mar 2028, 30 Apr 2028, 7 May 2028, 14 May 2028, 21 May 2028, 28 May 2028, 4 Jun 2028, 11 Jun 2028, 18 Jun 2028, 25 Jun 2028, 2 Jul 2028, 9 Jul 2028, 27 Aug 2028, 3 Sep 2028, 10 Sep 2028, 17 Sep 2028, 24 Sep 2028
- Maiden Voyage VIVA UNIQUE 28 May 2027, 4 Jun 2027, 11 Jun 2027, 18 Jun 2027, 25 Jun 2027, 2 Jul 2027, 9 Jul 2027, 10 Sep 2027, 17 Sep 2027, 24 Sep 2027
- New Year's Eve Magic in Venice 30 Dec 2027
- Timeless Journey Through the Lagoon 16 Jul 2027, 23 Jul 2027, 30 Jul 2027, 6 Aug 2027, 13 Aug 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 27 Aug 2027, 3 Sep 2027, 16 Jul 2028, 23 Jul 2028, 30 Jul 2028, 6 Aug 2028, 13 Aug 2028, 20 Aug 2028
- Venetian Christmas 22 Dec 2027
- Venetian New Year’s Eve 28 Dec 2028
- Venice City Stay 8 Nov 2027, 11 Nov 2027, 14 Nov 2027, 17 Nov 2027, 20 Nov 2027, 23 Nov 2027, 16 Dec 2027, 19 Dec 2027, 27 Dec 2027, 12 Feb 2028, 15 Feb 2028, 18 Feb 2028, 2 Mar 2028, 10 Mar 2028, 23 Mar 2028, 10 Nov 2028, 23 Nov 2028, 1 Dec 2028, 14 Dec 2028
- Venice’s Hidden Treasures 29 Oct 2028
All Upcoming Departures
VIVA Unique FAQ
What flag does VIVA Unique sail under?
VIVA Unique is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does VIVA Unique hold?
VIVA Unique carries about 104 guests with roughly 30 crew.
How old is VIVA Unique?
VIVA Unique entered service in 2008 and was last refurbished in 2017.