VIVA has found the ONE
GERMAN river cruise operator VIVA Cruises has launched its first-ever new build ship, VIVA ONE (pictured), which features environmentally friendly hybrid technology and a host of other sustainability features.
Viva’s fleet currently includes a range of older vessels, with the addition of a newbuild seen as a significant innovation for the firm.
The brand new vessel will be sailing on the Rhine and Moselle rivers throughout the year, after she was christened in her home port of Düsseldorf recently, in a ceremony attended by more than 160 guests, including Chief Operating Officer Andrea Kruse; Arno Reitsma, Chief Executive Officer of VIVA’s parent company Scylla; Mayor of Dusseldorf Josef Hinkel; and German journalist and television presenter Judith Rakers, who is the ship’s godmother.
VIVA ONE has 88 modern cabins for 176 guests – including double beds and Junior suites (most of them equipped with French balconies) and four suites featuring balconies with a table and two chairs.
The new ship features VIVA’s existing look and feel, including a modern design in blue tones, wooden furniture and a casual atmosphere.
Guests will be able to enjoy a spacious sun deck, a spa and wellness area, and the Riverside and Bistro onboard restaurants offering both formal and casual dining options as well as a selection of snacks available right throughout the day.
The ship has 68 solar cells distributed on the sun deck; she uses sulphur-free GTL fuel, which significantly reduces CO2 consumption and emissions; and features an improved autopilot function which both simplifies navigation and helps to reduce the consumption of fuel.
Guests will be able to refill their reusable water bottles and cut down the use of cups using VIVA One’s two water stations.
All VIVA ONE itineraries will feature the cruise line’s signature All-Inclusive product, which includes snacks, high-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, self-service coffee stations & water stations, minibar, beauty products, wi-fi, and all tips and gratuities.