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15.10.2024 - 22:25 / travelpulse.com / River Cruise / Sarah Kuta
Viva Cruises is launching a new premium brand called Viva Boutique.
The European river cruise company plans to launch the first ship under the new brand on the Seine River in May 2026. The new luxury vessel, called Viva Beyond, will feature 26 suites that can accommodate up to 116 passengers
“Viva Boutique marks another important milestone in the success story of our young company,” says Andrea Kruse, chief executive officer of Viva Cruises. “The development of our own boutique brand was a project close to our hearts, which we will offer to those guests who want to experience the extraordinary.”
Viva Beyond is part of the Scylla shipping company’s fleet. In early 2026, it will undergo an extensive refurbishment to become a premium product. The vessel will boast a spacious sun deck, a variety of suites, three restaurants, state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a spa treatment area.
“The new ship combines the best of both worlds: the comfort of a boutique hotel with the diversity of a river cruise,” says Kruse.
The ship’s maiden voyage will be an 8-day cruise from Paris to the Atlantic coast and back, giving guests an opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of Normandy—from the castle ruins of Château Gaillard to the Renaissance castle of La Roche-Guyon. Shore excursions will be centered around three main themes: Impressionism, Culture & Lifestyle and Culinary.
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