MS VIVA Voyage

VIVA Voyage cruise ship (formerly “Thurgau Rhone”) joined the Scylla Cruises fleet in 2004 as “Swiss Corona” and between 2013-2020 was chartered to Thurgau Travel (a Switzerland-based cruise brand). The vessel was christened in April 2004 in Wiesbaden, Germany, by godmother Eva Herman (1958-born German author and TV presenter). The riverboat’s sistership is Swiss Tiara (VIVA Tiara). The ship cruises in France on the Rhone and Saone rivers, operating roundtrip itineraries from homeport Lyon.

The vessel (ENI number tba) is Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057171) and registered in Basel. Scylla AG currently operates Swiss Corona (rebranded as “VIVA Voyage”) via VIVA Cruises.

Renamed “VIVA Voyage”, since 2021 the riverboat has been full-time chartered to VIVA Cruises (Scylla’s travel brand). VIVA Cruises’ all-inclusive deals cover snacks, in-cabin minibar, premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Rituals cosmetics and gratuities.

Cabins

Emerald Deck features one mini-suite and 11 double cabins. Ruby Deck offers 30 double cabins and 2 mini-suites. Diamond Deck has 14 suites and 4 mini-suites. All cabins are outside and include as standard amenities a flat TV, electronic safe (in the closet), minibar, air conditioning, hairdryer and an en-suite bathroom (shower, WC, single-sink vanity).

All Ruby and Diamond Deck cabins are French Balcony staterooms.

Shipboard Facilities

The 154-passenger vessel features a stylish lounge with dance floor and panoramic bar, as well as an additional aft bar, both located on Diamond Deck. The entrance hall houses the Reception Desk, Travel Desk and Boutique. The elegant Restaurant is positioned on Ruby Deck. The wellness area on Emerald Deck includes a whirlpool, steam bath, sauna and solarium. A lift connects all decks except the Emerald Deck.

Itineraries

VIVA Voyage’s French cruisetour itineraries are primarily 7-night roundtrips from Lyon and include:

• 7-night “Mediterranean Rhone” itinerary starting in Lyon and visiting Chateauneuf du Pape, Avignon (overnight), Arles, Viviers-sur-Rhone, Lyon, Chalon-sur-Saone, Tournus, Macon (overnight), ending in Lyon. Prices in 2021 started from EUR 1500 (USD 1820 / GBP 1290) per person (double occupancy).
• 7-night “Enchanting Provence” itinerary starting in Lyon and visiting Viviers, Arles (overnight), Martigues, Avignon, Tournon-sur-Rhone, with an overnight in Lyon at the end. Prices start from EUR 1500 pp.
• 5-night “Rhone Magical Advent” itinerary starting in Lyon and visiting Tain-l'Hermitage (Tournon), Arles, Avignon (overnight), ending in Lyon (overnight). Prices start from EUR 600 pp.

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