MS VIVA Gloria

The 2005-built (as Swiss Gloria) cruise ship VIVA Gloria was christened in Cologne/Koln in March 2005 by the German actress Annette Frier. The 150-passenger riverboat is owned by Scylla AG (via Scylla Cruises) and operated under charter by the German cruisetour company Phoenix Reisen (under the name "Swiss Gloria").

Under the name "VIVA Gloria", the ship is also chartered to the Scylla-owned subsidiary and new travel brand VIVA Cruises (fleet).

The vessel (ENI number 7001814) is currently Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057189) and registered in Basel.

Cabins

All cabins on decks Ruby and Diamond have French Balconies. All staterooms are outside and offer as amenities LCD TV, radio, electronic safe box (in the closet), minibar, individually controlled air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom (washbasin, shower, WC, hairdryer).

Shipboard facilities

The boat has a stylish lounge with dance floor and panoramic bar, as well as a comfortable bar in the rear, all situated on the Diamond deck. In the ship's entrance hall, the guest will find the reception, Travel Desk and boutique. The elegant restaurant is located on the Ruby Deck. The wellness area is on the Emerald deck and features a whirlpool, steam bath, sauna and solarium. Another whirlpool is located on the sun deck. A lift connects all decks, except the Emerald deck.

Itineraries

In May 2024, VIVA Cruises announced new Seine River voyages scheduled for VIVA Gloria in November-December 2024.

The 7 new itineraries (roundtrips from Paris City) were with lengths/themes 6-day "Seine Advent Magic" and "Seine Advent Moments", 7-day "Christmas Magic", and 7-day "Seine New Year's Eve Sparkle". The voyages feature iconic French landmarks like the Palace of Versailles (from Poissy), Chateau de Chantilly (from Compiegne), Le Havre, Paris City itself, Les Andelys, and Joan of Arc Museum (Rouen), the picturesque towns Vernon and Conflans.

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