MS VIVA Treasures

The 2011-built VIVA Treasures/MS Treasures cruises on the European rivers Rhine, Main, and Danube. The riverboat’s itinerary program includes the port cities of Bratislava, Budapest, Koblenz, Passau, Nuremberg, and Vienna. VIVA Treasures’ sisterships are the fleetmates Swiss Emerald, Swiss Sapphire, Swiss Jewel, and Esprit.

Currently, the shipowner Scylla charters Swiss Sapphire to the US cruise travel company Tauck Tours as well as to VIVA Cruises (Scylla’s subsidiary travel brand established in 2021).

The riverboat (ENI number 07001943) is Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057377) and registered in Basel.

Renamed “VIVA Treasures,” the riverboat has been full-time chartered to VIVA Cruises since 2021, along with the fleetmates MS Inspire and Swiss Diamond. For VIVA Cruises, during summer 2021 both ships (Treasures and Inspire) operated 4-night river cruise itineraries visiting Wertheim and Wurzburg (on the Main River), and Kehl–Strasbourg via Mannheim (on the Rhine River). VIVA Cruises’ Danube itineraries visit the capital cities of Bratislava, Budapest, and Vienna. Both ships are priced from EUR 500 / GBP 440 per person (4-night voyage, double-occupancy cabin rates).

VIVA Cruises’ deals are all-inclusive, with fares covering snacks, in-cabin minibar, high-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, Rituals beauty products, and gratuities.

Cabins

The top deck of MS Treasures consists exclusively of 30 m² suites and therefore has four times more junior suites (19 m²) and suites than a typical European river cruise ship.

All passenger staterooms are outside/outward-facing and equipped with an iPod docking station, TV, minibar, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, and a bathroom with WC and shower.

Shipboard facilities

Amenities onboard MS Treasures include an open-seating dining room with flexible dining times and always-available vegetarian options; an alternative dining venue offering lighter breakfasts and classic lunch and dinner dishes; and al fresco dining on the Sun Deck, weather permitting. In Category 7 suites, American-style breakfast room service is also available. Complimentary snacks are served between 10 AM and midnight. Complimentary beverages include beer, regional wine, premium spirits, specialty coffee, soft drinks, and water.

Onboard entertainment features nightly piano music, enrichment lectures, in-room movies, local performances, and culinary demonstrations. Complimentary Internet access is provided for all passengers. The Sun Deck offers a putting green and jacuzzi. MS Treasures also has a fitness center and massage studio. Bicycles are available for use ashore.