VIVA Ruby

The 2002-built cruise ship VIVA Ruby (built as Swiss Ruby) was christened in April 2002 in Rheinfelden, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. The boat’s godmother was HRH Maja Synke, Princess of Hohenzollern.

The vessel (ENI number 7001742) is currently Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057146) and registered in Basel.

Swiss Ruby was Scylla fleet’s 10th member, with sistership Saxonia. The 90-passenger riverboat is owned by Scylla AG via Scylla Cruises and currently operates under charter by VIVA Cruises, a Scylla-owned subsidiary and travel brand.

Swiss Ruby was previously exclusively chartered to the German cruisetour company Phoenix Reisen.

Cabins

The ship has 44 double cabins, all outside, with standard amenities including TV, radio, electronic safe box in the closet, minibar, individually controlled air conditioning, and en-suite bathroom (washbasin, shower, WC, hairdryer).

All cabins on Ruby Deck have French balconies.

Shipboard facilities

The entrance hall with Reception and a lobby lounge with a panoramic bar and dance floor are located on Ruby Deck.

The Restaurant and Boutique Shop are on Emerald Deck. 

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