VIVA Ruby
Former name : Swiss Ruby
Cruise line
Scylla VIVA Cruises
VIVA Ruby last position
The last location of VIVA Ruby is in North Sea cruising en route to AMSTERDAM CENTRAAL. The AIS position was last reported 4 years ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of VIVA Ruby
VIVA Ruby current cruise is а 7 nights, one-way from Berlin to Stralsund. Prices start from USD 2211 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary begins on August 29, 2026 and ends on September 5, 2026.
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 29 Aug 17:00 | Departing from Berlin, Germany hotels |
| 29 Aug 19:00 - 30 Aug 12:00 | Potsdam, Germany Brandenburg |
| 30 Aug 20:00 - 21:00 | Lehnitz-Oranienburg, Germany Brandenburg |
| 31 Aug 03:00 - 09:00 | Eberswalde, Germany Brandenburg |
| 31 Aug 15:00 - 15:30 | Hohensaaten, Germany Brandenburg |
| 31 Aug 18:30 - 01 Sep 06:00 | Schwedt-Oder, Germany Brandenburg |
| 01 Sep 11:00 - 02 Sep 03:30 | Szczecin, Poland |
| 02 Sep 14:30 - 03 Sep 04:00 | Peenemunde-Usedom, Usedom Island Germany |
| 03 Sep 08:00 - 13:00 | Greifswald, Germany |
| 03 Sep 19:00 - 04 Sep 09:00 | Hiddensee Island, Vitte, Germany |
| 04 Sep 12:00 - 16:00 | Stralsund, Germany |
| 04 Sep 19:00 - 23:30 | Lauterbach-Rugen, Rugen Island Germany |
| 05 Sep 02:30 | Arriving in Stralsund, Germany hotels |
Specifications of VIVA Ruby
| Year of build | 2002 / Age: 24 |
| Flag state | Switzerland |
| Builder | Scheepswerf Grave BV (Grave, Holland) |
| Speed | 11 kn / 20 km/h / 13 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 85 m / 279 ft |
| Beam (width) | 11 m / 36 ft |
| Passengers | 88 |
| Crew | 23 |
| Decks | 3 |
| Cabins | 44 |
| Decks with cabins | 2 |
| Sister-ships | Saxonia |
| Former names | Swiss Ruby |
| Christened by | Princess Maja von Hohenzollern |
| Owner | Scylla AG |
| Operator | VIVA Cruises |
VIVA Ruby Itineraries
| Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Aug 29 | 7 nights, one-way from Berlin to Stralsund | Berlin | $2211 |
| 2026 Sep 05 | 10 nights, one-way from Stralsund to Hamburg | Stralsund | $3209 |
| 2026 Sep 22 | 12 nights, one-way from Berlin to Brussels | Berlin | $3793 |
| 2026 Oct 04 | 12 nights, one-way from Brussels to Berlin | Brussels | $3793 |
| 2026 Oct 16 | 5 nights, round-trip from Potsdam, Germany | Potsdam | $1628 |
| 2026 Oct 21 | 5 nights, one-way from Potsdam to Dresden | Potsdam | $1628 |
| 2026 Oct 26 | 5 nights, one-way from Dresden to Potsdam | Dresden | $1628 |
| 2026 Oct 31 | 5 nights, round-trip from Potsdam, Germany | Potsdam | $1225 |
| 2026 Nov 05 | 7 nights, one-way from Berlin to Dusseldorf | Berlin | $1809 |
| 2026 Nov 18 | 7 nights, round-trip from Dusseldorf, Germany | Dusseldorf | $1692 |
| 2026 Nov 25 | 7 nights, round-trip from Dusseldorf, Germany | Dusseldorf | $1692 |
| 2026 Dec 02 | 7 nights, round-trip from Dusseldorf, Germany | Dusseldorf | $1692 |
| 2026 Dec 09 | 6 nights, round-trip from Dusseldorf, Germany | Dusseldorf | $1978 |
| 2026 Dec 15 | 6 nights, round-trip from Dusseldorf, Germany | Dusseldorf | $1978 |
| 2026 Dec 21 | 7 nights, one-way from Dusseldorf to Nancy | Dusseldorf | $1978 |
| 2026 Dec 28 | 7 nights, one-way from Nancy to Dusseldorf | Nancy | $2445 |
| 2027 Feb 14 | 7 nights, one-way from Berlin to Bremen | Berlin | $1861 |
| 2027 Feb 21 | 7 nights, one-way from Bremen to Dusseldorf | Bremen | $1861 |
| 2027 Feb 28 | 7 nights, one-way from Dusseldorf to Berlin | Dusseldorf | $1861 |
| 2027 Mar 18 | 9 nights, one-way from Berlin to Prague | Berlin | $2655 |
| 2027 Mar 27 | 9 nights, one-way from Prague to Berlin | Prague | $2655 |
| 2027 Apr 05 | 9 nights, one-way from Berlin to Prague | Berlin | $3028 |
| 2027 Apr 23 | 5 nights, round-trip from Berlin, Germany | Berlin | $1692 |
| 2027 Apr 28 | 12 nights, one-way from Berlin to Amsterdam | Berlin | $4026 |
| 2027 May 10 | 8 nights, one-way from Amsterdam to Bremen | Amsterdam | $2795 |
| 2027 May 18 | 7 nights, one-way from Bremen to Berlin | Bremen | $2445 |
| 2027 May 25 | 7 nights, one-way from Berlin to Hannover | Berlin | $2445 |
| 2027 Jun 01 | 7 nights, one-way from Hannover to Dusseldorf | Hannover | $2445 |
| 2027 Jun 08 | 7 nights, one-way from Dusseldorf to Berlin | Dusseldorf | $2445 |
| 2027 Jun 15 | 8 nights, one-way from Berlin to Kiel | Berlin | $2795 |
| 2027 Jun 23 | 8 nights, one-way from Kiel to Berlin | Kiel | $2795 |
| 2027 Jul 08 | 7 nights, one-way from Stralsund to Berlin | Stralsund | $2445 |
| 2027 Jul 22 | 7 nights, one-way from Stralsund to Berlin | Stralsund | $2445 |
| 2027 Aug 05 | 7 nights, one-way from Stralsund to Berlin | Stralsund | $2445 |
| 2027 Aug 19 | 10 nights, one-way from Stralsund to Hamburg | Stralsund | $3495 |
| 2027 Aug 29 | 7 nights, one-way from Hamburg to Berlin | Hamburg | $2445 |
| 2027 Sep 12 | 11 nights, one-way from Stralsund to Dresden | Stralsund | $3909 |
| 2027 Sep 23 | 11 nights, one-way from Dresden to Hamburg | Dresden | $3909 |
| 2027 Oct 04 | 7 nights, one-way from Hamburg to Berlin | Hamburg | $2445 |
| 2027 Oct 11 | 5 nights, round-trip from Berlin, Germany | Berlin | $1809 |
| 2027 Oct 16 | 5 nights, round-trip from Berlin, Germany | Berlin | $1809 |
| 2027 Oct 21 | 5 nights, round-trip from Berlin, Germany | Berlin | $1809 |
| 2027 Dec 08 | 4 nights, round-trip from Dresden, Germany | Dresden | $1109 |
| 2027 Dec 12 | 4 nights, round-trip from Dresden, Germany | Dresden | $1109 |
| 2027 Dec 16 | 4 nights, round-trip from Dresden, Germany | Dresden | $1109 |
VIVA Ruby Review
Review of 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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