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 days, one-way from Berlin to Stralsund. Prices start from USD 2599 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary begins on July 18, 2026 and ends on July 25, 2026.
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 18 Jul 16:00 | Departing from Berlin, Germany hotels |
| 18 Jul 22:30 - 19 Jul 13:30 | Lehnitz-Oranienburg, Germany Brandenburg |
| 19 Jul 19:00 - 20 Jul 04:30 | Eberswalde, Germany Brandenburg |
| 20 Jul 06:00 - 07:00 | Niederfinow Boat Lift, Germany |
| 20 Jul 09:30 - 10:00 | Hohensaaten, Germany Brandenburg |
| 20 Jul 14:00 - 14:30 | Schwedt-Oder, Germany Brandenburg |
| 20 Jul 20:00 - 21 Jul 15:00 | Szczecin, Poland |
| 21 Jul 19:00 - 22 Jul 14:00 | Wolin, Poland |
| 22 Jul 17:30 - 23 Jul 12:30 | Swinoujscie, Poland |
| 23 Jul 22:00 - 24 Jul 09:00 | Peenemunde-Usedom, Usedom Island Germany |
| 24 Jul 13:00 - 16:00 | Stralsund, Germany |
| 24 Jul 19:00 - 23:30 | Lauterbach-Rugen, Rugen Island Germany |
| 25 Jul 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 Jun 26 | 7 days, one-way from Kiel to Berlin | Kiel | $3815 |
| 2026 Jul 04 | 7 days, one-way from Berlin to Stralsund | Berlin | $2599 |
| 2026 Jul 18 | 7 days, one-way from Berlin to Stralsund | Berlin | $2599 |
| 2026 Aug 15 | 7 days, one-way from Berlin to Stralsund | Berlin | $2599 |
| 2026 Sep 05 | 9 days, one-way from Stralsund to Hamburg | Stralsund | $3771 |
| 2026 Sep 22 | 11 days, one-way from Berlin to Brussels | Berlin | $4457 |
| 2026 Oct 04 | 11 days, one-way from Brussels to Berlin | Brussels | $5571 |
| 2026 Oct 16 | 5 days, round-trip Havel River Oder Viva Ruby Potsdam | Potsdam | $2392 |
| 2026 Oct 21 | 5 days, one-way from Potsdam to Dresden | Potsdam | $2392 |
| 2026 Oct 26 | 4 days, one-way from Dresden to Potsdam | Dresden | $2392 |
| 2026 Oct 31 | 5 days, round-trip Havel River Oder Viva Ruby Potsdam | Potsdam | $1800 |
| 2026 Nov 05 | 7 days, one-way from Berlin to Dusseldorf | Berlin | $2657 |
| 2026 Nov 18 | 7 days, round-trip Rhine Viva Ruby Dusseldorf | Dusseldorf | $2486 |
| 2026 Nov 25 | 7 days, round-trip Rhine Viva Ruby Dusseldorf | Dusseldorf | $2486 |
| 2026 Dec 02 | 7 days, round-trip Rhine Viva Ruby Dusseldorf | Dusseldorf | $2486 |
| 2026 Dec 09 | 6 days, round-trip Rhine Viva Ruby Dusseldorf | Dusseldorf | $2906 |
| 2026 Dec 15 | 6 days, round-trip Rhine Viva Ruby Dusseldorf | Dusseldorf | $2906 |
| 2026 Dec 21 | 7 days, one-way from Dusseldorf to Nancy | Dusseldorf | $2906 |
| 2026 Dec 28 | 6 days, one-way from Nancy to Dusseldorf | Nancy | $3592 |
| 2027 Feb 14 | 7 days, one-way from Berlin to Bremen | Berlin | $2735 |
| 2027 Feb 21 | 6 days, one-way from Bremen to Dusseldorf | Bremen | $2735 |
| 2027 Feb 28 | 7 days, one-way from Dusseldorf to Berlin | Dusseldorf | $2735 |
| 2027 Mar 07 | 10 days, round-trip Havel River Oder Viva Ruby Berlin Tegel | Berlin | $4278 |
| 2027 Mar 18 | 9 days, one-way from Berlin to Prague | Berlin | $3901 |
| 2027 Mar 27 | 7 days, one-way from Prague to Berlin | Prague | $3901 |
| 2027 Apr 05 | 9 days, one-way from Berlin to Prague | Berlin | $4449 |
| 2027 Apr 23 | 4 days, round-trip Havel River Oder Viva Ruby Berlin Tegel | Berlin | $2486 |
| 2027 Apr 28 | 12 days, one-way from Berlin to Amsterdam | Berlin | $5914 |
| 2027 May 10 | 7 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Bremen | Amsterdam | $4106 |
| 2027 May 18 | 7 days, one-way from Bremen to Berlin | Bremen | $3592 |
| 2027 May 25 | 6 days, one-way from Berlin to Hannover | Berlin | $3592 |
| 2027 Jun 01 | 6 days, one-way from Hannover to Dusseldorf | Hannover | $3592 |
| 2027 Jun 08 | 7 days, one-way from Dusseldorf to Berlin | Dusseldorf | $3592 |
| 2027 Jun 15 | 7 days, one-way from Berlin to Kiel | Berlin | $4106 |
| 2027 Jun 23 | 7 days, one-way from Kiel to Berlin | Kiel | $4792 |
| 2027 Jul 08 | 7 days, one-way from Stralsund to Berlin | Stralsund | $3592 |
| 2027 Jul 22 | 7 days, one-way from Stralsund to Berlin | Stralsund | $3592 |
| 2027 Aug 05 | 7 days, one-way from Stralsund to Berlin | Stralsund | $3592 |
| 2027 Aug 19 | 9 days, one-way from Stralsund to Hamburg | Stralsund | $5135 |
| 2027 Aug 29 | 6 days, one-way from Hamburg to Berlin | Hamburg | $3592 |
| 2027 Sep 12 | 11 days, one-way from Stralsund to Dresden | Stralsund | $5743 |
| 2027 Sep 23 | 10 days, one-way from Dresden to Hamburg | Dresden | $5743 |
| 2027 Oct 04 | 6 days, one-way from Hamburg to Berlin | Hamburg | $3592 |
| 2027 Oct 11 | 4 days, round-trip Havel River Oder Viva Ruby Berlin Tegel | Berlin | $2657 |
| 2027 Oct 16 | 4 days, round-trip Havel River Oder Viva Ruby Berlin Tegel | Berlin | $2657 |
| 2027 Oct 21 | 4 days, round-trip Havel River Oder Viva Ruby Berlin Tegel | Berlin | $2657 |
| 2027 Dec 08 | 3 days, round-trip Elbe Viva Ruby Dresden | Dresden | $1629 |
| 2027 Dec 12 | 3 days, round-trip Elbe Viva Ruby Dresden | Dresden | $1629 |
| 2027 Dec 16 | 3 days, round-trip Elbe Viva Ruby Dresden | Dresden | $1878 |
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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