The first post-COVID-19 cruise from VIVA Cruises has recently come to an end after a safe and pleasant eight-night journey along the scenic Rhine River on the maiden voyage of the new VIVA TIARA.
The maiden voyage and VIVA Cruises? first post-COVID-19 cruise sailed with a limited number of passengers on board and featured all the new required health and safety measures.
The VIVA TIARA has 76 light-flooded outside cabins, most of them with French balconies. Departing from the German city of D?sseldorf on June 26, the ship took passengers down the Rhine until the Austrian city of Engelhartszell an der Donau, arriving on July 4.
The itinerary featured the German cities of Koblenz, R?desheim am Rhein, Frankfurt and N?rnberg; the castles and palaces of the Rhine Valley region and the fine wines of the Rheingau district before crossing the border to Austria.
Andrea Kruse, COO of VIVA Cruises and a guest on the VIVA TIARA cruise, said: ?We all had a very positive experience on this first post-COVID-19 cruise, which was very special for us not only due to the current extraordinary situation but also as it was VIVA TIARA?s maiden voyage. It was very rewarding to see how all the new safety regulations were observed by everyone on board. Whether it is by flight, train or car, we are ready to welcome visitors from all over Europe again.?
New health measures implanted onboard include regular temperature checks, compulsory facemasks, a one-way system in corridors, ? la carte meals, having a doctor throughout the duration of the cruise, among others.
Throughout July and August, VIVA Cruises will be also operating four-night cruises in Germany, along the Main and Rhine rivers, onboard MS TREASURES and MS INSPIRE. Additional four- and six-night cruises along the Rhine and Danube rivers are also scheduled from September onwards.
