Viva Cruises celebrates the christening of third new-build ship

The ship’s christening saw more than 200 globally invited guests as well as Dusseldorf passers-by watching on from ashore, to celebrate the launch. With a festive ceremony and many good wishes from guests, Viva Cruises’ third new build ship is set to offer exciting itineraries on the Rhine, Danube and beyond.

Viva Cruises chief executive Andrea Kruse said: “We are thrilled to celebrate the christening of our third new build ship today. This milestone marks another significant step in our journey to provide exceptional river cruising experiences.”

Williamson is an award-winning UK-based travel writer specialising in cruising, and known as “the river cruise queen.” Williamson’s prestigious role as the godmother highlights Viva Cruises’ dedication to its English-speaking travellers. By choosing such a respected figure in the cruise industry, Viva Cruises recognises the importance of its British guests and partners and underscores its commitment to providing exceptional experiences to UK customers. 

Enjoy’s boasts 95 stylish cabins, including eight suites, spread across three decks which can accommodate up to 190 passengers.

Enjoy features three restaurants, an open-plan lounge, a spacious sun deck and a fitness and wellness area, creating a floating premium hotel experience with a modern look and feel-good ambiance. 

After its christening, Enjoy’s will be the home of Viva Cruises’ four-night wellness cruises, sailing on both the Upper and Middle Rhine and offering activities to boost mood and welfare, such as daily yoga and qi gong sessions. Following this, the ship will primarily sail on the Danube, with frequent departures from Vienna to provide accessibility for guests. Viva Enjoy will also sail on the Rhine, offering a range of itineraries departing from Amsterdam, further increasing convenience for the global audience. 

The new ship will connect Amsterdam, Budapest and Vienna for the first time in 2025 with new 7-, 10-, and 14-day itineraries. In addition, Viva Enjoy will feature one-week trips from Frankfurt to Amsterdam – offering options for all travellers keen to explore the best Europe has to offer.