by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 4:50 PM ET, Mon May 18, 2026
VIVA Cruises has christened VIVA BEYOND, the first ship in the brand’s new premium VIVA Boutique line.
The vessel was christened in Paris by godmother Cecilie Kopperud, a Norwegian travel industry leader. The ceremony was hosted by Danish journalist Annamette Fuhrmann.
VIVA BEYOND offers three itineraries in northern France. The 360-foot-long vessel can accommodate up to 112 guests across 56 cabins, half of which are suites measuring up to 323 square feet. The ship has three restaurants, including MOMENTS, with a menu created by Michelin-starred chef David Görne and the VIVA Cruises culinary team. VIVA BEYOND also has a fitness room, a treatment area for massages and wellness sessions and a sun deck.
Entertainment offerings include the “Paris Pétille” cabaret show, live jazz in the Panorama Lounge and classical concerts.
A second ship, VIVA UNIQUE, is slated to join the VIVA Boutique fleet, sailing on Italy’s Po River starting in 2027.
“In keeping with its name, this ship is beyond anything we have offered before and, as the first ship in our exciting new VIVA Boutique line, marks another important milestone in the success of our young company,” says Andrea Kruse, chief executive officer and co-founder of VIVA Cruises.
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