VIVA Cruises unveils onboard entertainment programme for World Pride 2026 sailing

River cruise operator VIVA Cruises has announced the onboard entertainment programme for its ‘VIVA LGBTQ+ & Friends Cruise’, sailing during World Pride 2026.

Viva One

The seven-night cruise departs July 29, 2026 onboard VIVA ONE. Sailing from Düsseldorf, it will visit Rotterdam, Amsterdam with two overnight stays, Antwerp and Nijmegen, before returning to Düsseldorf.

The sailing coincides with World Pride 2026 in Amsterdam, running from July 25 to August 8, 2026. Guests will be in the city during the celebrations, including the World Pride Parade, which will take place along the city’s canals.

Onboard entertainment will include drag shows, live singing performances, comedy theatre shows, music bingo, talks on diversity and inclusion, afternoon tea with live piano music and DJ-led evenings.

The headline host has been announced as Hoax LeBeau. The drag queen began her career during Amsterdam Pride in 2011 at Supperclub Amsterdam and has since become one of the most sought-after drag artists in the Netherlands.

Hoax

Additional artists confirmed to appear include:

* Sederginne

* Abby OMG!

* Ma’Ma Queen

* The Countess

The sailing also includes a three-day public transport ticket for Amsterdam and a complimentary programme of shore excursions, including:

* ‘Amsterdam: From City Streets to Canal Views’

* ‘Rotterdam: Architecture Bites’

* ‘Antwerp: Highlights - Art, Architecture & History’

* ‘Nijmegen: Nijmegen Walkabout’

Michelle Daniels, country manager UK & Ireland, Australia & New Zealand at VIVA Cruises, said: “Our ‘VIVA LGBTQ+ & Friends Cruise’ has been designed to celebrate diversity and the joy of travelling together. World Pride in Amsterdam will be an incredible moment for the LGBTQ+ community and their friends, and this sailing gives guests the chance to experience the celebrations from the heart of the city, while enjoying a vibrant programme of entertainment onboard.

“From international drag artists and live music to comedy, DJs and inspiring conversations, every element of the cruise has been created to bring people together. It will be a week full of colour, culture and pride, delivered with the relaxed, all-inclusive VIVA Cruises experience that our guests know and love.”

VIVA ONE has capacity for 176 guests. Onboard facilities include the main Riverside restaurant, VIVA’s Bistro, a panoramic lounge, sun deck, whirlpool, spa area with steam room and sauna, and rental bikes. Prices start from £2075pp.

VIVA Cruises’ all-inclusive experience includes all meals, flexible dining across up to three restaurants, and a selection of premium drinks including wine, spirits and cocktails. Guests also enjoy complimentary High Tea once per voyage, a daily replenished minibar and Nespresso coffee machine in their cabin, a welcome bottle of prosecco, Rituals branded toiletries, plus Wi-Fi and gratuities included.

Guests who book by June 30, 2026 will also qualify for VIVA Cruises’ Summer Special campaign, which includes a complimentary upgrade to the next higher cabin category or a reduced single cabin supplement of 20%, plus €50pp onboard credit.*

For more information, visit www.viva-cruises.com