The departures - on November 14 for ‘City Hopping Netherlands’ and December 14 for ‘Advent on the Rhine’ - are on an executive-class coach departing from London, with an additional pickup stop in Maidstone, Kent, before heading to the Eurotunnel and on to Düsseldorf to board VIVA MOMENTS.

Prices start from £650pp for the ‘City Hopping Netherlands’, visiting Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Dordrecht and Nijmegen, and from £725pp for ‘Advent on the Rhine’, calling at Koblenz, Königswinter and Cologne.

The package includes VIVA Cruises’ all-inclusive onboard experience plus transfers on a 53-seater coach with reclining leather seats, USB charging points and air-con, plus the Eurotunnel crossing and onward travel to Düsseldorf.

Michelle Daniels, director of sales, UK & Ireland and Australia & New Zealand at VIVA Cruises, said: “These new coach departures mean guests can start their holiday the moment they leave home, with a comfortable journey and the Eurotunnel crossing all taken care of. Once onboard on the ship, they can enjoy the festive atmosphere, explore eye-catching destinations and truly make the most of a relaxing short getaway.”

VIVA Cruises’ all-inclusive onboard 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 toiletries, plus Wi-Fi and gratuities included.