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Join our Christmas Cruise on the Danube and celebrate Christmas in a whole new way on a river cruise board our festively decorated AMADEUS cruise ship. Enjoy the Christmas stories, decorating the Christmas tree, and a joyous celebration of Christmas Eve on board when the restaurant will prepare a special gourmet dinner, after which you will have the option of attending a traditional midnight mass. You’ll love our Christmas on the Danube river cruise.
A full complement of optional excursions are available and may be pre-purchased as discounted packages in advance or on an ad-hoc basis on board.
Welcome to this magical Christmas cruise along the wintery Danube! You embark in the Bavarian “City of Three Rivers”, Passau, where a Welcome Cocktail with the AMADEUS-crew awaits you. At the start of your trip, the chef will spoil you with a festive Welcome Dinner. Your ship remains in Passau overnight.
Day 2 - Passau - Linz (Salzburg)
After breakfast, get to know the most beautiful sights of Passau during the course of a city sightseeing walk. Alternatively, you can take part in a full-day excursion to the imposing Mozart-town of Salzburg, where you will visit the atmospheric Advent market in the old town, with its countless festive lights. After this excursion, you rejoin your floating luxury hotel, which has made its way to Linz in the meantime. You can end your day and wind down with a walk through the festive Christmas market in Linz.
Passau walking tour OR Full-day excursion to Salzburg including Salzkammergut lunch and Christmas market
Day 3 - Melk/Emmersdorf - Dürnstein (Christmas Eve)
Early in the morning, your ship arrives in Melk/Emmersdorf, which is situated in the beautiful Wachau region. You can take a detour to the 900-year-old Melk Abbey and the famous wine-growers village of Dürnstein, followed by glühwein (mulled wine) and lunch. Celebrate Christmas on board with us in a festive ambience. Take part in decorating the Christmas tree to the sound of contemplative carols, followed by the magical Christmas dinner on board. Those who wish can attend a Christmas mass in Dürnstein after dinner. Late at night, your cruise continues to Vienna.
Visit to Melk Abbey OR Visit to Göttweig Abbey
Day 4 - Vienna (Christmas Day)
Christmas day is spent in the Austrian capital, Vienna, which will amaze you with its countless sights and imposing architecture. Don’t miss the city sightseeing tour in the morning! In the afternoon you can take part in an excursion to Schönbrunn Palace. A unique and charming Christmas market is located in front of the palace, inviting you to stroll past its countless decorated stalls and beguiling you with the divine aromas of punch and lebkuchen (gingerbread).ainz.
Vienna – Imperial discovery tour
Visit to Schönbrunn Palace OR Visit to the Museum of Fine Arts
Day 5 - Bratislava (Boxing Day)
Spend the morning in Bratislava, where your AMADEUS ship docked during the night. Discover this impressive Danube city during the course of a sightseeing trip in a comfortable tour coach and enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the city from the castle hill. At midday you will return to your ship, which continues its journey downriver. An elegant captain’s Gala Dinner awaits you in the evening, bringing a fitting and festive close to the second day of Christmas.
Bratislava – Beauty on the Danube
Day 6 - Linz
Spend the morning on board, enjoying the view of the passing wintery landscapes from the comfort of your five-star premium ship. At midday, you arrive in Linz – Austria’s third-largest city. In the afternoon, you can explore the city on your own, or, if you prefer, during the course of a sightseeing walk. In the evening, your ship weighs anchor and heads towards Passau.
Linz walking tour with Linzer Torte tasting OR Trip to the Pöstlingsberg
Day 7 - Passau
After a generous breakfast on board, it is time to disembark and the entire AMADEUS crew wishes you a pleasant homeward journey and a happy New Year! Arrival 8am
Launched in 2022, the Amadeus Cara is designed to offer our guests an effortless combination of the vibrant energy of a river cruise day with an increasingly calm and intimate ship experience. The new ship offers 71 spacious deluxe cabins and 10 Amadeus suites in total. As on all ships built since 2011, the Amadeus Cara cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks also feature lowerable panoramic windows along the entire cabin width.
All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning. The suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area.
Explore this ship in a virtual 360 degree tour
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.
Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 18 staterooms. The beautiful 172 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 55 enlarged staterooms. The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
These 12 deliberately designed suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Launched in 2023, the Amadeus Riva is designed to offer our guests an effortless combination of the vibrant energy of a river cruise day with an increasingly calm and intimate ship experience. The new ship offers 71 spacious deluxe cabins and 10 Amadeus suites in total. As on all ships built since 2011, the Amadeus Riva cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks also feature lowerable panoramic windows along the entire cabin width.
All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning. The suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area.
The Amadeus Riva will incorporate the very latest technologies in sustainable travel. The innovative ship’s engine not only enables highly efficient energy management but also significantly reduces CO2 emissions. The ship’s newly developed air filtration system with two-stage purification is equally innovative and modern.
Explore this ship in a virtual 360 degree tour
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.
The beautiful 172 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
These 10 suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Similar in design to her sister ships Amadeus Cara and Riva, Amadeus Nova also introduces some new design features that make her feel even more spacious and airy. She combines the very latest sustainable technologies with additional amenities to truly provide an exceptional sailing experience
All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning. Suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area.
The Amadeus Nova will incorporate the very latest technologies in sustainable travel. The hybrid diesel-electric propulsions system, combined with powerful battery back up enables highly efficient energy management and significantly reduces CO2 emissions and almost entirely eliminates air pollutants. The ship’s newly developed air filtration system with two-stage purification is equally innovative and modern.
Explore this ship in a virtual 360 degree tour
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.
The beautiful 172 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
These 10 suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
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Dec 22 | Amadeus Cara | Passau | £1352 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | ||
Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1352 | ||
Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1648 | ||
Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1778 | ||
Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2004 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £2422 |
Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
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Dec 22 | Amadeus Riva | Passau | £969 | 15% Early Booking Discount | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £969 | Was £1140 | |
Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1191 | Was £1401 | |
Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1450 | Was £1705 | |
Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1561 | Was £1836 | |
Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1760 | Was £2070 | |
Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £2130 | Was £2505 |
Dec 22 | Amadeus Nova | Passau | £969 | 15% Early Booking Discount | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £969 | Was £1140 | |
Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1191 | Was £1401 | |
Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1450 | Was £1705 | |
Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1561 | Was £1836 | |
Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1760 | Was £2070 | |
Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £2130 | Was £2505 |
Optional Excursions & Packages |
Price | A | B |
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Passau walking tour | £21 | • | |
Full-day Salzburg including Salzkammergut and lunch | £109 | • | |
Visit Melk Abbey | £53 | • | • |
Vienna – Imperial discovery tour | £40 | • | • |
Visit to Schönbrunn Palace | £58 | • | |
Bratislava – Beauty on the Danube | £39 | • | • |
Linz walking tour with Linzer Torte tasting | £23 | • | • |
Pre-purchase Discount Price | £150 | £274 |
Single Cabins: These Amadeus vessels do not have single cabins but sole occupancy is available at the following supplements to the cruise price excluding flights and transfers.
Solo Supplement: Cat C4 & C1 15%; B4 30%; B1 50%; A1 60%; Suite 100%.
Flights inclusive prices based on direct flights from London. Other flight options or rail may be available, supplements may apply.
Celebrate Christmas in Continental Europe onboard a luxury floating hotel with wonderful staff and like-minded travelers. Something truly different. Austrian family hospitality makes cruising a relaxed affair. Excursions can be added ad hoc to allow more independent exploration and free time for you. A European facing, luxury cruising experience with English the language onboard. One of our favourite river cruise lines. A European facing, luxury cruising experience with English the language onboard. One of our favourite river cruise lines and the one all the others have learnt from. You can find out more about Vienna and the Danube at Christmas. Click here If you like this cruise, you can also add our New Year on the Danube cruise and be away throughout the Christmas and New Year period.