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New Year on the Danube
From £1,995 pp
Embark on an enchanting tour on the Danube River. Dock in quaint European cities and towns, from Passau to Budapest and be swept away by the history and fairytale-like sights.
What’s Included:
- Return scheduled flights from the UK (fight supplements may apply)
- A selection of tours, excursions & Insider Experiences
- Enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience on board
- Complimentary soft drink, beer and local wine with lunch and dinner on board
- 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners
- Travelmarvel River Cruise Director and expert local guides
- Overseas transfers, port charges and tipping
Fly from the UK and arrive in Munich, where you will be met and transferred to your river ship in Nuremberg.
Day 2 - Nuremberg
Explore Nuremberg, the site of Hitler’s infamous rallies. Wander the cobblestone streets, discovering hidden boutiques and artisan stores. Finish your day cruising through the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe’s Continental Divide thanks to the canal’s 16 stair-step locks.
Day 3 - Regensburg (New Year's Eve)
Dock in Regensburg this morning. Here, wander along its cobblestone lanes, taking a journey through the ages as you explore the historic streets, medieval buildings and cultural sites on your guided walking tour.
Insider Experience – Bavarian Experience
Tonight, bid farewell to 2025 and enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience on board as you sample local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance.
Day 4 - Passau & Linz (New Year's Day)
On this New Year’s Day morning, arrive in the ‘Three Rivers City’ of Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Join an optional tour to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or travel to Salzburg and enjoy the sights from ‘The Sound of Music’. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing sailing day to Linz.
Enhance your Journey – Český Krumlov
Enjoy a fascinating day excursion to the city of Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, home to more than 300 historical buildings.
Enhance your Journey – ‘The Sound of Music’ Sights
Depart from Passau to Salzburg and enjoy a tour of the sights from ‘The Sound of Music’, including the famous Wedding Church.
Day 5 - Melk, Dürnstein
Dock in Melk and join a local guide for a tour through Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089. This magnificent abbey is home to around two dozen practising monks.
Later, cruise through the Wachau Valley to Dürnstein, the town overlooked by the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned back in 1192.
Day 6 - Vienna
Embrace the splendour and elegance of Vienna today on a walking tour that takes you past St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina.
This evening, celebrate your river cruise with a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.
Day 7 - Budapest
Spend a relaxing morning onboard as you sail through Hungary. After lunch onboard, you’ll arrive in the heart of Budapest, where the history and beauty of the city is illuminated by a local guide.
Day 8 - Budapest, Disembark
Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your onward flight to the UK.
Travelmarvel Polaris, and her sister ships Vega and Capella, offer stylish contemporary design and a host of modern facilities and amenities to make your journey truly memorable.
Multiple dining styles are available on your trip. Choose from a more formal Dining experience in the Constellations Restaurant, where regional specialties are always featured. For more relaxed dining, lighter, buffet options are available in the True North Lounge, or head to McGeary’s Bar, an Irish pub serving traditional pub fare. Wherever you dine, lunch and dinner is always accompanied with complimentary local wine and beer, as well as soft drinks.
The large Sun Deck offers space to relax and unwind whilst enjoying the passing scenery. Perhaps take a dip in the whirlpool, practice your putting or take a drink at the outdoor Bar. One great new feature of these ships is the large Sky Deck Terrace. At half a deck lower than the rear Sun Deck this area is accessible even when passing through locks and under bridges – particularity useful on cruises that pass along the Main river and Main Danube Canal.
Staterooms and suites on the middle and upper decks feature floor to ceiling windows, that drop down to create a French (Juliette) balcony at the touch of a button. All have personal climate control, en-suite bathrooms, double or twin beds and TV, safe and mini-fridge.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Comfortable outside cabins and suites, most with opening floor to ceiling windows and french Balcony
- Sun deck with 360-degree views, shaded sitting area, putting green & whirlpool
- Lower level Sky Deck Terrace & Bar
- Open seating Constellation Restaurant with tables for 4 to 8 guests
- Panoramic views from the True North Lounge and open-air Alfresco Lounge
- McGeary’s Bar offering drinks and pub style meals
- Lift to all internal decks
- Fitness room, walking track & bicycles for use on shore
- Air conditioned throughout
- Onboard shop *
- Laundry service*
* Payable locally.
Accommodation & Amenities
91 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 153 – 258 ft² .
Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Such is the attention to detail on this vessel that all guest accommodation has specially designed blackout curtains and blinds to keep out the light until you choose to open them.
Owners Suite
258 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling window dropping down to a French balcony with two chairs and a table
- Enhanced sitting area with sofa and armchair
- Larger private bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products and fluffy bathrobes
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat P, A & A+
167 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling window dropping down to a French balcony
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat B+, B & C
167 ft² – Middle Deck
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat D & E
153 ft² – Lower Deck
- High-level fixed twin windows
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Travelmarvel Polaris – Deck Plan
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Dec 29 | Travelmarvel Polaris | Amsterdam | £1995 | Save £500pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat LD | Lower Deck | 153 ft², Fixed Windows | £1995 | Was £2495 | |
| Cat MD | Middle Deck | 167 ft², French Balcony | £2595 | Was £3095 | |
| Cat UD | Upper Deck | 167 ft², French Balcony | £2745 | Was £3245 | |
| Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 258 ft², French Balcony | £3245 | Was £3745 |
New Year on the Danube
What a delightful way to see in the new year on the delightful Danube River. Surronded by the Imperial opulence of Budapest and Vienna it really is an experience to remember.
