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Christmas on the Danube (port-to-port cruise)

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MS Douce France
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$2153
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20252026

Cruise

VIENNA - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA

Join us for a cruise on the Danube and enjoy the heart-warming Christmas atmosphere! Stroll through the most beautiful squares of Vienna, hosting enchanting Christmas markets. You can also attend the Christmas Mass in Budapest and admire the small and colorful streets of Bratislava. Do not miss out on the vast Puszta plains, a Hungarian gem where nature reigns supreme.

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Celebrate Christmas during an unforgettable cruise full of joyful, enchanting surprises.

  • Embark on a cultural journey through Central Europe
  • Revel in Christmas Magic in three capitals along the Danube
  • Discover(1):
    • Vienna and its enchanting Christmas market
    • Budapest, "the Pearl of the Danube"
  • Midnight Mass in Budapest(2-3)
  • Christmas present
  • Christmas Eve dinner (including wine)
All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

Route

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22 December: VIENNA (Austria)

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Enjoy an Austrian-themed dinner on board.

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D1
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23 December: VIENNA

Join us on an optional visit to Schönbrunn castle. The imperial family's former summer residence is brimming with attractions which make you want to linger. In the afternoon, join us on an optional guided tour of Vienna and its enchanting Christmas market.

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D2
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24 December: VIENNA - BUDAPEST

The day will be spent cruising towards Budapest. Tonight is our Christmas Eve dinner and evening. Midnight Mass will be celebrated in Budapest(2-3).

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D3
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25 December: BUDAPEST (Hungary)

Join us for an optional guided tour of Budapest. Enjoy a free afternoon before returning on board and cruising towards Bratislava. Tonight, we'll enjoy a Hungarian-themed dinner.

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D4
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26 December: BRATISLAVA (Slovakia)

This morning will be spent cruising towards Bratislava. Join us for an optional guided tour of the charming Slovakian capital. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise to Vienna through the night.

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D5
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27 December: VIENNA

We'll arrive early in the morning. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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D6

Dates & Prices

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START IN 2026
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12/22/2026
12/27/2026
MS Vivaldi
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$2153
PP
12/22/2026
12/27/2026
MS Douce France
5
$2153
PP
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  • Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
  • 30% off for the 3rd occupant of the triple cabin
  • Under 2 years of age, meals and accommodation are provided free of charge by CroisiEurope

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

Shore Excursions

No shore excursion on the non listed days
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FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip

For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary.

(1) Optional excursions.

(2) Midnight Mass will be held in Hungarian and may take place at another location depending on availability.

(3) Transfer to the church only proposed in case the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is available for an extra fee (25 € per person to be booked and paid for on board).

Alcohol can damage your health. Please drink in moderation.