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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
The Amadeus Queen, the 15th river cruise ship of the Austrian ship operator, will tour the Danube, Rhine and Main rivers as well as Dutch and Belgian waterways from spring 2018. Similar to its prominent predecessors, this ship will also continue the company’s orientation to high quality river cruises in Europe.
This new vessel follows the award-winning model of the Amadeus Silver ships but offers even further innovative developments. The popular concept of spaciousness has been maintained. This includes not only generous public areas but also spacious cabins: 12 large suites impress with an outdoor balcony and a cozy reading corner whilst the 69 standard cabins mainly have panoramic window fronts which can be automatically lowered and luxurious bathrooms. A new on-board highlight is the indoor pool, the roof of which can be opened in fine weather. In the evenings, this area may also be used for informative talks, functions and cinema showings. Amadeus operate bilingual cruises (English/German), meaning that all announcements, menus and daily programme, etc. will be provided in both languages. All excursions are operated with English speaking guides.
• Panorama-Restaurant • Panorama-Bar • Indoor Swimming Pool with Amadeus-Club Lounge • Outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace” • Sun Deck with lounge chairs, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard • Sun Deck Lido-Bar • Fitness Room • Hair Salon, Massage Room • Gift Shop • Laundry Service • Complimentary bicycles onboard • Wi-Fi available • Lift
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 69 large staterooms. The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Escape with the view from your state-of-the-art panoramic window on the Strauss and Mozart decks that extends across the entire width of the cabin. Automatically lower the windows to make the stateroom become it’s own balcony. Included are all the necessary details: a flat screen TV, WiFi, cabinet, seating area, a safe, and the Amadeus Signature Bed and en-suite bathroom with shower and WC.
Staterooms are located on all decks. The Mozart and Strauss Decks include the innovative French Balcony.
These 12 carefully designed suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Included are the little luxuries as well as the Amadeus Signature Bed, a large luxurious bathroom with shower & WC, WiFi, a flat screen TV, a safe and a minibar.
Suites are located on the Mozart Deck.
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 |
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.