7 Nights - Christmas Markets Danube River Cruise

from $1542 pp

Hosted Group Gay Men & Women

Departs from Vienna, Austria on November 28, 2018 returning December 04, 2018

Amadeus Waterways - Amadeus Queen

Melk, Austria; Passau, Regensburg & Nuremburg, Germany

Aquafest Does Not Accept Electronic Transmission of Credit Cards.

Overview Itinerary Ship Info Public Areas Deck Plans Pricing

Special Note

This is not an Aquafest Event cruise, but a Hosted Group Cruise. See the Aquafest Home Page for details and explanation. This departure requires 30 participants to guarantee a hosted departure.

Join Aquafest

Join Aquafest for our 7th annual river cruise in Europe during the delightful December Christmas Markets as we sightsee Europe’s finest towns and cities along the fabled Blue Danube, enjoy the festivities of European Christmas and of course, time to shop the amazing Christmas Markets! The largest of all being in Nuremburg, Germany.

Aquafest is pleased to offer you one of the most inclusive cruise programs in travel and most popular too. River Cruises sell out nearly a year in advance!!!! Book Early!

Christmas Market Cruises

You will have the opportunity to visit several notable Christmas markets during the cruise. Some visits will be organized by Amadeus River Cruises; in other cases guests will be able to visit on their own during free time. Visits organized by Amadeus take place during periods scheduled as free time on the standard itinerary, and you can pick your specially priced shore excursions. Christmas Market Cruises also feature special Christmas-related onboard activities.

THE NEW 5-STAR AMADEUS QUEEN

The 2018 built AMADEUS Queen impresses not only by its excellent service and first-class interior décor but also features a unique combination of modern elegance, spaciousness, and attractive comforts:

12 spacious Suites with comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom and walk-out exterior balcony-284 square feet

78 Staterooms with mainly drop-down panoramic windows, luxurious bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes-188 square feet

16 River View staterooms are spacious with luxurious bathrooms- 172 square feet

Spacious public areas such as the classical “Cafeé Vienna” or the outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace”.

Popular AMADEUS amenities such as full sized swimming pool, Panorama-Bar with lounge, Amadeus Club, Sun Deck with Lido-Bar, Fitness Room, Hair Salon and Massage Room.

Click Here for Deck Plans and Stateroom Layout

Your Cruise Includes

Accommodations based on the allotted group block.

Full board including: Early Riser (reduced breakfast buffet in the Panorama-Bar), Buffet Breakfast (includes omelette service), Lunch (Buffet or table service depending upon the itinerary), Light Lunch (served in the Panorama-Bar), Dinner (5 courses, 3 choices for main course), Coffee & tea, iced water with meals, midnight (late night) snack.

Music program every day in the bar by a pianist or by the Amadeus music group

Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Farewell Dinner

Experienced English speaking cruise director

Free-flowing red & white regional wines, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard.

Complimentary WiFi

24-hour coffee station

Bottled water in every stateroom

Audio headsets for optional shore excursions

All port charges and local taxes

What’s Not Included

Expenditures of personal nature

Shore Excursions

Transfers and other ground arrangements

Tips (we recommend USD 10.00 per person, per day)

Optional Shore Excursions

Tour Option "A" Includes

City Tour of Nurembourg with Christmas Market

Walking Tour of Regensburg

Walking Tour of Passau

City Tour of Vienna

Published COST: $113.00 pp
Aquafest COST: $96.00 pp (savings of 15%)

Tour Option "B" Includes

City Tour of Nurembourg with Christmas Market

Walking Tour of Regensburg

Walking Tour of Passau

Excursion Washau incl. Melk Abbey and Gluhwein Party

City Tour of Vienna

Published COST: $174.00 pp
Aquafest COST: $148.00 pp (savings of 15%)

Tour Option "C" Includes

City Tour of Nurembourg with Christmas Market

Walking Tour of Regensburg

Visit to the Christmas Market "Palais Thurn und Taxis"

Walking Tour of Passau

Excursion Washau incl. Melk Abbey and Gluhwein Party

Sound of Vienna" Cat. B

City Tour of Vienna

Visit Schonbrunn Palace with Christmas Market

Published COST: $325.00 pp
Aquafest COST: $276.00 pp (savings of 15%)

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A $30 Booking Processing Fee will be charged at the time of your deposit
by Aquafest and billed by parent company CruiseCenter.
This fee is non-refundable.

Disclaimer: All advertised events are exclusive to guests who book through Aquafest only. Aquafest Cruises are group events and not chartered vessels. All rates are cruise only and per person, based on double occupancy subject to availability at time of booking. Non-discountable fees and taxes, airfare, air taxes and transfers are additional. Events based on a minimum of 50 group passengers. Pricing and other information may change without notice. We reserve the right to correct errors. Information and pricing are subject to change without notice. All cancellations are subject to a $50 per booking cancellation fee from Aquafest in addition to any vendor cancellation penalties. Trip Cancellation Insurance is strongly recommended for all reservations. More information will be provided to you at the time of booking confirmation. Please contact us for a more detailed description of restrictions, cancellations, and penalties.

Please ask us about rates for Suites, Mini-Suites, and other cabin categories not shown. If you are a PAST PASSENGER, Senior citizen, Military, or have Special Coupon Offers, please advise your Aquafest agent at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE

121 days and more prior to departure 10% of total cruise fare per person (full deposit)

120-90 days prior to departure 50% of total cruise fare per person

89-60 days prior to departure 80% of total cruise fare per person

Less than 60 days prior to departure 100% of total cruise fare per person

Cancellations must be made in writing.

BOOKING PROCESSING FEE: A non-refundable $50.00 Booking Processing Fee and Special Event Fee (where applicable) will be charged to your credit card at the time of final payment. Your credit card statement reference line will display "CruiseCenter" and will not reflect a description of these fees.