Step aboard and cruise into the heart of Europe’s holiday magic! This 5-day Christmas markets journey begins and ends in Vienna, with stops in Budapest and Bratislava. You’ll enjoy guided city tours, onboard meals, and even a special Captain’s Dinner.
Since you’ll need to make your own way to Vienna, we’d turn it into an even better trip by arriving a night early. We found stays at Novotel Suites Wien City Donau from $118 per night during the holiday season. It’s conveniently located for the cruise’s Nussdorf departure area, so you can spend your first evening exploring Vienna’s Christmas markets, get a good night’s sleep, and head to the ship the next afternoon.
Then it’s time to unpack once and let the Danube do the work. With cruise packages starting from $983 per person, you’ll visit three of Europe’s most iconic holiday destinations without having to arrange hotels or transportation between each stop.
🏴☠️ Pirate Tip: We recommend arriving in Vienna at least one night before departure. Boarding begins at 4 PM in the Nussdorf area, so booking a nearby hotel gives you some breathing room in case of flight delays and an extra evening to enjoy Vienna’s Christmas markets before setting sail. Flights, insurance, optional activities, and entrance fees aren’t included.
