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The Christmas markets of Tulln, Linz and Passau


Advent cruise from Vienna including 3 x full board meals, mulled wine and punch reception, entertainment evenings in the on-board theatre, organ concert in Linz and much more on the 4****Sup. MS Primadonna

©  Stadt Passau
Overview
Authentic Donau Touristic

The Advent markets on the main and parish squares in Linz and on the cathedral square in Passau are among the most beautiful on the Danube. The steepest railway in Europe up the Pöstlingberg in Linz, Passau Cathedral and a visit to the Advent village in Tulln are the attractions of this trip.

Dates and availability 2025

Sunday, December 14th to 17th

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Route
Sunday, Vienna - Tulln

Embarkation in Vienna-Nussdorf from 15:00. Welcome on board with coffee and cake. Then it's ‘cast off’ as the MS Primadonna sets off in the direction of Tulln. After arriving at 4.00 pm, you will have time for an individual visit to the festively decorated Advent village on Tulln's main square. In the evening, a welcome show awaits you in the on-board theatre. Departure from Tulln at 19:00.

Monday, Linz

Arrival in Linz at 10:00 am. After a leisurely drive, you will experience an atmospheric punch reception on the Feldherrenhügel Pöstlingberg with a view over wintry Linz. In the afternoon: visit the Linz Advent markets, including those on the main square and in the historic city centre. In the evening, listen to a festive concert on the Bruckner organ in Linz. The day ends with an evening of entertainment in the on-board theatre. Departure at 22:00.

Tuesday, Passau

Arrival in Passau at 9:00 am. Take a guided city tour through the old town (duration: approx. 1.5 hours) ending at the atmospheric Christmas market on the cathedral square. Departure from Passau at 14:30, while you enjoy the magic of the return journey on board.

Wednesday, Vienna

Arrival in Vienna-Nussdorf at 11:00 am. Disembarkation by 11.30 am. Journey home with a festive atmosphere in your heart.

In the interests of your safety, the 1st captain may change the programme at any time (even at short notice) due to high water, low water or other cases of FORCE MAJEURE. Arrival times are subject to lock waiting times and normal water levels.

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Prices & Services
Price per person
  • Two bed bunk bed | full board - main deck - astern - 4 days
    • 14.12.2025 | 339698
      € 370,- Arrival Su
  • Two bed | full board - main deck - 4 days
    • 14.12.2025 | 339747
      € 495,- Arrival Su
  • Two bed | full board - upper deck - 4 days
    • 14.12.2025 | 339750
      € 720,- Arrival Su
  • Two bed | full board - promenade deck - 4 days
    • 14.12.2025 | 339748
      € 750,- Arrival Su
  • bunk bed cabin for single use | full board - main deck - astern - 4 days
    • 14.12.2025 | 339749
      € 555,- Arrival Su
  • Two bed cabin for single use | full board - main deck - 4 days
    • 14.12.2025 | 339751
      € 742,50 Arrival Su
Services
  •  Cruise with 3 x full board including port charges in the booked double cabin Shower/WC/TV/telephone/safe/minibar/adjustable heating
  •  Free use of the wellness area (whirlpool, sauna, Kneipp pool)
  • 1 x hydrojet waterbed massage (approx. 15 minutes) per main deck cabin
  • 2 entertainment programmes in the on-board theatre
  • Mulled wine reception on board after departure from Tulln
  • Punch reception on the Pöstlingberg
  • Organ concert in Linz, return ticket for the Pöstlingberg cable car, city tour of Passau (1.5 hours)
Single occupancy surcharges in double cabins on base price

Main Deck „ASTERN" and Main Deck + 50 % surcharge
Upper and Promenade Deck
+ 75 % surcharge

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Discounts
  • web discount
    • € 10,- per person on arrival Su from 14.12. - 14.12.2025
    • 100 % on arrival Su from 14.12. - 14.12.2025
    • 75 % on arrival Su from 14.12. - 14.12.2025
    • 25 % on arrival Su from 14.12. - 14.12.2025
    • on arrival Su from 14.12. - 14.12.2025
    • 2 % on arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 14.12. - 14.12.2025
    • 4 % on arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 14.12. - 14.12.2025
Gourmet Culinary

We are committed to Viennese cuisine. Depending on the cruise itinerary, we also serve specialities from the respective Danube countries, prepared by a 9-man/woman kitchen brigade from all these countries. On board we offer our guests 5 meals a day: American breakfast buffet hot and cold with a juicer for your personalised smoothie, 3-course menu of choice at lunchtime, coffee and cake in the afternoon, 4-course menu of choice in the evening and a midnight snack later in the evening. Several times a week, ‘cheese from the trolley’ is served as a fifth course.

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