On this cruise you will explore the Danube metropolises of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. Experience the festive atmosphere and unique charm of these vibrant cities at Christmas time. Whether sparkling avenues or idyllic alleyways, enjoy the festive season with TOP service and a varied programme.
Sunday, 21 December to Saturday, 27 December
PD = Promenade Deck | OD = Upper Deck | HD = Main Deck | HDA = Main Deck - Achtern
Your desired date/route/deck is no longer available? You are welcome to be put on our waiting list free of charge and without obligation.
Arrival in Passau. 3:15 PM Transfer from the car park (Donau Touristik-Infopoint) or Passau Hbf. (from ICE 93) to the ship. Departure of the MS Primadonna at 4:30 PM. Welcome show in the on-board theatre.
Arrival after lunch in Vienna-Nussdorf. Optional: Vienna city tour (2.5 hours) with a stop in the city centre. Optional: at 4:30 PM by bus from the centre to nearby Klosterneuburg Abbey (Verdun Altar, the main work of Romanesque art in Austria) with guided tour (1.5 hours) and tasting of the abbey's own wines (multiple award-winning).
Arrival in Estzergom after breakfast. Optional: walk to the cathedral and guided tour. During lunch, boat trip through the Danube Bend, also known as the Hungarian Wachau, and cruise to the festively illuminated Magyar metropolis with a mulled wine reception on the open-air deck. Arrival in Budapest at around 6:00 PM. Entertainment evening in the on-board theatre.
Wednesday, Budapest - Christmas EveIn the morning, individual sightseeing and shopping in Hungary's capital (the shops are open until around midday). Lunch on board. Optional: Budapest city tour in the afternoon (3 hours). Atmospheric Christmas party with champagne reception. The captain and his crew present a small gift. Followed by a 5-course Christmas menu including wine accompaniment.
Thursday, BratislavaIn the morning individual sightseeing or optional: guided city tour (2 hours) with Bratislava, Renaissance Park. Evening of entertainment in the on-board theatre; during lunch continue past Devin and Hainburg towards Linz.
After breakfast optional: visit to the oldest theatre in Austria in Grein. Onward journey to Linz. In the late afternoon, take the steepest railway in Europe up the Pöstlingberg. Concert on the Bruckner organ. Farewell evening in the on-board theatre.
Disembarkation. Transfer to the main railway station (ICE 28/Passau from 11:34 AM) or to the car park.
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.
- Cruise with 6 x full board including harbour dues in the booked double cabin Shower/WC/TV/telephone/safe/minibar/adjustable heating
- Transfer to the ship and back (fixed time) in Passau
- Free use of the wellness area (whirlpool, sauna, Kneipp pool)
- 2 x hydrojet waterbed massage (approx. 15 minutes each) per cabin
- 5 entertainment evenings as per itinerary and atmospheric Christmas party
- Mulled wine reception on the open-air deck on arrival in Budapest
- Organ concert on the Bruckner organ in Linz
- City tour Vienna
- Guided tour Esztergom Cathedral
- City tour Budapest
- Guided tour Bratislava
- Visit Grein Municipal Theatre
*Please book additional services at the same time. Some excursions can also be booked individually subject to availability and according to the price list on board (e.g. Budapest city tour approx. € 55).
Main Deck „ASTERN" and Main Deck + 50 % surcharge
Upper and Promenade Deck + 75 % surcharge
