Is the Suite with French Balcony Upper Deck available for the cruise on Friday 10 May, 2024?

Currently, all French Balcony cabins are booked. The base price for the cruise is AUD $9495 per person. Upgrade options include: Main Deck (Categories C, B, B+) and Upper Deck (Categories A, A+). There's a current promotion saving AUD $2000 per person.

Would it be possible to come on board at cologne and stay at cruise a few days, till Passau or Vienna?

Unfortunately, when you book a cruise cabin, you would be booking the cruise for the full duration of the cruise. There is no way to reserve for only part of the itinerary. You can join and depart wherever you want, however, the price will be the full cruise price.

Looking at Dec 2024 to do the Christmas Markets. Indication of cost please in a French Balcony

Current pricing for European Gems Amsterdam to Budapest tour is $22,825.96 on Travelmarvel Polaris. A deposit of NZ$2,200.00 is required. Price doesn't include international flights.

I am a solo traveler. The form doesn't seem like it will allow me to choose a room as I am single. Do I need to have a twin or double room? As I am a solo traveler. I will travel starting on the 29th of March to the 12th of April 2024.

As you are travelling alone, you will be needing a single supplement for your accommodation. Initial price Traveller: AUD $ 5,589.99, Single Supplement: AUD $ 3,950.01, Port Taxes/Fees: AUD $ 1,500.00, Total amount: AUD $ 11,040.00

What cabin type is this for and do you have to pay for an upgrade?

The base price is normally for the lowest cabin category on the ship which generally has just a high window (Category E and D). If you want to upgrade to a balcony room it would come at an extra cost and the upgrade would depend on which cabin you choose as each category would be a different amount.

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European Gems Amsterdam → Budapest (2026)

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Operator: Travel Marvel
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 38 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Amsterdam
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship), Hotel (Travelmarvel river ship)
Day 2
Amsterdam - Utrecht
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam's waterways with local guide
Day 3
Cologne - Brühl
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Augustusburg Palace guided tour with landscaped parks and gardens
- Visit Falkenlust hunting lodge
Landmarks
Kölner Dom
Augustusburg Palace
Falkenlust Hunting Lodge
Day 4
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Winzerexpress mini train tour in Rüdesheim
- Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum visit
Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Day 5
Miltenberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Miltenberg Culinary Tour with regional tasting at local butcher, baker, and distillery
Landmarks
Miltenberg
Day 6
Würzburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Würzburg Residence guided visit
- Court Gardens stroll
Optional Activities
- Rothenburg excursion - visit to walled town on the Romantic Road in Franconia
Landmarks
Würzburg Residence
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Day 7
Bamberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg including old town hall and Bamberg Cathedral
Landmarks
Bamberg Cathedral
Bamberg Town Hall
Day 8
Nuremberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise Main-Danube Canal through 16 locks across Europe's Continental Divide
Optional Activities
- Walking exploration of Nuremberg's cobblestone streets and boutiques
Landmarks
Nuremberg Old Town
Day 9
Regensburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg's main sights
- Bavarian Evening on Board with local beer, snacks, traditional folk music and dance
Optional Activities
- Kuchlbauer's World of Beer Brewery Visit in Abensberg - tour brewery and see Kuchlbauer Tower designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser (Available on Amsterdam to Budapest cruises only)
Landmarks
Regensburg Old Town
Kuchlbauer Tower
Day 10
Passau - Linz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Český Krumlov Visit - full-day excursion to beautifully preserved Czech Republic town with more than 300 historic buildings
- Salzburg Sights - scenic drive through Austrian countryside to Mondsee (featuring the wedding church from The Sound of Music), guided tour of Mozart's hometown Salzburg with free time to explore before returning to ship
Landmarks
Passau
Český Krumlov
Mondsee
Salzburg
Day 11
Melk - Dürnstein
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Wine Tasting - visit Dürnstein Abbey to sample local Wachau wines (Grüner Veltliner or Riesling) accompanied by regional brandy tasting
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Dürnstein Castle
Wachau Valley
Day 12
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Vienna - St Stephen's Cathedral, Graben, Hofburg, and Albertina museum
Optional Activities
- Naschmarkt visit
- Mozart and Strauss Concert - attend concert in historic palace or concert hall followed by evening drive along Ringstrasse
Landmarks
St Stephen's Cathedral
Hofburg Palace
Albertina Museum
Graben
Naschmarkt
Day 13
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schloss Hof and Lipizzaner Experience - guided tour of Schloss Hof estate (former residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy and Empress Maria Theresa), stroll through Baroque gardens, private introduction to Lipizzaner horses at stables with demonstration
- Visit Bratislava in Slovakia - explore medieval, Baroque and communist-era architecture, see landmarks including UFO Bridge and Slovak Radio Building
Landmarks
Hofburg District
Kärntner Straße
Schloss Hof
Bratislava
UFO Bridge
Slovak Radio Building
Day 14
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum - explore fascinating World War II hospital located in caves beneath Buda Castle, built in 1941 as first-aid shelter designed to withstand aerial bombing
- Hungarian State Opera Performance - guided tour of Hungarian State Opera House followed by private opera recital with glass of sparkling wine
Landmarks
Budapest
Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
Hungarian State Opera House
Day 15
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Kölner Dom
Augustusburg Palace
Falkenlust Hunting Lodge

Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

Landmarks
Miltenberg

Landmarks
Würzburg Residence
Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Landmarks
Bamberg Cathedral
Bamberg Town Hall

Landmarks
Nuremberg Old Town

Landmarks
Regensburg Old Town
Kuchlbauer Tower

Landmarks
Passau
Český Krumlov
Mondsee
Salzburg

Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Dürnstein Castle
Wachau Valley

Landmarks
St Stephen's Cathedral
Hofburg Palace
Albertina Museum
Graben
Naschmarkt

Landmarks
Hofburg District
Kärntner Straße
Schloss Hof
Bratislava
UFO Bridge
Slovak Radio Building

Landmarks
Budapest
Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
Hungarian State Opera House

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day 1
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Hilkat
December 5th, 2025
Our river tour from Amsterdam to Budapest with Travel Marvel was simply exceptional. It was one of those...
Our river tour from Amsterdam to Budapest with Travel Marvel was simply exceptional. It was one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that we will never forget. The entire crew was outstanding — the Hotel Manager’s warm professionalism, the Tour Manager’s energy and knowledge, the Kitchen Manager and culinary team’s delicious meals, and the attentive service staff who made every moment feel special. The excursions were well-organised, the onboard activities were fun, and the music group added magic to every evening. We truly enjoyed every part of this journey.Show more
Traveled in November 2025
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Susan
December 17th, 2019
The cabins were nice, the staff were very good, the food was delicious, the tours were interesting, and the Cruise...
The cabins were nice, the staff were very good, the food was delicious, the tours were interesting, and the Cruise Director, in particular, was excellent. Would not recommend going as a single traveller, however, as vast majority were couples or friends travelling together, so it was quite cliquey with the same people sitting together at meals, especially dinner. Plus, it was 90% Australians and Kiwis, and a broader mix of nationalities would have made it more interesting. The best part was seeing all of the various cities and towns along the rivers. Very nice trip overall.Show more
Traveled in December 2019

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Carl
Asked on March 21st, 2024
Is the Suite with French Balcony Upper Deck available for the cruise on Friday 10 May, 2024?
Price / Availability
- Travel MarvelOperator•Written March 2024
  Currently, all French Balcony cabins are booked. The base price for the cruise is AUD $9495 per person. Upgrade options include: Main Deck (Categories C, B, B+) and Upper Deck (Categories A, A+). There's a current promotion saving AUD $2000 per person.
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Andrew
Asked on September 2nd, 2023
Would it be possible to come on board at cologne and stay at cruise a few days, till Passau or Vienna?
Tour Details
Transport
- Travel MarvelOperator•Written September 2023
  Unfortunately, when you book a cruise cabin, you would be booking the cruise for the full duration of the cruise. There is no way to reserve for only part of the itinerary. You can join and depart wherever you want, however, the price will be the full cruise price.
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Bruce
Asked on June 25th, 2023
Looking at Dec 2024 to do the Christmas Markets. Indication of cost please in a French Balcony
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Travel MarvelOperator•Written June 2023
  Current pricing for European Gems Amsterdam to Budapest tour is $22,825.96 on Travelmarvel Polaris. A deposit of NZ$2,200.00 is required. Price doesn't include international flights.
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Abigail
Asked on April 11th, 2023
I am a solo traveler. The form doesn't seem like it will allow me to choose a room as I am single. Do I need to have a twin or double room? As I am a solo traveler. I will travel starting on the 29th of March to the 12th of April 2024.
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Travel MarvelOperator•Written April 2023
  As you are travelling alone, you will be needing a single supplement for your accommodation. Initial price Traveller: AUD $ 5,589.99, Single Supplement: AUD $ 3,950.01, Port Taxes/Fees: AUD $ 1,500.00, Total amount: AUD $ 11,040.00
- A
  Abigail
  Traveler•Written April 2023
  I note that the one review for the cruise mentions that I would expect to find most people would travel with others. I'm OK looking after myself but having that on the review does make me hesitate.
- Travel MarvelOperator•Written April 2023
  The number of solo travellers booked on this tour varies a lot, as it can depend on the time that you go throughout the year. We can always reach out to Travel Marvel and ask on your behalf whether there are other solo travellers booked on for the same departure date as you.
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Donna
Asked on February 7th, 2023
What cabin type is this for and do you have to pay for an upgrade?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- Travel MarvelOperator•Written February 2023
  The base price is normally for the lowest cabin category on the ship which generally has just a high window (Category E and D). If you want to upgrade to a balcony room it would come at an extra cost and the upgrade would depend on which cabin you choose as each category would be a different amount.

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