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.

European Gems Amsterdam to Budapest (2024)

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From Amsterdam to Budapest

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Operator: Travel Marvel
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and 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)
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam independently
Landmarks
Amsterdam
Day 2
Amsterdam to Utrecht to Rhine River
Meals
Dinner (Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat tour through Amsterdam waterways with local guide
- Coach to Utrecht via Rembrandt's Windmill
- Gala Dinner
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Amsterdam independently
Landmarks
Amsterdam waterways
Rembrandt's Windmill
Utrecht
Rhine River
Day 3
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Cologne
- Kolner Dom cathedral visit
- Insider Experience in Bruhl
Landmarks
Kolner Dom (Cologne Cathedral)
Bruhl
Day 4
Rhine Gorge to Rudesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
- Winzerexpress mini-train through Rudesheim
- Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum visit
Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Rudesheim
Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Day 5
Miltenberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Superb dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Explore Miltenberg
- Welcome into a Miltenberg family home
- Dinner on board
Landmarks
Miltenberg
Day 6
Wurzburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach to Wurzburg
- Baroque palace visit
- Court Garden walk
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to medieval Rothenburg
Landmarks
Wurzburg
Wurzburg Baroque Palace
Court Garden
Rothenburg
Day 7
Main River to Bamberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along Main River to Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg
- Free time to explore Bamberg independently
Landmarks
Main River
Bamberg
Main-Danube Canal
Day 8
Nuremberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Nuremberg
- Cruise through Main-Danube Canal with 16 stair-step locks
Landmarks
Nuremberg
Main-Danube Canal
Day 9
Regensburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Kuchlbauer's World of Beer in Abensberg
- Guided tour of Kuchlbauer brewery
- Visit The Kuchlbauer Tower
Landmarks
Regensburg
Kuchlbauer's World of Beer
The Kuchlbauer Tower
Day 10
Passau
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrive in Passau
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
- Optional tour to Salzburg
- Relaxing sailing day to Linz
Landmarks
Passau
Cesky Krumlov
Salzburg
Linz
Day 11
Melk to Durnstein
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey
- Cruise through Wachau Valley to Durnstein
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Durnstein
- Optional bike ride from Melk to Durnstein
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Durnstein
Day 12
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Vienna
- St Stephen's Cathedral visit
- Graben visit
- Hofburg Palace visit
- Albertina visit
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Vienna
- Optional concert featuring Mozart to 'The Sound of Music' music
Landmarks
St Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)
Graben
Hofburg Palace
Albertina
Day 13
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Hofburg area and Imperial Treasury
- Optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace
- Visit Bratislava
Landmarks
Hofburg area
Imperial Treasury
Schonbrunn Palace
Bratislava
Day 14
Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bratislava
- Captain's Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum
Landmarks
Bratislava
Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum
Day 15
Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Amsterdam

Landmarks
Amsterdam waterways
Rembrandt's Windmill
Utrecht
Rhine River

Landmarks
Kolner Dom (Cologne Cathedral)
Bruhl

Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Rudesheim
Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

Landmarks
Miltenberg

Landmarks
Wurzburg
Wurzburg Baroque Palace
Court Garden
Rothenburg

Landmarks
Main River
Bamberg
Main-Danube Canal

Landmarks
Nuremberg
Main-Danube Canal

Landmarks
Regensburg
Kuchlbauer's World of Beer
The Kuchlbauer Tower

Landmarks
Passau
Cesky Krumlov
Salzburg
Linz

Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Durnstein

Landmarks
St Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)
Graben
Hofburg Palace
Albertina

Landmarks
Hofburg area
Imperial Treasury
Schonbrunn Palace
Bratislava

Landmarks
Bratislava
Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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aboard your Travelmarvel river ship
Hotel
day 1

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Travelmarvel Polaris
Travelmarvel Polaris, and her sister ships Vega and Capella, offer stylish contemporary design and a host of modern facilities and amenities… Read more
Capacity
Built
2021
Guests
182
Crew
45
Length
135 m
Width
12 m
Suites
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
1700 gt
Electricity
Beam
12 m
Cruising Speed
12 kn
Generators
Engines
Draft
Cabin
91
Deck
4
Deck with Cabins
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

4.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
3.7

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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.
A
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.
B
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.
A
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.
D
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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Austria, Germany and Netherlands
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Hungary
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Hungary
Type E
Hungary
Type F
Hungary
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before September 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Marvel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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