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Christmas markets on Danube MS Arena Vienna - Vienna

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christmas markets and festive decorations in Vienna at leisure
  3. Day 2

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic guided tour of Vienna's key landmarks

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Opera House (entrance fee not included)
    • Visit City Hall (entrance fee not included)
    • Visit Parliament (entrance fee not included)
    • Visit Burgtheater (entrance fee not included)
    • Visit Hofburg Imperial Palace (entrance fee not included)
    • Explore Vienna independently in the afternoon
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    Vienna City Hall
    Austrian Parliament
    Burgtheater
    Hofburg Imperial Palace
  4. Day 3

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Budapest's key landmarks

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Parliament (entrance fee not included)
    • Visit Opera House (entrance fee not included)
    • Visit Heroes' Square (entrance fee not included)
    • Visit the Market (entrance fee not included)
    • Walk across Chain Bridge (entrance fee not included)
    • Visit Fisherman's Bastion for city views (entrance fee not included)
    • Explore Budapest independently in the afternoon
    Landmarks
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Budapest Opera House
    Heroes' Square
    Central Market Hall
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
  5. Day 4

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour through Bratislava
    • Captain's Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit St. Martin's Cathedral (entrance fee not included)
    • Visit Bratislava Castle (entrance fee not included)
    • Explore medieval Old Town independently
    Landmarks
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Bratislava Castle
  6. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Airport or port transfer (available for extra cost)

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4.9
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.7
  • 4.5

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  • William
    William5.0•December 2025
    Very good experience and value for money.
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Hi William, thank you for your review. We're happy to hear you had a very good experience and found great value with us. As a returning customer, you'll receive a discount on your next visit. Looking forward to seeing you again. Best, Crucemundo
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  • Angela4.7•November 2025
    I appreciated how multilingual the crew was. Even though some excursions weren’t available in English, they did their...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Review collected by Crucemundo
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Thank you for your review. We're happy to hear you appreciated our multilingual crew and their efforts to keep you informed during the excursions! We sincerely value your flexibility and are glad it all worked out well for you. As a returning customer, you'll receive a discount on your next visit. Looking forward to seeing you again. Best, Crucemundo
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  • Ana5.0•November 2025
    So peaceful and well-organized. I appreciated the detailed daily programs and the helpful front desk staff. The...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Review collected by Crucemundo
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed a peaceful and well-organized winter getaway on the Danube. It’s great to know our daily programs and front desk staff made your trip special. As a token of our appreciation, we offer special discounts for returning customers. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends back soon! Best regards, Crucemundo
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  • Isabelle5.0•November 2025
    Loved the peaceful vibe onboard. It never felt crowded. Staff were attentive and always smiling. We met great people...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Review collected by Crucemundo
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're delighted you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, our attentive staff, and those unforgettable nightly views of the Danube. It's wonderful to hear you made great connections with fellow travelers as well! As a thank you, we're offering you a special discount for your next cruise. We can't wait to welcome you back! Best regards, Crucemundo
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  • Ken4.5•November 2025
    Honestly expected more from the excursions. We joined the Spanish-speaking group in Budapest since there wasn’t an...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Review collected by Crucemundo
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Thank you for your review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed our food and found our staff to be nice! We sincerely appreciate your feedback regarding the excursion language options in Budapest, and we're sorry your wife struggled with the Spanish-speaking group. As a returning customer, you'll receive a discount on your next visit. Looking forward to seeing you again. Best, Crucemundo
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  • Jesmond
    Jesmond5.0•December 2024
    Crew were excellent, locations to disembark all great. Food good with excellent service, the overall organisation...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Dear Jesmond, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. As a token of our appreciation, we offer special discounts for returning customers. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Crucemundo
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    Roger

    Asked on August 27th, 2026

    How many Christmas markets do you visit? How long are you there? What are the dates? If we extend our stay before or after, is there skiing close by?

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    • CrucemundoOperator•Written August 2026

      During our Christmas Markets on the Danube cruise, we visit three cities renowned for their Christmas markets: Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava.

      In each city, a guided city tour takes place in the morning. Afterwards, guests have the flexibility to choose between returning to the ship for lunch and then exploring the Christmas markets independently, or staying in the city to continue exploring before making their own way back to the ship.

      The Christmas markets are located in or very close to the city centres, making them convenient to visit.

      Regarding skiing, there are several ski resorts within reach of Vienna if you would like to extend your stay before or after the cruise. For example:

      • Semmering – approximately 100 km from Vienna
      • Stuhleck – approximately 100 km from Vienna
      • Hochkar Bergbahnen – approximately 160 km from Vienna

    • R

      Roger

      Traveler•Written August 2026

      Of the various Christmas cruises you offer which are the better markets and closest to the ski resorts?

    • CrucemundoOperator•Written August 2026

      Both the Rhine and Danube Christmas markets are very interesting and beautiful, although they offer a bit different experiences.

      The Christmas markets along the Rhine are generally in smaller cities and towns, with a charming, almost fairy-tale atmosphere. The Danube markets are also very charming, but the cities are larger and more grand, as they include the former imperial capitals.

      Regarding the proximity to ski resorts, Vienna is generally closer to the ski areas than Düsseldorf.

    • R

      Roger

      Traveler•Written August 2026

      I see you have a couple cruises on the Danube and at least one on the Rhine. What airports would you use to fly in for these trips?

    • CrucemundoOperator•Written August 2026

      For our Danube cruises, we recommend flying into Vienna International Airport (VIE).

      For our Rhine cruises, the most convenient airport is Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS).

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    Vanessa

    Asked on June 24th, 2026

    Can you send a picture of the ship MS Arena

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      Vanessa

      Traveler•Written June 2026

      Where do you suggest getting insurance?

    • CrucemundoOperator•Written June 2026

      You can book insurance in any local agency or online.

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    Denise

    Asked on May 26th, 2026

    While on the cruise portion, are there alcoholic drinks available for purchase?

    Meals
    • CrucemundoOperator•Written May 2026

      Our cruise prices include:

      • Full board from dinner on the first day until breakfast on the last day
      • Drinks served by the glass, including draft beer, house red and white wine, soft drinks, water, coffee, and tea (available from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
      • Afternoon tea with pastries at 5 o'clock or a midnight aperitif

      Additional drinks not mentioned above are available for purchase separately on board.

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    Abigail

    Asked on April 16th, 2026

    When you say "no entrance fees included," do we need to buy our own entrance tickets or are no tickets needed.

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    Tour Details
    • CrucemundoOperator•Written April 2026

      When we mention that no entrance fees are included, it means that during the panoramic tours no tickets are required, as the visits focus on exploring the cities from the outside rather than entering monuments or attractions.

      An excursion package may be available free of charge if the minimum group requirement is reached (at least 10 passengers speaking the same language). This includes:

      • City tour of Vienna
      • City tour of Budapest
      • Guided walk through Bratislava

      Our prices include:

      • Full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last
      • Drinks (served by the glass): draft beer, house red or white wine, soft drinks, water, coffee, and tea (from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
      • 5 o'clock tea with pastries or a midnight aperitif
      • Welcome and farewell cocktail (with one drink included)
      • Captain's dinner

      Accommodation is provided in outside cabins.

  • A

    Antonio

    Asked on April 12th, 2026

    Will we have time to shop the Christmas markets on the 12/16-20 cruise from Vienna to Vienna?

    Tour Details
    • CrucemundoOperator•Written April 2026

      Thank you so much for your interest in our cruises. Attached you can find detailed information regarding the cruise.

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    Luke

    Asked on August 28th, 2025

    Where in Vienna does this cruise leave from? Need to locate a hotel nearby.

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    Tour Details
    • CrucemundoOperator•Written August 2025

      We are currently pending final confirmations from port authorities, thus, at this moment I cant provide you with an exact embarkation address in Vienna. On MS Albertina, you will experience a classic river cruise with comfortable staterooms and fine dining. Main deck cabins are 13m2 and have small window. Double cabins on the middle and upper decks are 14m2 and have French balconies. Single cabins are 9m2. All cabins have shower/WC, self-regulating air conditioning, telephone, minibar, hair-dryer, safe.

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    Alyssa

    Asked on August 11th, 2025

    Are kosher meals available for this tour?

    Meals
    • CrucemundoOperator•Written August 2025

      Unfortunatly, the kosher meals are not availble.

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    Judy

    Asked on July 11th, 2025

    Do you charge a 2-year old as an adult, and will the child be able to sleep in the same room with 2 adults?

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    Age Range
    • CrucemundoOperator•Written July 2025

      We dont't charge a 2 year old child if accommodated in a cabin with two adults. We only include fixed expenses as port and fuel taxes for every passenger.

  • A

    Anna

    Asked on January 14th, 2025

    Glute free meals available

    Meals
    • CrucemundoOperator•Written January 2025

      Yes, gluten free meals are available on board the ship.

  • H

    Henry

    Asked on September 19th, 2022

    How can I join the tour

    Tour Details
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    • CrucemundoOperator•Written September 2022

      The cruise from 16 December is cancelled. We can offer you two alternative options: 08-12 December Dusseldorf - Dusseldorf or 12-16 December Dusseldorf - Frankfurt. Please advise if any of these dates is suitable for you

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