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Christmas markets cruise MS Arena

5 days
Start and end in Vienna
4.9
6 traveler reviews
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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
Other languages on request: German, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 35
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vienna

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    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
  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Airport or port transfer (available for extra cost)
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  • Insurance
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Crucemundo

4.5
(456 reviews)

Number of tours

27

Age Range

1 to 105 years old

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12 hours

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Crucemundo Ship

  • MS Crucevita
    MS Crucevita
    MS "Crucevita" is known as one of the most elegant and impressive river ships in Western Europe. The design of the ship follows… Read more
    Built
    Remodeled: 2018
    Guests
    110
    Length
    104.5 m
    Electricity
    220 V.
    Beam
    11.4 m
    Cruising Speed
    24 km / h
    Draft
    1.4 m

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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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  • Christmas markets cruise MS Arena reviewer 1
    December 23rd, 2025
    5
    Very good experience and value for money.
    Traveled in December 2025
  • A
    November 12th, 2025
    4.7
    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
  • A
    November 12th, 2025
    5
    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
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  • A
    November 12th, 2025
    5
    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
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  • A
    November 12th, 2025
    4.5
    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
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  • Christmas markets cruise MS Arena reviewer 6
    December 21st, 2024
    5
    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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    Luke

    Asked on August 28th, 2025

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

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    • CrucemundoOperatorWritten 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?

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    • CrucemundoOperatorWritten 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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    • CrucemundoOperatorWritten 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.

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    Anna

    Asked on January 14th, 2025

    Glute free meals available

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    • CrucemundoOperatorWritten January 2025

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

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    Henry

    Asked on September 19th, 2022

    How can I join the tour

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    • CrucemundoOperatorWritten 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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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. 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 June 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Crucemundo. 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 75 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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