Are there places available on the cruise that runs over Christmas Day?

The ship that will be sailing on the 19 December, 2026 is known as the A-ROSA DONNA. Request you to kindly find the link to the ships cabin categories below. If you could kindly have a look and reply back with your preferred cabin preference, I can quote you the pricing and the relevant details.

Just looking at this 5 day Christmas cruise, but the write up does not mention any Christmas Markets? Are any covered on the tour please.

This itinerary does do the Christmas Markets. The city visits that you will do will take you to the city squares where there are open air markets.

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Danube Christmas Markets 2026

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Start and end in Passau

5.0 (1 review)

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Gold Operator: A-ROSA
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German
Group Size 15 - 242
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Passau
Passau
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's old town
- Try regional cuisine including Dreiflüsseforelle (three-river trout) and Dreiflüsseschnitte (three-river cake)
Landmarks
Passau Old Town
Day 2
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations onboard
- Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
Optional Activities
- Visit Hofburg Palace
- Ride on Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
- Visit traditional Austrian coffee houses
- Sample Wiener schnitzel
- Sample Sachertorte
Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
Day 3
Dürnstein
Dürnstein
Meals
Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations onboard
- Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
Optional Activities
- Visit Dürnstein Castle ruins
- Explore wine terraces
- Destination Scout guided insights for individual exploration ashore
Landmarks
Dürnstein Castle
Day 4
Linz
Linz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Linz's cultural attractions and museums
- Visit art galleries
- Try Linzer Torte at a local café
- Discover Linz's modern architecture and design
Landmarks
Linz
Day 5
Passau
Passau
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's old town (if time permits)
- Try regional cuisine including Dreiflüsseforelle (three-river trout) and Dreiflüsseschnitte (three-river cake)
Landmarks
Passau Old Town

Landmarks
Passau Old Town

Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Riesenrad Ferris Wheel

Landmarks
Dürnstein Castle

Landmarks
Linz

Landmarks
Passau Old Town

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A-ROSA Ship

A-ROSA RIVA
River cruise on the Danube with A-ROSA RIVA Whatever you’re looking for on vacation, you will find it on board A-ROSA RIVA. Whether you'r… Read more
Capacity
242
Built
2004
Guests
Crew
Length
124,5 m
Width
14,4 m
Suites
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
max. 24 km/h
Generators
Engines
Draft
Cabin
100 outside cabins
Deck
Deck with Cabins
Country/Region
Germany, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.0

CAROLA5.0•December 2025
Simply excellent! Beyond expectations
Traveled in November 2025
Reply from: A-ROSA
Dear Carola, thank you for your great review. We're happy you enjoyed the cruise! We'd love you to come back and have another cruise with us soon. Best regards, A-ROSA Team
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28 Nov, 2026
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Asked on February 2nd, 2026
Are there places available on the cruise that runs over Christmas Day?
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- A-ROSAOperator•Written February 2026
  The ship that will be sailing on the 19 December, 2026 is known as the A-ROSA DONNA. Request you to kindly find the link to the ships cabin categories below. If you could kindly have a look and reply back with your preferred cabin preference, I can quote you the pricing and the relevant details.
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Daniela
Asked on October 23rd, 2025
Just looking at this 5 day Christmas cruise, but the write up does not mention any Christmas Markets? Are any covered on the tour please.
Tour Details
- A-ROSAOperator•Written October 2025
  This itinerary does do the Christmas Markets. The city visits that you will do will take you to the city squares where there are open air markets.

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Plan your adventure:

Danube Christmas Markets 2026

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