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Danube Christmas Cruise
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Danube Christmas Cruise
This festive season, join your crew for eight days of immersive festivities along the Danube river. Enjoy a vibrant yuletide atmosphere, spotted with impressive decor and local delicacies.
This round trip from Passau zeroes in the Christmas spirit, exploring the impressive attractions of various ports and picturesque natural scenery. Join Viva on seven bookable excursions, exploring castles, libraries, thermal springs and much more.
Climb aboard the mythical Viva Two – a vessel designed to whisk you away on this adventure of festive whimsy. Aboard, enjoy immersive festivities as well as the benefits of luxury decor and dedicated customer service.
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Danube Christmas Cruise Cruise Itinerary
This eight-day round trip originating from Passau brings guests on a Christmas-themed adventure along the Danube. Book excursions with Viva to make the most of your time in the holiday season.
Day 1
Arrive to Passau, Embark
Your adventure takes place aboard the Viva Two – your home for the next seven nights. Upon arrival in Passau, take some time after boarding to unpack and explore your new living quarters. We’ll commence our journey at 5pm.
Day 2
Melk
Day two begins in breathtaking Melk. Disembark to enjoy impressive local scenery independently or join Viva on a bookable excursion:
(£) Artstetten Castle Visit
Day 3
Esztergom > Budapest
You’ll spend the majority of the day in scenic Esztergom. Join a bookable excursion with Viva:
(£) Esztergom Basilica by Pavement Train
Day 4
Budapest
Spend your time in Budapest on one of two bookable excursions:
(£) City Tour – Buda or Pest?
(£) Thermal Spring Visit
Day 5
Bratislava > Vienna
Awake in Bratislava, where you’ll have the option to enjoy a bookable excursion around the city:
(£) City Experience of Bratislava & Taste of the City (with pavement train)
Afterwards, we’ll continue onwards to Vienna.
Day 6
Vienna
On this day, dedicate some time to exploring Vienna’s vibrant festive atmosphere on a bookable excursion:
(£) Vienna Christmas City Tour and National Library
Day 7
Linz (on the Danube)
Your final full day will be spent exploring the impressive sights of Linz, opt to join a bookable experience with Linz:
(£) Walking Tour Linz
Day 8
Depart Passau, Disembark
Your adventure comes to a close today. After breakfast, disembark and begin journeying home.
DANUBE CHRISTMAS CRUISE SHIP
DANUBE CHRISTMAS CRUISE RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy the festivities of several hand-picked festive destinations:
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Join us on a variety of festive-themed adventures along the Danube
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Departure:
January
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Danube Christmas Cruise FAQs
How many excursions are available for this cruise?
This itinerary includes seven bookable excursions with Viva.
What is the maximum capacity of passengers?
The Viva Two has a capacity for up to 190 passengers.
What dates are available for this itinerary?
This itinerary is available from December 2025.
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