Welcome to the 2025 Christmas Markets on the Danube registration!
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Pricing below is shown per person based on double occupancy
Category GS $11,438
Category SA (sold out)
Category SB (sold out)
Category AA $7,038
Category AB (sold out)
Category D (sold out)
Category E (sold out)
Onboard the Amamagna Budapest to Vilshofen
Experience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries—Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany. Let iconic capital cities—Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna—decked in holiday finery with glittering Christmas trees illuminated by thousands of lights, bells pealing from cathedral towers and children dressed as angels singing Christmas carols, dazzle you. Wander the stalls of Europe’s most traditional and enchanting Christmas Markets, including Regensburg and Salzburg, shopping for handcrafted toys and gifts, sipping hot mulled wine and inhaling the fragrance of gingerbread and roasted chestnuts. Cherish all the glory and magic of the season in grand European style as you cruise along the Danube during this festive time of the year.
Itinerary Details
Day 1, BUDAPEST. Board the ship for your Iconic Christmas Markets cruise. (D)
Day 2, BUDAPEST. Home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Buda Castle quarter in Castle Hill and Heroes’ Square, Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. As an alternative, you can hike to Castle Hill, walking along Fishermen’s Bastion and take in all the iconic sites of Budapest with an active exploration. (B,L,D)
Day 3, BRATISLAVA. Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. You’ll also have an opportunity to visit Bratislava’s charming Christmas market. Or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. Enjoy a free evening to explore Vienna on your own. (B,L,D)
Day 4, VIENNA. The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, before concluding in Vienna’s historic city center. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike ride through Vienna. In the afternoon, experience the spectacular festive atmosphere of the Schönbrunn Christmas Markets. at the beautifully decorated Christmas Markets in this magnificent city. In the evening, spend some free time at the beautifully decorated and illuminated Rathaus Square and the Chirstkindlmarkt, Vienna’s largest Christmas Market. (B,L,D)
Day 5, WEISSENKIRCHEN MELK. After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll have a choice of excursions. Join a walking tour in Dürnstein and then taste some of the village’s distinctive wines. Or visit a local boutique to taste Durnstein’s special apricot treats, such as jams and chocolates. Prefer more active adventures? Join a guided bike tour from Weissenkirchen to Melk. For those not biking to Melk, you’ll sail through the UNESCOdesignated Wachau Valley to Melk, where you will have the opportunity to visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey. (B,L,D)
Day 6, LINZ. Linz is known for being the city of Christmas crèches and its everpopular Linzer torte. While here, you have a choice of three excursions. The first is a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House, where he composed the Linz Symphony in only three days, as well as visit Linz’s Christmas Markets. Or you can go on a guided bike tour through Linz and along the city’s famed “Culture Mile” and the Danube River. Or go on a fullday visit to Salzburg where you’ll enjoy a walking tour of the UNESCOdesignated Old Town, its magnificent cathedral and its breathtaking Christmas Markets. Alternatively, you can visit the charming mountain town of Český Krumlov, a guest favorite located just over the CzechAustrian border, on a fullday excursion. (B,L,D)
Day 7, PASSAU VILSHOFEN. During the season of Advent, beautiful Passau dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you will discover on your walking tour through the city and at its Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Square—also home to its magnificent cathedral. Go in search of unique crafts, including Bavarianstyle houses and glass ornaments. If you prefer a more active adventure, hike to Paulinerkloister Mariahilf or join a guided bike ride along the Danube. Later, sail for Vilshofen, where you’ll be treated to an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration. (B,L,D)
Day 8, VILSHOFEN. Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Vilshofen as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
Deposit required is $400 Per Person (non refundable) is due within 7 days of booking
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About the Sailing
68 days to go
AmaMagna
AMA Waterways
Departing Budapest on Sunday, November 30th 2025
7-night trip going to European Rivers (River Cruises)
Visiting: Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Krems, Durnstein, Linz, Passau, Vilshofen
What’s Included?
Exquisite locally sourced cuisine and fine wine in multiple dining venues
Daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour with complimentary cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks
A variety of excursions, including guided hikes, bike tours, and visits to local Christmas Markets
Elegant holiday feast with all the trimmings, nostalgic Christmas traditions and seasonal delights on board
The services of one of our extraordinary Cruise Managers throughout the journey
Staterooms
GS: Suite - Outside Balcony, 474 sq. ft.
Stateroom Type: Balcony
- In-room temperature control
- Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
- Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer
- Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
- Desk and chair
Per Guest
Guest 1: $11,438.00
Guest 2: $11,438.00
includes all applicable taxes and fees
AA: Outside Balcony, 252 sq. ft.
Stateroom Type: Balcony
- In-room temperature control
- Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
- Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer
- Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
- Desk and chair
Per Guest
Guest 1: $7,038.00
Guest 2: $7,038.00
includes all applicable taxes and fees
Itinerary
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Day
Date
Port
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Day 1
Date 11/30/2025
Port Budapest
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Day 2
Date 12/01/2025
Port Budapest
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Day 3
Date 12/02/2025
Port Bratislava
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Day 3
Date 12/02/2025
Port Vienna
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Day 4
Date 12/03/2025
Port Vienna
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Day 5
Date 12/04/2025
Port Krems
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Day 5
Date 12/04/2025
Port Durnstein
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Day 6
Date 12/05/2025
Port Linz
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Day 7
Date 12/06/2025
Port Passau
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Day 7
Date 12/06/2025
Port Vilshofen
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Day 8
Date 12/07/2025
Port Vilshofen
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About the AMA Waterways AmaMagna
As imagined by AmaWaterways co-owner and president, Rudi Schreiner, the “godfather of river cruising,” the AmaMagna is nearly twice the width of traditional European river ships and offers more choices for leisure and dining on board. Most accommodations are spacious suites measuring 355 to 710 sq. ft with full balconies and more personal space. In addition to the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table, AmaMagna introduces two enticing new dining venues: Jimmy’s Wine Bar Restaurant, named for AmaWaterways’ late co-owner Jimmy Murphy, and the Al Fresco Restaurant, featuring a plant-based menu with a focus on fresh seasonal ingredients, with retractable windows and outdoor seating. On the Sun Deck, active travellers will enjoy laps of the walking track or in the large heated pool, while those looking to unwind will love the soothing whirlpool with access to the pop-up sky bar. AmaMagna’s Zen Wellness Studio is an expansive space with a fitness centre offering invigorating classes led by a professional Wellness Host, as well as outdoor spin bikes, two massage rooms, a refreshing juice bar and manicure/pedicure services on the Violin Deck. With larger staterooms, five bars, four unique dining venues and more leisure opportunities than ever before, the AmaMagna has quickly become the most luxurious cruise ship on the Danube.
Details and Deck Plans
| Year Built | 2019 | Capacity | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year Refurbished | -- | Elevators | 1 |
| Registry | Switzerland | Restaurants | 4 |
| Tonnage | 0 | Bars | 1 |
| Cabins | 98 | Pools | -- |
| Wheelchair Accessible Cabins | N | Theaters | -- |
| Shops | -- | Library | -- |
| Meeting Rooms | Y | Casino | -- |
| Spa | Y | Disco | -- |
| Fitness Center | Y | Children's Program | -- |
| Internet Cafe | -- |
- Sun Deck
- Upper Deck
- Main Deck
- Lower Deck
- Violin Deck
- Cello Deck
- Piano Deck
Sun Deck
Upper Deck
Main Deck
Lower Deck
Violin Deck
Cello Deck
Piano Deck
Ports of Call
Budapest (Days 1, 2)
Bratislava (Day 3)
Vienna (Days 3, 4)
Krems (Day 5)
Durnstein (Day 5)
Linz (Day 6)
Passau (Day 7)
