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Christmas Markets on the Danube

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£2,529pp
Voyage Code: EMERALDEWXD251126-1
moon 7 nights
anchor Emerald Sun
calendar 25 Nov '26

Cruise overview

Nuremberg
Passau
Linz
Dürnstein
Vienna
Bratislava
Budapest
Budapest

Itinerary

Day 1

Nuremberg

Welcome to Munich, where you will be greeted by one of our Emerald Cruises representatives and transferred to your contemporary Star-Ship in Passau. A warm welcome awaits you from the captain and crew, and this evening, you’ll join your fellow guests for dinner on board.

Please book your flight to arrive into Munich prior to 02:00 PM.


Nuremberg is a medieval city located in northern Bavaria in Germany. It is Bavaria’s second largest city and is noted for its iconic red roofed buildings and medieval architecture. The imperial Castle overlooks Nuremberg and was one of the most important fortifications of the Roman Empire. For more significant cultural history, the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, one of the largest cultural history museums in the German speaking world, offers visitors exhibitions from Prehistoric all the way to present day. Walking tours around the city offer an enjoyable and active way to learn of Nuremberg’s history and culture. Through Old Town, discover fountains, wells, churches, and art treasures, as well as learning of the colourful past and cosmopolitan present of the city and its people. Nuremberg is also home to one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany, the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt, where visitors can purchase traditional handmade decorations and enjoy the famous gingerbread, mulled wine, and grilled sausage from over one hundred and eighty wooden stalls.

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Day 2

Passau

Day 3

Linz

Day 4

Dürnstein

Day 5

Vienna

Day 6

Bratislava

Day 7

Budapest

Day 8

Budapest

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The most luxurious accommodation onboard, this elegant suite features a separate bedroom and living area, walk-in wardrobe, large balcony and generous bathroom. Enjoy included extras, exclusive amenities and exceptional space throughout your cruise.

Amenities

  • Queen or Twin Configuration
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • Suite Benefits
  • TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee Machine
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • Lounge Area
  • Vanity Area
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Media/Entertainment Station
  • Pillow Menu Available
  • Telephone

Ship features

Emerald Sun showcases Emerald Waterways’ signature Star-Ship design, offering innovative features, stylish interiors, and thoughtful service throughout.

Overview
Accommodation
Dining
Amenities
Wellness
Entertainment
Families
  • All-suite and stateroom accommodation for 180 guests
  • Reflections Restaurant with regionally inspired menus
  • Horizon Lounge with panoramic windows and bar service
  • Heated indoor pool that transforms into a cinema
  • Spacious Sun Deck with putting green and walking track
  • Fitness room, wellness area, and hair salon
  • EmeraldACTIVE and DiscoverMORE excursion programmes
  • Complimentary bicycles for guest use in select ports
  • Energy-efficient, eco-friendly Star-Ship design
  • Attentive crew and relaxed, sociable atmosphere
Emerald Sun Accommodation

Accommodation

Emerald Sun’s elegant staterooms and suites provide light-filled comfort with river views throughout. Panorama Balcony Suites feature drop-down windows for an indoor balcony experience, while the Owner’s Suite offers a separate living area and enhanced amenities. All accommodation includes complimentary WiFi, bottled water, flat-screen TV, and luxury bathroom products.

Emerald Sun Dining

Dining

Dining aboard Emerald Sun highlights the best of Europe’s regional flavours. The Reflections Restaurant serves open-seating breakfast, lunch, and dinner, showcasing local ingredients and international favourites. The Terrace offers alfresco seating for light snacks or afternoon tea. Wine, beer, and soft drinks are complimentary with lunch and dinner.

Emerald Sun Amenities

Amenities

Guests aboard Emerald Sun can relax in the heated indoor pool by day, which transforms into a cinema in the evening. The Sun Deck features a walking track, putting green, and shaded seating, while the Horizon Lounge is the perfect spot for pre-dinner cocktails. Other facilities include a small fitness room, hair salon, and onboard shop.

Emerald Sun Wellness

Wellness

A compact wellness area offers massage and beauty treatments, while the fitness room includes cardio and resistance equipment. Yoga, stretching sessions, and EmeraldACTIVE excursions, such as guided bike rides or hikes, offer additional ways to stay active during your voyage.

Emerald Sun Entertainment

Entertainment

Evenings on Emerald Sun are relaxed and friendly. Guests can enjoy live music in the Horizon Lounge, themed events, and film screenings in the pool-cinema. Enrichment activities include port talks, local tastings, and cultural performances, creating a vibrant onboard experience.

Emerald Sun Families

Families

Emerald Sun is designed for adult travellers seeking a calm, enriching river cruise. While families with children aged 12 and above are welcome, there are no dedicated children’s facilities onboard.