European Holiday Markets
7 nights
S.S. Beatrice
1 Dec '26Cruise overview
This cruise takes you to some of the most famous and delightful holiday markets in Central Europe. At each market, you’ll find wooden stalls displaying traditional crafts that range from quirky little characters made of fruit and dressed in Bavarian costume to beautifully carved and painted Nativity figures. You’ll also find exquisite ornaments and fine contemporary crafts, along with fairytale villages decked in holiday finery.
Sparkling lights illuminate ancient cathedral squares and the sound of children’s laughter mingles with carols. Enjoy Uniworld’s exclusive “Taste of Christmas” program in Vienna, where you’ll see astonishing confectionary decorations in Café Demel’s windows. Celebrate the season in a new way as you meander through old lands, and remember, as the Christkind says, “While this market’s splendor is fleeting, the joy it brings is eternal.”
Please note that most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
Itinerary
Nuremberg
Arrive at Nuremberg Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer, or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
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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Nuremberg
Regensburg
Deggendorf
Linz
Vienna
Vienna
Vienna
Royal Suite
Luxurious riverview royal suite (390 sq ft – 36.2 sq m) with spacious living room
Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat and flat-screen TV with infotainment center
Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, separate rain shower and tub, plush towels, towel warmers and a secluded toilet area
Additional amenities and service include: in-suite butler service; packing and unpacking assistance; in-room breakfast; daily fruit and cookie plate, and an elegant evening snack; Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas; fully stocked mini bar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoe shine; and free laundry service
Amenities
- Double
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Suite Benefits
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service Available
- Telephone
- Desk
- Bath
- Lounge Area
- Free Mini Bar
- Butler Service
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Coffee Machine
- Air Conditioning
- Vanity Area
Ship features
S.S. Beatrice merges modern Viennese design with Uniworld’s signature all-inclusive service for a boutique-hotel feel afloat.
- All-inclusive boutique cruising for 152 guests
- Restaurant, Max’s and Schubert’s Café
- Panorama Lounge & Bar
- Serenity River Spa and fitness centre
- Complimentary WiFi throughout
- 24-hour coffee and tea station
- Nordic walking sticks and bicycles
- All gratuities and transfers included
- Art-filled interiors and fine fabrics
- Warm European ambience