At Christmastime the mood on the Danube and in the cities it passes through is very special. At no other time of year do you feel so cosy and cosseted as you glide gently and quietly along the river, watching the landscapes bathed in a magical winter light. You will hear Christmas carols and enjoy culinary delicacies on this special festive cruise!
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Christmas on the Danube Cruise-Only prices include:
• 7 night cruise aboard the modern river cruise ship, nickoVISION, round trip from Passau
• All shipboard main meals
• Welcome and Farewell reception
• Festive gala dinner onboard
• Excursion package with five excursions included – Vienna, Budapest, Puszta, Bratislava & Linz (valued at EUR 210 per person)^
• The services of a nicko cruise director and local tour guides
• A bi-lingual departure with English-speaking service on board and excursions
• Comfortable Sennheiser Audio system is used on all excursions
• Entertainment programme
• All port and government charges
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DISCOUNTS:
A range of earlybird and combination discounts may be available on this cruise. Please contact us for your current best offer and availability. All rates shown are in Euros per person twin share based on full brochure fare. Single supplements apply.
^Included Shore Tours: Nicko Cruises guarantee that the excursions will be carried out in English provided at least 1 person has booked the excursion package in advance. It is therefore strongly recommends guests to book the package in advance. For other excursions the minimum number of pax is between 20 and 25 pax (depending on the excursion).
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BEVERAGE PACKAGE*:
For an additional cost you may include a beverage package in your cruise. Please advise your consultant at time of booking.
River Cruise Beverage Package: priced from EUR 203 per person includes:
• House wine by the glass (white, rose and red)
• Sparkling house wine by the glass
• Draft and bottled beers, non-alcoholic beer
• Cocktails and long drinks
• All non-alcoholic house beverages
• Water provided in the cabins and on daily excursions
• All coffee specialities (alcohol-free)
• Hot chocolate and tea
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2024 | Passau, Germany |
04:00 PM | |
| 20 Dec 2024 | Vienna, Austria |
12:30 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 21 Dec 2024 | Budapest, Hungary |
02:30 PM | Overnight |
| 22 Dec 2024 | Budapest, Hungary |
07:00 PM | |
| 23 Dec 2024 | Bratislava, Slovakia |
01:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 24 Dec 2024 | Krems, Austria |
08:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
| 24 Dec 2024 | Melk, Austria |
05:00 PM | Overnight |
| 25 Dec 2024 | Melk, Austria |
05:00 AM | |
| 25 Dec 2024 | Linz, Austria |
03:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| 26 Dec 2024 | Passau, Germany |
05:30 AM |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Passau roundtrip aboard nickoVision.
At Christmas time, a very special mood hovers over the metropolises and nature along the Danube. At no other time of the year one experiences this pleasant feeling to glide along with the river ship completely gently and quietly and to be able to observe thereby the banks in a special light of cold winter days. On the modern nickoVISION festive songs sound and culinary highlights dignify the festive framework of this special Danube journey.
Highlights of this cruise:
Passau
Passau is a town in Lower Bavaria, Germany. It is also known as the Dreiflussestadt or “City of Three Rivers,” because the Danube is joined at Passau by the Inn from the south and the Ilz from the north.
Tourism in Passau focuses mainly on the three rivers, the St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the “Old City”. With 17,774 pipes and 233 registers, the organ is the second largest in the world. Organ concerts are held daily between May and September.
Passau is also known for its gothic and baroque architecture. The town is dominated by the Veste Oberhaus and the former fortress of the Bishop, on the mountain crest between the Danube and the Ilz rivers. Right beside the town hall is the Scharfrichterhaus, an important jazz and cabaret stage on which political cabaret is performed.
Vienna
Vienna is a unique blend of the historic and the modern with a wealth of architecture and artistic and musical heritage. Many of the world’s most important composers, including Beethoven and Mozart, have lived and performed behind Vienna’s Baroque façades. In addition to this Baroque splendor, there are excellent examples of Art Nouveau architecture.
The heart of Vienna is the Innerestadt where some of Vienna’s most popular tourist attractions can be found, along with pedestrianized streets lined with countless shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. The center point is the Graben (literally ‘moat’), which is a wide square lined with shops and pavement cafés under large umbrellas. Following the demolition of the city walls in 1857, the Ringstrasse was laid out and some of Vienna’s most beautiful buildings were built along it, between 1858 and 1865. Among the most important are the Staatsoper (State Opera House), Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts), Naturhistorisches Museum (Natural History Museum), Parlament (Parliament), Rathaus (City Hall) and Burgtheater.
Linz
Linz is the third-largest city of Austria and capital of the state of Upper Austria It is located in the north centre of Austria. Linz is largely an industrial student town; however it has many historical buildings and numerous churches. Visitors can view many splendid town residences, chapter houses and the little lanes of the old town which lie directly at the foot of the castle. The large, baroque main square is also worth a visit.
Our new nickoVISION ship with its innovative design and a completely new on-board concept will be providing a new standard on the river! A ship for anyone who used to find river cruises “outdated”. For anyone who doesn’t want to have to decide what they are eating for dinner at breakfast time. For anyone who wants spontaneous experiences and individual enjoyment while on holiday.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 135 m
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 220
Ship Amenities
- Individual Climate Control
- Radio
- Telephone
- Satellite TV
- Hair Dryer
- Fridge
- Safe
Ship Facilities
- 3 Restaurants
- Panorama Salon
- Vision Bar
- Sun Deck
- Pool
- Spa
- Fitness Area
- Sauna
- Steam Bath
- Library
- Souvenir Shop
nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH is one of the most dynamic cruise providers in Germany. In recent years, the company has evolved from a leading river cruise provider with more than 30 years of experience into a well-known provider of small ships with destination-oriented ocean routes. With its fleet, which is as modern as it is comfortable, nicko cruises travels the world’s oceans as well as all domestic waterways and coastal sections that are in demand for tourists. In 2023, the programme includes not only 22 river ships, but also the classic ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA.
With its “time to discover” philosophy, nicko cruises focuses on cruise schedules that are rich in discovery and on intensive travel experiences in the product fields river and ocean. The product features of so-called “slow cruising”, such as small ships and long anchorage times, are combined with emotional moments at nicko cruises. During the cruises, guests always have plenty of time for exploring. Thanks to the large variety of products, everyone will find just the right trip at nicko cruises, individually tailored to their needs. The ships in the fleet are all in the 4 to 5-star category according to German land hotel trade standards. Attractive inland excursions and the varied culinary offers on board round off the travel experience. nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH has its company headquarters in Stuttgart, where it employs roughly 110 highly motivated members of staff.
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Bright colours and modern design with a perfect use of space – the 14m² cabins are especially designed with a lot of passion. The comfortable double beds can be seperated, french balconies on upper and middle deck provide great views from your cabin. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. You will find convenient storage shelves in every bathroom. Of course, you will also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes. The amenities also include individually adjustable air conditioning, radio, telephone, satellite TV, shower/WC, hairdryer, fridge and a safe.
Bright colours and modern design with a perfect use of space – the 14m² cabins are especially designed with a lot of passion. The comfortable double beds can be seperated, french balconies on upper and middle deck provide great views from your cabin. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. You will find convenient storage shelves in every bathroom. Of course, you will also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes. The amenities also include individually adjustable air conditioning, radio, telephone, satellite TV, shower/WC, hairdryer, fridge and a safe.
Bright colours and modern design with a perfect use of space – the 14m² cabins are especially designed with a lot of passion. The comfortable double beds can be seperated, french balconies on upper and middle deck provide great views from your cabin. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. You will find convenient storage shelves in every bathroom. Of course, you will also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes. The amenities also include individually adjustable air conditioning, radio, telephone, satellite TV, shower/WC, hairdryer, fridge and a safe.
Bright colours and modern design with a perfect use of space – the 14m² cabins are especially designed with a lot of passion. The comfortable double beds can be seperated, french balconies on upper and middle deck provide great views from your cabin. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. You will find convenient storage shelves in every bathroom. Of course, you will also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes. The amenities also include individually adjustable air conditioning, radio, telephone, satellite TV, shower/WC, hairdryer, fridge and a safe.
Bright colours and modern design with a perfect use of space – the 14m² cabins are especially designed with a lot of passion. The comfortable double beds can be seperated, french balconies on upper and middle deck provide great views from your cabin. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. You will find convenient storage shelves in every bathroom. Of course, you will also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes. The amenities also include individually adjustable air conditioning, radio, telephone, satellite TV, shower/WC, hairdryer, fridge and a safe.
Bright colours and modern design with a perfect use of space – the 14m² cabins are especially designed with a lot of passion. The comfortable double beds can be seperated, french balconies on upper and middle deck provide great views from your cabin. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. You will find convenient storage shelves in every bathroom. Of course, you will also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes. The amenities also include individually adjustable air conditioning, radio, telephone, satellite TV, shower/WC, hairdryer, fridge and a safe.
Bright colours and modern design with a perfect use of space – the 14m² cabins are especially designed with a lot of passion. The comfortable double beds can be seperated, french balconies on upper and middle deck provide great views from your cabin. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. You will find convenient storage shelves in every bathroom. Of course, you will also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes. The amenities also include individually adjustable air conditioning, radio, telephone, satellite TV, shower/WC, hairdryer, fridge and a safe.
Bright colours and modern design with a perfect use of space – the 14m² cabins are especially designed with a lot of passion. The comfortable double beds can be seperated, french balconies on upper and middle deck provide great views from your cabin. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. You will find convenient storage shelves in every bathroom. Of course, you will also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes. The amenities also include individually adjustable air conditioning, radio, telephone, satellite TV, shower/WC, hairdryer, fridge and a safe.
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