From the foothills of the German Alps to the Hungarian capital of Budapest, cruise the length of Europe’s most famous river, exploring cities and towns at their festive best. Soak in the magic of Christmas as you see traditions transform across each region


From the foothills of the German Alps to the Hungarian capital of Budapest, cruise the length of Europe’s most famous river, exploring cities and towns at their festive best. Soak in the magic of Christmas as you see traditions transform across each region
Welcome to Prague, one of Europe’s best-preserved and most beautiful cities, with a rich and fascinating history stretching back more than 1,000 years.…
Journey by coach to Passau where you’ll board your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship.
Wake up in Vienna this morning. It’s a city full of grandeur, featuring the world’s most beautiful boulevard, the Ringstrasse, and the legacy of the Habsburg monarchy.…
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Budapest Airport for your onward or homebound flight, taking a lifetime of wonderful festive memories with you.…
Before the cruise
Day-by-day stops
After the cruise

Scenic
A 5-star Scenic Space-Ship purpose-built for European river cruising — 135 metres, 4 decks, 163 guests across all-suite, virtually all-balcony accommodation. Sister vessels of Diamond / Sapphire / Crystal share the same hull, interior and inclusion package, differing only in deck-plan tweaks year-on-year.
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River cruises: minimum age 12 (younger guests considered case-by-case). Scenic Eclipse expedition voyages: minimum age 8 (12 for Antarctic and remote polar regions). All guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Selected suite categories accommodate a third guest (sofa-bed configuration in Owner's Penthouse on Eclipse). Third guest fare is typically 50% of the per-person twin-share rate. Subject to availability. Child discount: 50%
150+ days before departure: 3000 USD penalty 121–149 days before departure: 50% penalty 0–120 days before departure: 100% penalty Loss of Booking Deposit of USD 1,000 and remaining Booking Deposit granted as FutureTravel Credit. Name change fee: $250 USD
All gratuities for the ship's crew, expedition team and shore-side guides are included in your fare. Additional tipping is entirely at your discretion and never expected. Spa, salon and other personal services are not all-inclusive — discretionary tipping applies if desired.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all voyages. Mandatory for Scenic Eclipse polar / expedition voyages — must include trip cancellation, medical evacuation (USD 100,000 minimum), repatriation and pre-existing condition coverage. Proof of insurance required prior to embarkation.
Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy
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