Christmas and New Year's on the Danube: A Holiday Voyage
Sail the storied Danube aboard the state-of-the-art *Evolve* and experience the holiday season in grand style, celebrating the joy of Christmas and the promise of New Year’s against the enchanting backdrop of Europe adorned for the season. Journey from Budapest’s grand boulevards to Vienna’s glowing palaces and the storybook villages that line the river, where festive traditions come alive in every square. Enjoy exclusive access to historic landmarks and intimate cultural performances that capture the magic of this time of year. On board, seasonal dining, live music and gala celebrations create a warm and elegant setting for an unforgettable holiday voyage through the heart of Europe.










Sail the storied Danube aboard the state-of-the-art *Evolve* and experience the holiday season in grand style, celebrating the joy of Christmas and the promise of New Year’s against the enchanting backdrop of Europe adorned for the season. Journey from Budapest’s grand boulevards to Vienna’s glowing palaces and the storybook villages that line the river, where festive traditions come alive in every square. Enjoy exclusive access to historic landmarks and intimate cultural performances that capture the magic of this time of year. On board, seasonal dining, live music and gala celebrations create a warm and elegant setting for an unforgettable holiday voyage through the heart of Europe.
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Lindblad Expeditions
Constructed in 2026, *Evolve *is a brand-new, state-of-the-art European river ship joining our growing collection of bespoke charter vessels. With cutting-edge technology, luxurious amenities and wrap-around picture windows, this sleek 120-guest ship is uniquely designed to sail through the heart of storied destinations along the Danube, including Germany, Austria, the Slovak Republic and beyond. Sustainability and regional connection are at her core, creating a refined and meaningful experience that elevates every journey.
All children must travel with a parent or legal guardian.
395–150 days before departure: 0% penalty 149–120 days before departure: 50% penalty 89–30 days before departure: 100% penalty *120 or more days:No penalty: Advance Payment will be credited toward your next expedition*; *Advance payments will be credited in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate, valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation, and which may only be applied towards final payment on any future booking; **Trip cost is the total price paid including extensions, charter airfare and other additional services. This cancellation policy applies to expeditions, extensions and all other additional services. The effective date of a cancellation will be the date on which your cancellation notice is received. Note: Airline cancellation policies vary by carrier and type of fare used to issue your ticket. Any revisions you make within the cancellation penalty period, such as departure date or choice of voyage, are subject to cancellation fees. The cancellation policy for certain longer voyages and holiday departures may vary due to high demand for these voyages. We recommend purchasing a travel protection plan to protect yourself from fees in the event you need to cancel your reservation.
Crew gratuities aboard National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution, National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, Sea Cloud II, Lord of the Glens, Oberoi Philae, Sun Goddess, Charaidew II, The Jahan, Aqua Blu, Connect, Evolve and Greg Mortimer.
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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