Yuletide Markets on the Danube

5 night Fly Cruise - from £1399pp

Experience the magic of Christmas on this River Danube cruise exploring the festive markets of Austria, Hungary and Slovakia. Includes shore excursions and return flights from the UK

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5 night - Fly Cruise
from £1399pp

Celebrate the wonderful winter season on this festive markets cruise exploring the beauty of the Danube and its historic cities decorated with spectacular displays of Christmas light.

Sailing from Budapest, discover some of the Danube's most celebrated cities at this wonderful time of year. Enjoy the festive atmosphere of Bratislava, browse the Christmas stalls for local gifts and, of course, sample the festive fare. There is the option to travel to a typical Slovak mountain chalet to enjoy a tasting of wine and local delicacies.

Awake in the elegant city of Vienna, where Christmas stalls line the historic streets, and perhaps visit the festive markets at the superb City Hall or majestic Schonbrunn Palace, before enjoying a classical musical recital back on board. Back in Budapest there is another chance to explore the rustic Christmas markets and sample some delicious traditional chimney cake and mulled wine.

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Cruise Includes

  • Includes
  • 5-night full board cruise
  • Return flights from the UK. Supplement for regional flights may apply
  • Overseas transfers
  • Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Services of a Cruise Director
  • Complimentary tea and coffee facilities
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Special Features
  • A drinks package including draught beer, house wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner can be purchased for £59pp

Itinerary


Dates and Prices

02 December 2025 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : William Wordsworth From: £1599pp
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price from£1599pp
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price from£1799pp
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2199pp
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price from£1999pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2249pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2149pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2449pp
07 December 2025 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : William Wordsworth From: £1599pp
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price from£1599pp
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price from£1799pp
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2199pp
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price from£1999pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2249pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2149pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2449pp
12 December 2025 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : William Wordsworth From: £1549pp
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price from£1549pp
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price from£1749pp
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2149pp
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price from£1949pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2199pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2099pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2399pp
17 December 2025 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : William Wordsworth From: £1399pp
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price from£1399pp
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price from£1599pp
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£1999pp
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price from£1799pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2049pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£1949pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2249pp
03 December 2025 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : Emily Bronte From: £1499pp
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price from£1499pp
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

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Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2099pp
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price from£1899pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2049pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2149pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2349pp
08 December 2025 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : Emily Bronte From: £1499pp
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price from£1499pp
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price from£1699pp
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2099pp
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price from£1899pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2049pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2149pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2349pp
13 December 2025 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : Emily Bronte From: £1449pp
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price from£1449pp
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price from£1649pp
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2049pp
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price from£1849pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£1999pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2099pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2299pp
30 November 2026 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : William Wordsworth From: £1499pp
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price from£1499pp
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price from£1749pp
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2099pp
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price from£1949pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2349pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2249pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2549pp
05 December 2026 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : William Wordsworth From: £1499pp
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price from£1499pp
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price from£1749pp
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2099pp
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price from£1949pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2349pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2249pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2549pp
10 December 2026 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : William Wordsworth From: £1499pp
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

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Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price from£1749pp
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2099pp
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price from£1949pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2349pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2249pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2549pp
15 December 2026 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : William Wordsworth From: £1449pp
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

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Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

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Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2049pp
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price from£1899pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2299pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2199pp
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2499pp
01 December 2026 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : Geoffrey Chaucer From: £1499pp
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Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

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Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

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Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

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Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2249pp
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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2549pp
06 December 2026 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : Geoffrey Chaucer From: £1499pp
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Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

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Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

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Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

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Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2249pp
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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2549pp
11 December 2026 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : Geoffrey Chaucer From: £1499pp
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Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

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Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price from£1749pp
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Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2099pp
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Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price from£1949pp
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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2349pp
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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2249pp
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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2549pp
16 December 2026 - Budapest and back - Sailing on : Geoffrey Chaucer From: £1449pp
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Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

  • Blue Water Price from£1449pp
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Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

  • Blue Water Price from£1699pp
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Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2049pp
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Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

  • Blue Water Price from£1899pp
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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2299pp
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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2199pp
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Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

  • Blue Water Price from£2499pp

Price Information

Single supplements and flight upgrades are available

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