The Danube’s Imperial Cities & Yuletide Markets River Cruise — December 7-12, 2025
Sorry; the cruise is sold out!

Follow along on social media as ten of us embark on a 5-night, 6-day journey on the amazing Danube River for this festive cruise celebrating Yuletide Markets as well as visiting three wonderful world capital cities!
[note: all prices are USD]

  • Embarkation: December 7, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary
  • Debarkation: December 12, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary (easier for round-trip flight rather than two one-way flights)
  • Those dates can change if you opt for one of the optional pre-cruise and/or post-cruise activities
  • Cities Visited: Budapest, Hungary; Bratislava, Slovakia; Vienna, Austria — cities that I (Stuart) visited on a Danube River cruise July 2023; they ARE amazing!
  • Includes Superior Drinks Package (drinks at lunch, and then from 6 PM until midnight!)
  • Price: SOLD OUT from $2399 per person (prices and cabin availability subject to change without notice by Riviera Cruise Line. Your price is locked once your deposit has been paid and your cabin assigned)
  • Complimentary WiFi throughout the ship
  • NON-REFUNDABLE Deposit Required: $400 per person must be made to secure your cabin
  • Cruise Line: Riviera River Cruises, which offers a 100% HAPPINESS GUARANTEE
  • Ship: MS William Wordsworth; Maximum Passengers: 169; Crew: 44 (English Speaking)
  • Cruise website: Click Here
  • Optional pre- and post-cruise activities being developed, along with hotel suggestions

Click Here to view the ship deck plan
Pricing and cabins currently available (as of July 30, 2025):
Lower (Emerald) Deck (2 persons): SOLD OUT
Middle (Ruby) Deck (2 persons, French Balcony): $2399 per person; 3 cabins
Middle (Ruby) Deck (2 persons, French Balcony, Superior suite): SOLD OUT
Upper (Diamond) Deck (2 persons, French Balcony): $2849 per person; 2 cabins
Upper (Diamond) Deck (2 persons, Stern Superior Suite): SOLD OUT
Upper (Diamond) Deck (2 persons, Superior Suite): SOLD OUT
Upper (Diamond) Deck (2 persons, Deluxe Balcony Suite — largest ones): $3249 per person; 2 suites