The AmaRudi Christmas Markets Cruise
You're invited to join us aboard the AmaRudi, AmaWaterways' newest ship, reserved in its entirety for this KVI hosted sailing. Seven nights on the Danube through Europe's most beloved Christmas markets, with every guest aboard part of one festive traveling party.
A Sailing Unlike Any Other
Brand new for 2027
Her debut season. Guests on this sailing are among the first to ever sail her.
Double-wide on the Danube
Twice the width of a traditional river ship (AmaMagna class), with rare space and stability.
196 guests, 98 staterooms
An intimate, all-balcony-and-suite ship. No inside cabins.
Suites from 205 to 710 sq ft
Among the largest accommodations on any river in Europe.
Four restaurants, farm-to-ship
A culinary experience well beyond a standard river cruise.
A Murder Mystery at Sea
A murder mystery will be included as a special game to make the magic of Christmas come alive. On night one, a fellow guest will "vanish", and clues unfold at every port. Solve it before Vilshofen and be entered to win the $10,000 USD grand prize. More details to come.
The Voyage
Seven nights on the Danube, Budapest to Vilshofen.
Budapest, Hungary. Embark
Board the AmaRudi and settle in, overnight in Budapest.
Budapest
Vorosmarty Christmas market, Great Market Hall, Buda Castle. Depart 5:30pm.
Bratislava, Slovakia
The Slovak capital's compact old town dressed for Christmas.
Vienna, Austria
Rathaus market, Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna by Night.
Krems & Spitz
Wachau Valley, Riesling tasting in Krems, medieval Spitz.
Linz (Salzburg option)
Advent market, optional Salzburg excursion, Thanksgiving dinner.
Passau & Vilshofen
Bavarian market at St. Stephen's Cathedral. Festive final evening.
Vilshofen. Disembark
Or continue with a post-cruise extension to Prague.
Pre and post-cruise extensions available: Romania before the cruise (joining in Budapest) and Prague after (departing from Vilshofen), sold at AmaWaterways' published rates.
Stateroom Categories & Rates
All rates in USD, per person, double occupancy. Port charges and prepaid gratuities included.
Verified, not inflated. Because this exact sailing is chartered outright, AmaWaterways does not sell this departure directly. The comparison above uses real per-category USD rates from the closest comparable brand-new-ship Danube sailing, including port charges and gratuities, averaging roughly 30% below market depending on category.
Book Early, Save More
The first 25 cabins booked and deposited before September 15, 2026
- $500 off per cabin
- $100 per person onboard credit
- Priority dining reservations for all seven nights
- A special embarkation gift
Any additional bookings deposited through December 31, 2026
- $500 off per cabin
Standard rate
Cabins sold at the listed KVI rate with no additional incentive.
What's Included
- All onboard meals across four dining venues
- Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner
- Daily guided shore excursions at every port
- Vienna by Night illuminations tour
- Wachau Valley wine tasting
- Festive welcome reception and Glühwein evening
- US Thanksgiving celebratory dinner, Nov 26
- KVI-hosted group events throughout the voyage
- Port charges and prepaid gratuities, no surprise add-ons
- The AmaRudi Christmas Markets Mystery, $10,000 grand prize
Reserve Your Interest
Cabins are limited to 196 guests and early reservations hold priority placement. Register your interest, or secure your stateroom now with a $2,000 USD deposit. Our team replies from info@kvi.travel, usually within one business day.
Have a KVI agent? Contact them directly to book. If you do not have one, fill in this form and we will take care of you.
$2,000 deposit per cabin, fully refundable until May 15, 2027. The First 25 booking incentive ends September 15, 2026. Prefer to talk? Email info@kvi.travel and we’ll call you.