The AmaMagna: As Seen On Cruising with Susan Calman


Enjoy a luxury cruise following in the footsteps of Susan Calman onboard our award-winning ship, the AmaMagna. Cruise through the heart of Europe during the most festive time of year and you’ll experience the timeless tradition of its magical Christmas markets. Browse colourful market stalls filled to the brim with whimsical handicrafts and take in the aromas of cinnamon dusted almonds and Lebkuchen gingerbread as you sip a mug of hot mulled wine beneath endless strands of twinkling lights.

7-Night
Magna on the Danube Christmas

CRUISE FROM : VILSHOFEN TO BUDAPEST OR REVERSE

Experience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries—the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary – on this beautifully curated itinerary specifically designed for the AmaMagna. Let iconic capital cities—Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest—decked in holiday finery with glittering Christmas trees illuminated by thousands of lights, bells pealing from cathedral towers and children dressed as angels singing Christmas carols, dazzle you. Wander the stalls of Europe’s most traditional and enchanting Christmas Markets, including Salzburg, shopping for handcrafted toys and gifts, sipping hot mulled wine and inhaling the fragrance of gingerbread and roasted chestnuts. Cherish all the glory and magic of the season in grand European style as you cruise along the Danube during this festive time of the year.

COUNTRIES: AUSTRIA, GERMANY, HUNGARY, SLOVAKIA

RIVERS: DANUBE



Limited-Time Offer

Fares start from £1,812pp including complimentary flights & transfers on select dates.

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Contact your preferred travel agent or call us on 0800 520 2250 to reserve your Christmas Market sailings by March 31, 2023

Onboard Festive Experiences
In addition to the wonderful experiences and amenities available during your river cruise, both on board and ashore, our holiday cruise traditions help make memories you will savour forever.
Shoes for St. Nick
On one special night during each cruise, guests are encouraged to leave slippers we provide outside their stateroom door, just as children do throughout Europe on St. Nicholas Day. Upon waking up the next morning, they’ll find their shoes filled with treats by our AmaWaterways elves!
Tree-Trimming Party
Tinsel and garland and baubles, oh my! Guests are invited to help adorn onboard trees with festive décor. The first to find the glass pickle ornament within the tree wins a prize!
Christmas Cookies
A festive assortment of seasonal cookies awaits guests in their staterooms on Christmas Eve.
New Year’s Eve Countdown
Following a jovial gala dinner, guests will have the opportunity to attend a party on board and participate in a countdown to the new year, complete with champagne for the official “cheers.”
What’s Included
Elegantly appointed riverview staterooms and suites – most with signature twin balconies, French balconies or full balconies
In-room Internet access and Entertainment-On-Demand, plus unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi on board
Fine dining with all meals included during your cruise, including The Chef's Table specialty restaurant
Complimentary fine wines, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board
Small guided group excursions with a variety of choices, including immersive Special Interest Tours, hiking and biking adventures and visits to Christmas Markets
The AmaMagna
Set sail in ultimate luxury on board AmaWaterways’ state-of-the-art ship, AmaMagna, redefining the river cruise experience. Twice the width of traditional European river ships, the AmaMagna offers more than 50% ultra-spacious suite accommodations with full balconies as well as five onboard bars, four unique dining experiences, an expansive Zen Wellness Studio, two soothing massage rooms, a hair salon, nail salon and much more.

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Life on Board
Our Favourite Christmas Markets
budapest

The Budapest Christmas Market is Hungary’s largest, overtaking the cobblestone of Vorosmarty Square. Its strict “handcrafted-only” policy makes it an ideal shopping spot for one-of-a-kind gifts.

Christmas Market itineraries that include Budapest:

Vienna

Situated in front of Vienna’s impressive 19th-century town hall, Christkindlmarkt boasts awe-inspiring decorations that illuminate the city, as well as festive choir music and more than 150 vendor stalls.

Christmas Market itineraries that include Vienna:

Strasbourg

Strasbourg—the self-proclaimed “Capital of Christmas”—has the oldest, largest and most famous Christmas market in France, the Marchés de Noël, chock-full of stuffed storks, a cherished icon of the city.

Christmas Market itineraries that include Strasbourg:

Nurenberg

One of the largest and most popular in all of Europe, Nuremberg’s 400-year-old Christmas market offers live music, distinctive hand-crafted souvenirs, a nostalgic carousel and a children’s steam train.

Christmas Market itineraries that include Nuremberg:

Regensburg

With its fairytale-like turret, the 18th-century Thurn und Taxis palace is the backdrop of Bavaria’s most romantic Christmas market. Fresh dumplings in vanilla sauce are a not-to-be-missed seasonal specialty.

Christmas Market itineraries that include Regensburg:

Cologne

Mouthwatering pan-fried Reibekuchen—potato pancakes served with applesauce—is a specialty at Cologne’s Christmas market, twinkling in the shadow of the city’s elaborate landmark cathedral.

Christmas Market itineraries that include Cologne:

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Cruise through the heart of Europe during the most festive time of year and you’ll experience the timeless tradition of its magical Christmas markets.


Experience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get caught up in the magic of the holidays with visits to some of the world’s most timeless Christmas Markets.
Delight in the Old-World grandeur of Europe’s most spectacular capital cities and their festive markets along the Danube River during this special 5-night journey.
Wander the stalls of Europe’s most traditional and enchanting Christmas Markets, shopping for handcrafted toys and gifts, sipping hot mulled wine and inhaling the fragrance of gingerbread and roasted chestnuts.


Most markets are open from the last week of November through December 22nd

Terms and Conditions: Fares are per person based on double occupancy of the indicated Category stateroom. Fly Cruise Package fares include cruise, port charges, return economy flights from London Heathrow or London Gatwick (unless otherwise stated) and group overseas transfers (between Airport and Ship, or Airport and Hotel if applicable, and vice versa). Standard booking terms & conditions apply.

Fly Cruise Package Terms & Conditions: Flights from alternative gateways and upgraded flight fares are available on request and may incur a supplement. Flight schedules and airlines used are fully at the discretion of AmaWaterways and timings will be confirmed once airline schedules become available. Requests for alternative flight timings may incur a supplement. All cruises are also available Cruise Only. Cruise Only fares are calculated by removing the flight or rail package price from the full package fare. No-Fly Cruise Packages (Cruise & Rail) from St. Pancras are available on selected itineraries and fares include rail between St. Pancras & the ship, including Private Transfers where necessary – see https://www.amawaterways.co.uk/noflyrivercruise for a full list of available itineraries. Once deposit is paid, package costs are fixed, unless changing your travel arrangements. If travel arrangements are changed, package costs will be reassessed based current prices on the date you make the change. The price may not be the same as when you first made your booking. Standard cruise cancellation terms apply. Flight costs are refundable until your flights are confirmed & booked, at which point monies paid towards a Fly Cruise or No Fly Cruise package are fully non-refundable.

Fly for Free: Fares are per person based on double occupancy of the lead Category stateroom, unless otherwise stated. Fly for Free promotion is capacity controlled, subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Promotion applies to selected 2023 dates only. Fly For Free fares include cruise, port charges, return economy flights from London Heathrow or London Gatwick and group overseas transfers (between Airport and Ship, or Airport and Hotel if applicable, and vice versa). Flights from alternative gateways and upgraded flight fares are available on request and may incur a supplement. Flight schedules and airlines used are fully at the discretion of AmaWaterways and timings will be confirmed once airline schedules become available. Requests for alternative flight timings may incur a supplement. Cancellations are subject to full loss of deposit (£270 per person & any additional flights supplements) once flights have been confirmed. If travel arrangements are changed, promotion may be reassessed based on the date you make the change. Standard cruise cancellation terms apply. Solo guests must pay an additional supplement before receiving any savings. Fares and offers are capacity controlled, subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid on new bookings only, booked between 5th October 2022 and 31st March 2023.