Checked 2026 sailing
AmaWaterways · Danube River
Nuremberg ↔ Budapest · 7 nights
Availability checked Oct 10, 2026. Our October 10 check showed 2026 departures with priced cabin choices. We will confirm the exact room and fare for your preferred direction and date. Fares and cabin space can change until a deposit is made, so we will verify the exact room and total before you book.
Why this sailing
A market-first Danube itinerary linking Nuremberg and Budapest. It is the strongest fit for travelers who want Germany's classic Christmas tradition at one end and Vienna and Budapest's imperial scale at the other.
Checked 2026 departures
2026 departure rows from $4,249 per guest
Starting fares are per guest and may reflect a specific cabin, departure, gateway, or promotion. We compare the available categories before recommending one.
Route at a glance
A quick read of the places that shape this journey. Your final daily schedule will come from the cruise line.
Two days centered on the Christkindlesmarkt and medieval old town.
Stone bridges, preserved medieval streets, and several atmospheric markets.
A three-river city with festive lanes and optional excursion choices.
Baroque abbey architecture above the Danube and the Wachau Valley.
Grand markets and Habsburg architecture, including the Rathausplatz setting.
Illuminated riverfront landmarks and Christmas markets on both sides of the Danube.
Included by the line
Airfare, gratuities, insurance, and optional excursions are not assumed included unless your final written quote says so.
Ship and cabin choice
Several AmaWaterways sister ships operate the 2026 departures. The ships share the line's included dining, Sip & Sail hour, guided excursions, and Wi-Fi, but cabin layout and remaining category differ by departure.
Current offers to check
We verify the sailing, room, gateway, eligibility, and booking deadline before including an offer in your quote.
Save up to $2,500 per stateroom plus a complimentary stateroom upgrade on select 2026, 2027, and 2028 departures.
Active-duty, retired, and veteran service members can save $250 per eligible person—or choose 2-for-1 cruise fares on selected 2026 and 2027 sailings.
Worth comparing
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