Checked 2026 sailing
AmaWaterways · Danube River
Budapest ↔ Vilshofen · 7 nights
Availability checked Oct 10, 2026. Our October 10 check showed five 2026 departures with priced cabin choices. The lowest cabin still available on your preferred date may cost more than the displayed starting fare. 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 compact Danube route between Vilshofen and Budapest with the imperial cities in the middle. Compared with Iconic Christmas Markets, this version shifts the German end from Nuremberg and Regensburg toward Passau and Upper Austria.
Checked 2026 departures
2026 departure rows from $5,149 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.
Markets, Castle Hill views, and the illuminated Parliament along the river.
A compact old-town market with castle and food-focused excursion choices.
Imperial architecture and several distinct Christmas markets across the city.
Dürnstein or Weissenkirchen scenery and the option to visit Melk Abbey.
Upper Austrian and Bavarian market towns before the Vilshofen endpoint.
A small Bavarian river town serving as the embarkation or disembarkation point.
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
The five checked 2026 departures were listed on AmaBella or AmaSofia. AmaSofia debuted in 2026, while AmaBella is an established Danube ship; the exact cabin inventory and layout should be compared before booking.
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
Same season, different route or onboard style. These are the checked 2026 options most useful beside this one.
AmaWaterways · DanubeNuremberg ↔ Budapest · 7 nights
2026 departure rows from $4,249 per guest
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AmaWaterways · DanubeBudapest ↔ Vilshofen · 7 nights
2026 departure rows from $5,049 per guest
View 2026 detailsAvalon Waterways · DanubeNuremberg ↔ Vienna · 7 days
Checked fares from $2,947 per guest; savings vary by departure and cabin
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