Enchanting Christmas & New Year’s Cruise with Uniworld

100th Anniversary Celebration Event
2021 Early Payment Savings
A Festive Extravaganza
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A festive extravaganza celebrating two holidays in grand and unforgettable style.

Celebrate the holiday season in truly extraordinary fashion with a special Uniworld itinerary that gives you the best of four different countries at their most magical time of year. Cruise the mighty Danube, visiting classic capitals like Budapest and Vienna. Spend Christmas Eve in Passau, then ring in the New Year in elegant style with a gala dinner and ballroom dance in Budapest. Festive celebrations are plentiful during this cruise—what better way to create perfect holiday memories?

Commemorate a splendid musical heritage as you lift your voice and sing “Silent Night" in Oberndorf, where the beloved Christmas carol was composed. Sip a cocktail with a princess in the seven-towered Artstetten Castle. Spend Christmas Day in Salzburg and enjoy a holiday lunch within the walls of St. Peter’s Abbey. Discover the seasonal delicacies of Slovakia in Bratislava’s picturesque downtown and enjoy the merriment of traditional hospitality in an Austrian wine village. Ring out the old year and ring in the new with art, wine and song as you cruise through four nations during this enchanting season.

  • 35870
  • River
  • 01 Jan 24
  • Passau
  • Budapest
  • Europe
  • 23 Dec 20, 23 Dec 21
  • 02Jan21, 02Jan22
  • 10 nights
  • Uniworld
  • Multiple Cruiseships 5.5 stars
  • Cruise Only

  • Passau, Salzburg, Grein, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest

Inclusions

  • 100th Anniversary Celebration Event: Save Up To 20% on Select 2020 Voyages
  • 2021 Early Payment Savings: SAVE 5% on all Suite category staterooms; SAVE 10% on all other stateroom categories.

Important Terms

  • * Rates quoted are in Australian dollars.
  • Book by 31Mar20
  • Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.
  • Advertised price includes any bonus nights, special offers or discounts listed in the inclusions.
  • Surcharges may apply due to demand, Christmas & New Year's Eve, school or public holidays, trade shows, special events & other unforeseen circumstances.
  • Prices may be based on Dynamic Rates and as such, may fluctuate at anytime without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases, or at the property's discretion.
 
Cabin Name/Category From Price/person  
Classic $6,719 Book Now
French Balcony $7,919 Book Now
Deluxe Balcony $9,599 Book Now
Suite $12,079 Book Now
Grand Suite $12,879 Book Now
* All prices quoted are PER PERSON based on twin share in Australian Dollars and include taxes, fees and port expenses (if applicable). All prices quoted are for the cruise departing on 23Dec20. Certain departure dates and embarkation points may be at an additional supplement. For more information please contact one of our Travel Specialists.

 

100th Anniversary Celebration Event


Uniworld is proud to be a part of The Travel Corporation’s family of brands, which is why they are thrilled to announce the 100th Anniversary Celebration Event! Join Uniworld in celebrating TTC’s 100 years of excellence in hospitality in 2020 with savings of up to 20% on select 2020 voyages.


Celebrate with the most all-inclusive amenities finely tailored to your tastes.


 Intimate, beautifully designed ships
 Outstanding service
 Delicious farm to five-star dining onboard
 Elegant riverview staterooms and suites
 All scheduled airport transfers
 Unlimited premium wine and spirits
 Onboard fitness including yoga, bicycles & Nordic walking sticks


 

2021 Early Payment Savings


SAVE 5% on all Suite category staterooms or
SAVE 10% on all other stateroom categories.
Book by 30 June 2020 and pay in full at time of booking to be eligible for this offer.


 

*Rates are based on per person for two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates, or other cabin types not listed, please contact our Travel Specialists for a quote.

 


Classic

Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (162 sq ft – 15 sq m)

Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite, and bottled water

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, cozy bathrobes and slippers



French Balcony

Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (194 sq ft – 18 sq m) with a French balcony

Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite, and bottled water

Marble bathroom with L’Occitane en Provence bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, cozy bathrobes and slippers



Deluxe Balcony

Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (194 sq ft – 18 sq m) with a Full balcony

Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite, and bottled water

Marble bathroom with L’Occitane en Provence bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, cozy bathrobes and slippers



Suite

Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (305 sq ft – 28.3 sq m) with a Full balcony

Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite, and bottled water



Grand Suite

Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (305 sq ft – 38 Sq m) with a Full balcony

Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite, and bottled water

The Royal Suite offers extra benefits, including a separate spacious living room, bathroom with a separate rain shower and tub, and secluded toilet and bidet area

 
DAY 1: Passau (Embark)

Arrive at Munich Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer, or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship docked in Passau.

 

DAY 2: Passau

Passau is a crossroads in more ways than one—three rivers meet here and three nations nearly do, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic. Get acquainted with the town’s baroque and rococo architecture. Old-town Passau is built on a spit of land that looks almost like a ship with its narrow prow jutting into the water, a fitting shape for a city that has been an important center of river trade since it was founded by the ancient Romans. Today a local expert shows you the highlights of this delightful and accessible town located at the confluence of three rivers—the Danube, Inn and Ilz.

Featured Excursion:
Passau walking discovery tour

 

DAY 3: Linz (Salzburg and Oberndorf)

Mozart’s birthplace, Salzburg, is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland. Fans of The Sound of Music may recognize locations from the Oscar-winning film in the city’s Old Town, the site of a grand cathedral and a wonderful Christmas market. You’ll also visit the nearby town of Oberndorf, where the world’s most beloved Christmas carol was composed and performed for the first time. Your ship docks in Linz today. From there, you’ll travel to the alpine cities of Salzburg and Oberndorf for a delightful full-day excursion.

Featured Excursion:
Full-day Salzburg and Oberndorf

 

DAY 4: Grein

Your diary entry for today might say “Cocktails with the princess at the castle.” Raise a glass with a bona fide member of Austrian royalty at her 13th-century home, Artstetten Castle, and hear some intriguing tales about her Habsburg ancestors. Or, you can choose to join a fascinating stroll through charming Grein and a peek inside Austria’s oldest theater.

Choice of Exclusive cocktail reception at Artstetten Castle with Princess Anita von Hohenberg or Grein walking tour and oldest Austrian theater

 

DAY 5: Melk, Cruising the Wachau Valley, Dürnstein

Your river adventure today takes you through one of the most beautiful regions in Austria, bookended by two picturesque and historic towns, Melk and Dürnstein. Melk Abbey has an unexpectedly opulent library filled not only with rare and precious books but also secret doors and optical illusions. After your visit, cruise the Wachau Valley to the tiny village of Dürnstein, where you can browse the shops selling apricot schnapps, hike up to the ruins of a castle, taste various mulled wines and attend an organ concert at a local church.

Choice of Dürnstein village stroll with exclusive spiced wine tasting and organ concert in a monastery church or Melk Abbey with library visit

 

DAY 6: Vienna

Renowned for its art and architecture, its classical music, its decadent pastries and its lengthy list of famous former residents, the refined city of Vienna is a cultural treasure trove. Experience the city with your choice of tours, followed by an evening concert of Mozart and Strauss, performed at a 12th-century monastery. The grand dame of the Danube, Vienna was the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and remains, to this day, the political and cultural center of Austria. Klimt painted here; Beethoven and Mozart composed here; Freud developed his theories here. It’s a treasure trove of splendid architecture, astonishing art collections and inviting cafés—and it’s yours to enjoy.

Featured Excursion:
Exclusive Mozart and Strauss concert at Klosterneuburg

Choice of “Taste of Christmas” Vienna walking tour or Vienna panoramic city tour

 

DAY 7: Vienna

An extremely rare treat awaits you today—early morning, VIP access to an extraordinary collection of art at one of the top fine arts museums on the planet. These artistic treasures were collected by the Habsburgs over many centuries, and to see them in complete privacy is a perk reserved solely for Uniworld guests. Vienna’s art treasures are astonishing, and today you have a rare, pre-opening hours highlights tour of the Vienna Art History Museum’s collection of acclaimed masterworks.

Featured Excursion:
Exclusive “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum

 

DAY 8: Bratislava

Once hidden from the world behind the “Iron Curtain,” Slovakia retains an air of mystery and intrigue, and its small capital city has an unexpectedly colorful history. You’ll learn more about Bratislava’s past from a local expert, then have free time to check out the whimsical street art and sample delicious delicacies found only in Slovakia. Spend the morning relaxing onboard as your ship cruises along the Danube to Bratislava. The capital of Slovakia combines a historic downtown with a lively and bohemian art scene.

Featured Excursion:
Bratislava small but precious walking tour

 

DAY 9: Budapest

Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each has a distinctive character and allure all its own. Get a taste of this dynamic capital city with your choice of tours, then visit Budapest’s celebrated Christmas market—one of the largest in Europe. The highlight of the day comes after darkness falls, with a glorious New Year’s Eve gala dinner with dancing at a historic ballroom. Budapest began as a Roman encampment in the second century, was overrun by Magyar horsemen in the 9th-century, and has been controlled by Ottomans, Austrians, Germans and Communists over the centuries, all of whom have left their mark. You may choose to get an overview of the city or delve into a single exceptional cultural institution.

Featured Excursion:
Exclusive New Year’s gala dinner and dance

Choice of Budapest panoramic highlights with Parliament visit or Budapest Opera House tour

 

DAY 10: Budapest

Start off the New Year on a high note with an excursion to a village of talented artisans and craftspeople who live and create beautiful things together. The village is also home to two museums you’re welcome to visit—one devoted to lovely ceramics and the other to the art of…marzipan. (Yes, really.)

Featured Excursion:
Szentendre Artists’ village

A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

 

DAY 11: Budapest (Disembark)

Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer, or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home.

S.S. Maria Theresa

One of Europe’s most beloved and longest reigning monarchs, the great Habsburg ruler Maria Theresa, was so extraordinary that we built an entire Super Ship in her honor. Named “Best New River Ship" by Cruise Critic editors her maiden season, the S.S. Maria Theresa features ultra-luxurious accommodations and an array of thoughtful personal touches, ensuring a truly indulgent and unforgettable voyage along the Rhine and Danube Rivers.

 

Staterooms

The S.S. Maria Theresa has a Royal (Grand) Suite, 10 Suites and 64 staterooms, all with made-to-order Savoir of England beds, high-thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, a menu of pillow options and marble-lined bathrooms stocked with Asprey and Hermès bath and body products.

 

Deck Plans

Public spaces include the Viennese Café and Baroque Restaurant; Bar du Leopard, a favorite gathering place for guests; a well-equipped fitness center; enclosed heating swimming pool and Serenity River Spa; intimate Lipizzan Cinema for onboard screenings of popular films; and the Habsburg Salon with a full-service bar.

 

Quick Facts

River Rhine River, Danube River
Guests 150
Staff 57
Suites 11 (305-410 sq ft)
Staterooms 64 (162-194 sq ft)
Length 443 ft
Width 37.5 ft

Uniworld

World-class river cruising that’s all about choices

Whether you’ve visited Europe once or a dozen times, you haven’t really experienced the best of Europe until you’ve sailed with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Uniworld has been cruising the waterways of the world for more than 30 years. Their river cruises combine the charms and landmarks of different destinations with exquisite accommodation, award-winning hospitality, and world-class cuisine of a five-star boutique hotel.

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Accommodations

Staterooms offer beautiful river views, and luxury hotel-style beds. These lavish accommodations feature bespoke décor, plush bedding, and modern amenities. Each suite is a sanctuary of elegance, designed to provide ultimate relaxation and comfort during your journey.

Personalised Service

Our dedicated staff delivers exceptional personalised service, with one crew member for every three guests, we cater to your every need with warmth and professionalism. Professionally trained all English-speaking staff, Condé Nast ‘Gold List’ winners with highest honours in hospitality.

Ship Capacity and Regions Visited

Enjoy an intimate cruising experience aboard our boutique ships, each accommodating an average of 130 guests. Sail historic waterways through picturesque regions across Europe, Russia, Egypt, Asia, and beyond, exploring enchanting destinations.

Included Shore Excursions

Discover the hidden treasures of every port with our expertly curated shore excursions led by local English-speaking guides. Enjoy complimentary access to exclusive experiences, local tours, and cultural events designed to immerse you in the local culture.

Itineraries

With over 40 itineraries, 500 departure ports in over 20 countries, we sail 12 of the world’s most breathtaking rivers each offering unique experiences and insights. Whether you prefer a leisurely journey or an adventure-filled expedition, Uniworld Cruises have the perfect cruise for you.

All-inclusive Cruises

Uniworld allows you to experience the epitome of luxury with all-inclusive amenities, finely tailored to your tastes. Uniworld’s all-inclusive packages allow passengers to enjoy an unmatched level of inclusions to ensure their cruise is truly carefree and effortless.

Unlimited premium spirits and wines

Primary Inclusions:

  • Unlimited premium spirits and wines
  • Delicious, five-star, farm-to-table cuisine
  • Your choice of carefully curated excursions
  • Airport meet and greet
  • All onboard gratuities
  • Onboard fitness centre and wellness classes with a certified wellness instructor
  • All scheduled airport transfers
  • Bicycles and Nordic walking sticks for onshore use
  • Shipwide Internet and Wi-Fi access
  • Onboard entertainment and enrichment

Quality

  • Travel+Leisure’s “World’s Best Top 10 Small Cruise Lines"
  • Condé Nast Traveller’s “Gold List"
  • Condé Nast Reader’s Cruise Poll Winner for “Top Small Cruise Ships"
  • Condé Nast Reader’s Choice Award for “World’s Top 10 Small Cruise Lines

Hospitality

  • Over 98% guest service satisfaction rates
  • One crew member for every three guests
  • Professionally trained all English-speaking staff
  • Condé Nast “Gold List" winners with highest honours in hospitality
  • Meet and Greet transfers on arrival and departure days

Comfort

  • Staterooms offer beautiful river views, modern amenities and luxury hotel-style beds
  • Meals prepared with the regions’ freshest ingredients by a gourmet culinary staff
  • Intimate ambiance of 130 guests on average
  • Local English-speaking experts leading shore excursions to the hidden treasures of each port.

 
 

Call a Luxury Cruise Specialist on 1300 308 081 and Quote #35870

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