AROSA
Passau to Passau -
5 night Danube Christmas Dream River Cruise
It’s just one day before Christmas, and yet you have time to take a leisurely visit to a picturesque village and afterwards enjoy a long spa treatment? An A-ROSA river cruise lets you forget the stress of Christmas and concentrate on your own personal wish list. Here a light blue abbey tower, there the picturesque landscape of the Wachau valley decked in a white frost. Through to festive Vienna, where you can decide what will best get you in the Christmas spirit: a carriage ride to the palace, white Lipizzan horses or Mass in "St Stephen's Cathedral? And finally, to put the icing on the very successful Danube Christmas cake, a visit to the devine Melk Abbey.
DAY 1: Passau (Embarkation)
Passau is a picturesque city located on a peninsula where the Inn and the Ilz join the Danube. The predominantly Baroque city has always been shaped by historical events. Its tourist attractions reflect its rich history. Passau is also called the "gateway to the Black Sea".
DAY 2: Wachau Passage - Bratislava
Morning and afternoon cruising the Wachau Valley. Arrive Bratislava early evening tand overnight.
Your Christmas Eve ends in Bratislava. Look out for the Christmas Express! In the Slovakian capital, it's not just the houses and streets that are lavishly decorated, but also the tram. It runs its route through the capital while Christmas music is played on board. Merry Christmas!
DAY 3: Bratislava
Bratislava is also the place to be on Christmas Day. Start the day off peacefully amongst baroque and rococo, palaces and palisades, art and coffee houses. Treat yourself to a delicious hot drink to warm up!
Bratislava has been the capital of Slovakia since its independence in 1993. Bratislava was also the capital of Hungary from 1536 to 1784. A visit should begin at the castle, which offers spectacular panoramic views over the "Beauty on the Danube". The Old City presents a fascinating network of attractive squares and winding lanes.
DAY 4: Vienna
Meet Empress Sisi on Boxing Day and marvel at Schönbrunn Palace! You can also visit the Spanish Horse Riding School. There's no better way to experience culture and, above all, you'll have plenty to share when you get back home.
Vienna, the capital of Austria, is known as the city on the blue Danube, but today the main river is actually detached from the inner city and only the Danube Channel runs through the city. Vienna is still one of Europe's most seductive cities, however, and is worth a visit not just for its incomparable cultural treasures, the pomp and elegance of former glory, but also for its traditional coffee houses.
DAY 5: Melk
"Gateway to the Wachau": Step into the UNESCO World Heritage Site and admire the Danube valley from above. The town of Melk with its impressive Benedictine monastery sits majestically enthroned on a hill and offers you a breathtaking view. A perfect blend between city and nature.
DAY 6: Passau (Disembarkation)
Your cruise comes to an end this morning as you disembark in Passau after breakfast.
Danube Christmas Dream
Passau to Passau
| Day | Port | Arr | Dep | Comments |
| 1 | Passau (Germany) | 4:00pm | Embarkation 2:00pm | |
| 2 | Wachau Passage (Austria) | Morning cruising of Wachau Passage | ||
| Bratislava (Slovakia) | 6:00pm | Christmas Eve | ||
| 3 | Bratislava (Slovakia) | 08:00pm | Christmas Day | |
| 4 | Vienna (Austria) | 06:00am | 11:30pm | Optional city tour of Vienna with free time |
| Wachau Passage (Austria) | All day cruising | |||
| 5 | Melk (Austria) | 08:00am | 4:00pm | |
| 6 | Passaul (Austria) | 7:00am | Disembarkation 08:00 |
- subject to changes -
2026 Per Person Cruise Only Fares
| Departure | Ship | Cat (S) Deck 1 Back Deck |
Cat (A) / (G) Family Deck 1 |
Cat (B) Deck 3 Panoramic Window |
Cat (C) Deck 2 French Doors | Cat (D) Deck 3 French Doors | Cat (E) Deck 3 Jr Suite French Doors | Cat (F) Deck 3 Suite - Balcony |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-Dec-26 | Arosa Donna | $1,485 | $1,610 | $1,735 | $1,860 |
**Please note that this is a bi-lingual ship with information provided in both English and German, and an international cruise host on board.**
REGULAR Rate includes: cruise and port taxes, listed INCLUDED excursions, and a beverage package - Soft Drinks, as well as tea and coffee specialties, Beer, sparkling white wine, Cremant and Prosecco (in a glass), as well as open wines and daily recommendations from the wine menu (by the glass), Cocktails and long drinks throughout the day and evening. Sightseeing excursions are not included and can be booked onboard.
A-ROSA Donna
Deck 3
Cabins are Cat B with
panorama windows
Deck 2
Cabins are Cat C with
French doors
Deck 1
4 front cabins
are Cat S
Other cabins are Cat A
