Book by August 31 to get special group fare! Celebrate the holiday season and support public television! World’s Greatest Cruises will be filming a Christmas market river cruise on the Danube for Season 4 of the series, which will air in 2026. You can join the host of World’s Greatest Cruises, Lynn Elmhirst, and other supporters of PBS getting into the Christmas spirit!
***A PORTION OF YOUR CRUISE FARE WILL SUPPORT PUBLIC TELEVISION***
GROUP TRIP DETAILS:
- 11-day luxury, Danube River Christmas Markets Cruise
- Embarking from Munich, Germany December 14, 2025, ending in Budapest on December 21, 2025
You’ll:
- Get a one-of-a-kind chance to be part of the filming of this award-winning travel TV series that will air on your local PBS station next year;
- Enjoy the company of fellow PBS community members and support your local station; and
- Enjoy exclusive experiences just for members of this PBS group.
- We’ve secured special group fares exclusively for the PBS community on this voyage.
Please see cruise, fare, booking and other details below.
CHRISTMAS MARKET RIVER CRUISE ON THE DANUBE ITINERARY
Danube Christmas Markets, 8 days
https://www.scenicusa.com/tours/xnbu-stusa/xnbu-stusa-2025-muc-bud
DECK PLAN (SCENIC OPAL)
https://www.scenicusa.com/river/river-experience/ship-experience/our-ships-europe/ship-layouts
GROUP FARE AND BOOKING DETAILS:
World's Greatest Cruises group guests get a preferred rate for this group.
***Note you will only be able to book this group through the booking information below, not through any other channel.
ALL FARES ARE QUOTED IN USD
Fares are per person, double occupancy. If you are traveling solo, we recommend you find a companion you are happy to share a suite with. The fare for single occupancy of a suite is 2X the per person fare.
We have secured special, preferred pricing for Category A, Balcony Suites on the Diamond Deck: USD $4045, with port charges included.
Features and Inclusions of this Special Holiday Cruise:
- Surprise and Exclusive experiences just for our PBS / World’s Greatest Cruises group!
- Soak up the festive atmosphere in Europe during visits to the Christmas Markets along the Danube River
- 5-Star ship – you’ll be among only 163 guests
- Over a glass of Austrian ‘sekt’ at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein, enjoy a private classical Viennese concert
- Taste the regional specialties of the Wachau Valley with a local producer on board the ship
- Enjoy an enchanting private classical evening concert at Palais Liechtenstein – Exclusively for our ship!
- See the iconic sites of Budapest come alive with festive cheer during a sightseeing tour including Buda Hill, the Parliament Building and Heroes Square
- Choose among over a dozen included shore excursions, including Active, “Masters & Music”, Interactive and more
- Enjoy a choice of up to five on board dining experiences, from casual to fine dining
- 20 meals – 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L) and 7 dinners (D)
- Complimentary premium beverages all day, every day – not just at meal times
- Butler service for every suite
- Complimentary full mini-bar restocked daily
- Innovative Salt Therapy Lounge and fitness area
- Complimentary access to the ship’s e-bikes – electrically assisted bicycles
- Cruise Director to guide and assist & expert local guides
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your cruise
- Return airport transfers
- All tipping and gratuities on board and on shore
Please see full details published on the Scenic website link (terms & conditions apply.)
Transfers to and from the airport and the ship are included
- if you arrive in and depart on the days of cruise embarkation and debarkation, and
- if you add your arrival and departure information into the Trip Personaliser link that Scenic will send you after booking, so Scenic is aware of your travel arrangements.
Not included:
Travel to and from Europe
Pre/ post cruise hotel if you desire to extend your stay
HOW TO BOOK:
Scenic has assigned Group Specialist, Beth Arnold, to handle all bookings and finalization for this group. Should Beth be unavailable at any time, any of the Group Specialists will be happy to assist.
*** In order to be part of this exclusive group, and get our preferred rates, you must MENTION booking the “World’s Greatest Cruises – Danube December 14, 2025 group”.
To reach Beth, please call 844-572-3642
OR email Groups@scenicusa.com with the group identification above in the subject line.
QUESTIONS?
Join a webinar where you can ask Lynn anything about this voyage, and river cruising, the Danube, Christmas Markets in Europe and more!
Webinar 1: Aug 21, 2025 10:00 AM Eastern Time
- Join Zoom Meeting
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
85706076966?pwd= j65ndYZY96MdymimKCGu8hadjKxcop .1 - Meeting ID: 857 0607 6966
- Passcode: 525567
Webinar 2: Aug 21, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time
- Join Zoom Meeting
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
81308089360?pwd= Bkv6Xm66b2q8ZLSTYb3MDvCnj9QHy6 .1 - Meeting ID: 813 0808 9360
- Passcode: 761756
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU JOIN US
ON THIS SPECIAL FILMING OF WORLD’S GREATEST CRUISES!
*** Terms & Conditions apply; ask us for full group offer, itinerary, pricing and details.
*** World’s Greatest Cruises is not a travel agency; bookings are made through our licensed and registered travel partners.
