Central Europe Step into a fairy tale.
The castle-dotted hills and richly forested lands that gave birth to Snow White and Rapunzel are as quaint today as they were when the tales were first written hundreds of years ago. At the same time, Central Europe is home to dazzling metropolitan cities and grand palaces. At once classic and contemporary, the delights of Central Europe—beautiful vineyards, delicious local cuisines, and dazzling architecture—never fail to inspire awe.
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Vineyards & Palaces along the Danube
Vienna to Nuremberg | 8 days
Every bend of the Danube brings new delights. Dramatic hills rise from the riverbanks in stunning contrast to serene valleys and manicured vineyards. Pretty villages beckon with medieval architecture ...
Ships: S.S. Emilie, S.S. Helen
Countries: Austria, Germany
River: Danube
3.6/5 (15 reviews)
Starting at R63 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 7 May 2028 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Enchanting Danube
Budapest to Passau | 8 days
The shimmering waters of the fabled Danube River flow for thousands of miles through the very heart of Europe, silent witness to centuries of artistic achievement and historical events. This...
Ships: S.S. Maria Theresa, S.S. Marlene
Countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
River: Danube
4.7/5 (1406 reviews)
Starting at R52 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 21 March 2027 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Castles along the Rhine
Basel to Arnhem | 8 days
Cruise along the Rhine—Germany on one side, France on the other. Discover Alsace, whose dual French and German heritage has given it fabulous food and a winemaking tradition that goes back to...
Ships: S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Audrey, S.S. Clara, S.S. Elisabeth, S.S. Emilie, S.S. Helen, S.S. Victoria
Countries: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
River: Rhine
4.7/5 (2755 reviews)
Starting at R58 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 21 March 2027 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
European Jewels
Budapest to Amsterdam | 15 days
From exotic Budapest, “Queen of the Danube,” to imperial Vienna, “City of Waltzes,” to the sky-high spires of Cologne’s Gothic cathedral—centuries of intriguing...
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Beatrice, S.S. Marlene
Countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
4.6/5 (832 reviews)
Starting at R100 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 6 September 2026 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland
Amsterdam to Basel | 11 days
Dive deep into the region’s culture, natural wonders, traditions, and historical significance in a one-of-a-kind experience along the Rhine. Delve into the region’s world-renowned...
Ships: S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Audrey, S.S. Clara, S.S. Victoria
Countries: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
River: Rhine
4.5/5 (449 reviews)
Starting at R61 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 21 September 2026 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Capital Cities of the Danube
Belgrade to Vienna | 8 days
The great Danube River, once the lifeblood of empires, has been home to Europe’s greatest cities for eons. Join us on a journey spanning the four capital cities that sit along the banks of the...
Ships: S.S. Emilie, S.S. Helen
Countries: Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia
River: Danube
4.1/5 (29 reviews)
Starting at R58 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 26 March 2028 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Delightful Danube
Budapest to Regensburg | 8 days
Experience dynamic Budapest and imperial Vienna. Marvel at ravishing scenery as your luxurious ship glides through the Wachau Valley, celebrated as one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes, ...
Ships: S.S. Beatrice, S.S. Marlene
Countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary
River: Danube
4.5/5 (207 reviews)
Starting at R45 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 4 October 2026 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Delightful Danube & Prague
Budapest to Prague | 10 days
Experience dynamic Budapest, imperial Vienna, and exquisitely preserved Prague. Marvel at ravishing scenery as your luxurious ship glides through the Wachau Valley, celebrated as one of the...
Ships: S.S. Beatrice, S.S. Marlene
Countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary
River: Danube
4.5/5 (863 reviews)
Starting at R58 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 26 March 2027 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
European Holiday Markets
Nuremberg to Vienna | 8 days
This cruise takes you to some of the most famous and delightful holiday markets in Central Europe. At each market, you’ll find wooden stalls displaying traditional crafts that range from quirky ...
Ships: S.S. Beatrice, S.S. Emilie, S.S. Helen
Countries: Austria, Germany
River: Danube
4.4/5 (206 reviews)
Starting at R82 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 24 November 2027 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Classic Christmas Markets
Nuremberg to Frankfurt | 8 days
Discover villages with fairytale houses and a friendly, festive atmosphere. Share traditional holiday goodies with the people who made them. Watch as modern children abandon their usual electronics...
Ships: S.S. Audrey, S.S. Beatrice, S.S. Elisabeth, S.S. Emilie
Country: Germany
Rivers: Main, Rhine
4.4/5 (227 reviews)
Starting at R83 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 25 November 2027 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Danube Holiday Markets
Budapest to Passau | 8 days
Budapest has celebrated Christmas for a thousand years, since the reign of St. Stephen, the king who founded Hungary and encouraged the spread of Christianity throughout his realm. As you ramble...
Ships: S.S. Maria Theresa, S.S. Marlene
Countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
River: Danube
4.6/5 (252 reviews)
Starting at R74 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 25 November 2027 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Belgian Holiday Markets
Brussels to Brussels | 8 days
The holiday season in Belgium is something truly special. Each city throws an enchanting winter festival, which could include anything from market stalls and elaborate light displays to Ferris wheels ...
Ships: S.S. Elisabeth, S.S. Victoria
Countries: Belgium, Netherlands
River: Dutch & Belgian Waterways
3.9/5 (86 reviews)
Starting at R73 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 2 December 2027 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Enchanting Christmas & New Year's Cruise
Passau to Budapest | 11 days
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 in Budapest. Festive celebrations are plentiful ...
Ship: S.S. Maria Theresa
Countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
River: Danube
4.5/5 (41 reviews)
Starting at R108 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 23 December 2026 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Castles along the Rhine & Amsterdam
Basel to Amsterdam | 10 days
Cruise along the Rhine—Germany on one side, France on the other. Discover Alsace, whose dual French and German heritage has given it fabulous food and a winemaking tradition that goes back to...
Ships: S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Audrey, S.S. Clara, S.S. Elisabeth, S.S. Emilie, S.S. Helen, S.S. Victoria
Countries: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
River: Rhine
Starting at R71 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 24 March 2028 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Tulips & Windmills
Amsterdam to Antwerp | 10 days
From the canals of Amsterdam to the belfry of Bruges, you’ll discover the best of the Netherlands and Belgium. Stroll through colorful acres of tulips at Keukenhof Gardens to get a sense of the ...
Ships: S.S. Audrey, S.S. Elisabeth, S.S. Helen, S.S. Marlene
Countries: Belgium, Netherlands
River: Rhine
4.6/5 (389 reviews)
Starting at R65 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 21 March 2028 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Holland & Belgium at Tulip Time
Brussels to Amsterdam | 8 days
You’ll find an ideal mix of old and new, historic and modern, in some of Europe’s liveliest cities on this journey. Spend time in Amsterdam and Maastricht, allowing you to discover great...
Ships: S.S. Clara, S.S. Victoria
Countries: Belgium, Netherlands
River: Rhine
4.6/5 (123 reviews)
Starting at R66 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 31 March 2028 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Highlights of Eastern Europe
Budapest to Bucharest | 10 days
Immerse yourself in new cultures as you travel from splendid Budapest to dynamic Bucharest, discovering the best that the revitalized nations of Eastern Europe have to offer along the way.
Gaze in...
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Beatrice, S.S. Marlene
Countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
River: Danube
4.3/5 (578 reviews)
Starting at R74 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 25 March 2028 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Vienna & Capital Cities of the Danube
Belgrade to Vienna | 10 days
The great Danube River, once the lifeblood of empires, has been home to Europe’s greatest cities for eons. Begin or end your journey at a five-star hotel in the glittering city of Vienna, a...
Ships: S.S. Emilie, S.S. Helen
Countries: Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia
River: Danube
3.4/5 (15 reviews)
Starting at R61 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 14 May 2027 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Vineyards & Palaces along the Danube with Prague
Vienna to Prague | 10 days
Every bend of the Danube brings new delights. Dramatic hills rise and manicured vineyards line the riverbanks. Pretty villages beckon with medieval architecture and celebrated wineries. Majestic...
Ships: S.S. Emilie, S.S. Helen
Countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany
River: Danube
3.6/5 (27 reviews)
Starting at R73 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 30 May 2027 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Scenic Rhine & Paris
Basel to Paris | 10 days
From Moselle Rieslings to Alsatian wines, and from verdant riverscapes to iconic cityscapes, this journey is crafted for lovers of culture, cuisine, and natural beauty. Savor freshly baked bread ...
Ship: S.S. Audrey
Countries: France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland
River: Rhine
Starting at R94 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 13 June 2027 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Rhine Holiday Markets
Basel to Cologne | 8 days
Discover the roots of our Christmas traditions as you explore some of Europe’s most charming towns. Browse for unique ornaments in Basel’s Christmas Market. Sip vin chaud as you stroll to ...
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Victoria
Countries: France, Germany, Switzerland
River: Rhine
4.4/5 (243 reviews)
Starting at R71 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 25 November 2027 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Grand Christmas & New Year's
Nuremberg to Budapest | 13 days
You’ll sail through Germany, Austria, and Hungary along the shimmering Danube and past incredible sights on this unique itinerary. Explore charming old-world villages and Gothic cathedrals and...
Ships: S.S. Beatrice, S.S. Emilie, S.S. Helen
Countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary
Rivers: Danube, Main
3.8/5 (39 reviews)
Starting at R124 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 22 December 2027 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Empires of the Lower Danube
Belgrade to Bucharest | 9 days
Uncover the best-kept secrets of Europe on a cultural expedition through Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia, three diverse nations at the heart of a region prized by the greatest empires in European...
Ships: S.S. Emilie, S.S. Helen
Countries: Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia
River: Danube
Starting at R66 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 16 April 2028 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Danube Grandeur
Belgrade to Nuremberg | 15 days
Traversing 6 unique nations in all-inclusive luxury, this itinerary is a love-letter to Europe’s grandest river. From Germany to Serbia, you’ll admire the breathtaking architectural...
Ships: S.S. Emilie, S.S. Helen
Countries: Austria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia
River: Danube
4.8/5 (4 reviews)
Starting at R114 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 30 April 2028 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Danube Grandeur & Prague
Belgrade to Prague | 17 days
This itinerary is a love-letter to Europe’s grandest river, traversing 7 unique nations in all-inclusive luxury. From Germany to the Czech Republic, you’ll admire the breathtaking...
Ships: S.S. Emilie, S.S. Helen
Countries: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia
River: Danube
4.2/5 (6 reviews)
Starting at R125 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 30 April 2028 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Scenic Rhine, Paris & the Swiss Alps
Zurich to Paris | 12 days
From Moselle Rieslings to Swiss cheeses, and from verdant riverscapes to alpine views, this itinerary is for the connoisseurs of wine, food, and natural beauty. Savor freshly baked bread at a...
Ships: S.S. Audrey, S.S. Clara
Countries: France, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Starting at R112 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 23 May 2028 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Paris, Prague & Germany's Hidden Gems
Paris to Prague | 12 days
This trip by land and river is a beautiful study of contrasts. Allow the rich splendor of Paris and the bohemian grandeur of Prague to take your breath away. In between, small towns across Germany...
Ships: S.S. Audrey, S.S. Clara
Countries: France, Germany, Czech Republic
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Starting at R87 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 30 May 2028 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.
Dutch & Flemish Treasures
Amsterdam to Antwerp | 8 days
A real taste of life in the low countries awaits on this cultural exploration. Dive into Dutch nautical heritage with a visit to the Maritime Museum and a Zuiderzee sailing aboard a traditional...
Ship: S.S. Clara
Countries: Belgium, Netherlands
River: Rhine
Starting at R63 000* per person based on double occupancy.
*Starting price based on 13 July 2028 itinerary.
Available on a limited number of staterooms. Single supplement applies.