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Limited Time Christmas Prices
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Christmas on the Danube

  • calendar_today 14 Dec 2026
  • bedtime 7 nights
  • directions_boat Viking Vidar
  • location_on Depart from Regensburg
  • Outside price from $3,789*/person
  • Balcony price from $4,489*/person
  • Suite price from $8,289*/person

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Sail from Regensburg to Budapest this Christmas aboard Viking Vidar, discovering festive markets, imperial cities and the beauty of the Danube across 7 festive nights.

These limited-time prices are rarely seen on Christmas departures and availability is strictly limited.

Past Viking guests save an extra $400 per person (sailed within 12 months) or $200 per person (sailed more than 12 months ago) when booking before 4 August 2026. Secure your cabin today with a flexible $1,000 per person deposit.

Speak with a Cruiseabout consultant today to book, alternative departure dates are available.

INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE

  • SAVE up to $7,500* per stateroom

  • Flexible $1,000 per person deposit

  • Double Past Guest Discounts

  • 7-night river voyage on Viking Vidar

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call

  • All onboard meals featuring regional specialties and always available classics

  • Beer, wine and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner

  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas and bottled water

  • Free Wi-Fi onboard (connection speed may vary)

  • Port taxes and fees

  • Visits to UNESCO Sites

  • Enrichment lectures and Destination Performances

  • Onboard gratuities

  • River-view stateroom with queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin configuration)

  • Private bathroom with heated floor and anti-fog mirror

  • Premium Freyja toiletries, plush robes and slippers (upon request)

  • 40″ or 42″ flat-screen Sony TV with Movies on Demand

  • Individual climate control, telephone, safe and refrigerator

  • All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships

Offer ends in: 01/08/2026 3:00am

YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1
14th Dec 2026
Regensburg, Germany

Embark in one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities, glowing with festive spirit. Explore charming market stalls, sample traditional Knackersemmel and warm up with a glass of gluhwein.

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Day 2
15th Dec 2026
Regensburg, Germany

A second day to explore the city’s extraordinary medieval old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Browse the Christmas markets, admire the Gothic cathedral and soak up the Bavarian festive atmosphere.

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Day 3
16th Dec 2026
Passau, Germany

Arrive in the city at the confluence of three rivers. Enjoy traditional yuletide treats at the Christmas market and admire the striking Gothic and baroque architecture of this beautiful Bavarian city.

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Day 4
17th Dec 2026
Wachau Valley, Austria

Visit the magnificent Gottweig Abbey, admiring its baroque ceiling frescoes, grand staircase, library and church. Sail the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley, passing terraced vineyards and hilltop castles dusted with winter frost.

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Day 4
17th Dec 2026
Krems, Austria

Visit the magnificent Gottweig Abbey, admiring its baroque ceiling frescoes, grand staircase, library and church. Sail the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley, passing terraced vineyards and hilltop castles dusted with winter frost.

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Day 5
18th Dec 2026
Vienna, Austria

Immerse yourself in the fairytale atmosphere of Vienna’s famous Christmas markets. Shop for handmade decorations and unique gifts, and soak up the grandeur of one of Europe’s most magnificent imperial cities.

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Day 6
19th Dec 2026
Vienna, Austria

A second day to discover the delights of Vienna. Browse world-class museums, savour a classic Viennese pastry at a historic cafe, or simply wander the festively decorated streets at your own pace.

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Day 7
20th Dec 2026
Budapest, Hungary

Sail into the Hungarian capital. Cross the iconic Chain Bridge, browse a world-class museum or sink into one of Budapest’s famous thermal spas, then stroll the festive Christmas market.

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Day 8
21st Dec 2026
Budapest, Hungary

Disembark and journey home, arriving just in time for Christmas. Or extend the adventure with a post-cruise stay in Budapest.

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YOUR SHIP - The Viking Vidar

Loyal to a fault, the Norse god Vidar avenges his father Odin’s death. A collector of shoe leather discarded by mortals, he adds each of the leather shards to his own sole.

Wi-Fi

Glaciers

Laundry Service

Description

Loyal to a fault, the Norse god Vidar avenges his father Odin’s death. A collector of shoe leather discarded by mortals, he adds each of the leather shards to his own sole.

Entertainment

Wi-Fi

Recreational

Glaciers

Other

Laundry Service

Launched

2015

Tonnage

5,000

Length

443

Capacity

190

AVAILABLE STATEROOMS

Click the tabs to view the different staterooms with their category

Standard Stateroom-[F]

Standard Stateroom-[F]

Stateroom size: 150 sq ft River-view stateroom with half-height picture window Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40″ flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
French Balcony-[D]

French Balcony-[D]

Stateroom size: 135 sq ft River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40″ flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Veranda Suite-[AA]

Veranda Suite-[AA]

Suite size: 275 sq ft River-view suite with full-size veranda off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Two 40″ flat-screen Sony TVs with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers Early check-in (no later than 12 PM) Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate Binoculars

Outside from $3,789*

Standard Stateroom-[E]

Standard Stateroom-[E]

Stateroom size: 150 sq ft River-view stateroom with half-height picture window Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40″ flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Standard Stateroom-[F]

Standard Stateroom-[F]

Stateroom size: 150 sq ft River-view stateroom with half-height picture window Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40″ flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Balcony from $4,489*

Veranda Stateroom-[A]

Veranda Stateroom-[A]

Stateroom size: 205 sq ft River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40″ flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Veranda Stateroom-[B]

Veranda Stateroom-[B]

Stateroom size: 205 sq ft River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40″ flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
French Balcony-[C]

French Balcony-[C]

Stateroom size: 135 sq ft River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40″ flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
French Balcony-[D]

French Balcony-[D]

Stateroom size: 135 sq ft River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40″ flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Suite from $8,289*

Veranda Suite-[AA]

Veranda Suite-[AA]

Suite size: 275 sq ft River-view suite with full-size veranda off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Two 40″ flat-screen Sony TVs with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers Early check-in (no later than 12 PM) Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate Binoculars
Explorer Suite-[ES]

Explorer Suite-[ES]

Suite size: 445 sq ft River-view suite with private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Two 40″ flat-screen Sony TVs with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers Early check-in (no later than 12 PM) Complimentary Silver Spirits beverage package, laundry service, room service (during breakfast) & shoe shine service Private airport transfers in Europe Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate Binoculars, coffee brewer & cashmere blanket

ALTERNATIVE DATES

View our alternative dates and durations below for this cruise. Prices based on twinshare cabin.

  • Date
    Trip
    Cruise Ship
    Nights
    Price per person
  • 28th Nov ‘26
    Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to Regensburg
    Viking Gullveig- 7Nights
    7
    Call for price
  • 5th Dec ‘26
    Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to Regensburg
    Viking Egil- 7Nights
    7
    Call for price
  • 6th Dec ‘26
    Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to Regensburg
    Viking Atla- 7Nights
    7
    Call for price
  • 12th Dec ‘26
    Danube Christmas Delights
    Viking Ullur- 7Nights
    7
    Outside price from $3,389* /per person
  • 12th Dec ‘26
    Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to Regensburg
    Viking Gullveig- 7Nights
    7
    Call for price
  • 27th Nov ‘27
    Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to Regensburg
    Viking Gullveig- 7Nights
    7
    Call for price
  • 4th Dec ‘27
    Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to Regensburg
    Viking Egil- 7Nights
    7
    Call for price
  • 5th Dec ‘27
    Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to Regensburg
    Viking Atla- 7Nights
    7
    Call for price
  • 18th Dec ‘27
    Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to Regensburg
    Viking Egil- 7Nights
    7
    Call for price
  • 2nd Dec ‘28
    Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to Regensburg
    Viking Egil- 7Nights
    7
    Call for price
  • 3rd Dec ‘28
    Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to Regensburg
    Viking Atla- 7Nights
    7
    Call for price
  • 16th Dec ‘28
    Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to Regensburg
    Viking Egil- 7Nights
    7
    Call for price
  • 17th Dec ‘28
    Christmas on the Danube – Budapest to Regensburg
    Viking Atla- 7Nights
    7
    Call for price

Important Notice

The following product terms and conditions apply in addition to our Booking Terms and Conditions (available on our website) and terms and conditions of the relevant travel service provider. Prices quoted are valid for sale until 31 JUL 2026 for travel during the period specified (if applicable) unless otherwise stated or sold out prior. All prices are per person, twin share (unless otherwise stated), subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice. All savings are included in the advertised price. Some categories may have obstructed views. Airfare (including internal flights) is not included unless otherwise stated and, if included, is economy class unless otherwise statedAirfares require full payment in order to ticket. Airfares if included are based on specific dates and routings. Flights may be altered up to the package value which your Cruise Travel Advisor will be able to advise. Components of the total price including local payments, “resort fees”, “national park fees”, “trip kitties” and food funds (if applicable) may be payable direct to the supplier on arrival or to your travel consultant prior to your departure. Where applicable, these payments are included in the total price quoted. Onboard spending money is not included unless otherwise stated. If included it is per stateroom unless stated otherwise, is non-transferable, non-refundable and has no cash value. Onboard spending money/credit may not be used in the medical centre or casino and expires at the end of the cruise. Gratuities are not included unless otherwise statedPrices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication. Additional supplier conditions and travel restrictions may apply. Prices shown are for payments made by cash in store or by BPAY. Payments made in store by credit card will incur a surcharge (see Booking Terms and Conditions for further details). Prices quoted are accurate as of 06 JUL 2026 and may be higher depending on date of purchase and date of travel. Cruiseabout cannot guarantee that any particular product will still be available at the following prices, or for your exact dates of travel.  At the time of making your booking, prices may differ to the price displayed on the website. Terms and exclusions apply. Member tier determines benefit access. Some earn exclusions apply (incl service, change/cancellation & merchant fees, gift card purchases and bookings with brand credit). Some products redeemable in store only and min and max point redemption values apply. Ask in store or visit https://rewards.cruiseabout.com.au/world360-rewards for full details. Please contact your Cruiseabout Travel Advisor to obtain the latest up to date information regarding applicable prices, fees and charges, taxes, availability, blackout dates (such as school holidays), seasonal surcharges and other terms and conditions which may apply. View our full Terms and Conditions. (VIKRJUL02) 

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