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7-night Europe cruise: Munich to Budapest on Emerald Dawn

The Christmas Markets on the Danube-Munich to Budapest is a 7-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Dawn, operated by Emerald Yacht Cruises. Departing Munich on December 16, 2026 and arriving in Budapest on December 23, 2026, the voyage visits 8 ports including Regensburg, Passau (Munich), Durnstein. Fares start from $3,993 per person.

Length
7 nights
Departs
Dec 16, 2026
Returns
Dec 23, 2026
Ports of call
8

Voyage code EWXD161226.1

from $3,993 pp

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Munich

Munich, Bavaria’s capital, is home to centuries-old buildings and numerous museums. The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and its beer halls, including the famed Hofbräuhaus, founded in 1589. In the Altstadt (Old Town), central Marienplatz square contains landmarks such as Neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus (town hall), with a popular glockenspiel show that chimes and reenacts stories from the 16th century

Regensburg

The breath of almost 2000 years can be felt in Regensburg. Spared from the destruction of past wars, the city on the Danube invites you to look and be amazed. The past was preserved here in a particularly impressive way. The medieval cityscape of the former free imperial city is characterized by numerous patrician buildings and residential towers from the 13th and 14th centuries. The stone bridge and the "Porta Praetoria" are particularly worth seeing. Anyone who wants to experience history is in the right place in the largest city in Eastern Bavaria.

Passau (Munich)

Passau is known as a three-river city and is the first port on the Danube that is navigable by cruise ships. From here the big tours via Vienna, Bratislava and down to the Black Sea start. But the city itself also has a lot to offer, such as the opera house, the Ilz, a small river that is great for hiking, or St. Stephen's Cathedral and the old town hall. A visit to the Passau Glass Museum is particularly recommended, if you want to turn your back on the city, you can go to the Mariahilf pilgrimage church just outside.

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Current fares
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Oceanview
$3,993
Suite
$5,114
Tracked range
150 days
Price history by cabin type
CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Oceanview $3,993 $2,993 on Aug 3 $8,416 on Jul 30
Suite $5,114 $4,114 on Aug 3 $10,906 on Jul 30
Cabin grades
8 total
Emerald StateroomOceanview · D
Emerald StateroomOceanview · E
Emerald StateroomOceanview · ES
Emerald Panorama Balcony SuiteSuite · A
Emerald Panorama Balcony SuiteSuite · B
Emerald Panorama Balcony SuiteSuite · C
Emerald Grand Balcony SuiteSuite · S
Owner's One-bedroom SuiteSuite · SA

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Oceanview

from $3,993

$570 / night

Fare rows

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,993

$570 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,290

$612 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,406

$915 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,066

$1,009 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,411

$1,058 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,071

$1,153 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,416

$1,202 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,076

$1,296 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $5,114

$730 / night

Fare rows

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,114

$730 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,235

$747 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,879

$839 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,770

$967 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,896

$1,270 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,166

$1,309 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,901

$1,414 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,171

$1,453 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,906

$1,558 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $11,176

$1,596 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,606

$1,800 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $14,586

$2,083 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

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The journey

7 nights, in order

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Munich

Day 1 Dec 16, 2026

Munich

Munich, Bavaria’s capital, is home to centuries-old buildings and numerous museums.

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Emerald Dawn

Your ship

Emerald Dawn

Guiding you past some of Europe’s most beautiful stretches of countryside and through some of the continent’s most vibrant and enchanting cities; Emerald Sky ensures every minute of your holiday is exceptionally comfortable and enjoyable. From the spacious suites and staterooms to the contemporary, sophisticated public spaces, every inch of Emerald Sky has been considered. Navigating the rivers Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle; the Emerald Star, Sky, Sun, Dawn and Destiny can guide you through some of Europe’s most magical stretches of water and help you explore many of the continent’s most arresting and enchanting cities. The five sister vessels, boasting a modest capacity of 182 guests apiece, are all blessed with a selection of wonderful amenities and features. Our brand new Emerald ‘Star Ships’, the Emerald Dawn and the Emerald Sun, have made their debut voyages and have received high marks from our guests. You’ll enjoy all the same great features, including our open air system in the balcony suites and the indoor/ outdoor pool area, that make the “Star Ships” the 2014 Cruise Critic Editors’ Pick award winners for best new river ships. No matter which river cruise you choose, all your meals on-board the ship; beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; on-shore excursions and touring; a special selection of EmeraldPLUS experiences; all travel and transfers from selected airports; and all tipping are included in the price. It’s what we like to call ‘Exceptional Emerald Value’. Step on to an award-winning ship where the spacious Sun Deck offers panoramic views of the stunning scenery. Relax in the fresh air while enjoying a light lunch and a glass of wine al-fresco on The Terrace. Enjoy insightful excursions in every port at no extra cost and we take care of tipping so you don’t have to think about it. You wouldn’t expect all this from a river cruise, but on an Emerald Waterways river cruise, you can look forward to it.

4★ 182 Passengers Built 2015
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