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

The Christmas Markets on the Danube-Munich to Budapest is a 7-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Destiny, operated by Emerald Cruises. Departing Munich on December 15, 2027 and arriving in Budapest on December 22, 2027, the voyage visits 8 ports including Regensburg, Passau (Munich), Durnstein. Fares start from $3,242 per person.

Length
7 nights
Departs
Dec 15, 2027
Returns
Dec 22, 2027
Ports of call
8

Voyage code EWXD151227.1

from $3,242 pp

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Why this route stands out

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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
$3,242
Suite
$4,340
Tracked range
145 days
Price history by cabin type
CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Oceanview $3,242 $3,242 on Aug 3 $5,325 on Jul 30
Suite $4,340 $4,340 on Aug 3 $10,825 on Jul 30
Cabin grades
8 total
Emerald Stateroom Oceanview · D
Emerald StateroomOceanview · E
Single 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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Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

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Oceanview

from $3,242

$463 / night

Fare rows

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,242

$463 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,551

$507 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Single Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,077

$582 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,242

$606 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,242

$606 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,551

$650 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,551

$650 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Single Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,077

$725 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Single Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,077

$725 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Single Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,325

$760 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,480

$925 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,130

$1,018 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,498

$1,071 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,148

$1,164 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,515

$1,216 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,165

$1,309 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $4,340

$620 / night

Fare rows

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,340

$620 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,454

$636 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,563

$651 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,948

$706 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,340

$762 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,340

$762 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,454

$779 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,454

$779 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,563

$794 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,563

$794 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,948

$849 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,948

$849 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Owner's One Bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,107

$872 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Owner's One Bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,107

$1,015 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Owner's One Bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,107

$1,015 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,790

$1,255 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,030

$1,290 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,260

$1,322 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,808

$1,401 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,048

$1,435 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,278

$1,468 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,825

$1,546 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $11,065

$1,580 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $11,295

$1,613 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Emerald Grand Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,105

$1,729 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Owner's One Bedroom Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $14,545

$2,077 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Prices verified Aug 26, 2026

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The journey

7 nights, in order

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Munich

Day 1 Dec 15, 2027

Munich

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

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The full itinerary

10 scheduled calls
Emerald Destiny

Your ship

Emerald Destiny

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. At the very heart of every Star-Ship in the Emerald Waterways fleet is the Horizon Bar & Lounge. A contemporary, chic social space; the lounge is equipped with a comprehensively-stocked bar, skilled bartenders, help-yourself hot drinks facilities and a generous offering of plush seating and sofas. The Horizon Bar & Lounge is an ever-popular after-dinner retreat for guests looking to make new friends and share the day’s events with friends of old. Dining aboard the five sister ships throughout a stay on the beautiful rivers of Europe provides an endless array of palate-pleasing sensations. From the Reflections Restaurant which offers a collection of highlight dinners during any given itinerary, to the chance to dine under the barmy European sky thanks to the Sun Deck’s Sky Barbecue; there are gastronomic offerings to suit every taste and every appetite. The Sun Deck of the ships also boasts the wonderful retractable glass roof which provides seasonal protection for the pool, cinema and Riverview Lounge below. Whether you wish to undertake a few lengths before breakfast in the heated pool or enjoy a Hollywood classic in the cinema, this area of the ship is primed for relaxation when you’ve got a few upcoming hours of river navigation. The Emerald Star, Sky, Sun, Dawn and Destiny all benefit from 72 generously-proportioned suites and 20 staterooms. Book the Emerald Panorama Balcony Suites, found on the Vista and Horizon Decks, and you’ll enjoy unparalleled views from the spacious private balconies – a truly invigorating start to another day on Europe’s beautiful waterways.

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