Danube Christmas Markets
About This Cruise
Explore the Danube Christmas Markets
The Christmas markets along the Danube are an incredible sight. Festive market stalls twinkle with fary lights and are piled high with gingerbread and hand-blown Christmas glass ornaments.
In the heart of Europe’s grand waterways region, immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the Christmas markets, which have brought festive charm to the banks of the Danube River for centuries.
Who Is This Cruise For?
Adults only
Scenic Opal is an adults-only ship
Couples
An adults-only atmosphere made for two
Over 50s
A gentle pace with daily excursions and no sea days
Type
River, Luxury
Ship
Scenic Opal
Departure Date
8 December 2028
Cruise Line
Scenic
Duration
7 Nights
Select Your Cabin Type
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Hungary
Budapest
Hungary
Budapest
Slovakia
Bratislava
Austria
Vienna
Austria
Dürnstein
Austria
Linz
Germany
Passau
Germany
Passau
Germany
Passau
Germany
Nuremberg
Overview
Explore the Danube Christmas Markets
The Christmas markets along the Danube are an incredible sight. Festive market stalls twinkle with fary lights and are piled high with gingerbread and hand-blown Christmas glass ornaments.
In the heart of Europe’s grand waterways region, immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the Christmas markets, which have brought festive charm to the banks of the Danube River for centuries.
Royal Owner's Suite
These Suites on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space (315ft²), impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom.
Suite Highlights
- A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed
- Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button
- Separate lounge area
- Oversized bathroom with separate shower and bath, and upgraded bathroom amenities
Amenities & Features
- Exclusive invitation to dine at Table La Rive or Table d’Or
- Priority reservations at selected dining venues
- A complimentary welcome bottle of champagne (750ml)
- €200 per suite on board credit for use in the Wellness Centre
- Private arrival and departure transfers in Europe*
- Personalised butler service, including unlimited complimentary laundry, shoeshine and valet, early morning tea and coffee services and a daily delivery of savoury and sweet canapés or fruit
- Mini bar, replenished daily
- Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows
- Nightly turndown service
- Bathrobes and slippers
- In-suite safe
Royal Panorama Suite
These Suites located on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space, impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom.
Suite Highlights
- A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed
- Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button
- Separate lounge area
- Oversized bathroom with separate shower and bath, and upgraded bathroom amenities
Amenities & Features
- Exclusive invitation to dine at Table La Rive or Table d’Or
- Priority reservations at selected dining venues
- A complimentary welcome bottle of champagne (750ml)
- €200 per suite on board credit for use in the Wellness Centre
- Private arrival and departure transfers in Europe*
- Personalised butler service, including unlimited complimentary laundry, shoeshine and valet, early morning tea and coffee services and a daily delivery of savoury and sweet canapés or fruit
- Mini bar, replenished daily
- Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows
- Nightly turndown service
- Bathrobes and slippers
- In-suite safe
Deluxe Balcony Suite
Located in prime locations at the front of the ship on both the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, they offer all the features of our private Balcony Suites with our ingenious Scenic Sun Lounge, but with even more space to relax.
Room Highlights
- A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed
- Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button
- Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities
- Amenities & Features
- Personalised butler service for every suite
- Complimentary laundry service once per suite
- Early morning tea and coffee
- Beverage service in your suite
- Mini bar, replenished daily
- Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows
- Nightly turndown service
- Bathrobes and slippers
- In-suite safe
- Shoeshine and valet service.
Royal Balcony Suite
These Suites located on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space, impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom.
Suite Highlights
- A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed
- Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button
- Separate lounge area
- Oversized bathroom with separate shower and bath, and upgraded bathroom amenities
- Amenities & Features
- Exclusive invitation to dine at Table La Rive or Table d’Or
- Priority reservations at selected dining venues
- A complimentary welcome bottle of champagne (750ml)
- €200 per suite on board credit for use in the Wellness Centre
- Private arrival and departure transfers in Europe*
- Personalised butler service, including unlimited complimentary laundry, shoeshine and valet, early morning tea and coffee services and a daily delivery of savoury and sweet canapés or fruit
- Mini bar, replenished daily
- Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows
- Nightly turndown service
- Bathrobes and slippers
- In-suite safe
Balcony Suite
Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.
Room Highlights
- A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed
- Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button
- Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities
- Amenities & Features
- Personalised butler service for every suite
- Complimentary laundry service once per suite
- Early morning tea and coffee
- Beverage service in your suite
- Mini bar, replenished daily
- Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows
- Nightly turndown service
- Bathrobes and slippers
- In-suite safe
- Shoeshine and valet service.
Junior Balcony Suite
These spacious Suites, located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, have a private full-length balcony complete with a Scenic Sun Lounge and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin and shower.
Room Highlights
- A luxury queen-sized Scenic Slumber Bed
- Scenic Sun Lounge, your all weather balcony at the press of a button
- Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities
- Amenities and Features
- Exclusive invitation to dine at Table La Rive/Table d’Or
- Priority reservations at selected dining venues
- Personalised butler service for every suite
- Complimentary laundry service once per suite
- Daily pressing for two pieces of clothing
- In-suite breakfast with early morning tea and coffee services available
- Daily delivery of savoury and sweet canapés or fruit
- Mini bar, replenished daily
- Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows
- Nightly turndown service
- Bathrobes and slippers
- In-suite safe
Single Balcony Suite
Located on the Sapphire deck this suite is perfect for the solo traveller. Enjoy fantastic views from your full size balcony complete with Scenic Sun Lounge. This cabin also includes an elegant bathroon with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.
Room Highlights
- A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed
- Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button
- Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities
- Amenities & Features
- Personalised butler service for every suite
- Complimentary laundry service once per suite
- Early morning tea and coffee
- Beverage service in your suite
- Mini bar, replenished daily
- Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows
- Nightly turndown service
- Bathrobes and slippers
- In-suite safe
- Shoeshine and valet service.
Standard Suite
The bedroom area has a Queen-size Scenic 'Slumber bed' with Egyptian cotton linen and pillow menu. The bathroom with shower, is well stocked with L'Occitaine toiletries as well as a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. The suite also contains a complimentary in-suite mini-bar, restocked daily. The suite has a Flat screen HDTV linked to Mac Mini, complementary WiFi and use of a telephone. A safe is also provided for your valuables.
Guests staying within this suite receive butler service that includes valet and shoeshine service, drinks and cocktails.
Room Highlights
- A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed
- Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities
- Amenities and Features
- Personalised butler service
- Complimentary laundry service once per suite
- Early morning tea and coffee
- Mini bar, replenished daily
- Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows
- Shoeshine and valet service
- Nightly turndown service
- In-suite safe
Crystal Dining
Enjoy à la carte menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner at Crystal Dining. This main restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience with local delicacies.
Portobellos
With up to only 32 guests an evening, the exclusive and intimate Portobellos or L’Amour showcase sumptuous regional specialities. The delectable five-course menu features either Italian, French or Portuguese cuisine (depending on your cruise location), paired with elegant wines, and is available on all European river cruises.
Table La Rive
Featuring a six-course degustation, the exclusive Table La Rive and Table d’Or on our European river cruises offers an intimate dining experience for only 10 guests per evening. Guests staying on the Diamond Deck for 10 nights or longer, as well as Royal and Junior Suite guests staying for up to nine nights, will be invited by our Executive Chef.
Riverview Terrace
Accompanied by our all-inclusive food and drink offering, the Riverview Terrace is the perfect spot for a little alfresco living on board our Space-Ships. Whether it’s an afternoon aperitif or a light bite, you can enjoy a range of snacks and refreshments from the comfort of the Sun Deck as sweeping views pass you by.
River Café
Offering a casual dining experience, you can enjoy all-day grazing options, light snacks and tasty treats to suit your schedule. The River Café is available on all Europe and South East Asia river cruises.
In-Suite Dining
Choose to dine in the comfort of your luxurious suite, while taking in the incredible views and enjoy included room service throughout your cruise.
Panorama Lounge & Bar
Located at the heart of the Scenic Jasper, Opal and Amber, the Panorama Lounge & Bar is the primary bar area on board – providing an intimate and contemporary place to relax and take advantage of our extensive bar menu. This is also where you can enjoy a programme of entertainment, including performances by local musicians and cultural troupes.
The Sun Deck
The Scenic Jasper, Opal and Amber each benefit from an open-air location at the top of each Space-Ship, where you can make the most of sunlit days on the river. Enjoy competing with new friends in the games area, sink into the comfort of a deck chair, or simply take a walk and admire the view.
Reception
All Inclusive Beverages
Sit back and enjoy a beverage of your choice while cruising spectacular waterways, at your leisure. Sip on handcrafted cocktails or a full-bodied wine – the choice is yours.
You will enjoy:
- Unlimited complimentary premium international beverages^, including international wines, beers and spirits
- Full in-suite mini bar, restocked daily
- Refillable water bottle for all onshore excursions
- An extensive range of specialty teas and espresso coffees
- This selection is available all day, every day.
*Exclusive invitation for Diamond Deck and Junior Suite guests cruising for 10 nights or more, or Royal and Junior Suite guests for 9 nights or fewer.
^All beverages are included except a very small number of fine and vintage wines, champagnes and spirits.
Salt Therapy Lounge
This innovative lounge is featured on most of our Space-Ships in Europe. The salt brick walls of the humidity and temperature-controlled lounge are known to offer a range of health benefits for respiratory and immune systems.
Vitality Pool
Designed for total relaxation on the rivers of Central Europe - Scenic Jasper, Opal and Amber all feature a Vitality Pool, a luxurious, heated pool that boasts air and water jets. Whether you’re looking to unwind after an immersive excursion or want a little ‘me’ time; a dip in Vitality Pool is absolute heaven.
Wellness Area
Maintain your wellness routine at our state-of-the-art gym, morning stretching classes with the Wellness Coach or rejuvenating spa treatments*. Exercise on the walking track on the Sun Deck or take a dip in the Vitality Pool.
