Journey along the Danube to the Rhine
Holiday Highlights
Cruise along the Danube and Rhine rivers on a magical fourteen-day cruise
Explore imperial palaces, museum and historic buildings in the “City of Music” Vienna; home to Beethoven and Mozart
Visit Germany’s most beautiful town, Bamberg.
See the Largest intact old city wall in the UNESCO site town.
Explore the shops and taverns along the drosselgasse.
Take a cable car ride to see the panoramic views over Rüdesheim
What's Included
Thirteen nights’ cruise on a full board basis
Twelve visits included to Passau, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Melk, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Würzburg, Miltenberg, Rüdesheim & Cologne
Welcome drink Afternoon tea/coffee and cake and late evening snack
Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
Services of a Cruise Manager
Travel options:
Meet at ship
Eurostar from St Pancras
By Air
Itinerary
Day 1 to day 15
Day 1: UK – Munich (Rail) We travel by rail to our overnight hotel in Munich.
Day 2: Munich – Passau (Rail) / UK – Passau (Air)
Day 3: Vienna
Day 4: Vienna
Day 5: Esztergom – Budapest
Day 6: Bratislava
Day 7: Melk – Linz
Day 8: Passau
Day 9: Regensburg
Day 10: Nuremberg
Day 11: Bamberg
Day 12: Würzburg
Day 13: Miltenberg
Day 14: Rüdesheim
Day 15: Cologne
MS Arena
Step aboard and feel right at home from the minute you set sail on the stylish and spacious MS Arena. Let the Captain and crew take care of your every need while you prioritise relaxing and unwinding in comfort as you glide along the river.
Take advantage of the wellness and fitness centre, treat yourself to a drink or two with new friends in the Ambassador’s Lounge or soak up the ambience and spectacular sights from the comfort of the elevated sun deck. Wherever you choose to spend your time on board, you’ll be in great hands with the attentive crew and cruise managers who are on hand to assure you of the perfect river cruise experience.
MS Arena
Our new four-star ship has all the ingredients of an unforgettable river cruise; comfort, style and the crew’s unfaltering attention to detail is everything.
MS Arena is completely deserving of its place in our premier cruise collection! Whether you’re cruising the Dutch Waterways, the rivers Rhine, Moselle or Danube, all the way to the Black Sea, this elegant, four-star ship promises everything you’d wish for – and more – making for an unforgettable river cruising experience.
Facilities
Overview
From the moment you step aboard you’ll enjoy the sense of space, stylish décor and unfaltering attention to detail that runs throughout the ship. Floor to ceiling panoramic windows on the main and upper decks ensure you don’t miss a moment of the magical landscape, whether you are treating yourself to a drink in the Ambassador’s Lounge Bar, dining on delicious cuisine served in the panorama restaurant, or relaxing in the comfort of your spacious cabin.
You may wish to take advantage of the wellness and fitness suite, relax with a good book from the Library, or simply soak up the sun and spectacular scenery from the elevated sun deck. For your convenience there is complimentary Wi-Fi, and the shop on board sells both the essentials and a range of souvenirs. Your time on board is special and you’ll enjoy excellent service from our Captain, Cruise Manager and MS Arena’s friendly and attentive crew.
Restaurant
Bright, spacious and with panoramic windows along three sides of the room, the Panorama Restaurant on the main deck provides the perfect setting to enjoy delicious cuisine whilst watching the world drift by. Our excellent chefs are proud of their menus, which feature a superb range of freshly-prepared dishes from traditional local delicacies to international favourites. The ambience and first-class service from our attentive crew ensure you enjoy a dining experience like no other.
Lounge/Bar/Library
Holidays are all about relaxation and there’s no better place to do that on board than in the comfort of the stylish Ambassador’s Lounge Bar. The inviting ambience, comfy chairs and floor to ceiling panoramic windows all make it the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely afternoon, perhaps reading a good novel from the ship’s library. The Ambassador’s lounge bar is the perfect spot to end the day too. Sip on a cocktail as you take in the moonlit views along the twinkling river bank, reflecting on an unforgettable day in the company of new-found friends.
Sun Deck
360-degrees of uninterrupted vistas, the sun deck promises the best views on the ship! Pull up a chair and relax over a drink with friends, or simply pick the lounger of your choice and soak up the sun and sights at leisure. You’ll be treated to some breath-taking scenery as you cruise and the sun deck offers the ultimate vantage point to see it all.
Wellness and Fitness Suite
Holidays are a time to unwind and allow your mind to recharge its batteries. On board MS Arena the Wellness and Fitness suite is there for you to enjoy a gentle workout on the fitness equipment, or simply take a sauna, so you feel good in your body too.