Danube River - Christmas Markets 7 Nights • Budapest, Hungary to Nuremberg, Germany • CELEBRITY COMPASS

Your ship departs promptly at 9:00 pm, so we recommend arriving at least 2-3 hours early to smoothly navigate check-in and boarding. All ship amenities are open and ready, so kickstart your vacation with a refreshing drink or a delicious snack.

Sailing into Budapest is nothing short of cinematic. As your ship glides beneath glowing bridges, Buda’s castle-topped hills rise on one side, Pest’s grand boulevards on the other. Thermal baths, centuries-old architecture, and a golden skyline welcome you to a city where history and modern life meet at the water’s edge.

At the meeting of three rivers, Passau welcomes you with storybook charm and deep history. Baroque spires and winding lanes guide you through a town shaped by trade, tradition, and timeless beauty. Follow your own path through the city’s layered stories. Begin at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where music from one of the world’s largest pipe organs rises into gold-trimmed arches. Then you may climb to Veste Oberhaus, the fortress above it all, for sweeping views and a glimpse into medieval life. Or simply wander, browsing artisan shops, pausing at a quiet café, letting the rhythm of Passau guide you. However you explore it, this riverside city leaves its mark gently, through the beautiful details that matter most to you.

Your cruise may have ended, but the adventure continues. Take advantage of the fantastic activities in the area. If you're flying out, please keep your departure flight time in mind and plan accordingly.