Welcome to your Notaviva 2026 Christmas Market Cruise Experience
Dec 8 - 15, 2026
We are excited to have you with us on one of the top rated Christmas Market experiences in Europe with Stephen and Shannon Mackey from Notaviva! We will be sailing on the Uniworld Boutique Cruise "European Holiday Markets" from Vienna to Nuremberg from December 8 – 15, 2026.
Experience Europe’s old-world charm during the most magical time of the year. This cruise takes you to some of the most famous and delightful holiday markets in Central Europe. At each market, you’ll find wooden stalls displaying traditional crafts that range from quirky little characters made of fruit and dressed in Bavarian costume to beautifully carved and painted Nativity figures. You’ll also find exquisite ornaments and fine contemporary crafts, along with fairytale villages decked in holiday finery.
Sparkling lights illuminate ancient cathedral squares and the sound of children’s laughter mingles with carols. Enjoy Uniworld’s exclusive “Taste of Christmas” program in Vienna, where you’ll see astonishing confectionary decorations in Café Demel’s windows. Celebrate the season in a new way as you meander through old lands, and remember, as the Christkind says, “While this market’s splendor is fleeting, the joy it brings is eternal.”
Notaviva Exclusive Group Excursions
In addition to the Uniworld itinerary, we are adding three custom curated excursions exclusively for our Notaviva group. These excursions will follow the theme of Notaviva's experiential sensory tasting experience. Specific details and pricing for each of these will be announced this year and will take place along the route in during three of the port stops in Vienna, Durnstein and Regensberg.
Itinerary
Tue, Dec 8: Vienna, Austria
Wed, Dec 9: Vienna, Austria
Thu, Dec 10: Dürnstein, Austria
Fri, Dec 11: Linz, Austria
Sat, Dec 12: Passau, Germany
Sun, Dec 13: Regensburg, Germany
Mon, Dec 14: Nuremberg, Germany
Tue, Dec 15: Nuremberg, Germany
Full Itinerary
Cruise Fare and Cabin Options
As part of the Notaviva group, you have the following options for guaranteed cabin fare rates and cabin selections.
Cabin Category
Double Occupancy Rate
Per Person
Single Occupancy Rate
Classic Cabin
$4,099.00
$6,199.00
French Balcony
$4,899.00
$7,399.00
Deluxe French Balcony
$5,599.00
$8,399.00
Suite
$8,199.00
$16,499.00
Grand Suite
$11,099.00
$22,299.00
Royal Suite
$13,899.00
$27,899.00
What is Included?
What's included in this trip:
Dining
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
- Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
Accommodations
- 7-night cruise in a stateroom on the majestic S.S. Beatrice
- Lavishly appointed staterooms and suites with handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
- Free Wi-Fi
- Airport/ship transfers on day of departure and day of debarkation.
Experiences
- 2 countries: Austria, Germany
- 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
- Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
Excursions
- 6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- Guided “Taste of Christmas” program
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
- Use of Nordic walking sticks
Sojourn Travel Advisors Virtuoso Group Benefits
- All guests will receive $150.00 in onboard ship credits they can use to apply to Uniworld paid excursions or onboard amenities.
What's Not Included
Items Not Included in the Published Price: These include, but are not limited to, airfares to and from your destination except where specified; airport/departure taxes; excess baggage charges; aircraft seat assignments; cost of passports and visas; taxes; laundry; phone calls; all items of a personal nature; items not included on regular menus; meals not detailed in the itinerary; expenses for additional sightseeing not specified in the itinerary; and health, accident, baggage, or travel protection plans. Additional paid custom excursions for Notaviva will be announced and offered prior to the cruise date.
Your Advisor
Nick Ryberg
Sojourn Travel Advisors
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nick@sojourntraveladvisors.com
585-775-9952