Day 1 - Monday - Sep 1, 2025
Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to the gardens at Keukenhof-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Spend free time exploring the colorful streets, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam-with its many cafes and art galleries. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Tuesday - Sep 2, 2025
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam. This afternoon, choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Wednesday - Sep 3, 2025
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Don't miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Thursday - Sep 4, 2025
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. En route to Rudesheim, sail through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water, and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei-where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors. Later, local musicians will join us on board for live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Friday - Sep 5, 2025
Beauty on the Main River. Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. Spend free time riding a bike through the beautiful villages on the Main River shores. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Saturday - Sep 6, 2025
A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road. Enjoy the city on your own or visit a local winery. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Sunday - Sep 7, 2025
Storybook Settings. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists. Sail to Volkach and get ready for your afternoon activity. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Monday - Sep 8, 2025
The City of Seven Hills. Later, enjoy live entertainment performance while sailing this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Tuesday - Sep 9, 2025
Legends and History Lessons. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Wednesday - Sep 10, 2025
Bavaria's Medieval Miracle. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Alternatively, spend free time exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 - Thursday - Sep 11, 2025
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. You may join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. Alternatively, cruise to the lovely town of Linz. LINZ, AUSTRIA: Legendary, Lovely Linz. This evening, feel free to explore Linz on your own. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 - Friday - Sep 12, 2025
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. Enjoy a coffee or cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to wonderful Vienna this afternoon. VIENNA: Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube. Consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 13 - Saturday - Sep 13, 2025
Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace-summer home of the Habsburg family or choose a Guided Optional Excursion to fascinating Bratislava. Consider a tram ride to Vienna's Prater amusement park or to one of the many museums nearby. Later, enjoy live entertainment as you sail to Budapest. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 14 - Sunday - Sep 14, 2025
The Pearl of the Danube. This afternoon, choose among the Optional Guided Excursions available or enjoy Budapest on your own. Indulge in a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafes. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 15 - Monday - Sep 15, 2025
Time to Capture Photographs, Coffee, and Confections. Take free time to shop in the Great Market Hall, take photos on the Royal Palace grounds, or visit Budapest's famous thermal bath spas. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 16 - Tuesday - Sep 16, 2025
History and Beer. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Enjoy a brief cruise to Ilok while having lunch onboard. ILOK, CROATIA: History and Culture in Croatia. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 17 - Wednesday - Sep 17, 2025
The Athens of Serbia. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 18 - Thursday - Sep 18, 2025
Fortresses and Folklore. Spend your free time exploring the city on your own this afternoon on Knez Mihailova Street-Belgrade's central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafes, shops, and cultural spots. Alternatively, enjoy one of the Optional Excursions on offer. This evening, you might like to join an Optional Excursion for an authentic Bohemian Dinner in the quarter of Skadarlija. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 19 - Friday - Sep 19, 2025
Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates. Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge-a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 20 - Saturday - Sep 20, 2025
Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 21 - Sunday - Sep 21, 2025
Fortresses and Folklore. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 22 - Monday - Sep 22, 2025
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Bucharest airport before noon. (Breakfast)
