Theme | Unique to the Cruise Line
Holiday Season
Immerse yourself in all the splendor of an old-world holiday, cruising majestic waterways aboard a festively decorated ship, featuring centuries-old Christmas Markets, memorable excursions, decadent confections and numerous other once-a-year delights.
The Signature Collection – A Hosted Sailing
Hosted Sailings offer Outstanding Value and Exclusive Amenities.
Exclusive Amenities
- $300 per Couple Shipboard Credit
Ship Info | River Duchess
ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Arrive
12/15/2025
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Depart
12/15/2025
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Additional Optional Private Excursions
Nuremberg: From history to Bratwurst and ginger bread (6 hours)
Nuremberg: From history to Bratwurst and ginger bread (6 hours)
Highlights:
Meet your experienced and fully licensed driver-guide to discuss your interests for the day before getting started
Nuremberg was one of the richest and most important 'free cities' of the Holy German Empire, whose golden age, the German Renaissance, produced such illustrious artists as the painter Albrecht Duerer, the sculptor Veit Stoß and the mastersinger Hans Sachs
Explore the old town market place and sample traditional ginger bread at the legendary local bakeries before heading to the beautiful Fountain and Church of our Lady as well as Sebaldus Church.
Stroll the alleys uphill to the Imperial Castle, affording excellent views over historic city center and passing Albrecht Duerer house along the way
Depending on interest visit sites such as the Nazi documentation centre at the former rallye grounds or the famous room 600 where the Nazi trials were held after WWII
End of tour at Altstadt brewery to enjoy a beer and original Nuremberg sausages before heading back to the ship
Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour can operate: All day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Transportation by luxury car
- Touring with one of our excellent driver-guides
- All taxes
Not Included:
- Meals
- Optional admissions and museum licensing fees
- Tipping at your discretion
Arrive
12/16/2025
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Depart
12/16/2025
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Additional Optional Private Excursions
Nuremberg: From history to Bratwurst and ginger bread (6 hours)
Nuremberg: From history to Bratwurst and ginger bread (6 hours)
Highlights:
Meet your experienced and fully licensed driver-guide to discuss your interests for the day before getting started
Nuremberg was one of the richest and most important 'free cities' of the Holy German Empire, whose golden age, the German Renaissance, produced such illustrious artists as the painter Albrecht Duerer, the sculptor Veit Stoß and the mastersinger Hans Sachs
Explore the old town market place and sample traditional ginger bread at the legendary local bakeries before heading to the beautiful Fountain and Church of our Lady as well as Sebaldus Church.
Stroll the alleys uphill to the Imperial Castle, affording excellent views over historic city center and passing Albrecht Duerer house along the way
Depending on interest visit sites such as the Nazi documentation centre at the former rallye grounds or the famous room 600 where the Nazi trials were held after WWII
End of tour at Altstadt brewery to enjoy a beer and original Nuremberg sausages before heading back to the ship
Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour can operate: All day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Transportation by luxury car
- Touring with one of our excellent driver-guides
- All taxes
Not Included:
- Meals
- Optional admissions and museum licensing fees
- Tipping at your discretion
Arrive
12/17/2025
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Depart
12/17/2025
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Arrive
12/18/2025
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Depart
12/18/2025
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12/18/2025
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Depart
12/18/2025
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12/18/2025
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12/18/2025
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Arrive
12/19/2025
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12/19/2025
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Arrive
12/20/2025
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12/20/2025
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Arrive
12/21/2025
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12/21/2025
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Arrive
12/22/2025
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Depart
12/22/2025
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Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS
Oceanview
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
Rules & Restrictions Apply
Terms & Conditions
Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy. Fares listed may represent promotions or discounts which would require full payment at time of booking to qualify for the listed discounted fares.
$5,499 per person
Deluxe Stateroom
Category DELUXE
Danube Deck
Danube Deck
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
Rules & Restrictions Apply
Terms & Conditions
Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy. Fares listed may represent promotions or discounts which would require full payment at time of booking to qualify for the listed discounted fares.
$4,799 per person
Classic Riverview Stateroom
Category CLASSIC
Moselle Deck
Moselle Deck
Balcony
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
Rules & Restrictions Apply
Terms & Conditions
Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy. Fares listed may represent promotions or discounts which would require full payment at time of booking to qualify for the listed discounted fares.
$6,599 per person
French Balcony Stateroom
Category FRNCH
Rhine Deck
Rhine Deck
Suite
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
Rules & Restrictions Apply
Terms & Conditions
Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy. Fares listed may represent promotions or discounts which would require full payment at time of booking to qualify for the listed discounted fares.
$9,599 per person
Rates are cruise or cruise/land only, per person, based on double occupancy and include port charges and government fees/taxes. Fuel surcharges may apply. Please ask your travel counselor for details. Rates are subject to availability and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply.
Departure Date
Dec 15, 2025
Cruise Inclusions
ACCOMMODATIONS
- 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the regal River Queen or the elegant River Princess
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
- Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
DINING
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 7 breakfasts, 5 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
EXCURSIONS
- 6 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- Guided “Taste of Christmas” and “Village Day” programs
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all shore excursions
- Use of Nordic walking sticks
EXPERIENCES
- 1 country: Germany
- 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
- Captivating onboard local entertainment
Available Addons
- Pre or post cruise hotel stay
- Optional roundtrip airfare
Airfare Terms:
Payment in full for optional airfare booked in conjunction with a Uniworld Cruise or Cruise-Tour is required at time of booking. Upon receipt of full air payment, your airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges are final. You may cancel your air within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund of the cost of the airfare.
Remarks
All fares are per guest in US Dollars based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted. Fares are cruise or cruise/land only and include port charges and government fees/taxes. Fares listed may represent promotions or discounts which would require full payment at time of booking to qualify for the listed discounted fares. Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed. Single Supplement applies for single accommodation. Itineraries, hotels, and vessels may change, and substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water level fluctuations and other uncontrollable factors. The order of sightseeing and docking ports are subject to change according to port authority assignments.
TRUE ALL-INCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISING™: All gratuities for all onboard and onshore services; unlimited fine wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages; shore excursions with local experts as your guide; free Internet and Wi-Fi; and all arrival and departure day transfers.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
1537348
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Company Info
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