Nicko River Cruises Brochure 2024

RIVER CRUISES 2024

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Welcome

DISCOVER THE WORLD FROM THE RIVER Dear Readers and Friends of inspiring river cruises on small ships At nicko cruises, we believe that a river cruise should be much more than just a trip on a river. We would like to invite you to rediscover the art of travel on some of Europe’s and the world’s most beautiful waterways. Reflecting our slow cruising philosophy, we allow plenty of time for our guests to experience what makes water travel so unique: it is all about surrendering to the flow of time, feeling the rhythm of the elements close up and making lasting memories. True to our motto: “time to discover”! Isn’t it time for discovery?

It is time to make some lasting memories We are looking forward to spending a fantastic river season 2024 with you. Once again, we will be delivering great experiences on small ships – cruising on beautiful rivers and coastal sections at the best times to travel. Now you can choose your perfect cruise from our portfolio of 70 different routes on 22 waterways in 21 countries on 4 continents. Historical cities? Spectacular natural landscapes? Cuisine and culture? Or all at once? Whatever option you choose, slow cruising will give you all the time you need to delve deep into what makes our world so special.

Guido Laukamp Managing Director/CEO (left)

On board of nicko cruises you can be sure to even see familiarities in a whole new light. And we have expanded our range of cruises to include the legendary Mississippi in North America. Whichever cruise or cruises you choose: your comfort is guaranteed! Our river ships are all modern and elegant vessels meeting the highest of standards. They are comparable to 4 and 5-star hotels on land. Needless to say, this also applies for BELLEJOUR, which will be joining our fleet on the Danube from 2024 onwards. Thanks to their manageable size, the limited number of guests and the personal atmosphere on board, you can look forward to a wonderfully slow pace of life and profound relaxation. Our proven on-board hygiene concept remains in place to maximise guest safety. Now it is time to discover! Take your time looking through this catalogue to discover our cruises. We are looking forward to seeing you on board.

Carsten Keil Managing Director/CFO (right)

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Overview

RIVER CRUISES BALTIC SEA Stralsund

NORTH SEA

Szczecin

NETHERLANDS Amsterdam

Münster GERMANY Cologne

Rhine

BELGIUM Le Havre

Seine

Brussels

Moselle

Oder Elbe

POLAND

Dresden

Frankfurt

Main

Prague

Paris

CZECH REPUBLIC

Rhine

FRANCE

Saône

ATLANTIC

Potsdam

Chalon-sur-Saône

SLOVAKIA Bratislava

Passau

Basel SWITZERLAND

AUSTRIA

Vienna Budapest HUNGARY

Danube

Lyon

CROATIA

Rhône Avignon Porto

Zadar

Arles

Douro PORTUGAL

Salamanca

Trogir

ADRIATIC SEA Dubrovnik

MEDITERRANEAN

SPAIN

USA

Memphis

Mississippi Vicksburg Mekong

New Orleans

CAMBODIA

GULF OF MEXICO

Siem Reap Phnom Penh Gulf of Thailand

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Kampong Cham VIETNAM Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Mỹ Tho

Overview

The multifaceted world of nicko cruises Europe? Africa? North America? Or maybe Asia? Whichever part of the world you feel drawn to, there is a nicko cruises river cruise for you. Our portfolio is just as diverse as the world we travel in. Join us on the Danube, Elbe, Rhine and Moselle. Explore the beauty of the Saône, Seine and Rhône. Marvel at Egypt’s lifeline, the Nile, or the exotic realm of the Mekong – or wander along the historical traces of the Mississippi. Those are just a few of the rivers and waterways that our ships travel along. Join us on board to discover all of our different facets for yourself!

ROMANIA ROMANIA

Mile 35 Mile 35

Danube Danube DeltaDelta

Bucharest Bucharest

Belgrade Belgrade Iron Gate Iron Gate SERBIA SERBIA

DANUBE

12

RHINE & WATERWAYS OF HOLLAND

40

ADVENT AND FESTIVE CRUISES

72

RHÔNE, SAÔNE & SEINE

90

DOURO

102

MISSISSIPPI

110

OTHER RIVER DESTINATIONS EUROPE, DALMATIAN COAST, EGYPT, CAMBODIA & VIETNAM

120

Cernavodă Cernavodă

RuseRuse

BLACK SEA SEA BLACK

Danube Danube

BULGARIA BULGARIA

Cairo

Saqqara

Nile Beni Hassan Tell el-Amarna

Dendera

EGYPT

Luxor

Karnak

RED SEA Edfu Kom Ombo Aswan

Wadi es-Sebua Amada Abu Simbel

Lake Nasser

Qasr Ibrim

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Overview

CONTENTS 10

OPTIONAL BEVERAGE PACKAGE 10

122 | 8 days Cologne • Antwerp • Amsterdam • Cologne on board RHEIN SYMPHONIE

| Beverages on board

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DANUBE 16 | 6 days Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Passau on board nickoSPIRIT or MAXIMA 20 | 8 days Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Passau on board nickoVISION or BELVEDERE 24 | 8 days Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Passau on board BELLEJOUR

28 | 8 days Passau • Esztergom • Budapest • Passau on board BOLERO 32 | 8 days Passau • Southern Hungary • Budapest • Passau on board VIKTORIA

122 | 12 days Cologne • Amsterdam • Basel • Cologne on board RHEIN MELODIE

ADVENT AND FESTIVE CRUISES

72

74 | Advent Cruises 4 days Cologne • Amsterdam • Cologne 4 days Cologne • Rüdesheim • Koblenz • Cologne on board nickoSPIRIT or RHEIN SYMPHONIE 76 | 5 days Advent Cruise Passau • Vienna • Krems • Linz • Passau on board nickoVISION or MAXIMA

36 | 15 days Passau • Black Sea • Passau on board nickoVISION

78 | NEW 6 days Advent Cruise Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Passau on board VIKTORIA

120 | 4 days Passau • Vienna • Melk • Passau 5 days Passau • Vienna • Linz • Passau on board nickoVISION

80 | 7 days Christmas Cruise Cologne • Rüdesheim • Strasbourg • Cologne on board nickoSPIRIT or RHEIN SYMPHONIE

120 | 12 days Passau • Iron Gate • Passau on board MAXIMA

82 | 8 days Christmas Cruise Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Melk • Passau on board nickoVISION or MAXIMA

121 | 15 days Passau • Budapest • Vidin • Passau on board BELLEJOUR 121 | 15 days Passau • Romanian Danube Delta • Passau on board BOLERO or VIKTORIA 121 | NEW 19 days Passau • Romanian Danube Delta • Passau on board MAXIMA

RHINE & WATERWAYS OF HOLLAND

40

44 | NEW 4 days Cologne • Amsterdam • Cologne NEW 5 days Cologne • Rüdesheim • Mainz • Cologne on board RHEIN SYMPHONIE or nickoSPIRIT 48 | 6 days Tulip Cruise Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne on board RHEIN MELODIE or RHEIN SYMPHONIE 52 | NEW 8 days Tulip Cruise Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne on board nickoSPIRIT 56 | NEW 8 days Cologne • Amsterdam • IJsselmeer • Cologne on board nickoSPIRIT 60 | 8 days Cologne • Amsterdam • Rüdesheim • Basel 8 days Basel • Rüdesheim • Amsterdam • Cologne on board RHEIN MELODIE 64 | NEW 8 days Cologne • Strasbourg • Rüdesheim • Cologne on board RHEIN SYMPHONIE 8

68 | 8 days Cruises to “Rhine in Flames®” on board RHEIN SYMPHONIE

84 | 8 days New Year's Cruise Passau • Budapest • Vienna • Melk • Passau on board BOLERO 86 | 9 days New Year's Cruise Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau on board nickoVISION or MAXIMA 88 | 9 days New Year's Cruise Cologne • Antwerp • Amsterdam • Cologne on board nickoSPIRIT 123 | 5 days Advent Cruise Nuremberg • Regensburg • Kelheim • Nuremberg on board BELVEDERE 123 | 8 days Christmas Cruise Nuremberg • Bamberg • Würzburg • Frankfurt on board BELVEDERE 123 | 8 days Christmas Cruise Passau • Vienna • Esztergom • Budapest • Passau on board BOLERO 124 | NEW 14 days Christmas and New Year's Cruise Passau • Iron Gate • Passau on board VIKTORIA 124 | 8 days New Year's Cruise Frankfurt • Würzburg • Rüdesheim • Frankfurt on board BELVEDERE 124 | 9 days New Year's Cruise Cologne • Antwerp • Amsterdam • Cologne on board RHEIN SYMPHONIE

Overview

RHÔNE, SAÔNE & SEINE

90

FURTHER ROUTES AND RIVER DESTINATIONS

120

94 | 8 days Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon on board BIJOU DU RHÔNE

Europe | Dalmatian Coast | Egypt | Cambodia & Vietnam

98 | 8 days Paris • Le Havre • Paris on board SEINE COMTESSE

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR TRIP

128

130 | Overview of our fleet

DOURO

102

168 | Annual overview 174 | Important information, package tour form and terms

106 | 8 days Porto • Douro Valley • Porto on board DOURO QUEEN

MISSISSIPPI

162 | Our service

110

112 | NEW 12 days New Orleans • Vicksburg • Memphis on board AMERICAN QUEEN

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Beverages on board

You can find more information on our beverage package here:

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Beverages on board

OUR BEVERAGE PACKAGE IS THE BEST DECISION YOU WILL MAKE. IT OFFERS A WIDE CHOICE OF ALL THE BEVERAGES YOU MAY FEEL LIKE.

An overview of our beverage package House wine by the glass (white, red and rosé) House sparkling wine by the glass Draught and bottled beers, non-alcoholic beer Cocktails and long drinks All open alcoholic drinks Bottled water for the cabin and daily excursions All speciality coffees (non-alcoholic) Hot chocolate and tea Price: €29 per person per night

On most nicko cruises ships a beverage package can be booked – either in advance or on board. This ensures full spending transparency and allows you to enjoy as many of the comprehensive selection of hot and cold beverages as you like between 9 am and midnight. At nicko cruises, we know that the perfect dining experience involves both excellent food and the accompanying beverages – whether you need a coffee with your cake or a red wine with your steak.

PLEASE NOTE Beverage packages can only be booked for the entire duration of the cruise and for all persons sharing the cabin. They do not include mini bar content.

All cocktails and long drinks are also included in the beverage package. Enjoy the variety!

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THE DANUBE HAS A CENTURIES-OLD, ALMOST MAGICAL POWER OF ATTRACTION. IT IS THEREFORE NOT SURPRISING THAT THE OLDEST TRACES OF SETTLEMENTS ON ITS BANKS ARE MORE THAN „ , 30,000 YEARS OLD! TODAY, THE “QUEEN OF RIVERS , EUROPE S SECOND-LARGEST RIVER, UNITES VARIOUS PEOPLES, RELIGIONS AND CULTURES. WE MEET MANY OF THEM ON OUR FASCINATING RIVER CRUISES, AND WE ALSO EXPLORE BOTH THEIR PAST AND PRESENT IN DEPTH.

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GERMANY Passau

Weißenkirchen WACHAU SLOVAKIA Dürnstein Maria Melk Krems Taferl Vienna Bratislava Linz HerzogenDANUBE BEND Ybbs burg Steyr Baden Pöchlarn Esztergom Schallaburg Budapest AUSTRIA

HUNGARY

PUSZTA

LAKE BALATON

Solt Kalocsa Hajós

Pécs Kopački Rit Nature Reserve CROATIA

Mohács Batina Osijek Aljmaš

Novi Sad

Vukovar Sremski Karlovci

Belgrade Topola

SERBIA

DANUBE Discover the diversity of the Danube, from the Black Forest to the Black Sea The source of the Danube is surrounded by stories and myths. In fact, nobody knows exactly where the source of Europe’s second-largest river is. For the sake of simplicity, let’s say it is in Donaueschingen, seat of the House of Fürstenberg in the Black Forest. From there, the Danube flows 2,888 kilometres through ten European countries until it reaches the Black Sea. It shapes the urban landscape of more European cities and links more countries together than any other river. Discover the Danube cities of Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade and Bucharest, and soak up their interesting history, with nicko cruises. Sail through an array of different riverscapes, from the gentle scenery of Wachau Valley in Lower Austria to the fiery Southern Hungarian Puszta and the spectacular “Iron Gate” gorge to the pristine nature of the Danube Delta in Romania. Accompany the Danube on part of its long journey to the Black Sea on board a comfortable river ship. Enjoy the inspiring experience of slow cruising with all your senses!

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Gloriette at Schönbrunn Palace · Vienna · Austria

Cruise highlights Thema

Sulina Arm Brăila Tulcea ROMANIA

Kladovo

Donji Milanovac Vidin

St. George’s Arm Cernavodă

Bucharest

Nikopol Belogradchik

BLACK SEA

Oltenița Giurgiu

Pleven

Constanţa

Ruse Danube

Lepenski Vir IRON GATE Turnu Severin

Sulina St. George

BULGARIA Veliko Tarnovo

4 days: Passau • Vienna • Melk • Passau

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5 days: Passau • Vienna • Linz • Passau

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6 days: Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

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8 days: Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

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8 days: Passau • Linz • Vienna • Budapest • Passau

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8 days: Passau • Esztergom • Budapest • Vienna • Passau

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8 days: Passau • Southern Hungary • Budapest • Passau

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12 days: Passau • Iron Gate • Passau

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15 days: Passau • Budapest • Vidin • Aljmaš • Passau

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15 days: Passau • Black Sea • Passau

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15 days: Passau • Romanian Danube Delta • Passau

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19 days: Passau • Romanian Danube Delta • Passau

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Melk · Austria

River cruises

Danube

You can find more information on the Danube here.

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From* €579

Danube Panorama · Bratislava · Slovakia

DANUBE PANORAMA COMFORT CRUISE 6 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

WACHAU Slovakia Passau Melk Bratislava Germany DANUBE BEND Danube Vienna Budapest Austria Hungary

This comfort cruise packs a lot of experiences into just a few days. We will show you the top highlights on the Upper Danube: the vibrant and musical city of Vienna, Bratislava – the Hungarian coronation city – and the history-steeped metropolis of Budapest. And, as you cruise between those cities, you can take in the magical landscapes of the Wachau region. It has UNESCO World Heritage status and boasts picturesque towns and the impressive Melk Monastery.

Why this cruise? • The Danube classics compact • All the highlights of the Upper Danube • UNESCO World Heritage site Wachau region with its famous Melk Benedictine Monastery and the history-steeped city of Budapest • The unexpected beauty of Bratislava and the fascinating music capital of Vienna • Modern river cruise ships with spa 16

Traditional apple strudel from Austria

* €50 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Itinerary

6 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

Day Port

Country

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

1

Passau

Germany

-

16:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

2

Vienna

Austria

12:30

22:45

Tour of the tradition-steeped Danube city of Vienna, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and Ringstraße. Time to explore by yourself. Excursion to a typical traditional Viennese wine bar or a classic concert with the melodious compositions of Strauss and Mozart.

3

Budapest Hungary

14:15

22:30

4

Bratislava Slovakia

15:00

19:00

Melk

Austria

12:00

15:30

Visit to the impressive Melk Benedictine Monastery.

Passau

Germany

09:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:30.

Night tour of Budapest with Hungarian music.

Cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau.

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Tour of Bratislava’s lovingly restored historical alleyways and a trip to the castle, the city’s landmark.

TOP TIP

River cruises

An authentic experience of Hungary on the “Budapest by Night” tour.

Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

Bus/walking tour of Budapest with its impressive architecture.

Fisherman’s Bastion · Budapest · Hungary

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

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nickoSPIRIT/MAXIMA

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE 6-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Multi-course lunch and dinner served at the table - Optional light buffet lunch (nickoSPIRIT); or snacks from the grill on deck, depending on the day’s programme (MAXIMA) - Coffee/tea following lunch and dinner - Coffee and cake or midnight snack depending on the daily programme - Festive gala dinner - Welcome and farewell reception with the captain - Table reservations on board (only MAXIMA) Additional/deviating services under full-board arrangement on nickoSPIRIT - Dine at any of the three restaurants without a surcharge - Reservations only in Mario’s Grill nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme Use of the spa with gym, sauna and rest area (nickoSPIRIT) or the spa with sauna and whirlpool (MAXIMA) Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

Rose Garden · Vienna · Austria

Deck plan nickoSPIRIT see page 54 (ship profile on page 138) Deck plan MAXIMA see page 30 (ship profile on page 134) 18

Cruise dates 6 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau nickoSPIRIT

MAXIMA

14.05.–19.05.24

C

03.10.–8.10.24

B

23.03.–28.03.24

A

31.07.–05.08.24

C

19.05.–24.05.24

C

08.10.–13.10.24

B

28.03.–02.04.24

A

05.08.–10.08.24

C

24.05.–29.05.24

C

13.10.–18.10.24

B

02.04.–07.04.24

B

07.10.–12.10.24

B

04.06.–09.06.24

C

23.10.–28.10.24

A

08.07.–13.07.24

C

28.10.–02.11.24

A

Cruise fare per person in euro nickoSPIRIT

MAXIMA

Cabin category/season

B

C

A

B

C

HX 2 Bed Main Deck Fore/Aft

-

-

629

749

899

HV 2 Bed Main Deck Fore

799

949

-

-

-

HD 2 Bed Main Deck

859

1,029

679

799

949

MX 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft1

1,049

1,149

829

979

1,099

MV 2 Bed Middle Deck Fore1

1,129

1,229

899

1,049

1,179

MD 2 Bed Middle Deck1

1,199

1,279

949

1,129

1,249

OX 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft1

1,249

1,349

999

1,179

1,299

OV 2 Bed Upper Deck Fore1

1,299

1,399

1,049

1,229

1,349

1,429

1,529

1,099

1,259

1,399

+60%

+75%

+30%

+60%

+75%

-

-

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

Price for 3rd person from 16 years in additional bed*

-

-

400

400

400

2 Bed cabin single supplement* Children under 16 years in additional bed (accompanied by 2 full-paying adults)*

1

free of charge

Excursion package with 4 excursions

160

160

Beverage package (see page 10)

145

145

nickoSPIRIT cabins with lowerable panoramic fronts, MAXIMA cabins with French balconies

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

–€50

River cruises

OD 2 Bed Upper Deck1

Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Prater · Vienna · Austria

–€30

Early Booking Discount

–€20

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability. Three to a cabin not possible on nickoSPIRIT.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 155 for nickoSPIRIT and 160 for MAXIMA (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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Parliament · Budapest · Hungary

From* €le8s4sp9ecial

SPECTACULAR CITIES ON THE DANUBE 8 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau Lively metropolises, enchanting landscapes and an entirely new river cruise experience! This cruise offers all the modern comforts and understated elegance for your Danube cities experience. It includes an abundance of cultural highlights between the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau and the Hungarian capital Budapest. On our nickoVISION you can enjoy a very individual dream river cruise. There are three restaurants on board serving a wide array of culinary delights throughout the cruise. The modernly furnished BELVEDERE also provides comfortable and stylish accommodation with wonderful panoramic views. Relax on the sun deck or in the spa on this spectacular Danube cities cruise.

Sing ERE ELVED on all B dates! cruise

Germany Slovakia Maria WACHAU Passau Taferl Vienna Bratislava Danube DANUBE BEND Ybbs Baden Budapest Melk Austria PUSZTA Hungary

Sounds of Hungary

Why this cruise? • Get some exercise and experience in Vienna and Budapest on a guided e-bike tour • Special excursions, e.g. a technology tour of the Ybbs-Persenbeug hydroelectric power station or Maria Taferl, one of Austria’s most famous pilgrimage sites • Reduced surcharges for single occupancy ES SINGLIA SPEC L on all BELVEDERE cruise dates! 20

* €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Itinerary Day

8 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau Country

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

Mon. Passau

Port

Germany

-

17:00

Embarkation from 16:00 to 17:00.

Tues. Ybbs

Austria

06:00

12:00

Visit to Maria Taferl, one of Lower Austria’s most famous pilgrimage sites and its impressive basilica or the impressive Ybbs-Persenbeug hydroelectric power station. Cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau.

Austria

20:30

-

Excursion to a traditional Viennese wine bar or evening excursion to the famous Vienna Prater amusement park and a ride on one of Vienna’s most famous landmarks, the big wheel.

Wed. Vienna

Austria

-

19:00

Tour of the tradition-steeped Danube city of Vienna, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and Ringstraße. Afterwards, there will be time to explore the city yourself. Excursion to the delightful Biedermeier city of Baden or get some exercise and experience Vienna on an e-bike tour.

Thur. Budapest Hungary

12:00

-

Tour of Budapest and its impressive architecture. Night tour of Budapest with Hungarian music. or impressive illuminated tour on land and water with the Riverride bus.

Fri.

Budapest Hungary

-

14:00

Experience a Puszta tour with a traditional horsemanship demonstration or “Budapest Impressions” walking tour and a trip on the oldest underground railway in Europe or get some exercise and experience Budapest on an e-bike tour.

Bratislava Slovakia

08:00

14:00

Tour of Bratislava’s lovingly restored historical alleyways and a trip to the castle, the city’s landmark. Afterwards, there will be time to explore the city yourself.

Sun.

Melk

Austria

07:30

13:30

Visit to the impressive Melk Benedictine Monastery.

Germany

07:30

-

Disembarkation by 09:30.

Mon. Passau

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

–€100

River cruises

Sat.

Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

Vienna

–€75

Early Booking Discount

–€50

p. p. for bookings until 31.10.2024! *

TOP TIP Maria Taferl is located high above the Danube Valley – from there you can enjoy the unforgettable views of the Alps

Maria Taferl · Austria

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. Active adventure – you can also book an e-bike tour on board. *Limited availability. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

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nickoVISION/BELVEDERE

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE 8-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Multi-course lunch and dinner served at the table - Optional light lunch buffet (nickoSPIRIT) or snacks from the barbecue on deck, depending on the day’s programme (MAXIMA) - Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner - Coffee and cake or midnight snack depending on the daily programme - Festive gala dinner - Welcome and farewell reception with the captain - Table reservations on board (only BELVEDERE) Additional/deviating services under a full-board arrangement on nickoVISION - Dine at any of the three restaurants without a surcharge - Reservations only in Mario’s Grill nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme Use of the spa with gym, sauna and rest area or steam bath (nickoVISION) or the spa with sauna and whirlpool (BELVEDERE) Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

Deck plan (ship profile on page 136) 2 Bed Main Deck Fore/Aft

Sun Deck

2 Bed Main Deck 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore

Upper Deck (all cabins with French Balcony)

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft

116

114 112 110 108

106

104

102

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore

115

113 111 109 107

105

103

101

2 Bed Middle Deck ><

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2 Bed Upper Deck

nicko cruise director

204 202

328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314

312 310 308 306

304 302

311 309 307 305

303 301

Panorama salon

327 325 323 321 319 317 315 313

Main Deck

Panorama restaurant

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Connecting doors between cabins: 303 & 305, 304 & 306, 239 & 241, 240 & 242, 113 & 115, 114 & 116 Cabins 307, 308, 201 and 202 can be booked with an extra bed for a 3rd person.

Reception Snack bar and barbecue

Whirlpool

Wellness area

Stairs

Deck plan nickoVISION see page 38 (ship profile on page 132) 22

203 201

228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 213

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Bar

212 210 208 206

240 238 236 234 232 230 239 237 235 233 231 229

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211 209 207 205

244 242 243 241

Middle Deck (all cabins with French Balcony)

2 Bed Junior Suite Upper Deck

Cruise dates 8 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

Our

Single Special

BELVEDERE A

22.07.–29.07.24

C

25.03.–01.04.24

A

15.07.–22.07.24

C

B

29.07.-05.08.24

C

01.04.–08.04.24

A

22.07.–29.07.24

C

22.04.–29.04.24

B

05.08.-12.08.24

C

08.04.–15.04.24

B

29.07.–05.08.24

C

13.05.-20.05.24

C

12.08.–19.08.24

C

15.04.–22.04.24

B

05.08.–12.08.24

C

20.05.-27.05.23

C

19.08.–26.08.24

D

22.04.–29.04.24

B

12.08.–19.08.24

C

10.06.–17.06.24

D

26.08.–02.09.24

D

29.04.–06.05.24

C

19.08.–26.08.24

D

17.06.–24.06.24

D

30.09.–07.10.24

C

06.05.–13.05.24

C

26.08.–02.09.24

D

08.07.–15.07.24

C

07.10.–14.10.24

B

13.05.–20.05.24

C

02.09.–09.09.24

D

15.07.–22.07.24

C

28.10.–04.11.24

A

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

20.05.–27.05.24

C

09.09.–16.09.24

D

27.05.–03.06.24

D

16.09.–23.09.24

C

03.06.–10.06.24

D

23.09.–30.09.24

C

10.06.–17.06.24

D

30.09.–07.10.24

C

17.06.–24.06.24

D

07.10.–14.10.24

B

24.06.–01.07.24

D

14.10.–21.10.24

B

01.07.–08.07.24

D

21.10.–28.10.24

A

08.07.–15.07.24

C

28.10.–04.11.24

A

Ship

Cruise fare per person in euro nickoVISION

BELVEDERE

Cabin category/season

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

D

HX 2 Bed Main Deck Fore/Aft

-

-

-

-

949

1,049

1,149

1,249

HV 2 Bed Main Deck Fore

1,049

1,149

1,249

1,349

-

-

-

-

HD 2 Bed Main Deck

1,149

1,249

1,349

1,449

1,049

1,199

1,299

1,349

MX 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,349

1,499

1,629

1,729

1,249

1,399

1,499

1,549

MV 2 Bed Middle Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,429

1,569

1,679

1,789

1,329

1,469

1,569

1,649

MD 2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony

1,529

1,699

1,799

1,899

1,449

1,569

1,699

1,799

OX 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,599

1,779

1,879

1,999

1,569

1,699

1,799

1,899

OV 2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,699

1,849

1,949

2,099

1,629

1,749

1,899

1,999

OD 2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

1,849

1,979

2,099

2,239

1,749

1,879

1,999

2,099

-

-

-

-

2,149

2,269

2,459

2,599

+30%

+60%

+75%

+90%

+15%

+30%

+38%

+45%

-

-

-

-

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

Price for 3rd person from 16 years in additional bed*

-

-

-

-

560

560

560

560

Bed Junior Suite Upper Deck with French OJ 2 Balcony 2 Bed cabin single supplement* Children under 16 years in additional bed (accompanied by 2 full-paying adults)*

free of charge

Excursion package with 4 excursions

160

160

Beverage package (see page 10)

203

203

Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

25.03.–01.04.24 15.04.–22.04.24

River cruises

nickoVISION

Bratislava · Slovakia

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability. Three to a cabin not possible on nickoVISION.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 200 for nickoVISION and 160 for BELVEDERE (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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From * €849

Chain Bridge · Budapest · Hungary

DANUBE CLASSIC TO BUDAPEST 8 days | Passau • Linz • Vienna • Budapest • Passau

WACHAU Slovakia Germany Linz Passau Melk Vienna Bratislava Danube DANUBE BEND Steyr Baden Pöchlarn Austria

Enjoy the scenery, towns and culture to be found along the Danube. Our elegant ship BELLEJOUR will pick you up in Passau, a town at the confluence of three rivers, and take you to the charming city of Vienna, where a traditional cake “Sachertorte” and cosy coffee houses await you. Walk through the beautiful parks on an excursion to the emperor’s summer residence in Baden. On the approach to the fascinating city of Budapest you will see the impressive parliament building. The next port of call is Bratislava, the only capital city in the world to border two countries. Enjoy the sporting activity of the guided e-bike tours in Budapest and Vienna.

Budapest PUSZTA Hungary

Why this cruise? • Excursions to the enchanting Biedermeier city of Baden and Late Gothic town of Steyr • “Pedal-power” your way through Vienna and Budapest on an e-bike tour 24

Bratislava · Slovakia

* €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Itinerary Day

8 days | Passau • Linz • Vienna • Budapest • Passau Country

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

Mon. Passau

Port

Germany

-

23:30

Embarkation from 16:00 to 17:00.

Tues. Linz

Austria

07:30

18:00

Tour of the cultural capital of Linz with its Baroque main square. Afterwards there is time to explore the city yourself. Excursion to the picturesque town of Steyr with its impressive Late Gothic and Renaissance courtyards.

Wed. Vienna

Austria

08:00

19:30

Tour of the tradition-steeped Danube city of Vienna, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and Ringstraße. Excursion to the delightful Biedermeier city of Baden

Thur. Budapest Hungary

12:00

-

Tour of Budapest and its impressive architecture. Night tour of Budapest with Hungarian music. or impressive illuminated tour on land and water with the Riverride bus.

Fri.

Budapest Hungary

-

16:00

Experience a Puszta tour with a traditional horsemanship demonstration or a “Budapest Impressions” walking tour and a trip on the oldest underground railway in Europe or get some exercise and experience Budapest on an e-bike tour.

Bratislava Slovakia

09:00

18:30

Pöchlarn

Austria

12:30

16:30

Visit to the impressive Melk Benedictine Monastery.

Germany

08:30

-

Disembarkation by 09:30.

Tour of Bratislava’s lovingly restored historical alleyways and a trip to the castle, the city’s landmark. Afterwards, there will be time to explore the city yourself. Cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau.

Sun. Mon. Passau

River cruises

Sat.

Passau • Linz • Vienna • Budapest • Passau

Or get some exercise and experience Vienna on an e-bike tour.

TOP TIP Marvel at an acrobatic riding display on the Puszta plain

Horsemanship · Puszta · Hungary

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. Active adventure – you can also book an e-bike tour on board. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

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BELLEJOUR

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE 8-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and fruit juice - Multi-course lunch and dinner served at the table - Lunchtime snacks from the barbecue on deck, depending on the day’s programme - Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner - Coffee and cake or midnight snack depending on the daily programme - Festive gala dinner - Welcome and farewell reception with the captain - Table reservations on board

nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme Use of the spa with sauna, rest area and whirlpool Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

Deck plan (ship profile on page 134) Sun Deck

2 Bed Main Deck Fore/Aft

2 Bed Main Deck 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft

Upper Deck (all cabins with French Balcony) 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore

117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101

2 Bed Middle Deck 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore

212 210 208 206 204 202

228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 213

211 209 207 205 203 201

244 242 240 238 236 234 232 230

2 Bed Upper Deck

243 241 239 237 235 233 231 229

Middle Deck (all cabins with French Balcony)

Bar 312 310 308 306 304 302 311 309 307 305 303 301

Cabins 305, 306, 201 and 202 can be booked with an extra bed for a 3rd person.

Panorama salon

Reception

26

328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314

Panorama restaurant

327 325 323 321 319 317 315 313

Main Deck

nicko cruise director

Snack bar and barbecue

Whirlpool

Wellness area

Stairs

Cruise dates 8 days | Passau • Linz • Vienna • Budapest • Passau 25.03.–01.04.24

A

13.05.–20.05.24

C

29.07.–05.08.24

C

30.09.–07.10.24

C

01.04.–08.04.24

A

03.06.–10.06.24

D

05.08.–12.08.24

C

07.10.–14.10.24

B

08.04.–15.04.24

B

10.06.–17.06.24

D

12.08.–19.08.24

C

14.10.–21.10.24

B

15.04.–22.04.24

B

01.07.–08.07.24

D

19.08.–26.08.24

D

21.10.–28.10.24

A

06.05.–13.05.24

C

08.07.–15.07.24

C

26.08.–02.09.24

D

28.10.–04.11.24

A

Cabin category/season

A

B

C

D

HX

2 Bed Main Deck Fore/Aft

949

1,049

1,149

1,249 1,349

HD

2 Bed Main Deck

1,049

1,199

1,299

MX

2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,249

1,399

1,499

1,549

MV

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,329

1,469

1,569

1,649

MD

2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony

1,449

1,569

1,699

1,799

OX

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,569

1,699

1,799

1,899

OV

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,629

1,749

1,899

1,999

OD

2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

1,749

1,879

1,999

2,099

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+60%

+75%

+90%

Children under 16 years in additional bed (accompanied by 2 full-paying adults)*

free of charge

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

Price for 3rd person from 16 years in additional bed*

560

560

560

560

Excursion package with 5 excursions

210

Beverage package (see page 10)

203

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

–€100

Traditional Sachertorte cake with cream

River cruises

Cruise fare per person in euro

Passau • Linz • Vienna • Budapest • Passau

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

–€75

Early Booking Discount

–€50

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 160 (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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From* €849

Basilica · Esztergom · Hungary

DANUBE CULTURAL TREASURES 8 days | Passau • Esztergom • Budapest • Vienna • Passau

Slovakia Germany Maria Krems WACHAU Passau Taferl Vienna Bratislava Danube DANUBE BEND Ybbs Baden Herzogenburg Esztergom Budapest Austria Hungary PUSZTA

All kinds of cultural experiences await you in the most beautiful cities on the Upper Danube, including religious highlights such as the Maria Taferl pilgrimage site or Esztergom Basilica, Hungary’s biggest church. Explore history-steeped cities such as Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna on water and land, by day and night. Guided e-bike tours can also be booked in Vienna and Budapest. Admire Hungarian tradition in a spectacular display of horsemanship in the Puszta region. Cruise through the changing landscapes of the Wachau region and the Danube Bend.

Why this cruise? • The classic Danube cruise • Extensive insights along the Upper Danube: perfect if you are visiting Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava for the first time • Overnight in Budapest – take a Riverride bus on land and water through the illuminated city 28

Horsemanship · Puszta · Hungary

* €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Itinerary Day

8 days | Passau • Esztergom • Budapest • Vienna • Passau

Port

Country

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

Germany

-

23:30

Embarkation from 16:00 to 17:00.

Austria

14:15

19:00

Excursion to the impressive Herzogenburg Monastery, followed by a tour of Krems.

Hungary

12:00

15:30

Excursion to the impressive Esztergom Basilica, the country’s largest church in the former Hungarian capital city.

Budapest Hungary

19:30

-

Night tour of Budapest with Hungarian music.

Mon. Passau

Cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau.

Tues. Krems

or impressive illuminated tour on land and water with the Riverride bus. Thur. Budapest Hungary

-

20:45

Tour of Budapest and its impressive architecture. “Budapest Impressions” walking tour and a trip on the oldest underground railway in Europe; or experience a Puszta tour with a traditional horsemanship demonstration. or get some exercise and experience Budapest on an e-bike tour.

Fri.

Bratislava Slovakia

13:45

23:00

Tour of Bratislava’s lovingly restored historical alleyways and a trip to the castle, the city’s landmark. Afterwards there is time to explore by yourself. Evening tour of Bratislava’s lights up to the castle, where there is a ­wonderful view of the sea of lights.

Sat.

Vienna

Austria

06:30

19:00

Tour of the tradition-steeped Danube city of Vienna, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and Ringstraße. Excursion to the delightful Biedermeier city of Baden Or get some exercise and experience Vienna on an e-bike tour.

Sun.

Ybbs

Austria

07:00

13:00

Visit to Maria Taferl, one of Lower Austria’s most famous pilgrimage sites and its impressive basilica

Passau • Esztergom • Budapest • Vienna • Passau

Time to explore the city yourself. Wed. Esztergom

or the impressive Ybbs-Persenbeug hydroelectric power station. Germany

04:30

–

Disembarkation by 09:30.

River cruises

Mon. Passau

TOP TIP Experience the special flair of the Biedermeier city of Baden

Spa building · Baden · Austria

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. Active adventure – you can also book an e-bike tour on board. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

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BOLERO

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE 8-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Multi-course lunch and dinner served at the table - Lunchtime snacks from the barbecue on deck, depending on the day’s programme - Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner - Coffee and cake or midnight snack depending on the daily programme - Festive gala dinner - Welcome and farewell reception with the captain - Table reservations on board

nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme Use of the spa with sauna, rest area and whirlpool Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

Deck plan (ship profile on page 134) Sun Deck

2 Bed Main Deck Fore/Aft

2 Bed Main Deck 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft

Upper Deck (all cabins with French Balcony) 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore

117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101

2 Bed Middle Deck 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore

212 210 208 206 204 202

228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 213

211 209 207 205 203 201

244 242 240 238 236 234 232 230 243 241 239 237 235 233 231 229

Middle Deck (all cabins with French Balcony)

2 Bed Upper Deck Bar

312 310 308 306 304 302 311 309 307 305 303 301

Cabins 305, 306, 201 and 202 can be booked with an extra bed for a 3rd person.

Panorama salon

Reception

30

328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314

Panorama restaurant

327 325 323 321 319 317 315 313

Main Deck

nicko cruise director

Snack bar and barbecue

Whirlpool

Wellness area

Stairs

Cruise dates 8 days | Passau • Esztergom • Budapest • Vienna • Passau 18.03.–25.03.24

A

29.04.–06.05.24

C

24.06.–01.07.24

D

16.09.–23.09.24

C

25.03.–01.04.24

A

20.05.–27.05.24

C

26.08.–02.09.24

D

07.10.–14.10.24

B

14.10.–21.10.24

B

01.04.–08.04.24

A

27.05.–03.06.24

D

02.09.–09.09.24

D

22.04.–29.04.24

B

17.06.–24.06.24

D

09.09.–16.09.24

D

Cruise fare per person in euro Cabin category/season

A

B

C

D

HX

2 Bed Main Deck Fore/Aft

949

1,049

1,149

1,249

HD

2 Bed Main Deck

1,049

1,199

1,299

1,349

MX

2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,249

1,399

1,499

1,549

MV

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,329

1,469

1,569

1,649

MD

2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony

1,449

1,569

1,699

1,799

OX

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,569

1,699

1,799

1,899

OV

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,629

1,749

1,899

1,999

OD

2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

1,749

1,879

1,999

2,099

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+60%

+75%

+90%

Children under 16 years in additional bed (accompanied by 2 full-paying adults)*

free of charge

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

Price for 3rd person from 16 years in additional bed*

560

560 170

Beverage package (see page 10)

203

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

–€100

–50%

560

560

River cruises

Excursion package with 4 excursions

–50%

Passau • Esztergom • Budapest • Vienna • Passau

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

–€75

Early Booking Discount

–€50

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

Hungarian traditional dress

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 160 (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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From * €849

Hofburg Imperial Palace · Vienna · Austria

AT HOME ON THE DANUBE 8 days | Passau • Southern Hungary • Budapest • Passau

Germany Passau

Slovakia

WACHAU

Bratislava DANUBE BEND Pöchlarn Vienna Schallaburg Esztergom Budapest Hungary Austria Danube PUSZTA Pécs

Mohács

The Danube is a river of superlatives, this also applies to the sights on its banks! Take a comfortable cruise on board our VIKTORIA – the ideal way to discover the metropolitan city of Vienna, its twin city Bratislava, and the two faces of Budapest, not by chance known as the “Queen of the Danube”. The special feature of this route is that your cruise takes you through unspoiled Puszta region in southern Hungary all the way to Mohács, while many other one-week Danube cruises already turn around in Budapest. From Mohács, you can visit the Mediterranean Pécs, which was quite rightly named the Capital of Culture.

Why this cruise? • It offers a very intensive experience of Hungary, right down to the south • Optional guided e-bike tour of Budapest • Horsemanship and tradition in the Hungarian Puszta region • Schallaburg Castle with its wonderful architecture and eventful history • Modern river cruise ship with spa 32

“Must” young wine tasting · Austria

* €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Itinerary Day

8 days | Passau • Southern Hungary • Budapest • Passau Country

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

Mon. Passau

Port

Germany

-

17:00

Embarkation from 16:00 to 17:00.

Tues. Vienna

Austria

13:00

23:00

Tour of the tradition-steeped Danube city of Vienna, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and Ringstraße. Excursion to a typical traditional Viennese wine bar

Hungary

12:00

15:30

Excursion to the impressive Esztergom Basilica, the country’s largest church in the former Hungarian capital city.

Hungary

19:30

23:30

Night tour of Budapest with Hungarian music.

Thur. Mohács

Hungary

10:00

17:30

Excursion to Mediterranean Pécs, one of Hungary’s most beautiful cities.

Fri.

Hungary

09:00

21:00

Tour of Budapest and its impressive architecture.

Budapest

or impressive illuminated tour on land and water with the Riverride bus. Budapest

“Budapest Impressions” walking tour and a trip on the oldest underground railway in Europe or experience a Puszta tour with a traditional horsemanship demonstration; or get some exercise and experience Budapest on an e-bike tour. Sat.

Bratislava

Slovakia

14:00

18:30

Tour of Bratislava’s lovingly restored historical alleyways and a trip to the castle, the city’s landmark. Afterwards, there will be time to explore the city yourself. Cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau.

Sun. Pöchlarn Mon. Passau

Austria

12:30

16:30

Visit to magnificent Schallaburg Castle followed by a cider tasting session.

Germany

08:30

-

Disembarkation by 09:30.

TOP TIP

Fisherman’s Bastion · Budapest · Hungary

Discover the most charming corners of Budapest on a walking tour

River cruises

Wed. Esztergom

Passau • Southern Hungary • Budapest • Passau

or a classic concert with the melodious compositions of Strauss and Mozart.

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. Active adventure – you can also book an e-bike tour on board the ship. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

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VIKTORIA

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE 8-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Multi-course lunch and dinner served at the table - Lunchtime snacks from the barbecue on deck, depending on the day’s programme - Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner - Coffee and cake or midnight snack depending on the daily programme - Festive gala dinner - Welcome and farewell reception with the captain - Table reservations on board

nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme Use of the spa with sauna, rest area and whirlpool Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

Deck plan (ship profile on page 134) Sun Deck

2 Bed Main Deck Fore/Aft

2 Bed Main Deck 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft

Upper Deck (all cabins with French Balcony) 118 116 114 112 110 108 106 104 102

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore

117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101

2 Bed Middle Deck 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore

212 210 208 206 204 202

228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 213

211 209 207 205 203 201

244 242 240 238 236 234 232 230

2 Bed Upper Deck

243 241 239 237 235 233 231 229

Middle Deck (all cabins with French Balcony)

Bar 312 310 308 306 304 302 311 309 307 305 303 301

Cabins 305, 306, 201 and 202 can be booked with an extra bed for a 3rd person.

Panorama salon

Reception

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328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314

Panorama restaurant

327 325 323 321 319 317 315 313

Main Deck

nicko cruise director

Snack bar and barbecue

Whirlpool

Wellness area

Stairs

Cruise dates 8 days | Passau • Southern Hungary • Budapest • Passau 18.03.–25.03.24

A

06.05.–13.05.24

C

02.09.–09.09.24

D

21.10.–28.10.24

A

25.03.–01.04.24

A

27.05.–03.06.24

D

09.09.–16.09.24

D

28.10.–04.11.24

A

01.04.–08.04.24

A

03.06.–10.06.24

D

16.09.–23.09.24

C

08.04.–15.04.24

B

24.06.–01.07.24

D

23.09.–30.09.24

C

29.04.–06.05.24

C

01.07.–08.07.24

D

14.10.–21.10.24

B

Cabin category/season

A

B

C

D

HX

2 Bed Main Deck Fore/Aft

949

1,049

1,149

1,249 1,349

HD

2 Bed Main Deck

1,049

1,199

1,299

MX

2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,249

1,399

1,499

1,549

MV

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,329

1,469

1,569

1,649

MD

2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony

1,449

1,569

1,699

1,799

OX

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,569

1,699

1,799

1,899

OV

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,629

1,749

1,899

1,999

OD

2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

1,749

1,879

1,999

2,099

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+60%

+75%

+90%

Children under 16 years in additional bed (accompanied by 2 full-paying adults)*

free of charge

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

2 Bed cabin with extra bed for a 3rd person *

560

560

560

560

Excursion package with 4 excursions

170

Beverage package (see page 10)

203

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

–€100

Zsolnay Fountain · Pécs · Hungary

–€75

River cruises

Cruise fare per person in euro

Passau • Southern Hungary • Budapest • Passau

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Early Booking Discount

–€50

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 160 (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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From * €1,99th9e

Danube Cataracts

Up to ea Black S

WACHAU Germany Passau

Weißenkirchen

Dürnstein Vienna Austria

Slovakia Bratislava DANUBE BEND

Hungary

Kopački Rit Nature Reserve

Croatia

Pécs Batina Aljmaš

Budapest PUSZTA Solt Mohács Novi Sad Belgrade

Romania IRON GATE Bucharest

Danube

Serbia

Giurgiu

Cernavodă Constanţa Ruse

Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria

Black Sea

FROM PASSAU TO THE BLACK SEA

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15 days | Passau • Black Sea • Passau

Why this cruise?

Riverscapes: From picturesque Wachau to the dramatic scenery of the Danube Cataracts, and between them the former imperial cities and royal seats, full of memories of times past, such as Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava as well as the magnificent metropolises of Belgrade and Bucharest. Enchanting towns such as Pécs, Novi Sad and Ruse make wonderful visit destinations. The cruise fare includes an excursion to the coastal town of Constanța where you can enjoy the Black Sea scenery. Enjoy an intensive experience of the Danube between Passau and the Black Sea – on our ultra-modern and innovative nickoVISION.

• nickoVISION: River ship of the year 2018, with innovative on-board concept with three restaurants to choose daily without surcharge • You can take an excursion to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria’s former capital city with its rich history and picturesque setting • An excursion to Constanța, one of the beautiful port cities on the Black Sea coast, is included in the cruise fare • Passage through the Danube Cataracts, and the Carpathian Gorge with breathtaking canyons and the Iron Gate • Discover the widely unknown Lower Danube and enjoy this region’s special flair * €200 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Itinerary Day

Port

15 days | Passau • Black Sea • Passau Country

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

Mon. Passau

Germany

-

17:00

Embarkation from 16:00 to 17:00.

Tues. Vienna

Austria

13:30

17:30

Tour of the tradition-steeped Danube city of Vienna, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and Ringstraße, plus time to explore the city yourself.

Wed. Solt

Hungary

13:30

14:00

Excursion to Mediterranean Pécs, one of Hungary’s most beautiful cities.

Hungary

19:15

19:45

or a Puszta excursion with a traditional horsemanship demonstration (starts Solt/ ends Mohács).

Serbia

13:00

23:30

Tour of Belgrade including a visit to the Kalemegdan Fortress.

Mohács Thur. Belgrade

Evening excursion of Belgrade with a spirited folklore show. Fri.

Iron Gate

Sat.

Ruse

Passage through the Danube Cataracts with the famous Iron Gate. Bulgaria

12:00

21:00

Tour of Ruse including a visit to the Bulgarian Orthodox Trinity Church

Sun.

Cernavoda Romania

Mon. Giurgiu

Romania

06:30

17:00

Your excursion to the Black Sea town of Constanța includes lunch and is the perfect opportunity to enjoy Mediterranean flair and fresh sea air.

07:30

14:00

Experience the French flair of the city known as the “Paris of the East” during our tour of Bucharest.

Tues. Iron Gate

Enjoy a relaxing day on board the ship.

Wed. Novi Sad

Serbia

14:30

23:00

Tour of Novi Sad’s colourful historical district. Time to explore the city yourself.

Thur. Aljmaš Batina

Croatia Croatia

07:30 12:30

09:30 14:00

Enjoy the wonderful landscapes during our excursion to Kopački Rit Nature Reserve (starts Aljmaš/ends Batina).

Fri.

Hungary

08:30

21:00

Tour of Budapest and its impressive architecture.

Budapest

Passau • Black Sea • Passau

or panorama tour in history-steeped Veliko Tarnovo and a visit to Arbanassi with its famous town houses.

“Budapest Impressions” walking tour and a trip on the oldest underground railway in Europe or get some exercise and experience Budapest on an e-bike tour Bratislava

Slovakia

15:00

18:00

Tour of Bratislava’s lovingly restored historical alleyways and a trip to the castle, the city’s landmark.

Sun.

Weißenkirchen

Austria

09:00

11:30

Tour of the picturesque wine-making town of Dürnstein.

Germany

08:30

-

Disembarkation by 09:30.

Mon. Passau

River cruises

Sat.

TOP TIP Visit Pécs in southern Hungary and enjoy the Mediterranean flair of this former European Capital of Culture for yourself

Pécs · Hungary

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. Active adventure – you can also book an e-bike tour on board. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

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nickoVISION

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE 15-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Dine at any of the three restaurants without a surcharge - Reservations only in Mario's Grill - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Multi-course lunch and dinner served at the table - Optional light lunch buffet - Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner - Coffee and cake or midnight snack depending on the daily programme - Festive gala dinner - Welcome and farewell reception with the captain

Excursion to Constanța on the Black Sea coast nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme Use of the spa with gym, sauna and steam bath Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

Deck plan (ship profile on page 132) Sun Deck

2 Bed Main Deck Fore

2 Bed Main Deck 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft

301 302

303

307

305 306

308

304

309

311 312

310

315

317

313 314

316

318

319

321 322

320

325

323

326

324

331

327

329

335

333 334

332

337

336

328

339

338

330

341 342

340

345

343

346

2 Bed Middle Deck

Upper Deck (all cabins with French Balcony) 344

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft 201 202

203

207

205 206

208

204

209

211 212

210

215 216

213

217 218

Bar

214

221

219

222

220

225 226

223

231

233 234

227

235 236

229

237 238

232

239

228

241 242

240

245

243

246

244

105

103

101 102

107

106

108

104

111

113 114

109

115

112

117

Gym

116

120

Library

118

Main Deck 110

2 Bed Upper Deck

230

Middle Deck (all cabins with French Balcony)

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore

Small pool

38

nicko cruise director

Panorama salon

Reception

Wellness area

Lift

Restaurant

Souvenir shop

Stairs

Cruise dates 15 days | Passau • Black Sea • Passau 01.04.–15.04.24

A

27.05.–10.06.24

D

02.09.–16.09.24

C

29.04.–13.05.24

C

24.06.–08.07.24

D

16.09.–30.09.24

C

14.10.–28.10.24

B

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Cabin category/season

A

B

C

D

HV 2 Bed Main Deck Fore

2,199

2,599

2,799

2,899

HD 2 Bed Main Deck

2,449

2,799

2,999

3,139

MX 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony

2,799

3,099

3,349

3,499

MV 2 Bed Middle Deck Fore with French Balcony

2,899

3,299

3,579

3,699

MD 2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony

3,049

3,469

3,799

3,849

OX 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

3,349

3,749

4,029

4,149

OV 2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with French Balcony

3,449

3,859

4,179

4,279

OD 2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

3,599

3,999

4,299

4,399

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+60%

+75%

+90%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

Excursion package with 6 excursions

264

Beverage package (see page 10)

406

Ultra Early Booking Discount

–€200

–€150 p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

Early Booking Discount

–€100 p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

River cruises

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

Super Early Booking Discount

Passau • Black Sea • Passau

Cruise fare per person in euro

Budapest · Hungary

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 200 (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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RHINE & WA OF HOL FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, YOU CAN,T HELP BUT BE AMAZED: ON A RIVER CRUISE ALONG THE RHINE, NATURAL AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPES ALTERNATE, AND LIVELY EUROPEAN CITIES WITH HISTORY AND CHARM AWAIT YOU. THE DELIGHTFUL WATERWAYS OF THE NETHERLANDS ARE ALSO BEST DISCOVERED ON A COMFORTABLE CRUISE.

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TERWAYS LAND Discover Father Rhine for yourself From our comfortable ships, you can explore the many diverse faces of the Rhine. Sometimes rapid, sometimes meandering gently, this major waterway flows through imposing landscapes and enchanting regions on its way through Germany and Europe. The history of the regions along its banks is remarkable and just waiting to be discovered at close quarters. Allow yourself to drift past sleepy villages, traditional centres of wine-growing, and sophisticated cities, and enjoy the culture and culinary delicacies of the most popular travel destinations in Germany, Switzerland, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Wherever windmills are a feature of the landscape, even more attractive waterways await travellers. The IJsselmeer and Markermeer are just two of these impressive waterways. The perfect time to travel? Any time, really. But the flowering of the tulips is certainly a very special experience. Whether north Rhine or south – the Rhine is without a doubt worth more than just one cruise.

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Cruise highlights

North Sea

Netherlands IJsselmeer Enkhuizen Markermeer Lake Volendam Giethoorn Marken Kampen Zaandam IJssel Haarlem Amsterdam Apeldoorn Deventer Scheveningen Zutphen The Hague Arnhem Schiedam Rotterdam

Nijmegen Rhine

Bruges

Antwerp

Brussels Belgium

Düsseldorf Cologne

Germany

Bonn Andernach Alken Treis-Karden Cochem Moselle

Koblenz Bad Ems Rüdesheim

St.Goar Oberwesel Ludwigshafen

Mainz

Heidelberg

Speyer Germersheim France

Rhine ALSACE Strasbourg

Kehl

Rhine Freiburg Breisach Basel

Switzerland

RHINE & WATERWAYS OF HOLLAND Pure contrasts. Discover the most beautiful places on the Rhine. A cruise on the Rhine, the patriarch of all rivers, provides you with enormous contrasts, from wild riverbank scenery and gentle vineyard slopes, to romantic castles and modern architecture, tiny wine-making towns and chic cities. 42

The longest North Sea tributary winds its way along 880 navigable kilometres from almost alpine Basel in Switzerland to northern Holland, where it ultimately flows into the North Sea. Our three Rhine ships offer the same level of comfort as four and even five-star hotels as they convey you to the most beautiful places along the river.

Rhine & Waterways of Holland 4 days: Cologne • Amsterdam • Cologne

page 44

5 days: Cologne • Koblenz • Rüdesheim • Cologne

page 44

River cruises

Rhine & Waterways of Holland

Cruise highlights

6 days Tulip Cruise: Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne page 48 8 days Tulip Cruise: Cologne • Amsterdam • Arnhem • Cologne

page 52

8 days: Cologne • Antwerp • Amsterdam • Cologne

page 122

8 days: Cologne • Amsterdam • IJsselmeer • Cologne

page 56

8 days: Cologne • Amsterdam • Rüdesheim • Basel

page 60

8 days: Basel • Rüdesheim • Amsterdam • Cologne

page 60

8 days: Cologne • Strasbourg • Rüdesheim • Cologne

page 64

8 days: Cruises to “Rhine in Flames®“

page 68

12 days: Cologne • Amsterdam • Basel • Mainz • Cologne

page 122

You can find more information on the Rhine & Waterways of Holland here.

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From * €449

Amsterdam · Netherlands

nickoSPIRIT RHEIN SYMPHONIE

+

SHORT BREAK ON THE RHINE NEW: 4 days | Cologne • Amsterdam • Cologne NEW: 5 days | Cologne • Koblenz • Rüdesheim • Mainz • Cologne The Rhine has many faces. On the banks of Markermeer you will find the vibrant city of Amsterdam, which you will experience on our northbound cruise. The Lower Rhine region is characterised by flatlands and fields. The “romantic Rhine” on our southbound route is entirely different. The place where the river winds its way through the Rhenish Slate Mountains is the incomparably beautiful UNESCO World Heritage region of the Middle Rhine Valley. It is world famous for the many castles atop the hills on both banks, and for the Lorelei Rock. Countless songs, including the Song of the Nibelungs about Siegfried the dragon slayer, have been written about this section of the river.

Amsterdam Netherlands Nijmegen Rhine Cologne

Germany

Koblenz Bad Ems Moselle Rüdesheim Treis-Karden Mainz Alken

Cable car · Rüdesheim · Germany

Why this cruise? • Discovery Rhine cruise • Choose between two entirely different but equally enchanting routes • Northbound route: experience vibrant Amsterdam • Southbound route: through the Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage region, between castles and landscapes steeped in legend 44

* €50 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

4 days | Cologne • Amsterdam • Cologne with nickoSPIRIT

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

1

Cologne

-

16:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

2

Amsterdam

08:00

23:30

Tour of Amsterdam including a canal tour past the typical merchant houses.

Places you can visit on this voyage

Excursion to North Holland including a visit to an open-air museum and a cheese dairy. 3

Nijmegen

08:30

14:30

Tour of the peaceful Hanseatic town of Nijmegen.

4

Cologne

08:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Itinerary

5 days | Cologne • Koblenz • Rüdesheim • Mainz • Cologne with RHEIN SYMPHONIE

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

1

Cologne

-

17:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

2

Treis-Karden/ Alken

07:00

13:00

Guided tour with the lord of the abbey in period costume through the historic centre of Treis-Karden, with a visit to a distillery and tasting session.

Koblenz

18:00

-

An evening walk through Koblenz, the city at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, past the City Hall with its Schängelbrunnen Fountain and the Church of our Lady.

Koblenz

-

12:00

Guided walk through Bad Ems, with its wonderful spa architecture and magnificent Baroque buildings. Cruise past the famous Lorelei Rock.

Middle Rhine Valley

4

5

Rüdesheim

18:30

-

Sip a glass of wine and be amazed by the historical artistic and musical inventions at “Siegfried‘s Mechanischem Musikkabinett”.

Rüdesheim

-

13:00

Tour of romantic Rüdesheim with its pretty half-timbered buildings and a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument.

Mainz

16:00

22:00

Tour of Mainz with its magnificent St. Augustine’s Church.

Cologne

08:30

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

TOP TIP Take a journey back in time in the delightful old town centre of Mainz. River cruises

3

Cologne • Amsterdam • Cologne | Cologne • Koblenz • Rüdesheim • Mainz • Cologne

Itinerary

Old town centre of Mainz · Germany

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RHEIN SYMPHONIE/nickoSPIRIT

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE 4 or 5-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Multi-course lunch and dinner served at the table - Optional light lunch buffet - Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner - Coffee and cake or midnight snack depending on the daily programme - Festive gala dinner - Welcome and farewell reception with the captain - Table reservations on board (only RHEIN SYMPHONIE) Additional/deviating services under a full-board arrangement on nickoSPIRIT - Dine at any of the three restaurants without a surcharge - Reservations only in Mario’s Grill nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme Use of the spa with gym and sauna (only nickoSPIRIT) Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

Amsterdam · Netherlands

Deck plan (ship profile on page 140) 2 Bed Main Deck Aft

Sun Deck

2 Bed Main Deck 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft

2 Bed Middle Deck

318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 300 319 317 315 313 311 309 307 305 303 301

336 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 335

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore

Upper Deck (all cabins with French Balcony) 333 331 329 327 325 323 321

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft

2 Bed Upper Deck

229 227 225 223 221 219 217

Library

216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 200 215 213 211 209 207 205 203

232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218

Middle Deck (all cabins with panorama windows that open) Bar

nicko cruise director

114 112 110 108 106 104 102 115 113 111 109 107 105 103

Panorama salon

130 128 126 124 122 120 118 116

Panorama restaurant

131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117

Main Deck

Reception Souvenir shop

Stairs

Deck plan nickoSPIRIT see page 54 (ship profile on page 138) 46

4 days | Cologne • Amsterdam • Cologne with nickoSPIRIT

5 days | Cologne • Koblenz • Rüdesheim • Mainz • Cologne with RHEIN SYMPHONIE

nickoSPIRIT

RHEIN SYMPHONIE

14.06.–17.06.24

C

28.08.–31.08.24

C

24.03.–28.03.24

A

31.08.–04.09.24

C

01.07.–04.07.24

C

14.09.–17.09.24

C

23.05.–27.05.24

C

09.10.–13.10.24

B

20.10.–24.10.24

A

18.07.–21.07.24

C

07.06.–11.06.24

C

04.08.–07.08.24

C

13.08.–17.08.24

C

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Cruise fare per person in euro 4 days

Cabin category/season

5 days

C

A

B

C

HX 2 Bed Main Deck Aft

-

499

599

679

HV 2 Bed Main Deck Fore

549

-

-

-

HD 2 Bed Main Deck

599

559

649

799

MX 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft1

699

669

799

949

MV 2 Bed Middle Deck Fore1

759

-

-

-

MD 2 Bed Middle Deck1

839

769

899

1,029

OX 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft2

899

849

939

1,099

OV 2 Bed Upper Deck Fore2

949

879

999

1,149

OD 2 Bed Upper Deck

999

929

1,049

1,199

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+75%

+30%

+60%

+75%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

Excursion package with 3 excursions

134

120

Beverage package (see page 10)

87

116

2

Cologne • Amsterdam • Cologne | Cologne • Koblenz • Rüdesheim • Mainz • Cologne

Cruise dates

nickoSPIRIT cabins with lowerable panoramic fronts, RHEIN SYMPHONIE cabins with panorama windows that open. 2 nickoSPIRIT cabins with lowerable panoramic fronts, RHEIN SYMPHONIE cabins with French balconies.

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

–€50

–€30

River cruises

1

–€20

Rüdesheim · Germany

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 155 (nickoSPIRIT)/180 (RHEIN SYMPHONIE) (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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From * €579

Keukenhof · Netherlands

RHEIN MELODIE

+

RHEIN SYMPHONIE

+

A BEAUTIFUL SEA OF FLOWERS 6 days Tulip Cruise | Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne Tulips? Holland! Come and see for yourself. The Keukenhof flower park is transformed into a multicoloured spectacle every spring. A visit to Amsterdam is naturally also on the itinerary, and it includes a trip on the famous canals past the city’s traditional town houses. North Holland is famous for its pretty countryside and the traditional windmills. Markermeer and IJsselmeer, two large inland waters, are an additional cruise highlight. Rotterdam with its vast port and the tranquil city of Nijmegen are important components of a cruise that appeals to all the senses.

Enkhuizen IJsselmeer Markermeer Lake Amsterdam Rotterdam

Netherlands

Nijmegen Rhine Cologne Germany

Why this cruise? • The famous Dutch tulip fields at Keukenhof, one of the biggest flower gardens in the world • The unique architecture of Rotterdam • Up to North Holland with its typical windmills via Markermeer and IJsselmeer • Nijmegen, one of the oldest towns in the Netherlands, may be small but it has a big history 48

Amsterdam · Netherlands * €50 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Itinerary

6 days | Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

1

Cologne

-

16:30

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

2

Rotterdam

10:30

21:00

Bus/walking tour through modern Rotterdam with its futuristic architecture.

Enkhuizen

11:30

22:00

Tour of Enkhuizen and visit to the open-air museum.

4

Amsterdam/ Coenhaven*

03:30

18:00

Half-day excursion to the famous Keukenhof, Europe’s biggest flower garden.

5

Nijmegen

02:30

13:30

Tour of the peaceful Hanseatic town of Nijmegen. Then there will be time to explore the city yourself.

6

Cologne

07:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Places you can visit on this voyage

Cruising across Markermeer und IJsselmeer.

3

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. This excursion must be booked in advance and only a limited number of places are available. * A free transfer to the centre of Amsterdam is offered for individual guests. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

TOP TIP

River cruises

Explore Holland’s biggest flower park on a half-day excursion to Keukenhof

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

Tour of Amsterdam including a canal tour past the typical merchant houses.

Futuristic and modern Rotterdam · Netherlands

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RHEIN MELODIE/RHEIN SYMPHONIE

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE 6-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Multi-course lunch and dinner served at the table - Optional light lunch buffet - Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner - Coffee and cake or midnight snack depending on the daily programme - Festive gala dinner - Welcome and farewell reception with the captain - Table reservations on board nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

Picturesque historic old town of Nijmegen · Netherlands

Relax and unwind in Enkhuizen · Netherlands

Deck plan (ship profiles on page 140) Sun Deck

2 Bed Main Deck Aft

2 Bed Main Deck 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft

2 Bed Middle Deck

318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 300 319 317 315 313 311 309 307 305 303 301

336 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 335

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore

Upper Deck (all cabins with French Balcony) 333 331 329 327 325 323 321

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft

2 Bed Upper Deck

229 227 225 223 221 219 217

Library nicko cruise director

Reception

50

Stairs

130 128 126 124 122 120 118 116

114 112 110 108 106 104 102 115 113 111 109 107 105 103

Panorama salon

131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117

Main Deck

Panorama restaurant

Souvenir shop

216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 200

Bar

215 213 211 209 207 205 203

232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218

Middle Deck (all cabins with panorama windows that open)

Cruise dates 6 days | Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne RHEIN MELODIE

RHEIN SYMPHONIE

24.03.–29.03.24

A

18.04.–23.04.24

C

28.03.–02.04.24

A

22.04.–27.04.24

C

29.03.–03.04.24

A

23.04.–28.04.24

C

02.04.–07.04.24

B

27.04.–02.05.24

C

03.04.–08.04.24

B

28.04.–03.05.24

C

07.04.–12.04.24

B

08.04.–13.04.24

B

03.05.–08.05.24

C

13.04.–18.04.24

B

12.04.–17.04.24

B

17.04.–22.04.24

C

Cruise fare per person in euro Cabin category/season

A

B

C

HX 2 Bed Main Deck Aft

629

679

779 869

HD 2 Bed Main Deck

699

799

MX 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with Panorama Window that Opens

849

949

999

MD 2 Bed Middle Deck with Panorama Window that Opens

969

1,049

1,149

OX 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,069

1,199

1,249

OV 2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,099

1,249

1,329

OD 2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

1,139

1,299

1,379

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+60%

+75%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

Excursion package with 3 excursions

174

Half-day excursion to Keukenhof** Beverage package (see page 10)

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

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** Bookable up to four weeks before the departure date.

Cube houses · Rotterdam · Netherlands

River cruises

Ultra Early Booking Discount

–€50

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

Super Early Booking Discount

–€30

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

Early Booking Discount

–€20

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 180 (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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Keukenhof, one of the biggest flower gardens in the world · Netherlands

nickoSPIRIT

PURE JOY OF SPRING IN HOLLAND NEW: 8 days Tulip Cruise | Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Arnhem • Cologne

From * €899 Enkhuizen IJsselmeer Markermeer Lake Amsterdam Scheveningen Netherlands The Hague Arnhem Schiedam Rotterdam Nijmegen Rhine Cologne

Would you like to explore one of the biggest and most beautiful flower gardens in the world? Then this is the perfect cruise for you! Enjoy an optional full-day excursion to the famous Keukenhof. It is the best time of the year to enjoy the wonderful sea of flowers there. North Holland is a peaceful postcard motif place with its world-famous windmills and endless polder landscapes. The vibrant city of Amsterdam with its canals and many museums, and the gigantic sea port of Rotterdam, offer a spectacular contrasting programme.

Germany

Why this cruise? • Plenty of time to explore Keukenhof, one of the largest flower gardens in the world • Discover the Netherlands at the best time of the year • Den Haag: Visit the International Court of Justice and the Dutch parliament • Arnhem: Named “Best City Centre” in the Netherlands on multiple occasions 52

* €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Itinerary

8 days | Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Arnhem • Cologne

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Sun.

Cologne

-

17:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

Mon. Nijmegen Rotterdam

04:00 22:00

13:00 -

Tour of the peaceful Hanseatic town of Nijmegen.

Tues. Rotterdam

-

21:00

Bus/walking tour through modern Rotterdam with its futuristic architecture.

Places you can visit on this voyage

Cruising across Markermeer und IJsselmeer. Enkhuizen

Thur. Amsterdam

11:30

23:00

Tour of Enkhuizen and visit to the open-air museum.

04:30

-

Tour of Amsterdam including a canal tour past the typical merchant houses. Then there will be time to explore the city yourself. Excursion to the elegant capital of Den Haag and the seaside town of Scheveningen.

Fri.

Amsterdam

-

16:30

Day trip to the famous Keukenhof, one of the largest flower gardens in the world.

Sat.

Arnhem

00:30

14:00

Tour of Arnhem including the Eusebiuskerk church and the Duivelhuis. Then there will be time to explore the city yourself.

Sun.

Cologne

08:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. This excursion must be booked in advance and only a limited number of places are available. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Arnhem • Cologne

Excursion to the windmills in Schiedam. Wed.

TOP TIP

River cruises

Visit the Dutch king in Den Haag

Peace Palace · The Hague · Netherlands

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nickoSPIRIT

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE 8-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Dine at any of the three restaurants without a surcharge - Reservations only in Mario’s Grill - Multi-course lunch and dinner served at the table - Optional light lunch buffet - Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner - Coffee and cake or midnight snack depending on the daily programme - Festive gala dinner - Welcome and farewell reception with the captain nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions Use of the spa with gym and sauna On-board entertainment programme Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

Modern Rotterdam · Netherlands

Deck plan (ship profile on page 138) Sun Deck

2 Bed Main Deck Fore

2 Bed Main Deck 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft 2 Bed Middle Deck Fore

302 303

301*

306

304

308

305

307

309

312

310 311

313

316

314 315

318

321

317

322

320

323

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore

319

326

324 325

328

327

332

330 331

329

334 335

* Specially equipped cabins for wheelchair users.

202

204 203

201

206

208 207

205

212

214 213

210

216

211

218

215

224 223

217

226 225

222

228 227

220

230 229

221

232

234

231

2 Bed Upper Deck

219

Middle Deck (all cabins with lowerable panoramic front)

209

110 115

112 117

113

116

118

114

120 125

122 127

123

124

nicko cruise director

129

Gym

121

Main Deck

Bar

119

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft

333

2 Bed Middle Deck

Upper Deck (all cabins with lowerable panoramic front)

Lift

54

Panorama salon

Reception

Wellness area

Restaurant

Souvenir shop

Stairs

Cruise dates 8 days | Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Arnhem • Cologne 24.03.–31.03.24

A

07.04.–14.04.24

B

31.03.–07.04.24

A

14.04.–21.04.24

B

21.04.–28.04.24

C

28.04.–05.05.24

C

Cruise fare per person in euro Cabin category/season

A

B

C

HV 2 Bed Main Deck Fore

999

1,099

1,249

HD 2 Bed Main Deck

1,129

1,249

1,389

MX 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft

1,349

1,499

1,629

MV 2 Bed Middle Deck Fore with Lowerable Panorama Window

1,479

1,599

1,729

MD 2 Bed Middle Deck with Lowerable Panorama Window

1,549

1,679

1,799

OX 2 Bed Upper Deck with Lowerable Panorama Window

1,699

1,879

1,999

OV 2 Bed Upper Deck with Lowerable Panorama Window

1,749

1,959

2,099

OD 2 Bed Upper Deck with Lowerable Panorama Window

1,829

2,049

2,179

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+60%

+75%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

Excursion package with 4 excursions

194

Full-day excursion to Keukenhof**

94

Beverage package (see page 10)

203

** Bookable up to four weeks before the departure date.

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

–€75

–€50

River cruises

–€100

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Arnhem • Cologne

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

North Holland

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 155 (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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From * €949

Markermeer lake · Netherlands

nickoSPIRIT

HARTELIJK WELKOM TO IJSSELMEER NEW: 8 days | Cologne • Amsterdam • IJsselmeer • Cologne

North Sea Enkhuizen Marken Volendam Amsterdam

IJsselmeer Markermeer Lake Giethoorn Kampen Apeldoorn IJssel Deventer Arnhem Zutphen

Netherlands Rhine

Immerse yourself into the rich Dutch culture, with its open expanses of water and warm-hearted people. Get to know our western neighbours better and discover the many charming towns between the Rhine, Waal, IJssel and North Sea. Enjoy all the modern comforts of our nickoSPIRIT as you sail through the polder landscapes. As a result of its innovative design, our nickoSPIRIT is perfect for small ports that bigger ships cannot access. Of course, the typical Dutch windmills await you along the route as an ideal photo motif.

Cologne

Germany

Why this cruise? • New ship, built in 2020, with all modern comforts and an unparalleled route • Flexible choice of meals at three restaurants on board • Visit Giethoorn, the “Venice of the Netherlands” • Experience trendy city Amsterdam from the water • The river cruise turns into a lake cruise on Markermeer and IJsselmeer • Kampen, an idyllic little Dutch town on the IJssel estuary 56

Giethoorn · Netherlands * €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Itinerary

8 days | Cologne • Amsterdam • IJsselmeer • Cologne

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

1

Cologne

-

16:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

2

Amsterdam

09:00

-

Tour of Amsterdam including a canal tour past the typical merchant houses. Excursion to North Holland with a visit to Volendam and a trip across Markermeer lake to Marken.

3

Amsterdam

-

08:00 Cruising across Markermeer und IJsselmeer.

Enkhuizen

13:30

-

Enkhuizen

-

05:00

Kampen

09:00

-

Tour of Enkhuizen and visit to the open-air museum. Tour of enchanting Kampen on the IJssel estuary. Excursion to Giethoorn – the “Venice of the Netherlands”.

5

6 7

8

Kampen

-

08:00

Deventer

12:30

-

Guided tour of Deventer and its lovingly restored monuments in the historic district.

Deventer

-

14:00

Excursion to Het Loo – Baroque-style former royal palace in Apeldoorn.

Zutphen

16:00

-

Tour of the picturesque town of Zutphen.

Zutphen

-

04:00

Arnhem

08:00

14:00

Tour of Arnhem including the Eusebiuskerk church and the Duivelhuis. Then there will be time to explore the city yourself.

Cologne

08:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

Cologne • Amsterdam • IJsselmeer • Cologne

4

TOP TIP River cruises

Canals and pretty thatched-roof houses – discover Giethoorn, “the Venice of the Netherlands”

Enkhuizen · Netherlands

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nickoSPIRIT

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE 8-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Dine at any of the three restaurants without a surcharge - Reservations only in Mario’s Grill - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Multi-course lunch and dinner served at the table - Optional light lunch buffet - Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner - Coffee and cake or midnight snack depending on the daily programme - Festive gala dinner - Welcome and farewell reception with the captain nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme Use of the spa with gym and sauna Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

Cologne Cathedral · Germany

Deck plan (ship profile on page 138) Sun Deck

2 Bed Main Deck Fore

2 Bed Main Deck 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft 2 Bed Middle Deck Fore

302 303

301*

306

304

308

305

307

309

312

310 311

313

316

314 315

318

321

317

322

320

323

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore

319

326

324 325

328

327

332

330 331

329

334 335

* Specially equipped cabins for wheelchair users.

202

204 203

201

206

208 207

205

212

214 213

210

216

211

218

215

224 223

217

226 225

222

228 227

220

230 229

221

232

234

231

2 Bed Upper Deck

219

Middle Deck (all cabins with lowerable panoramic front)

209

110 115

112 117

113

116

118

114

120 125

122 127

123

124

nicko cruise director

129

Gym

121

Main Deck

Bar

119

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft

333

2 Bed Middle Deck

Upper Deck (all cabins with lowerable panoramic front)

Lift

58

Panorama salon

Reception

Wellness area

Restaurant

Souvenir shop

Stairs

Cruise dates 8 days | Cologne • Amsterdam • IJsselmeer • Cologne 07.06.–14.06.24

D

11.07.–18.07.24

C

14.08.–21.08.24

D

07.09.–14.09.24

C

17.06.–24.06.24

D

28.07.–04.08.24

D

21.08.–28.08.24

D

27.10.–03.11.24

A

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Cabin category/ season

A

C

D

HV 2 Bed Main Deck Fore

1,049

1,299

1,399

HD 2 Bed Main Deck

1,199

1,449

1,549

MX 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with Lowerable Panorama Window

1,399

1,679

1,799

MV 2 Bed Middle Deck Fore with Lowerable Panorama Window

1,529

1,779

1,899

MD 2 Bed Middle Deck with Lowerable Panorama Window

1,649

1,929

2,049

OX 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with Lowerable Panorama Window

1,769

2,079

2,199

OV 2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with Lowerable Panorama Window

1,849

2,179

2,299

OD 2 Bed Upper Deck with Lowerable Panorama Window

1,999

2,349

2,449

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+75%

+90%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

Excursion package with 4 excursions

154

Beverage package (see page 10)

203

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

–€75

–€50

River cruises

–€100

Cologne • Amsterdam • IJsselmeer • Cologne

Cruise fare per person in euro

Do not forget to try the Dutch cheese · Netherlands

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 155 (see section 8.1. for our terms and conditions of travel).

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From * €849

“German Corner” – confluence of Rhine and Moselle · Koblenz · Germany

RHEIN MELODIE

+

FULL LENGTH OF THE RHINE 8 days | Cologne • Amsterdam • Rüdesheim • Basel

Markermeer Lake Volendam Marken Zaandam Amsterdam Netherlands Nijmegen Rhine

Germany

Cologne

Koblenz

8 days | Basel • Rüdesheim • Amsterdam • Cologne The castles of legends, vibrant cities and romantic wine regions. Cruise along this central European river and experience the beauty of all its different riverscapes, from the “Rhine knee” to Basel through the Upper Rhine Plains and the impressive pass through the Rhenish Slate Mountains to the Rhine Delta in the Netherlands. Visit the most interesting cities in four countries, and see impressive monuments, vineyards, castles and ruins as far as the eye can see during a week of experience after experience.

Rüdesheim

Ludwigshafen France

Mannheim

Speyer

Strasbourg

Kehl

Basel Switzerland

Why this cruise? • Travel the full length of Father Rhine through central Europe • See Koblenz at the juncture of the Rhine and Moselle • Travel high above Koblenz in a cable car • Plenty to see in the Middle Rhine Valley, which has UNESCO World Heritage status and the famous Lorelei Rock • European history in beautiful Strasbourg 60

RHEIN MELODIE outside Marksburg Castle * €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Itinerary

8 days | Cologne • Amsterdam • Rüdesheim • Basel

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

1

Cologne

-

16:30

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

2

Amsterdam/ Zaandam*

09:00

19:30

Tour of Amsterdam including a canal tour past the typical merchant houses. w

3

Nijmegen

04:00

13:30

Tour of the peaceful Hanseatic town of Nijmegen.

4

Cologne

07:00

13:00

Bus/walking tour of the cathedral city of Cologne with traditional Kölsch beer. Time to explore by yourself.

Koblenz

21:30

-

Koblenz

-

13:00

5

Cruise past the famous Lorelei Rock.

Middle Rhine Valley Rüdesheim

Tour of Koblenz, the city at the juncture of the Rhine and Moselle with cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, where the views are amazing.

19:30

-

Rüdesheim

-

04:00

Mannheim/ Ludwigshafen

12:00

18:00

An excursion to the majestic cathedral city of Speyer. Time to explore by yourself.

7

Strasbourg/Kehl 07:00

13:30

Bus/walking tour of Strasbourg including a visit to the Notre-Dame Cathedral.

8

Basel

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

6

07:00

Sip a glass of wine as you marvel at the historical artistic and musical inventions at “Siegfried’s Mechanischem Musikkabinett”.

Bus/walking tour through Basel’s historical city centre, including the marketplace and Münsterplatz (ends at approx. 11:00 at Basel Bad Station).

Itinerary

8 days | Basel • Rüdesheim • Amsterdam • Cologne

Cologne • Amsterdam • Rüdesheim • Basel or vice versa

Excursion to North Holland including a visit to Volendam and a trip across Markermeer lake to Marken.

Slightly modified programme in the reverse order. Further information at: www.nicko-cruises.de/en/rhine

Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. * A free transfer to the centre of Amsterdam is offered for individual guests in the afternoon. Use of the sun deck is restricted on the section of the river between Basel and Strasbourg. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

TOP TIP “Siegfried‘s Mechanisches Musikkabinett” – historical inventions that will amaze you

River cruises

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability.

St. Paul’s Church · Strasbourg · France

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RHEIN MELODIE

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE 8-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Multi-course lunch and dinner served at the table - Optional light lunch buffet - Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner - Coffee and cake or midnight snack depending on the daily programme - Festive gala dinner - Welcome and farewell reception with the captain - Table reservations on board nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

View on to the Rhine

Deck plan (ship profiles on page 140) Sun Deck

2 Bed Main Deck Aft

2 Bed Main Deck 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft

2 Bed Middle Deck

318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 300 319 317 315 313 311 309 307 305 303 301

336 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 335

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore

Upper Deck (all cabins with French Balcony) 333 331 329 327 325 323 321

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft

2 Bed Upper Deck

229 227 225 223 221 219 217

Library nicko cruise director

Reception

62

Stairs

130 128 126 124 122 120 118 116

114 112 110 108 106 104 102 115 113 111 109 107 105 103

Panorama salon

131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117

Main Deck

Panorama restaurant

Souvenir shop

216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 200

Bar

215 213 211 209 207 205 203

232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218

Middle Deck (all cabins with panorama windows that open)

Cruise dates 8 days | Basel • Rüdesheim • Amsterdam • Cologne

08.05.–15.05.24

C

19.08.–26.08.24

D

15.05.–22.05.24

C

26.08.–02.09.24

D

02.06.–09.06.24

D

02.09.–09.09.24

D

09.06.–16.06.24

D

09.09.–16.09.24

C

16.06.–23.06.24

D

27.09.–04.10.24

C

23.06.–30.06.24

D

04.10.–11.10.24

B

11.07.–18.07.24

C

11.10.–18.10.24

B

18.07.–25.07.24

C

18.10.–25.10.24

A

25.07.–01.08.24

D

01.08.–08.08.24

D

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Cruise fare per person in euro Cabin category/season

A

B

C

D

HX 2 Bed Main Deck Aft

949

1,049

1,149

1,199

HD 2 Bed Main Deck

1,099

1,199

1,299

1,349 1,549

MX 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with Panorama Window that Opens

1,299

1,399

1,499

MD 2 Bed Middle Deck with Panorama Window that Opens

1,399

1,499

1,649

1,729

OX 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,579

1,679

1,799

1,949 2,049

OV 2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,639

1,749

1,879

OD 2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

1,749

1,849

1,949

2,129

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+60%

+75%

+90%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

Excursion package with 5 excursions

214

Beverage package (see page 10)

203

Cologne • Amsterdam • Rüdesheim • Basel or vice versa

8 days | Cologne • Amsterdam • Rüdesheim • Basel

Ultra Early Booking Discount

–€100 p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

Super Early Booking Discount

–75€

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

Early Booking Discount

–€50

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

Kaiser Wilhelm Monument · Koblenz · Germany

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 180 (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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From * €849

St. Goar · Germany

RHEIN SYMPHONIE

+

Cologne Andernach Koblenz Rüdesheim Mainz Rhine

HIGHLIGHTS ON THE RHINE NEW: 8 days | Cologne • Strasbourg • Rüdesheim • Cologne

Ludwigshafen Speyer

Germersheim

France Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through time along the Rhine! Discover the Lorelei rock, where the beguiling mermaid once enchanted the boatmen. The impressive Ehrenbreitstein fortress and imposing cathedral in Mainz are other monuments standing witness to time along your route. In Alsace, Strasbourg awaits you with its rich history. And the excursion to Heidelberg, a city steeped in history and culture, is not to be missed. Admire the romantic ruins of the castle and explore the charming old town centre for yourself. You are sure to experience many unforgettable moments on this river cruise!

Mannheim Heidelberg

Germany Strasbourg ALSACE

Kehl

Why this cruise? • Travel through the Middle Rhine Valley, an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in its own right, to some of the most beautiful locations in Germany • A cruise among the vine-covered slopes of the Rhine valley • Half-timbered buildings, tarte flambée and Franco-German history in Alsace • Enjoy the view over romantic Heidelberg from the castle ruin 64

Specialities of Alsace * €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Itinerary

8 days | Cologne • Strasbourg • Rüdesheim • Cologne

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

1

Cologne Andernach

23:30

16:30 -

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

2

Andernach

-

19:00

Guided walk through the tranquil town of Andernach.

3

Mainz

06:00

14:00

Guided walk through Mainz, including the magnificent St. Augustine’s Church and a visit to the mighty St. Martin’s Cathedral.

4

Germersheim 01:00 Strasbourg/Kehl 23:00

14:00 -

An excursion to the wonderful cathedral city of Speyer.

5

Strasbourg/Kehl -

19:00

Bus/walking tour of Strasbourg including a visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral. Picturesque scenery on an excursion to the pretty Alsace region with its half-timbered houses, wine taverns and quaintness.

6

7

Mannheim/ Ludwigshafen

05:00

13:30

Excursion to Heidelberg with its picturesque historic district and a visit to the famous castle.

Rüdesheim

20:00

-

Sip a glass of wine and be amazed by the historical artistic and musical inventions at “Siegfried‘s Mechanischem Musikkabinett”.

Rüdesheim

-

09:00 Cruise past the famous Lorelei Rock.

Middle Rhine Valley

8

Koblenz

12:00

20:00

Tour of Koblenz, the city at the juncture of the Rhine and Moselle with cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, where the views are amazing.

Cologne

01:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

Cologne • Strasbourg • Rüdesheim • Cologne

Visit to the world’s highest cold water geyser in Andernach.

TOP TIP

River cruises

Join us on a tour of the wonderful cathedral city of Mainz

Mainz · Germany

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Strasbourg · Germany

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

–€100

–€75

–€50

Deck plan (ship profile on page 140) Sun Deck 2 Bed Main Deck Aft

2 Bed Main Deck 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 300 319 317 315 313 311 309 307 305 303 301

336 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320

2 Bed Upper Deck

229 227 225 223 221 219 217

Bar

216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 200

232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218

Middle Deck (all cabins with panorama windows that open) 215 213 211 209 207 205 203

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore

335

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft

Upper Deck (all cabins with French Balcony) 333 331 329 327 325 323 321

2 Bed Middle Deck

Library 130 128 126 124 122 120 118 116

114 112 110 108 106 104 102 115 113 111 109 107 105 103

Panorama restaurant

131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117

Main Deck

nicko cruise director

Panorama salon Reception Souvenir shop

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Stairs

* €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE

Cologne • Strasbourg • Rüdesheim • Cologne

8-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Multi-course lunch and dinner served at the table - Optional light lunch buffet - Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner - Coffee and cake or midnight snack depending on the daily programme - Festive gala dinner - Welcome and farewell reception with the captain - Table reservations on board nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

Cruise dates 8 days | Cologne • Strasbourg • Rüdesheim • Cologne C

09.07.–16.07.24

C

17.08.–24.08.24

D

02.10.–09.10.24

B

16.05.–23.05.24

C

16.07.–23.07.24

C

24.08.–31.08.24

D

13.10.–20.10.24

B

18.06.–25.06.24

D

30.07.–06.08.24

C

25.09.–02.10.24

C

24.10.–31.10.24

A

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Cruise fare per person in euro Cabin category/ season

A

B

C

D

HX 2 Bed Main Deck Aft

949

1,049

1,149

1,199

HD 2 Bed Main Deck

1,099

1,199

1,299

1,349

MX 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with Panorama Window that Opens

1,299

1,399

1,499

1,549

MD 2 Bed Middle Deck with Panorama Window that Opens

1,399

1,499

1,649

1,729

OX 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,579

1,679

1,799

1,949

OV 2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,639

1,749

1,879

2,049

OD 2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

1,749

1,849

1,949

2,129

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+60%

+75%

+90%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

Excursion package with 4 excursions**

164

Beverage package (see page 10)

203

River cruises

09.05.–16.05.24

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability. ** The excursion packages are different on Rhine in Flames® days.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 180 (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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© Rüdesheim Tourist AG, D. Ketz

From * €1.0c4e R9hine

Rüdesheim · Germany

RHEIN SYMPHONIE

n Experie mes® la F in

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SPECTACLE ON THE RHINE 8-day cruises to “Rhine in Flames®” “Burning” castles, magnificent fireworks – for generations, the legendary event series “Rhine in Flames®” has drawn curious visitors to the banks of the romantic river Rhine. Along the most beautiful stretches of the river, impressive displays of fireworks light up the night sky in the summer months, bathing the river in a spectacular light. Quite rightly, these events are considered the highlight of the events calendar in the towns and villages along the river. Enjoy the folk festival character of this event in the Middle Rhine Valley, an UNESCO World Heritage site. With nicko cruises, you can experience this event up close on several routes and on different cruise dates. You are guaranteed an excellent view of the fascinating fireworks display, either from the sun deck of the RHEIN SYMPHONIE, or from on board a pleasure boat.

Why this cruise for “Rhine in Flames®”? • Experience the “Rhine in Flames®” firework display in Bonn, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Oberwesel or St. Goar • Marvel at the spectacle from on board a pleasure boat or from the sun deck of the RHEIN SYMPHONIE • Enjoy a detour into the romantic Moselle valley on the dates 06.08.2024, 11.09.2024 and 18.09.2024 68

Cochem · Germany * €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Itinerary Day

8 days | Cologne • “Rhine in Flames®” in Bonn • Strasbourg • Cologne | 02.05.–09.05.24

Port

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

02.05. Cologne Andernach

23:30

16:30 -

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

03.05. Andernach

-

19:00

Guided walk through the tranquil town of Andernach. Visit to the world’s highest cold water geyser in Andernach.

Koblenz 04.05. Koblenz Bonn 05.05. Bonn

21:30 -

12:00

Tour of Koblenz, the city at the juncture of the Rhine and Moselle with cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, where the views are amazing.

15:30

-

Experience the Rhine in Flames® fireworks show in Bonn.

-

01:00 Cruise past the famous Lorelei Rock.

Middle Rhine Valley Mainz

15:00

23:00

Tour of Mainz with its magnificent St. Augustine’s Church.

06.05. Germersheim

10:00

19:00

An excursion to the wonderful cathedral city of Speyer.

07.05. Strasbourg/Kehl 04:00

19:00

Bus/walking tour of Strasbourg including a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral.

Rüdesheim 09.05. Cologne

05:00

13:30

Excursion to Heidelberg with its picturesque historic district and a visit to the famous castle.

20:00

23:00

Sip a glass of wine and be amazed by the historical artistic and musical inventions at “Siegfried‘s Mechanischem Musikkabinett”.

07:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package with 4 excursions: €149 per person

Itinerary Day

Port

8 days | Cologne • Strasbourg • “Rhine in Flames®” in Rüdesheim • Cologne | 02.07.–09.07.24 Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

02.07. Cologne

-

16:30

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

03.07. Mainz

09:30

15:30

Guided walk through Mainz, including the magnificent St. Augustine’s Church and a visit to the mighty St. Martin’s Cathedral.

22:00

-

-

19:00

Mannheim/ Ludwigshafen 04.07. Mannheim/ Ludwigshafen

Excursion to Heidelberg with its picturesque historic district and a visit to the famous castle. An excursion to the wonderful cathedral city of Speyer.

05.07. Strasbourg/Kehl 08:30

20:00

Bus/walking tour of Strasbourg including a visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral. Idyllic picture postcard scenery on an excursion into the tranquil Alsace region with its half-timbered houses, wine taverns and quaint cosiness.

06.07. Rüdesheim

12:00

-

07.07. Rüdesheim

-

09:00

Experience the Rhine in Flames® fireworks show in Rüdesheim. Cruise past the famous Lorelei Rock.

Middle Rhine Valley Koblenz

12:00

20:00

Andernach

22:00

-

-

19:00

08.07. Andernach

River cruises

08.05. Mannheim/ Ludwigshafen

Rhine in Flames®

Idyllic picture postcard scenery on an excursion into the tranquil Alsace region with its half-timbered houses, wine taverns and quaint cosiness.

Tour of Koblenz, the city at the juncture of the Rhine and Moselle with cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, where the views are amazing. Guided walk through the tranquil town of Andernach. Visit to the world’s highest cold water geyser in Andernach.

09.07. Cologne

01:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package with 4 excursions: €149 per person

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. There is limited access to the sun deck from the start of our journey on the Moselle to Cochem. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

Moselle · Germany

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Itinerary

8 days | Cologne • “Rhine in Flames®” in Koblenz • Cochem • Cologne | 06.08.–13.08.24

Day

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

06.08. Cologne

Port

-

16:30

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

07.08. Mainz

09:30

15:30

Guided walk through Mainz, including the magnificent St. Augustine’s Church and a visit to the mighty St. Martin’s Cathedral.

08.08. Strasbourg/Kehl 10:30

19:00

Bus/walking tour of Strasbourg including a visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral.

09.08. Mannheim/ Ludwigshafen

05:00

13:30

Excursion to Heidelberg with its picturesque historic district and a visit to the famous castle.

20:00

-

Sip a glass of wine and be amazed by the historical artistic and musical inventions at “Siegfried‘s Mechanischem Musikkabinett”.

-

12:00

Tour of romantic Rüdesheim with its pretty half-timbered buildings and a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument.

Rüdesheim 10.08. Rüdesheim

Cruise past the famous Lorelei Rock.

Middle Rhine Valley Koblenz 11.08. Koblenz

15:30

-

-

08:00

Experience the Rhine in Flames® fireworks show in Koblenz. A morning cruising on the Moselle.

Cochem 12.08. Andernach

14:30

20:30

Go eight centuries back in time during an excursion to imposing Eltz Castle.

03:00

19:00

Guided walk through the tranquil town of Andernach. Visit to the world’s highest cold water geyser in Andernach.

13.08. Cologne

01:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package with 4 excursions: €149 per person

Itinerary

8 days | Cologne • “Rhine in Flames®” in Oberwesel • Cochem • Cologne | 11.09.–18.09.24

Day

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

11.09. Cologne

Port

-

16:30

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

12.09. Mainz

09:30

15:30

Guided walk through Mainz, including the magnificent St. Augustine’s Church and a visit to the mighty St. Martin’s Cathedral.

13.09. Strasbourg/Kehl 10:30

20:00

Bus/walking tour of Strasbourg including a visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral. Cruise past the famous Lorelei Rock.

14.09. Middle Rhine Valley Oberwesel 15.09. Oberwesel Cochem

13:00

-

-

00:30

09:30

15:00

Experience the Rhine in Flames® firework show in Oberwesel. An entertaining trip on the “Moselle Wine Express” through the historical old town centre of Cochem. An afternoon cruising on the Moselle.

Koblenz 16.09. Koblenz

21:00

-

-

20:00

Tour of Koblenz, the city at the juncture of the Rhine and Moselle with cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, where the views are amazing. Guided walk through Bad Ems, with its wonderful spa architecture and magnificent Baroque buildings.

21:30

-

17.09. Andernach

Andernach

-

19:00

18.09. Cologne

01:00

-

Guided walk through the tranquil town of Andernach. Visit to the world’s highest cold water geyser in Andernach. Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package with 4 excursions: €119 per person Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability.

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

–€100

–€75

–€50

Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. There is limited access to the sun deck from the start of our journey on the Moselle to Cochem. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

Deck plan RHEIN SYMPHONIE see page 66 (ship profile on page 140) 70

* Limited availability.

Itinerary

8 days | Cologne • “Rhine in Flames®” in St. Goar • Cochem • Cologne | 18.09.–25.09.24

Day

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

18.09. Cologne

Port

-

16:30

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

19.09. Mainz

09:30

15:30

Guided walk through Mainz, including the magnificent St. Augustine’s Church and a visit to the mighty St. Martin’s Cathedral.

20.09. Strasbourg/Kehl 10:30

20:00

Bus/walking tour of Strasbourg including a visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral. Cruise past the famous Lorelei Rock.

21.09. Middle Rhine Valley St. Goar 22.09. St. Goar Cochem

13:30

-

-

00:30

09:00

15:00

Experience the “Rhine in Flames®” fireworks display in St. Goar. An entertaining trip on the “Moselle Wine Express” through the historical old town centre of Cochem. An afternoon cruising on the Moselle.

Koblenz 23.09. Koblenz

21:00

-

-

20:00

Tour of Koblenz, the city at the juncture of the Rhine and Moselle with cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, where the views are amazing. Guided walk through Bad Ems, with its wonderful spa architecture and magnificent Baroque buildings.

21:30

-

24.09. Andernach

Andernach

-

19:00

25.09. Cologne

01:00

-

Guided walk through the tranquil town of Andernach.

Rhine in Flames®

Visit to the world’s highest cold water geyser in Andernach. Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package with 4 excursions: €119 per person

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE For all services, see page 67 Additional on these cruises: Experience “Rhine in Flames®”

8-day cruises to “Rhine in Flames®“ 02.05.–09.05.24

C

02.07.–09.07.24

D

06.08.–13.08.24

D

11.09.–18.09.24

D

18.09.–25.09.24

D

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

River cruises

Cruise dates

Cruise fare per person in euro Cabin category/season

C

D

HX 2 Bed Main Deck Aft

1,149

1,199

HD 2 Bed Main Deck

1,299

1,349 1,549

MX 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with Panorama Window that Opens

1,499

MD 2 Bed Middle Deck with Panorama Window that Opens

1,649

1,729

OX 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,799

1,949 2,049

OV 2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,879

OD 2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

1,949

2,129

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+75%

+90%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

Excursion package with 4 excursions**

164

Beverage package (see page 10)

203

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability. ** The excursion packages are different on Rhine in Flames® days.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 180 (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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HAPPY What is not to love about the last few weeks of the year, with all the pretty lights and cosiness? Delicious biscuits and fragrant mulled wine? Jingle Bells and Silent Night? Traditions and customs? The festively decorated cities that we visit on our December cruises have all of these things. Experience the magnificent Christmas Market in Nuremberg, spend a romantic Christmas Eve in Budapest or a buzzing New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam – depending on the route you choose. Look forward to an intensive experience of this special time of the year that appeals to all your senses! 72

ADVENT!

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From * €299

Glittering Amsterdam · Netherlands

nickoSPIRIT RHEIN SYMPHONIE

+

Amsterdam

ADVENT ON THE RHINE

Netherlands

Nijmegen Rhine

4 days Advent Cruise Cologne • Amsterdam • Cologne

Koblenz

4 days Advent Cruise Cologne • Rüdesheim • Koblenz • Cologne Our short Advent cruises are full of highlights, from ancient half-timbered buildings and legend-steeped castles to vibrant Amsterdam, not to mention the picturesque scenery and cosy tranquillity. You will find an informal atmosphere and good company on board our modern ships. Their stylishly furnished cabins are oases of peace and quiet with wonderful views of the wintry riverbank landscapes. Relax and enjoy the cruise.

Germany

Cologne

Rüdesheim

Cruise dates 4 days | Cologne • Amsterdam • Cologne nickoSPIRIT 02.12. – 05.12.24

B

08.12. – 11.12.24

B

14.12. – 17.12.24

B

4 days | Cologne • Rüdesheim • Koblenz • Cologne nickoSPIRIT

TOP TIP A special Advent experience: festive Amsterdam

Deck plan nickoSPIRIT see page 54 (ship profile on page 138)

Deck plan RHEIN SYMPHONIE see page 66

29.11. – 02.12.24

A

11.12. – 14.12.24

B

05.12. – 08.12.24

B

17.12. – 20.12.24

A

4 days | Cologne • Rüdesheim • Koblenz • Cologne RHEIN SYMPHONIE 29.11.–02.12.24

A

11.12.–14.12.24

B

02.12.–05.12.24

B

14.12.–17.12.24

B

05.12.–08.12.24

B

17.12.–20.12.24

A

08.12.–11.12.24

B

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

(ship profile on page 140)

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* €50 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023. Limited number available.

4 days Advent Cruise | Cologne • Amsterdam • Cologne

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

1

Cologne

-

16:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

2

Amsterdam

08:00

23:30

Discover the Dutch metropolis of Amsterdam on a guided tour.

3

Nijmegen

08:00

14:30

Tour of the peaceful Hanseatic town of Nijmegen.

4

Cologne

08:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Experience Amsterdam’s illuminations at night on a canal tour.

Itinerary

4 days Advent Cruise | Cologne • Rüdesheim • Koblenz • Cologne

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

1

Cologne

-

23:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 17:00.

2

Rüdesheim

14:00

-

Time for you to explore the Christmas market on your own. Discover Rüdesheim’s historic old quarter on a guided tour. Afterwards, sip a glass of wine and be amazed by the historical artistic and musical inventions at “Siegfried’s Mechanischem Musikkabinett”.

3

Rüdesheim

-

08:30 Cruise past the famous Lorelei Rock.

Middle Rhine Valley

4

Koblenz

12:00

21:30

Tour of Koblenz, the city at the juncture of the Rhine and the Moselle with a visit to the Christmas market and a glass of mulled wine.

Cologne

04:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

Cologne • Amsterdam • Cologne | Cologne • Rüdesheim • Koblenz • Cologne

Itinerary

Cruise fare per person in euro

–€50 p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

Super Early Booking Discount

–€30 p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

Early Booking Discount

–€20 p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

nickoSPIRIT

RHEIN SYMPHONIE

Cabin category/season

A

B

A

B

HX 2 Bed Main Deck Aft

-

-

349

399

HV 2 Bed Main Deck Fore

399

449

-

-

HD 2 Bed Main Deck

449

499

399

449

MX 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft1

529

579

479

529

MV 2 Bed Middle Deck Fore1

559

599

-

-

MD 2 Bed Middle Deck1

589

629

529

579

OX 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft2

629

679

579

629

OV 2 Bed Upper Deck Fore2

659

699

599

649

OD 2 Bed Upper Deck2

679

729

629

699

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+60%

+30%

+60%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

Excursion package with 3 excursions Cologne · Amsterdam · Cologne

114

-

Excursion package with 2 excursions Cologne · Rüdesheim · Cologne

70

70

Beverage package (see page 10)

87

87

River cruises

Ultra Early Booking Discount

1 nickoSPIRIT cabins with lowerable panoramic fronts, RHEIN SYMPHONIE cabins with panorama windows that open. 2 nickoSPIRIT cabins with lowerable panoramic fronts, RHEIN SYMPHONIE cabins with French balconies.

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 155 persons for nickoSPIRIT and 180 for RHEIN SYMPHONIE (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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From * €349

Kohlmarkt · Vienna · Austria

nickoVISION MAXIMA

+

ADVENT IN AUSTRIA

WACHAU Germany Krems Passau Vienna Linz Danube Steyr

5 days Advent Cruise Passau • Vienna • Krems • Linz • Passau Our short Advent cruises offer the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind before you return to the festivities at home. Enjoy the glittering lights of the Austrian cities of Vienna and Linz and stroll around their festive Christmas Markets at this very special time of the year. Another highlight of this cruise is a visit to the enchanting town of Steyr with its Christmas charm.

Austria

Cruise dates 5 days | Passau • Vienna • Krems • Linz • Passau nickoVISION 29.11.–03.12.24

A

11.12.–15.12.24

B

03.12.–07.12.24

B

15.12.–19.12.24

A

07.12.–11.12.24

B

MAXIMA

TOP TIP Enjoy the enchanting Christmas lights in the Kittenberger Gardens

29.11.–03.12.24

A

11.12.–15.12.24

B

03.12.–07.12.24

B

15.12.–19.12.24

A

07.12.–11.12.24

B

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Deck plan nickoVISION see page 38 (ship profile on page 132)

Deck plan MAXIMA see page 30 (ship profile on page 134)

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* €50 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023. Limited number available.

Itinerary

5 days Advent Cruise | Passau • Vienna • Krems • Linz • Passau

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

1

Passau

-

16:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

2

Vienna

12:30

-

Tour of the traditional Danube city of Vienna, including the Christmas market, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and Ringstraße. Classic concert featuring the melodious compositions of Strauss and Mozart.

3

4

Vienna

-

07:30

Krems

14:00

19:00

Experience the magic of Advent during a visit to the illuminated Kittenberg Discovery Gardens.

Linz

08:30

20:30

Excursion to the famous Christmas town of Steyr. Advent walk in Linz, including the Baroque main square and Christmas market.

05:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

Cruise fare per person in euro nickoVISION Cabin category/season

A

MAXIMA

B

A

B 449

HX

2 Bed Main Deck Fore/Aft

-

-

399

HV

2 Bed Main Deck Fore

449

529

-

-

HD

2 Bed Main Deck

499

549

439

499

MX

2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony

549

599

499

559

MV

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore with French Balcony

579

629

529

579

MD

2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony

599

659

549

599

OX

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

629

699

599

659

OV

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with French Balcony

679

749

629

699

OD

2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

729

799

669

749

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+60%

+30%

+60%

2 Bed cabin with extra bed for a 3rd person*

-

320

Children under 16 years in upper/additional bed (accompanied by 2 full-paying adults)*

-

free of charge

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

Excursion package with 3 excursions

150

150

Beverage package (see page 10)

116

116

Ultra Early Booking Discount

–€50 p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

Super Early Booking Discount

Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

–€30

Passau • Vienna • Krems • Linz • Passau

Passau

River cruises

5

–€20

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 200 persons for nickoVISION and 160 for MAXIMA (see section 8.1. for our terms and conditions of travel).

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Castle · Bratislava · Slovakia

VIKTORIA

From * €449

+

ADVENT ON THE DANUBE

WACHAU

Germany Passau

Melk

Bratislava Vienna

Austria

Slovakia

Danube

Budapest

Hungary

NEW: 6 days Advent Cruise Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau Feel yourself begin to relax from the moment you step on board on our comfortable river cruise ships. Look forward to a magical pre-Christmas period. Discover Vienna’s magnificent twinkling lights at this special time of year, the unique charm of glamorous Budapest and the warm cosiness of Bratislava on a very special journey. Enjoy the panoramic river scenery as the galley crew treat you to a festive gala dinner on VIKTORIA.

Cruise dates

TOP TIP Experience Bratislava in its pre-Christmas splendour

6 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau VIKTORIA 28.11.–03.12.24

A

13.12.–18.12.24

B

03.12.–08.12.24

B

18.12.–23.12.24

A

08.12.–13.12.24

B

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Deck plan VIKTORIA see page 34 (ship profile on page 134)

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* €50 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023. Limited number available.

Itinerary

6 days Advent Cruise | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

1

Passau

-

16:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

2

Vienna

12:30

20:00

Tour of the traditional Danube city of Vienna, including the Christmas market, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and Ringstraße.

3

Budapest

12:00

19:00

Tour of stunning Budapest and its impressive architecture. Time for you to explore the Christmas market on your own.

4

Bratislava

13:00

18:00

Tour of beautiful Bratislava with a trip to the castle. Time for you to explore the Christmas market on your own.

Melk

10:30

14:00

Visit to the impressive Melk Benedictine Monastery.

Passau

08:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

Cruise fare per person in euro Cabin category/season

A

B

HX

2 Bed Main Deck Fore/Aft

499

549

HD

2 Bed Main Deck

549

629

MX

2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony

599

699

MV

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore with French Balcony

649

729

MD

2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony

689

749

OX

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

749

829

OV

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with French Balcony

799

879

OD

2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

849

929

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+60%

2 Bed cabin with extra bed for a 3rd person*

400

Children under 16 years in upper/additional bed (accompanied by 2 full-paying adults)*

free of charge

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

Excursion package with 4 excursions

160

Beverage package (see page 10)

145

Ultra Early Booking Discount

–€50 p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

Super Early Booking Discount

Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

–€30

River cruises

6

Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

Cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau.

5

–€20

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 160 (see section 8.1. for our terms and conditions of travel).

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From * €669

Strasbourg · France

nickoSPIRIT RHEIN SYMPHONIE

Cologne

+

CHRISTMAS MAGIC ON THE RHINE

Germany Koblenz

Ludwigshafen France ALSACE Strasbourg

7 days Christmas Cruise Cologne • Rüdesheim • Strasbourg • Cologne Father Rhine tells a very special story at christmastime. The picturesque alleyways in the cities’ old quarters are especially peaceful and festive at this time of year. The festive spirit is all around – especially at the worldfamous Strasbourg Christmas Market. The highlight of the festivities is the Christmas Eve mass. It is an incredible experience in the famous Speyer Cathedral. Your river cruise ship also has a festive atmosphere. Look forward to a cosy warm setting with stylish furnishings and amazing views of the wintry landscapes passing by, as well as culinary delights prepared by our excellent chefs.

TOP TIP Speyer Cathedral Christmas mass is an inspiring experience

Deck plan nickoSPIRIT see page 54

Rüdesheim Mainz

Rhine

Mannheim Heidelberg Speyer

Kehl

Lorelei Rock · Germany

Cruise dates 7 days | Cologne • Rüdesheim • Strasbourg • Cologne nickoSPIRIT

RHEIN SYMPHONIE

20.12.–26.12.24

20.12.–26.12.24

Travel date in red indicates: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

(ship profile on page 138)

Deck plan RHEIN SYMPHONIE see page 66 (ship profile on page 140)

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* €60 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023. Limited number available.

7 days Christmas Cruise | Cologne • Rüdesheim • Strasbourg • Cologne

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

20.12.

Cologne

-

16:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

Koblenz

23:30

-

Koblenz

-

12:00

Tour of Koblenz, the city at juncture of the Rhine and Moselle, past the City Hall with its Schängel Fountain and Church of our Lady.

Rüdesheim

18:30

22:00

Sip a glass of wine and be amazed by the historical artistic and musical inventions at “Siegfried’s Mechanischem Musikkabinett”.

22.12.

Mainz

06:00

12:00

Tour of Mainz including the magnificent St. Augustine’s Church and mighty Mainz Cathedral.

23.12.

Strasbourg/ Kehl

09:00

19:00

Tour of Strasbourg including a visit to the Christmas market.

21.12.

Picturesque scenery on an excursion to the pretty Alsace region with its half-timbered houses, wine taverns and quaintness. 24.12.

Mannheim/ 05:00 Ludwigshafen

-

25.12.

Mannheim/ Ludwigshafen

03:30

Tour of Heidelberg’s picturesque historical district with a visit to the castle, the city’s landmark. Opportunity to attend the Christmas mass at Speyer Cathedral.

Morning cruise through the famous Lorelei region. 26.12.

Cologne

18:30

-

Cologne

-

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

Cologne • Rüdesheim • Strasbourg • Cologne

Itinerary

Cabin category/ season HX

2 Bed Main Deck Aft

nickoSPIRIT

RHEIN SYMPHONIE

-

729

HV

2 Bed Main Deck Fore

799

-

HD

2 Bed Main Deck

859

779

MX

2 Bed Middle Deck Aft1

959

899

MV

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore1

999

-

MD

2 Bed Middle Deck1

1,059

949

OX

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft2

1,099

999

OV

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore2

1,149

1,079

OD

2 Bed Upper Deck2

1,259

1,129

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+30%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

Excursion package with 4 excursions

130

130

Beverage package (see page 10)

174

174

1 2

River cruises

Cruise fare per person in euro

nickoSPIRIT cabins with lowerable panoramic fronts, RHEIN SYMPHONIE cabins with panorama windows that open. nickoSPIRIT cabins with lowerable panoramic fronts, RHEIN SYMPHONIE cabins with French balconies.

Ultra Early Booking Discount

–€60 p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

Super Early Booking Discount

Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

–€45

–€30

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 155 persons for nickoSPIRIT and 180 for RHEIN SYMPHONIE (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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From * €699

The twinkling lights of Vienna · Austria

nickoVISION MAXIMA

+

CHRISTMAS ON THE DANUBE

Germany Passau

Melk Krems Linz

Vienna

Austria

Slovakia Bratislava Danube

Budapest

Hungary

8 days Christmas Cruise Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Melk • Passau At Christmastime the mood on the Danube and in the cities it passes through is very special. At no other time of the year you can experience this feeling of well-being, gliding gently and quietly along on a riverboat, watching the landscapes bathed in a magical winter light. You will hear Christmas carols and enjoy culinary delicacies on this special festive cruise on board the modern nickoVISION and the elegant MAXIMA.

TOP TIP See Budapest from a different perspective on a walk through the city

Deck plan nickoVISION see page 38

Cruise dates 8 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Melk • Passau nickoVISION

MAXIMA

19.12.–26.12.24

19.12.–26.12.24

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

(ship profile on page 132)

Deck plan MAXIMA see page 30 (ship profile on page 134)

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* €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023. Limited number available.

Itinerary

8 days Christmas Cruise | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Melk • Passau

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

19.12.

Passau

-

16:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

20.12.

Vienna

12:30

23:00

Tour of the traditional Danube city of Vienna, including the Christmas market, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and Ringstraße. Excursion to a typical traditional Vienna wine bar or a classic concert with the melodious compositions of Strauss and Mozart.

21.12.

Budapest

14:30

-

Tour of stunning Budapest and its impressive architecture. Evening visit to Budapest Christmas market with a glass of mulled wine.

Budapest

-

19:00

Puszta tour with a traditional horsemanship demonstration. “Budapest Impressions” walking tour and a trip on the oldest underground railway in Europe.

23.12.

Bratislava

24.12.

Krems Melk

25.12. 26.12.

13:00

18:00

Tour of beautiful Bratislava with a trip to the castle.

08:00

14:00

Guided tour of Krems.

17:30

-

Opportunity to attend the Christmas mass at the Melk Monastery.

Melk

-

05:00

Linz

15:00

21:00

Tour of Linz with its Baroque main square.

Passau

05:30

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Melk • Passau

22.12.

Cabin category

nickoVISION

MAXIMA

-

799

HX

2 Bed Main Deck Fore/Aft

HV

2 Bed Main Deck Fore

849

-

HD

2 Bed Main Deck

899

849

MX

2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,029

949

MV

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,079

1,029

MD

2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony

1,129

1,079

OX

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,199

1,129

OV

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,249

1,229

OD

2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

1,329

1,259

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+30%

2 Bed cabin with extra bed for a 3rd person*

-

560

Children under 16 years in upper/additional bed (accompanied by 2 full-paying adults)*

-

free of charge –50%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

Excursion package with 5 excursions

210

210

Beverage package (see page 10)

203

203

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

–€100

–€75

River cruises

Cruise fare per person in euro

–€50

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 200 for nickoVISION and 160 for ­MAXIMA (see section 8.1. for our terms and conditions of travel).

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From * €9w4Ye9ar

New Year in Vienna · Austria

BOLERO

Ne na in Vien

+

AN IMPRESSIVE ARRAY OF HIGHLIGHTS

Germany Passau

Slovakia Melk Linz

Austria

Bratislava Vienna

Danube

Budapest

Hungary

8 days New Year’s Cruise Passau • Budapest • Vienna • Melk • Passau Picturesque snow-covered landscapes with magnificent buildings: The Danube cities of Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna look absolutely spectacular around the time of the New Year. You will spend two nights in Vienna, with plenty of time to fully enjoy the New Year in this imperial city. And, thanks to our late mooring times, you can also take all the time in the world to enjoy Bratislava, Budapest and Linz until late in the evening. Melk Monastery · Melk · Austria

TOP TIP Start off the New Year with a rousing concert in Vienna

Cruise dates 8 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Melk • Passau BOLERO 28.12.24–04.01.24 Travel date in red indicates: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Deck plan BOLERO see page 30 (ship profile on page 134)

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* €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023. Limited number available.

8 days New Year’s Cruise | Passau • Budapest • Vienna • Melk • Passau

Itinerary Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

28.12.24

Passau

-

16:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

29.12.24

Bratislava

16:00

20:00

Tour of Bratislava’s lovingly restored historical alleyways and a trip to the castle.

30.12.24

Budapest

09:00

22:00

Tour of stunning Budapest and its impressive architecture. “Budapest Impressions” walking tour and a trip on the oldest underground railway in Europe.

31.12.24

Vienna

22:00

-

Welcome the New Year in Austria’s capital city.

01.01.25

Vienna

-

-

Tour of the traditional Danube city of Vienna, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and Ringstraße.

02.01.25

Vienna

-

03:00

Melk

12:30

19:00

Visit to the impressive Melk Benedictine Monastery.

03.01.25

Linz

05:00

21:00

Tour of Linz with its baroque main square.

04.01.25

Passau

05:30

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Enjoy a New Year’s concert in Vienna. Cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau.

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. This excursion must be booked in advance and only a limited number of places are available. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

Cruise fare per person in euro

Passau • Budapest • Vienna • Melk • Passau

Night tour of Budapest with Hungarian music.

HX

2 Bed Main Deck Fore/Aft

1,049

HD

2 Bed Main Deck

1,129

MX

2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,249

MV

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,279

MD

2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony

1,349

OX

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,399

OV

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,459

OD

2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

1,529

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+75%

2 Bed cabin with extra bed for a 3rd person*

560

Children under 16 years in upper/additional bed (accompanied by 2 full-paying adults)*

free of charge

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

Excursion package with 5 excursions

200

New Year’s Concert (only bookable in advance)

140

Beverage package (see page 10)

203

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

–€100

–€75

River cruises

Cabin category

–€50

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 160 persons (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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From * €9w9Ye9ar

Bratislava · Slovakia

Ne islava in Brat

nickoVISION MAXIMA

+

NEW YEAR ON THE DANUBE

Germany Passau

Melk Krems Linz

Vienna

Austria

Slovakia Bratislava Esztergom Danube

Budapest

Hungary

9 days New Year’s Cruise Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau You would like to end the last days of the year in a relaxed way? Then our Danube New Year’s Cruise is perfect for you! Relax from the hustle and bustle of Christmas and welcome the New Year in the Danube cities. Our attentive crews on the nickoVISION and MAXIMA will cater to your every wish. Look forward to a gourmet feast at the New Year’s Eve Dinner in Bratislava with a firework display over the castle.

TOP TIP Discover the fairytale-like Schönbrunn Palace where Empress Elisabeth of Austria lived

Deck plan nickoVISION see page 38

Cruise dates 8 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Melk • Passau nickoVISION

MAXIMA

26.12.24–03.01.25

26.12.24–03.01.25

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

(ship profile on page 132)

Deck plan MAXIMA see page 30 (ship profile on page 134)

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* €150 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023. Limited number available.

9 days New Year’s Cruise | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

Itinerary Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

26.12.24

Passau

-

16:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

27.12.24

Melk

06:00

12:00

Visit to the impressive Melk Benedictine Monastery. Cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau.

Vienna

18:30

-

Excursion to a typical traditional Vienna wine bar or a classic concert with the melodious compositions of Strauss and Mozart.

Vienna

-

18:00

Tour of the traditional Danube city of Vienna, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and Ringstraße. Visit to magnificent Schönbrunn Palace with its picturesque park.

29.12.24

30.12.24

Esztergom 06:30

14:00

Excursion to the impressive Esztergom Basilica, the country’s largest church in the former Hungarian capital city.

Budapest

17:30

-

Night tour of Budapest with Hungarian music.

Budapest

-

21:00

Tour of Budapest and its impressive architecture. Puszta tour with a traditional horsemanship demonstration. or a “Budapest Impressions” walking tour and a trip on the oldest underground railway in Europe.

31.12.24

Bratislava

15:00

-

Tour of Bratislava’s lovingly restored historical alleyways and a trip to the castle. Welcome the New Year in Slovakia’s capital city.

01.01.25

Bratislava

-

01:00

Krems

15:00

22:00

Guided tour of Krems.

02.01.25

Linz

12:30

20:30

Tour of Linz with its baroque main square.

03.01.25

Passau

05:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability.

Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

28.12.24

Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion.

Cruise fare per person in euro Cabin category HX

2 Bed Main Deck Fore/Aft

nickoVISION

MAXIMA

-

1,149

HV

2 Bed Main Deck Fore

1,249

-

HD

2 Bed Main Deck

1,349

1,259

MX

2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,449

1,429

MV

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,499

1,469

MD

2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony

1,569

1,529

OX

2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony

1,679

1,629

OV

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with French Balcony

1,749

1,679

OD

2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

1,829

1,769

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+75%

+75%

2 Bed cabin with extra bed for a 3rd person*

-

640

Children under 16 years in upper/additional bed (accompanied by 2 full-paying adults)*

-

free of charge

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

Excursion package with 5 excursions

200

200

Beverage package (see page 10)

232

232

Ultra Early Booking Discount

–€150 p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

River cruises

Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

Super Early Booking Discount

–€100 p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

Early Booking Discount

–€75

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 200 for nickoVISION and 160 for MAXIMA (see section 8.1.of our terms and conditions of travel).

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From * 9 €1,19 Year

Amsterdam · Netherlands

New terdam in Ams

nickoSPIRIT

NEW YEAR,S EVE TRIP THROUGH THE RHINE-MEUSE DELTA

Amsterdam Rotterdam

Netherlands Arnhem

Nijmegen Rhine Antwerp Ghent Brussels

9 days New Year’s Cruise Cologne • Antwerp • Amsterdam • Cologne

Cologne

Belgium

Germany

Welcome in the New Year on an unforgettable river cruise along the Rhine! Experience historic and wintry Antwerp. Continue on to Rotterdam, a fascinating port city with modern architecture. In the EU city of Brussels, you can explore the impressive buildings and the charm of the Belgian capital in winter splendour. Celebrate the turn of the year in Amsterdam – thanks to the central location of nickoSPIRIT’s berth, the canal city is only a short distance away. Let yourself be inspired by this unforgettable New Year’s Eve trip. Ghent · Belgium

TOP TIP

Cruise dates

Enjoy Amsterdam’s New Year’s fireworks from the comfort of the sun deck

9 days | Cologne • Antwerp • Amsterdam • Cologne nickoSPIRIT 26.12.24–03.01.25 Travel date in red indicates: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Deck plan nickoSPIRIT see page 54 (ship profile on page 138)

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* €150 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023. Limited number available.

9 days New Year’s Cruise | Cologne • Antwerp • Amsterdam • Cologne

Itinerary Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

26.12.24

Cologne

-

17:00

Embarkation from 15:00 to 16:00.

27.12.24

Nijmegen

04:00

12:00

Tour of the peaceful Hanseatic town of Nijmegen.

28.12.24

Antwerp

04:00

-

Tour of historical Antwerp, including a visit to the Church of our Lady, the fortress Het Steen, Vleeshuis and Grote Markt.

29.12.24

Antwerp

-

14:30

Excursion to picturesque Ghent with its imposing St. Bavo’s Cathedral.

Rotterdam

23:30

-

30.12.24

Rotterdam

-

12:30

Tour of modern Rotterdam and its futuristic architecture.

Amsterdam

21:00

-

Evening canal trip through the wonderful Amsterdam illuminations.

31.12.24

Amsterdam

-

-

Tour of Amsterdam’s most famous sights.

01.01.25

Amsterdam

-

10:00

Arnhem

20:00

-

Welcome the New Year the capital city of the Netherlands. Enjoy a relaxing day on board the ship.

02.01.25

Arnhem

-

13:00

Tour of Arnhem including the Eusebiuskerk church and the Duivelhuis.

03.01.25

Cologne

07:00

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

Cologne • Antwerp • Amsterdam • Cologne

Excursion to the Belgian capital of Brussels with its famous Atomium, Manneken Pis statue and the exceptionally beautiful Grand Place.

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Cruise fare per person in euro

–€150

HV 2 Bed Main Deck Fore

1,349

HD 2 Bed Main Deck

1,469

MX 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with Lowerable Panoramic Front

1,569

MV 2 Bed Middle Deck Fore with Lowerable Panoramic Front

1,629

MD 2 Bed Middle Deck with Lowerable Panoramic Front

1,679

OX 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with Lowerable Panoramic Front

1,729

OV 2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with Lowerable Panoramic Front

1,779

OD 2 Bed Upper Deck with Lowerable Panoramic Front

1,849

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+75%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

Excursion package with 4 excursions

200

Beverage package (see page 10)

232

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

Super Early Booking Discount

–€100

River cruises

Cabin category

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

Early Booking Discount

–€75

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 155 persons (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD KNOW THAT THE FRENCH ARE „ EXPERTS IN ENJOYING LIFE AND “SAVOIR VIVRE IS USED IN MANY DIFFERENT LANGUAGES. ON OUR BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL RIVER CRUISES ALONG THE RHÔNE, SAÔNE & SEINE YOU WILL EXPERIENCE THE FULL SPECTRUM OF THE FRENCH ART OF LIVING – THROUGH ITS CUISINE AND CULTURE.

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We associate "savoir vivre" with café au lait, croissants and baguettes, but also with excellent red wines, fresh oysters and coq au vin. Yet there is far more to French lifestyle than culinary delights. It also embraces time-honoured cities, sun-kissed natural landscapes, wild horses and flamingos – to mention just a few things. Our river cruise routes give you the opportunity to experience as many of the interesting facets of France as possible. The Rhône and Saône lead straight into the beautiful countryside of southern France, past historically significant towns such as Lyon, Arles and Avignon and spectacular scenery. In the sunny climes where the Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône grapes ripen, you will experience another aspect of the French art of living: ‘­laissez-faire’. Although laissez-faire can also be found in the magical north of the country. It inspired Edith Piaf, Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. The Seine leaves none of these different facets untouched on its journey to Le Havre on the Atlantic coast – including the countless attractions of the capital city of Paris.

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Cruise highlights

NORMANDY Caudebec-en-Caux Le Havre St. Martin de Boscherville Rouen Honfleur Château Chantilly Jumièges Giverny Vernon Conflans-Sainte-Honorine Étretat

France

Seine

Paris

Beaune Château de Cormatin

BEAUJOLAIS

Chalon-sur-Saône Cluny

Saône Mâcon

Belleville Lyon

Trévoux

France Rhône ARDÈCHE Viviers Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pont du Gard CAMARGUE

Avignon Arles PROVENCE

Mediterranean Sea

RHÔNE, SAÔNE AND SEINE Through colourful southern France on the Rhône and Saône If France is the European centre of luxury, Lyon is one of its strongholds. In the oldest part of the city, “Vieux Lyon”, you will find "traboules" – secret covered passageways between the alleys. They were used in the olden days by workers to transport silk and fabric bales through the city. Today, they are used by the numerous cafés and bars to transport delicious food and beverages on

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trays. One such delicious beverage is the fruity Beaujolais, the wine produced at the vineyards to the north of the city. Proud Lyon has UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status. It is also a Catholic Church diocese with Lyon Cathedral – seat of the archbishop – and the Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière, both impressive buildings in their own right.

Cruise highlights

RHÔNE, SAÔNE AND SEINE 8 days: Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon

page 94

8 days: Paris • Le Havre • Paris

page 98

River cruises

Rhône, Saône and Seine

You can find more information on Rhône, Saône and Seine here.

Lyon

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Rhône · Lyon

From* €949 BIJOU DU RHÔNE

+

PICTURESQUE SOUTHERN FRANCE 8 days | Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon This cruise takes you through the colourful landscapes of southern France and its beautiful, historical cities. The route passes through the Ardèche Gorge, Provence and the Camargue, the region with the incomparable atmosphere that inspired van Gogh to create his wonderful paintings. In the towns of Mâcon and Arles you get a real sense of why the Romans chose them as settlements. In Avignon magnificent buildings such as the Palace of the Popes await you.

Beaune Château de Cormatin

BEAUJOLAIS

Chalon-sur-Saône Cluny

Saône Mâcon

Belleville Lyon

Trévoux

France Rhône ARDÈCHE Viviers Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pont du Gard CAMARGUE

Avignon Arles PROVENCE

Mediterranean Sea

Why this cruise? • On the Rhône and Saône through the enchanting southern France • Walk in the footsteps of the Romans, e.g. in the Arles Arena or on the former Pont du Gard aqueduct • See the unique nature of the Camargue with its wild horses and flamingos 94

Fontenay Monastery · Burgundy * €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Itinerary

8 days | Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon

Day

Arrival

Departure

Wed. Lyon

-

22:30

Embarkation from 17:00 to 19:00.

Thur. Chalonsur-Saône

11:00

18:00

Excursion in Burgundy including a visit to Beaune and the famous Hôtel-Dieu with its distinctive, colourful roof.

Mâcon

23:30

-

Mâcon

-

12:00

Fri.

Port

Places you can visit on this voyage

Excursion to the impressive and history-steeped Cluny Abbey or to the beautiful Château de Cormatin.

Belleville

14:30

15:00

Trévoux

16:30

19:00

Sat.

Viviers

12:30

18:30

Sun.

Arles

03:00

18:00

Avignon

22:30

-

-

15:30

Excursion to Beaujolais with a tour of the medieval village of Oingt and a wine-tasting experience at a vineyard (starts Belleville/ends Trévoux). Sensational landscapes on the excursion to the Ardèche Gorge with its steep cliffs. Time to explore by yourself. Tour of Arles with its splendid Roman architecture, e.g. the mighty arena.

Mon. Avignon

Tour of Avignon including the famous Pont d‘Avignon and the Palace of the Popes. Time to explore the city by yourself.

Châteauneufdu-Pape Tues. Lyon

17:30

18:15

Excursion to the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard (starts Avignon/ ends Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

14:00

-

Tour of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage historical district of Lyon with its impressive basilica. Time to explore the city yourself.

Wed. Lyon

-

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon

Excursion to the exceptional Camargue including a visit to a bull farm.

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion.

TOP TIP Experience the impressive natural scenery on an excursion to the Ardèche Gorge

River cruises

Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

Ardèche Gorge

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BIJOU DU RHÔNE

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE 8-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Multi-course lunch and dinner menus served at the table - Optional light lunch buffet - Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner - Coffee and cakes or midnight snack depending on the day programme - Festive gala dinner - Table reservations on board nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

Deck plan (ship profile on page 144) 2 Bed Main Deck

Sun Deck

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore 2 Bed Middle Deck

320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 300 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 200

110 108 106 104 102 100

Reception Stairs

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Main Deck

Panorama salon

111 109 107 105 103 101

Panorama restaurant

215 213 211 209 207 205 203 201

nicko cruise director

Deluxe cabins are half a deck higher than the other middle deck cabins 216

Library

Middle Deck (deluxe cabins with large panorama windows that open)

217

Bar

321 319 317 315 313 311 309 307 305 303 301

2 Bed Deluxe Upper Deck

The cabins are half a deck higher than the public areas

240 238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218

2 Bed Deluxe Upper Deck Aft

Upper Deck (all cabins with lowerable panoramic front)

239 237 235 233 231 229 227 225 223 221 219

2 Bed Deluxe Middle Deck

Cruise dates 2024 8 days | Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon BIJOU DU RHÔNE 20.03.–27.03.24

A

15.05.–22.05.24

D

10.07.–17.07.24

D

04.09.–11.09.24

D

27.03.–03.04.24

A

22.05.–29.05.24

D

17.07.–24.07.24

D

11.09.–18.09.24

C

03.04.–10.04.24

B

29.05.–05.06.24

D

24.07.–31.07.24

D

18.09.–25.09.24

C

10.04.–17.04.24

B

05.06.–12.06.24

D

31.07.–07.08.24

C

25.09.–02.10.24

C

17.04.–24.04.24

C

12.06.–19.06.24

D

07.08.–14.08.24

C

02.10.–09.10.24

B

24.04.–01.05.24

C

19.06.–26.06.24

D

14.08.–21.08.24

C

09.10.–16.10.24

B

01.05.–08.05.24

D

26.06.–03.07.24

D

21.08.–28.08.24

D

16.10.–23.10.24

A

08.05.–15.05.24

D

03.07.–10.07.24

D

28.08.–04.09.24

D

23.10.–30.10.24

A

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Cabin category/season

A

B

C

HD 2 Bed Main Deck MV 2 Bed Middle Deck Fore

D

1,049

1,199

1,299

1,399

1,259

1,449

1,579

1,659

MD 2 Bed Middle Deck

1,359

1,559

1,679

1,799

ML 2 Bed Middle Deck (with Panorama Window that Opens)

1,629

1,839

1,949

2,099

OX 2 Bed Deluxe Upper Deck Aft (with Lowerable Panoramic Front)

1,779

1,999

2,099

2,199

OL 2 Bed Deluxe Upper Deck (with Lowerable Panoramic Front)

1,889

2,149

2,249

2,359

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+60%

+75%

+90%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

164

Beverage package (see page 10)

203

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

–€100

–€75

River cruises

Excursion package with 4 excursions

Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon

Cruise fare per person in euro

–€50

Pont d’Avignon · Avignon

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability.

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 135 (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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From * €949

Étretat

SEINE COMTESSE

+

ROMANTIC SEINE 8 days | Paris • Le Havre • Paris

English Channel

NORMANDY Caudebec-en-Caux Le Havre St. Martin de Boscherville Rouen Honfleur Château Chantilly Jumièges Giverny Vernon Conflans-Sainte-Honorine Étretat

France The Impressionist painters knew that this region of the world is absolutely unique and it inspired them to create great masterpieces. This multifaceted cruise provides an intensive experience of the French art of living in conjunction with beautiful landscapes. Enjoy the magical atmosphere of enchanting towns and admire the impressive chalk cliffs on the Alabaster Coast. You can relax as you stroll through the tiny fishing and artist village of Honfleur. Paris is the absolute highlight of your cruise.

Seine

Paris

Eiffel Tower • Paris

TOP TIP Unforgettable, unique and glamorous: You have to experience a Paris cabaret show at least once in your lifetime

Why this cruise? • River cruise through Normandy, home of world-famous artists such as Claude Monet • Discover picturesque villages in wildly romantic landscapes such as Étretat on the magnificent Alabaster Coast 98

* €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Itinerary

8 days | Paris • Le Havre • Paris

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

Sat.

Paris

-

20:00

Embarkation from 16:00 to 18:00.

Sun.

Rouen*

14:00

19:00

Tour of the “Gothic Open-Air Museum” in Rouen with its numerous church towers and old half-timbered buildings.

05:00

19:00

Excursion to the picturesque maritime and artist village of Honfleur.

Mon. Le Havre*

Places you can visit on this voyage

Tues. Caudebecen-Caux*

02:00

13:00

Excursion to monastery country with a visit to the impressive Jumièges Abbey ruins and St. Martin de Boscherville Abbey.

Rouen

16:30

23:30

Enjoy a French chanson evening on board the ship.

Wed. Vernon

08:00

14:00

Excursion to Giverny including Monet’s house with its paradisical garden and famous water lily pond.

20:00

-

-

13:00

Excursion to Chantilly Castle with its impressive art collection.

ConflansSainteHonorine Thur. ConflansSainteHonorine Fri.

Paris

19:30

-

Attendance of an evening cabaret show in Paris.

Paris

-

-

Tour of the cosmopolitan city of Paris to take in famous sights such as the Eiffel Tower or the Champs-Élysées.

Paris • Le Havre • Paris

Brief tour of Le Havre followed by an excursion to picturesque Étretat on the high chalk cliffs of the Alabaster Coast.

Excursion to Montmartre and a visit to the famous Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Sat.

Paris

-

-

Disembarkation by 09:00.

The black/bold programme item is included in the cruise fare. Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. *Arrival and departure times depend on the tides.

River cruises

Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

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SEINE COMTESSE

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE 8-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Multi-course lunch and dinner menus served at the table - Optional light lunch buffet - Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner - Coffee and cake or midnight snack depending on the daily programme - Festive gala dinner - Table reservations on board

nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

Deck plan (ship profile on page 146) 2 Bed Main Deck

Sun Deck

2 Bed Middle Deck Fore

320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 300

Panorama salon

110 108 106 104 102 100

Reception Stairs

100

Main Deck 111 109 107 105 103 101

Panorama restaurant

214 212 210 208 206 204 202 200

nicko cruise director

Deluxe cabins are half a deck higher than the other middle deck cabins

215 213 211 209 207 205 203 201

Library

Middle Deck (deluxe cabins with large panorama windows that open) 216

Bar

217

2 Bed Deluxe Upper Deck

The cabins are half a deck higher than the public areas

321 319 317 315 313 311 309 307 305 303 301

2 Bed Deluxe Upper Deck Aft

Upper Deck (all cabins with lowerable panoramic front)

240 238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218

2 Bed Deluxe Middle Deck

239 237 235 233 231 229 227 225 223 221 219

2 Bed Middle Deck

Cruise dates 2024 8 days | Paris • Le Havre • Paris SEINE COMTESSE 23.03.–30.03.24

A

18.05.–25.05.24

C

13.07.–20.07.24

D

07.09.–14.09.24

D

30.03.–06.04.24

A

25.05.–01.06.24

C

20.07.–27.07.24

D

14.09.–21.09.24

C

06.04.–13.04.24

B

01.06.–08.06.24

C

27.07.–03.08.24

D

21.09.–28.09.24

C

13.04.–20.04.24

B

08.06.–15.06.24

D

03.08.–10.08.24

D

28.09.–05.10.24

C

20.04.–27.04.24

C

15.06.–22.06.24

D

10.08.–17.08.24

D

05.10.–12.10.24

B

27.04.–04.05.24

C

22.06.–29.06.24

D

17.08.–24.08.24

D

12.10.–19.10.24

B

04.05.–11.05.24

C

29.06.–06.07.24

D

24.08.–31.08.24

D

19.10.–26.10.24

A

11.05.–18.05.24

C

06.07.–13.07.24

D

31.08.–07.09.24

D

26.10.–02.11.24

A

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Cruise fare per person in euro B

C

HD 2 Bed Main Deck MV 2 Bed Middle Deck Fore

D

1,049

1,199

1,299

1,399

1,259

1,449

1,579

1,659

MD 2 Bed Middle Deck

1,359

1,559

1,679

1,799

ML 2 Bed Middle Deck (with Panorama Window that Opens)

1,629

1,839

1,949

2,099

OX 2 Bed Deluxe Upper Deck Aft (with Lowerable Panoramic Front)

1,779

1,999

2,099

2,199

OL 2 Bed Deluxe Upper Deck (with Lowerable Panoramic Front)

1,889

2,149

2,249

2,359

2 Bed cabin single supplement*

+30%

+60%

+75%

+90%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

Excursion package with 4 excursions

184

Beverage package (see page 10)

203

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

–€100

Sacré-Coeur • Paris

–€75

Paris • Le Havre • Paris

A

River cruises

Cabin category/ season

Early Booking Discount

–€50

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. * Limited availability

Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 135 persons (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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DOURO THE PORTUGUESE ARE EXPERTS AT LIVING NEAR, ON AND WITH WATER BOTH ON THE ATLANTIC COAST AND IN THE DOURO REGION, ONE OF THE OLDEST WINE-GROWING REGIONS IN THE WORLD. AN EXCELLENT MICRO CLIMATE NOT ONLY PROVIDES THE PERFECT CONDITIONS FOR THE PREMIUM VINES TO GROW, BUT ALSO FOR IMPRESSIVE CRUISES UP AND DOWN THE RIVER.

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The Douro Valley with its steep vineyards, romantic villages and fascinating views, is one of the most beautiful regions of Portugal. UNESCO agrees, which is why the third-longest river on the Iberian peninsular with its steep slopes has World Cultural Heritage status. The grapes grown here are used to make the famous table and liqueur wines that northern Portugal is famous for – here in Europe and around the world.

The Douro – or Duero as it is known here – begins in Spain before crossing Portugal from the east to the west and flowing into the Atlantic Ocean at Porto. On its journey it flows past magnificently vineyards, medieval towns and beautiful landscapes. Then, when it reaches the port city of Porto with its mix of traditional and modern architecture, it flows into the ocean. Our wonderful river cruises take us from the Spanish border to the sea.

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Cruise highlights

Atlantic

Braga Guimarães Porto Régua Vila Real Pinhão Douro Caldas de Pocinho Lamego Aregos Vega Terrón Barca d’Alva Portugal

Castelo Rodrigo

Salamanca

Spain

DOURO Douro Valley The Douro Valley has every right to call itself one of the most impressive river landscapes on the European continent. At the many wonderful ports of call along this cruise we gain incredible insights into life on the banks of this river. You will start off the journey by making some lasting memories in Porto. The city named in the 18th century for one of the finest wines in the world boasts fascinating narrow alleyways and centuries-old buildings. The Dom Luís I Bridge is just one of a total of six bridges in this city, though it is by far the most famous.

At 385 metres in length and weighing more than 3,000 tonnes, it was the largest cast iron arched bridge in the world at the time of its construction in 1886. The bridge was named after King Dom Luís I, who commissioned the plan from Théophile Seyrig, a former partner of Gustave Eiffel. It provides a breathtaking view of the water and the city. Naturally, we will be sampling the city’s famous port wine before we leave Porto at a wine tasting experience in an historical wine cellar.

Pasteis de Nata · Portugal

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Cruise highlights

Douro 8 days: Porto • Douro Valley • Porto

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River cruises

Douro

You can find more information on Douro here:

Douro Valley

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Porto

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DOURO QUEEN

SPECTACULAR VINEYARDS 8 days | Porto • Douro Valley • Porto Steep slopes with fabulous wine terraces are typical of the Douro Valley and one of the reasons why it has UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status. On our cruise you will discover the beauty of Porto’s architecture and be enchanted by the wonderful medieval towns in the Portuguese outback.

Atlantic

Braga Guimarães Porto Régua Vila Real Pinhão Douro Caldas de Pocinho Lamego Aregos Vega Terrón Barca d’Alva Portugal

Castelo Rodrigo Spain

Why this cruise? • The most special excursion is already included in the cruise fare • Colourful towns, picturesque villages and spectacular landscapes – a diversified journey through sunny Portugal • Salamanca, Spain’s oldest university city with its golden-yellow city centre is well worth a visit 106

The famous Lamego Staircase * €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

Salamanca

Itinerary

8 days | Porto • Douro Valley • Porto

Day

Arrival

Departure

Places you can visit on this voyage

Thur. Porto

-

-

Embarkation from 17:00 to 19:00.

Fri.

Porto

-

14:30

Tour of Porto, the city named after the port wine produced there and a wine tasting experience in a wine cellar.

Caldas de Aregos

19:00

-

Caldas de Aregos

-

07:00

Pinhão

11:00

-

Sat.

Port

Walk around pretty Pinhão and visit the famous rail station decorated with blue and white ceramic tiles. Visit to a traditional quinta (wine estate) with lunch.

Sun.

Pinhão

-

08:00

Barca d’Alva/ Vega Terrón

14:00

-

Excursion to Castelo Rodrigo, one of the historic Portuguese parishes with its history-steeped castle ruin.

-

18:00

Full-day excursion to the Spanish university city of Salamanca with its impressive cathedral and Plaza Mayor (including lunch).

Mon. Barca d’Alva/ Vega Terrón Tue.

Pocinho

20:00

-

Pocinho

-

07:00

Régua

14:30

-

-

07:00

14:00

-

Wed. Régua Porto

Excursion to the pilgrimage town of Lamego with its impressive open staircase and Gothic cathedral. Excursion to Portugal’s “Cradle”, Guimarães or a visit to Braga, the country’s modern and vibrant religious centre.

Thur. Porto

-

-

Porto • Douro Valley • Porto

Excursion to the magnificent Baroque Mateus Palace in Vila Real with its beautiful park-like garden.

Disembarkation by 09:00.

The black/bold programme item is included in the cruise fare.

Arrival and departure times are guide times. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/ or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

River cruises

Excursion package, is recommended to be booked in advance for a guaranteed place. On board they are subject to availability. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion.

Porto

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DOURO QUEEN

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE 8-day cruise in the chosen outside cabin category nicko cruises full board - Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and juices - Comprehensive lunch buffet - 4-course dinner served at the table - Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner - Festive gala dinner - Welcome and farewell reception with the captain - Table reservations on board

Excursion shown in bold nicko cruise director and local guides Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme Use of the swimming pool Luggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation and disembarkation All port and passenger fees

Pinhão tile

Deck plan (ship profile on page 148) 2 Bed Main Deck Aft

Sun Deck

2 Bed Main Deck 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft

nicko cruise director Lift Panorama restaurant Panorama salon Pool Reception Souvenir shop Stairs

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301 303 305 307 309 311 315 317 319 321 323 325 327 329

331 333 335 337 339

300 302 304 306 308 310 312 314 316 318 320 322 324 326

328 330 332 334 336

Bar

Upper Deck (all cabins with balcony)

Main Deck 101 103 105 107 109 201 203 205 207 209 211 215 217 111

2 Bed Upper Deck

100 102 104 106 200 202 204 206 208 210 212 214 108

2 Bed Upper Deck Fore

Lower Deck

Cruise dates 8 days | Porto • Douro Valley • Porto DOURO QUEEN 21.03.–28.03.24

A

23.05.–30.05.24

D

25.07.–01.08.24

B

26.09.–03.10.24

D

28.03.–04.04.24

A

30.05.–06.06.24

D

01.08.–08.08.24

B

03.10.–10.10.24

C

04.04.–11.04.24

B

06.06.–13.06.24

D

08.08.–15.08.24

B

10.10.–17.10.24

C

11.04.–18.04.24

B

13.06.–20.06.24

D

15.08.–22.08.24

C

17.10.–24.10.24

B

18.04.–25.04.24

C

20.06.–27.06.24

D

22.08.–29.08.24

C

24.10.–31.10.24

B

25.04.–02.05.24

C

27.06.–04.07.24

C

29.08.–05.09.24

D

31.10.–07.11.24

A

07.11.–14.11.24

A

02.05.–09.05.24

D

04.07.–11.07.24

C

05.09.–12.09.24

D

09.05.–16.05.24

D

11.07.–18.07.24

C

12.09.–19.09.24

D

16.05.–23.05.24

D

18.07.–25.07.24

C

19.09.–26.09.24

D

Cabin category/season

A

B

C

D

HX 2 Bed Main Deck Aft

949

1,149

1,349

1,499

HD 2 Bed Main Deck

1,099

1,299

1,449

1,649

OX 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with Balcony

1,549

1,749

1,999

2,099

OV 2 Bed Upper Deck Fore with Balcony

1,699

1,899

2,099

2,249

OD 2 Bed Upper Deck with Balcony

1,849

1,999

2,199

2,349

2 Bed cabin single supplement* during the cruise

+30%

+60%

+75%

+90%

Discount for children under 16 years (accompanied by 1 full-paying adult)

–50%

–50%

–50%

–50%

Excursion package with 4 excursions

174

Beverage package (see page 10)

203

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

–€100

–€75

–€50

Peso da Régua

River cruises

Cruise fare per person in euro

Porto • Douro Valley • Porto

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Important travel information Please note that daily on-board information and excursions will be provided in German language, except for the marked dates that indicate our English departures. For more English travel dates, visit nicko-cruises.com/en. Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be * Limited availability.

permitted. Health: Please consult your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of guests with firm bookings up to 30 days before departure date: 100 persons (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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MISS THE MISSISSIPPI SPANS 3,778 KILOMETRES, MAKING IT NOT ONLY THE LONGEST RIVER IN NORTH AMERICA BUT ALSO THE THIRD-LONGEST IN THE WORLD. THIS FACT ALONE MAKES THIS RIVER A LEGEND. THEN, OF COURSE, THERE ARE ALSO THE WORLD-FAMOUS STORIES BY MARK TWAIN, JAZZ AND BLUES, CENTURIES-OLD OAK TREES LINING THE RIVER,S BANKS, THE IMPRESSIVE PLANTATIONS OF THE SOUTH AND THE ICONIC STEAMBOATS, SUCH AS THE AMERICAN QUEEN.

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ISSIPPI There is no better way to see the Mississippi than on a steamboat. After all, the stretch of “Old Man River” between New Orleans and Memphis is legendary. So what could be more fitting than to travel it with a legendary ship? Or, for that matter, an exceptional ship, such as the AMERICAN QUEEN? The largest steamboat ever built, this ship takes guests on a trip riding the river’s powerful current through breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, picturesque locations throughout the South and some of the most vibrant cities in North America. This fascinating cruise will take guests back in time to experience the history of the United States – complete, of course, with Louis Armstrong, Huckleberry Finn and Elvis Presley.

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From

* 4,4c3lu9din€g

Mississippi River bridge · New Orleans · Louisiana

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USA

MISSISSIPPI – RIVER OF LEGENDS NEW: 12 days | New Orleans • Natchez • Vicksburg • Memphis White mansions, spectacular Mardi Gras parties, the vibrant French Quarter, the enchanted St. Louis Cemetery, light jazz and expressive blues: New Orleans is a fascinating gem of the South. This cruise on the AMERICAN QUEEN will show you the many facets of this magical city before you head off on your trip north along the legendary Mississippi River. Along the route through the states of Louisiana, Mississippi MEXICO and Tennessee, you will visit a variety of cities, such as Natchez, Vicksburg and Tunica, and you will see the river’s powerful current up close and personal during exciting excursions. Your cruise will end in the city of Memphis, where rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley made his mark.

Memphis Tunica Mississippi Vicksburg

Natchez Pointe Coupee

St. Francisville

Nottoway New Orleans

GULF OF MEXICO

• Memories to last a lifetime: many excursions are already included in the price! • Experience the culture in New Orleans, one of the South’s most fascinating cities • AMERICAN QUEEN: Cruise on the largest steamboat ever built • Immerse yourself in bygone eras of the United States while enjoying the comforts of a modern cruise ship 112

French Quarter · New Orleans · Louisiana * €100 Ultra Early Booking Discount until 30.09.2023.

© Robert Ingelhart

Why this cruise?

12 days | New Orleans • Natchez • Vicksburg • Memphis

Day

Port

Arrival

Departure

These programme items are included in the cruise fare

Sat.

New Orleans

-

-

Hotel check-in. Option to visit the Confederate Memorial Hall Museum and the Longue Vue House on your own. Entry prices are included, according to the detailed itinerary.

Sun.

New Orleans

-

-

Tour New Orleans on your own (entry prices are included, according to the detailed itinerary), for example by having brunch at the Court of Two Sisters restaurant or visiting a jazz collection at the New Orleans Jazz Museum located in The Old U.S. Mint.

Mon. New Orleans

-

17:00

Breakfast at the hotel and checkout. Afterwards, discover New Orleans on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Embarkation on AMERICAN QUEEN.

Tues. Nottoway

09:00

17:30

Tour of the Nottoway Resort, the largest preserved pre-Civil-War mansion in the South or choose from one of the following activities. Drive along the Great River Road with a visit to the Houmas House and the Great River Road Museum. Guided boat tour through the Manchac Swamp

Wed.

Pointe Coupee

08:00

13:00

Hop-on hop-off bus tour, with a stop at the historic Old Market Hall and Grace Episcopal Church, the oldest surviving protestant church in the U.S. or choose one of the following activities. Excursion to Angola Prison, one of the most notorious prisons in the U.S. Excursion to two “traditional” southern plantations: Rosedown and Catalpa.

Thur. Natchez

08:00

17:00

Join a hop-on hop-off bus tour to see the sights of Natchez, such as the Rosalie Mansion with its expansive garden or the Museum of African American History and Culture or choose one of the following activities. Adventure awaits at the Double C Ranch, where you can try your hand at archery or lasso throwing.

New Orleans • Natchez • Vicksburg • Memphis

Itinerary

Guided kayak tour through untouched landscapes on a former branch of the Mississippi. Visit Frogmore, an 1,800-hectare cotton plantation. Tour of the historic building The Towers followed by a tasting of selected Southern culinary delicacies. Fri.

Vicksburg

08:00

17:00

Learn about the history of Vicksburg on a hop-on hop-off bus tour with stops at the Church of the Holy Trinity and the Old Court House Museum or Learn more about the American Civil War. Enjoy a relaxing day on board the ship.

Sat. Sun.

Tunica

17:00

22:00

Mon. Memphis

05:00

-

Tues. Memphis

-

-

Wed. Memphis

-

-

Option to visit the RiverPark Museum and its observation platform, which can be reached on foot from the mooring station. Disembarkation after breakfast. Experience the legacy of Elvis Presley with a tour through Memphis and a visit to Graceland. Check-in at the hotel. City tour through lively Memphis. Visit the Rock ’n’  Soul Museum and the Sun Studio on your own. Entry prices are included, according to the detailed itinerary.

River cruises

Tour of the Longwood Mansion and the Monmouth Historic Inn.

Disembarkation.

The black/bold excursions are included in the cruise fare. Excursion can only be booked on board. Bookings are subject to availability and weather conditions on the day of excursion. We reserve the right to make changes to itineraries and excursion programmes. If it is impossible to navigate part of the route due to low/high water levels or a ship defect, the shipping company reserves the right to transport guests to the excursion destinations in coaches, to accommodate them in hotels and/or to change the route. Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change ships.

TOP TIP Visit the historical Nottoway Resort, directly on the famous River Road between Baton Rouge and New Orleans

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Itinerary

MISSISSIPPI Day 1 | New Orleans Individual journey to New Orleans. If you arrive early in New Orleans, you will have the opportunity to visit the Confederate Memorial Hall Museum and the Longue Vue House on your own. Afternoon check-in at the hotel.

Day 2 | New Orleans After breakfast at the hotel, dive into the fascinating city of New Orleans, which has much more to offer than “just” the Mississippi. Come and discover the birthplace of jazz with all your senses! The city pulses with music on every street corner, but there is also a lot more to discover here: a brunch at the breathtaking family restaurant Court of Two Sisters is an unforgettable experience. Mardi Gras World, the National WW II Museum and The Old U.S. Mint are also worth a visit. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a Creole Queen Cruise or a Ghost & Vampire Tour.

Day 3 | New Orleans After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, you will be welcomed on board the AMERICAN QUEEN! Beforehand, you can enjoy a hop-on hop-off bus tour through New Orleans, giving you unique insights into the history and culture of this amazing city. The tour includes the Garden District, the Mardi Gras parade route and the St. Louis Cathedral. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the City Park, the vibrant hustle and bustle of the French Quarter or take a relaxing stroll through the St. Louis Cemetery III with its marble gravestones: you can pick! After the tour we will bring you to the harbour where the AMERICAN QUEEN will be waiting for embarkation. Tickets for the activities in bold are included in the cruise fare.

Day 4 | Nottoway

Nottoway Plantation · Louisiana

delicious snack! Stop at the West Feliciana Historical Society Museum and learn more about the history of St. Francisville from its artefacts, photos and historical items. Your last stop on the bus tour will be a visit to Grace Episcopal Church. It is one of the oldest preserved protestant churches in the United States. While you are here you should definitely take a good look at the organ, which was built in the year 1860.

Day 6 | Natchez Your hop-on hop-off tour begins in the morning and will bring you to the best sights in Natchez. Visit the Old South Trading Post and try a variety of culinary treats: Jams, muscadine grape juice and numerous different coffee specialities. Then you are off to the historic Rosalie Mansion with its federal-style architecture. Tour the mansion, its expansive gardens, kitchen, library and the carriage house on your own and learn about its fascinating history. There are also two additional mansions that you can visit. Magnolia Hall was constructed in 1858 and Stanton Hall in 1857. Both were built in the Greek revival style. During the bus tour you can learn more about this city on the river while visiting the Natchez Visitor’s Center. The last stop before returning to the AMERICAN QUEEN is the Museum of African American History and Culture, where you can learn all about African-American history.

On the second day of your cruise you will be able to visit the Nottoway Resort, the largest preserved pre-Civil-War mansion in the South. This beautiful, historic plantation located between New Orleans and Baton Rouge will enchant you with its white ballroom, which is painted completely in white with numerous gold decorative elements. After a tour of the building, you are welcome to walk through the grounds and the gardens.

Day 5 | Pointe Coupee After breakfast, a hop-on hop-off bus tour will take you to three special attractions. The Old Market Hall was built in 1819 and is used today as a market centre. Shop for clothes or jewellery and treat yourself to a 114

Cajun-style chicken · USA All of the attractions printed in this itinerary in bold are included in the price of the cruise fare.

Itinerary

Today, an exciting hop-on hop-off bus tour through Vicksburg awaits you! You will start off with a visit to the Church of the Holy Trinity, which is quite a highlight with its 34 ornate stained-glass windows. Then the tour will continue on to Anchuca Mansion, which was built in 1830 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Next stop is the Old Court House Museum, where you can learn more about the history of Vicksburg. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to visit the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum, where the very first bottle of Coca-Cola was filled in 1894. Then you will drive to numerous other exciting locations including the Old Depot Museum. The museum features a diorama of the battlefield during the Siege of Vicksburg in 1863.

and culture. Afterwards, you have the option to visit the Rock ’n’  Soul Museum on your own and the famous Sun Studio, which played a decisive roll in Elvis Presley’s career.

Day 12 | Your return from Memphis After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel. We are sure that you will take many pleasant memories home with you.

Day 8 | Day on the river Enjoy a day on board the AMERICAN QUEEN. Watch the small river towns and picturesque landscape go by as you enjoy all the comforts of this special cruise ship.

New Orleans • Natchez • Vicksburg • Memphis

Day 7 | Vicksburg

Day 9 | Tunica

River cruises

Enjoy a free day in Tunica. Here you can visit the RiverPark Museum, which can be reached on foot from the mooring station. The museum provides interesting information on the history, animals and culture of the Mississippi Delta. The observation platform is quite a highlight. From the third storey, you can see far out over the river and the forests of the delta.

Day 10 | Memphis After breakfast we will say goodbye to the crew on board. Then, we will head off to learn more about Elvis Presley! You will start in Graceland, where you will see the home of “The King”. During your visit you definitely do not want to miss walking through the Meditation Garden, where the gravestones of Elvis and his family can be found. The tour ends at a brass statue of Elvis in Beale Street. From here, a walking tour will bring you up close and personal to this vibrant city. And, of course, your Elvis experience can be rounded out with other attractions, such as the Elvis Presley Car Museum or the Elvis Discover Exhibits. The choice is yours!

Day 11 | Memphis Breakfast at the hotel. Late afternoon, a guided walking tour of Memphis, will take you through the city’s highlights and give you insights into its history

French Quarter balcony · New Orleans · Louisiana

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AMERICAN QUEEN®

Deck plan (ship profile on page 152)

DECK 1 MAIN DECK

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DECK 2 CABIN DECK

Trip advisory service

Restaurant

Card room

Bar

Reception

Captain’s bridge

Café

Lounge

Lift

Entertainment

Theatre

Pool

Gym

Wellness area

Stairs

D TEX

K

New Orleans • Natchez • Vicksburg • Memphis

River cruises

DECK 3 TEXAS DECK

DECK 4 DECK 5 OBSERVATION DECK PROMENADE DECK

DECK 6 SUN DECK

Inside cabin

Outside cabin with open veranda deck 4

Deluxe outside cabin with water view (window cannot be opened)

Junior suite with open veranda

Outside cabin with open veranda deck 2/3/4

Deluxe outside cabin with private veranda

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SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE Two nights incl. breakfast at the InterContinental New Orleans **** (or a similar hotel) and two nights incl. breakfast at the Peabody Memphis **** (or a similar hotel) 8-day cruise in a cabin in the chosen cabin category nicko cruises full board during the cruise - Generous breakfast buffet - Comprehensive lunch buffet - Multi-course dinner menus served at the table - Beverage selection (alcohol-free beverages, extensive wine list, selected liquors, local beers and coffee specialities) - In-room dining possible Excursions printed in bold Local guides English on-board entertainment programme Use of the swimming pool and gym Tips 50 USD board credit All port and passenger fees

Mississippi

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Cruise dates 12 days | New Orleans • Memphis 10.02.– 21.02.24

A

20.04.–01.05.24

C

15.06.–26.06.24

C

23.03.–03.04.24

A

18.05.–29.05.24

C

02.11.–13.11.24

C

30.11.–11.12.24

B

Travel dates in red indicate: The cruise will be carried out in English language (please see further information concerning excursions beneath the sailing schedule). Other languages are possible for groups and charter parties on all cruises.

Cabin category/season

A

B

C

4,539

5,239

6,139

5,569

6,169

7,069

6,269

6,869

7,769

7,119

8,019

7,089

7,689

8,589

7,559

8,159

9,059

on request

on request

on request

E

Inside cabin

D

Deluxe outside cabin with water view

C

Outside cabin with open veranda deck 2/3/4

B

Outside cabin with open veranda deck 4

6,519

A

Deluxe outside cabin with private veranda

JS

Junior suite with open veranda Surcharge for single occupancy of 2-bed cabin

Ultra Early Booking Discount

Super Early Booking Discount

Early Booking Discount

p. p. for bookings until 30.09.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 30.11.2023! *

p. p. for bookings until 31.01.2024! *

–€75

–€50

River cruises

–€100

New Orleans • Natchez • Vicksburg • Memphis

Cruise fare per person in euro

Crawfish · Louisiana

Mardi Gras Parade · New Orleans · Louisiana

Important travel information Please make sure you carry valid identification documents or boarding will not be permitted. Further information on entry and visa application is provided in your booking confirmation. Travel insurance is mandatory for this cruise. Health: Please consult

* Limited availability.

your family doctor in good time for advice on vaccinations, preventing infection, and other prophylactic measures. Minimum number of participants for this cruise: 10 (see section 8.1. of our terms and conditions of travel).

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OTHER RIVER DESTINATIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

DANUBE nickoVISION (March and November)

4 days Passau • Vienna • Melk • Passau 5 days Passau • Vienna • Linz • Passau

FROM* €279

• It is perfect for a short break or for first time river cruisers • Discover the most beautiful parts of Austria in comfort: unique views of the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau and the famous Viennese sense of humour

Melk Monastery · Wachau · Austria

MAXIMA (April to October)

12 days Passau • Iron Gate • Passau

• Travel through 6 countries in 12 days – 6 departure dates • The highlights of this cruise are the Danube Cataracts, the Carpathian Gorge and the Iron Gate • Visit Croatia’s Kopački Rit Nature Reserve with its many aquatic birds and lush rich vegetation • Interesting insights off the regular tourist paths in Đerdap National Park (Iron Gate) and at the Lepenski Vir archaeological excavation site • Austro-Hungarian culture in the colourful old district of Novi Sad in Serbia • Wonderful panoramic views in Belgrade where the Save and Danube meet

FROM * €1,479

Kazan gorge · Danube Cataracts

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* With Ultra Early Booking Discounts until 30.09.2023. Limited availability.

BELLEJOUR (April to September)

15 days Passau • Budapest • Vidin • Donji Milanovac • Aljmaš • Passau

FROM * €2,049

• Explore in depth seven countries in 15 days • Experience unfamiliar stretches of land with unspoilt nature along the Danube, e.g. the Kopački Rit Nature Reserve • Explore the vibrant cities on the banks of the Danube, such as Budapest, Bratislava and Belgrade • Discover the off-the-beaten-track destinations of Belogradchik, Vukovar and Turnu Severin

Eastern European verve

BOLERO/VIKTORIA (April to October)

15 days Passau • Romanian Danube Delta • Passau

FROM * €1,999

• The classic two-week Danube cruise • All the highlights of the Upper and Lower Danube • A mix of interesting cities with cultural highlights and magnificent landscapes • UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites Wachau, Vienna, Budapest and the Danube Delta • Wide choice of travel dates • Comfortable river cruise ships with spa

Danube Delta · Romania

MAXIMA (April to September)

NEW: 19 days Passau • Romanian Danube Delta • Passau

FROM * €2,799

• 19 days intensive Danube experience: 2 days in the Romanian Danube Delta • Only 6 departure dates along a unique route • Through 8 countries to the Danube Delta • Pristine nature in the Romanian part of the Danube Delta • Enjoy the sunrise at the Romanian km 0 • Look forward to exploring Black Sea beaches • Ideal for river cruise fans who want to get the most out of their cruise

Pelican in the Danube Delta

* With Ultra Early Booking Discounts until 30.09.2023. Limited availability.

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RHINE RHEIN SYMPHONIE (June to September) 8 days Cologne • Antwerp • Amsterdam • Cologne

FROM * €1,049

• Numerous highlights in the Netherlands and Belgium • Overnight stay in the port of Antwerp • Europe’s power centre Brussels with the Grand Place, one of the most beautiful plazas in the world • Travel back in time on a visit to historical Bruges

Grand Place · Brussels · Belgium

RHEIN MELODIE (May to September)

12 days Cologne • Amsterdam • Basel • Mainz • Cologne • An intensive experience of Father Rhine: from the North Sea Coast to the foot of the Swiss Alps • A broad array of riverside scenery: from the Black Forest mountains to the legend-steeped Middle Rhine Valley up to the polder landscapes of the Netherlands

FROM * €1,649

Breisach · Germany

MEKONG MEKONG NAVIGATOR (March 2024 to April 2025) 13 days Siem Reap • Angkor Wat • Phnom Penh • Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 13 days Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) • Phnom Penh • Angkor Wat • Siem Reap

FROM * €2,719

• Cruise through the exotic landscapes of Southeast Asia on one of the most modern Mekong ships • Discover the world-famous temple complexes of Angkor Wat • Traditional life in small fishing villages on the banks of the Mekong • Saigon / Ho-Chi-Minh City: Asian metropolis with French origins Mekong · Vietnam

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* With Ultra Early Booking Discounts until 30.09.2023. Limited availability.

Regensburg · Germany

ADVENT AND FESTIVE CRUISES BELVEDERE (December)

FROM* €349

5 days Advent Cruise Nuremberg • Regensburg • Kelheim • Nuremberg • Visit the baroque Weltenburg Abbey with its breathtaking Danube backdrop • Experience the historic centre of Regensburg (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in a festive spirit

Frankfurt · Germany

FROM* €699

BELVEDERE (Christmas)

8 days Christmas Cruise Nuremberg • Bamberg • Würzburg • Frankfurt • Be transported back in time in Rothenburg ob der Tauber • Baroque palace and Mediterranean flair in Würzburg • Visit the famous Nuremberg Christmas Market

BOLERO (Christmas)

8 days Christmas Cruise Passau • Vienna • Esztergom • Budapest • Passau

FROM* €699

• Impressive: Esztergom, Hungary’s biggest church • Extensive insights along the Upper Danube: ideal for exploring Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava • Book a cruise extension in a hotel in Passau and explore the City of Three Rivers as you like

Christmas market · Vienna · Austria

* With Ultra Early Booking Discounts until 30.09.2023. Limited availability.

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VIKTORIA (Christmas and New Year)

NEW: 14 days Christmas and New Year’s Eve Cruise Passau • Vienna • Belgrade • Iron Gate • Passau

FROM * €1,749

• Impressive: St. George’s Church in white marble in Topola • The highlights of this cruise are the Danube Cataracts, the Carpathian Gorge and the Iron Gate • Austro-Hungarian culture in the colourful old district of Novi Sad in Serbia

Cathedral of Saint Sava · Belgrade · Serbia

BELVEDERE (New Year)

8 days New Year’s Cruise Frankfurt • Würzburg • Rüdesheim • Frankfurt • The chic casino in Hesse’s capital Wiesbaden has fabulous Christmas decorations • Discover idyllic Würzburg, peaceful Miltenberg and medieval Wertheim • Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Frankfurt

RHEIN SYMPHONIE (New Year)

9 days New Year’s Cruise Cologne • Antwerp • Amsterdam • Cologne

Frankfurt · Germany

FROM* €949

Winter windmills · Netherlands

FROM * €1,099

• Stroll through Holland’s oldest high streets in Nijmegen • Look forward to gourmet delights at the festive New Year’s Eve dinner • Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam

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* With Ultra Early Booking Discounts until 30.09.2023. Limited availability.

ELBE KATHARINA VON BORA (March to May)

FROM * €1,149

8 days Potsdam • Bad Schandau (Prague) • Dresden 8 days Dresden • Bad Schandau (Prague) • Potsdam

• Already included: Visit the ‘golden city’ of Prague on a full-day excursion • Unique views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains • Baroque splendour in Dresden, the ‘Florence of the Elbe’ • Tracing the footsteps of reformer Martin Luther in Wittenberg

View of Prague from the castle

KATHARINA VON BORA (May to September) 8 days Potsdam • Baltic Sea Islands • Stralsund 8 days Stralsund • Baltic Sea Islands • Potsdam

FROM * €1,599

• Already included: Visit the two Baltic Sea islands Hiddensee and Rügen on a full-day excursion • Summer cruise to the German Baltic Sea islands • Historic spa architecture at the famous seaside resorts on the island of Rügen • Stralsund with its famous brick buildings and maritime flair • A spectacular technical experience at the Niederfinow boat lift

Ahlbeck seaside resort · Usedom

Havel Lakes

FROM * €1,149

KATHARINA VON BORA (October) 8 days Potsdam • Hanover • Münster 8 days Münster • Hanover • Potsdam

• An unusual route along canals, lakes and river sections • Discover the most beautiful places in the German states of Brandenburg, Lower Saxony and Westphalia • The unique natural landscapes of the Havel Lakes • Contrasting impressions from historic city districts to the car capital of Wolfsburg

* With Ultra Early Booking Discounts until 30.09.2023. Limited availability.

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CROATIA PRINCESS (April to October)

8 days Trogir • Šibenik • Kornati Islands • Zadar • Trogir • All excursions are included • Discover the Dalmatian island world on a motorised yacht built in 2019 • The best holiday experience with just 40 guests on the PRINCESS: Sun deck with whirlpool, as well as bathing platform at the rear with direct access to the crystal-clear water • Cruise through the Kornati archipelago enjoying the best-possible views from the sun deck • With a mix of culture, nature and tradition – an interesting holiday is guaranteed • Visit to the Krka National Park where Winnetou was filmed

FROM * €1,099

Kornati Islands

PRINCESS (April to October)

8 days Trogir • Split • Makarska • Dubrovnik • Hvar • Trogir • Relax and enjoy – all excursions are included • Amazing natural scenery on the rivers, fjords, islands and coasts • Dubrovnik old town, one of the most beautiful in the entire Mediterranean • Stunning countryside in Mljet National Park • Perfect for island hopping: our modern motorised yacht PRINCESS has a whirlpool on the sun deck and a bathing platform at the rear

FROM * €1,099

Dubrovnik

PRINCESS (April to October)

15 days Trogir • Zadar • Dubrovnik • Trogir 15 days Trogir • Dubrovnik • Zadar • Trogir

Hvar

FROM * €1,899

• All excursions are included in the cruise • A combination of two wonderful Croatia cruises for even more discoveries • Unpack your suitcase for a full-on Croatia experience • Visit many national parks and UNESCO World Heritage sites • Cosy atmosphere on board with a maximum of 40 guests

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* With Ultra Early Booking Discounts until 30.09.2023. Limited availability.

EGYPT STEIGENBERGER LEGACY

FROM* €949

(February to November) 8 days Luxor • Aswan • Kom Ombo • Luxor • Extensive excursion programme with experienced guides included • Relaxed itinerary with plenty of time to enjoy the restful atmosphere on board your luxury ship

Aswan · Elephantine

STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM/ STEIGENBERGER MINERVA

FROM * €1,749

(February to November) 10 days Cairo • Abu Simbel • Aswan • Luxor • Luxury voyage of discovery to Egypt’s highlights: The pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Abu Simbel Temple, the Valley of the Kings and much more besides • 5-star hotel with views of the pyramids of Giza • Deluxe cruise on Lake Nasser and the Nile

Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut

JAZ NILE MONARCH (February to April) NEW: 15 days Cairo • Tell el-Amarna • Luxor • Aswan NEW: 15 days Aswan • Luxor • Tell el-Amarna • Cairo

FROM * €2,999

• Maximum comfort: Explore the entire length of the Nile on your ship • Oriental flair in the capital: The Cairo metropolis with the Egyptian Museum and the Alabaster Mosque • Legendary rulers: Explore the city of Akhenaten and Nefertiti • Extensive excursion programme

Alabaster Mosque · Cairo

* With Ultra Early Booking Discounts until 30.09.2023. Limited availability.

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20 SHIPS, 22 WATERS, 70 ROUTES. WE HAVE THE PERFECT SHIP FOR EACH OF OUR IMPRESSIVE CRUISES IN OUR DIVERSE FLEET – FROM EXCLUSIVE YACHT TO CHIC RIVER CRUISER.

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We always make sure that you are travelling on the ideal ship for the nautical conditions on your dream cruise route, including locks, bridges and coast sections. All of our ships provide high quality accommodation that you would expect to find in a 4 to 5-star hotel on land. The atmosphere on board varies from classic maritime to modern-elegant. Typical elements of the countries and regions where they sail make all of our ships very special. Turn the page and see for yourself!

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Ship profiles

The nicko cruises fleet of 20 ships is just as diverse as our cruise programme. The size of the ship depends on the nautical conditions of the waters it is sailing, including locks, bridges and sections of coast. From exclusive 40-bed yachts to chic river vessels with 417 beds, the fleet has the perfect ship for every guest and every route. “Boutique” ships are small, grand hotel-style ships with tasteful furnishings, collectors items and individual décors. All of the nicko cruises ships provide high quality accommodation that you would expect to find in a 4 to 5-star hotel on land. There are some differences depending on the ship, the cruise region and the technical requirements to be met. To make things easier for you, we have given each of the ships a nicko classification on a scale from to .

Enjoy the best views from the panorama salons, the sun decks, or here on the nickoSPIRIT’s sheltered bow deck.

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Ship profiles

AN OVERVIEW OF OUR FLEET + 132

nickoVISION

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BELLEJOUR

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nickoSPIRIT

134

BOLERO

152

AMERICAN QUEEN

134

MAXIMA

154

STEIGENBERGER LEGACY

134

VIKTORIA

154

STEIGENBERGER MINERVA

136

BELVEDERE

156

STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM

140

RHEIN MELODIE

140

RHEIN SYMPHONIE

144

BIJOU DU RHÔNE

146

SEINE COMTESSE

150

PRINCESS

158

JAZ NILE MONARCH

148

DOURO QUEEN

boutique 160

MEKONG NAVIGATOR

+ boutique 142

KATHARINA VON BORA

RHEIN MELODIE

You can find further information about our ship fleet here:

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nickoVISION With its innovative design and brand new on-board concept the river cruise ship of the year 2018 has raised the river cruise benchmark to a new level. nickoVISION is the perfect ship for everyone who thinks river cruises are “dated” or who does not want to decide what to eat for dinner in the morning. It is also an excellent choice for all the people who want their holiday on the Danube to be a spontaneous experience focused on individual enjoyment. On the outside, the river cruiser’s large glass surfaces and distinctive lines are the first things you see. On board the ship, the modern and elegant concept is reflected in a light-flooded, exclusive interior.

Cabin information We have poured a lot of passion into the 14 m² outside cabins on nickoVISION, with their light colours, modern design and optimum space utilisation. The result is comparable to a first class hotel room. At the guests’ request, the double bed can be split into two singles. Windows opening onto the French balconies on the middle and upper deck provide excellent views. Cabins on the main deck have windows that do not open. In the bathroom you will find practical surfaces for your toiletries and there is plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes. The cabins also have individually adjustable air-conditioning, radio, telephone, satellite TV, shower/WC, hairdryer, fridge and a safe.

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On-board facilities nickoVISION has three restaurants, a panorama salon, the VISIONbar with veranda at the bow, a sun deck with pool, sun sail, sun loungers, chairs and tables, and a putting green. A gym with cardio equipment and weights, a spa with sauna and steam bath, a library, a lift between the main, middle and upper deck and a souvenir shop are also available.

Payments The currency on board is the Euro. At the end of the cruise you can conveniently pay your bill as well as the excursions booked on board in cash, with your debit card (PIN needed) or credit card (Mastercard, VISA).

Technical details Language(s):

German/English

Capacity:

220 passengers

Crew:

54 crew members

Voltage:

220 volts

Length:

135.00 m

Width:

11.45 m

Depth:

1.60 m

Wi-Fi:

chargeable

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4 days | Passau • Vienna • Melk • Passau 5 days | Passau • Vienna • Linz • Passau 5 days | Advent Cruise Passau • Vienna • Krems • Linz • Passau 8 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau 8 days | Christmas Cruise Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Melk • Passau 9 days | New Year’s Cruise Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau 15 days | Passau • Black Sea • Passau

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20 82

86 36

Danube

Sun deck with small pool and putting green

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The ships

View of the panorama salon and the main restaurant

Danube

2 Bed Cabin Middle and Upper Deck

Cabin layout 1 Window/French balcony

Mario’s Grill

Cabin layouts are for guidance only (not to scale) 2 Bed Cabins All Decks

2 Bed 3 Chair

1 3

4 2

4 Night table 5 Table

4

8

5

6 Wardrobe 7 Shower/WC

7

6

8 Satellite TV

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BELLEJOUR / BOLERO / MAXIMA / VIKTORIA Comfort, style, and modern furnishings, plus panoramic views await you on board our sister ships BELLEJOUR, BOLERO, MAXIMA and VIKTORIA. Enjoy unique views in the best of company from our spacious sun deck or from the privacy of your own cabin. A spa with sauna and whirlpool is also available for even more relaxing moments. Our chef conjures up gourmet food in the galley on a daily basis, and our attentive crew cater to your every whim around the clock. Depending on the daily programme, enjoy a light buffet lunch with barbecue station on the sun deck.

Cabin information All cabins on BELLEJOUR, BOLERO, MAXIMA and VIKTORIA are stylishly and comfortably appointed outside cabins with individually adjustable air-conditioning/heating, shower/WC, satellite TV with radio, hairdryer, fridge, safe and telephone. The cabins are approx. 16 m² in size and have double beds that can be separated into singles by request. The cabins on the middle and upper deck have floor-to-ceiling panorama windows that open (French balcony). The cabins on the main deck have large portholes that do not open. Some 2-bed cabins can be occupied by 3 people.

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On-board facilities All four ships have a panorama restaurant, a panorama salon with bar, a souvenir shop, a spa with sauna, a rest area with two loungers, and a whirlpool. There is a snack bar with barbecue station on the sun deck. Sun sail, sun loungers, chairs and tables are available.

Payments The currency on board is the Euro. At the end of the cruise you can conveniently pay your bill as well as the excursions booked on board in cash, with your debit card (PIN needed) or with your credit card (Mastercard, VISA).

Technical details Language(s):

German/English

Capacity:

180 passengers

Crew:

40 crew members

Voltage:

220 volts

Length:

126.70 m

Width:

11.40 m

Depth:

1.50 m

Wi-Fi:

chargeable

Danube

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BOLERO 8 days | Christmas Cruise Passau • Vienna • Esztergom • Budapest • Passau 123 8 days | New Year’s Cruise Passau • Budapest • Vienna • Melk • Passau 84 8 days | Passau • Esztergom • Budapest • Vienna • Passau 28 Panorama restaurant

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15 days | Passau • Romanian Danube Delta • Passau 121 MAXIMA

2 Bed Cabin Middle/Upper Deck

5 days | Advent Cruise Passau • Vienna • Krems • Linz • Passau

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12 days | Passau • Iron Gate • Passau

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19 days | Passau • Romanian Danube Delta • Passau

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VIKTORIA 6 days | Advent Cruise Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

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Danube

6 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau 16 8 days | Christmas Cruise Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Melk • Passau 82 9 days | New Year’s Cruise Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau 86

14 days | Christmas and New Year’s Cruise Passau • Vienna • Belgrade • Iron Gate • Passau 15 days | Passau • Romanian Danube Delta • Passau

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The ships

8 days | Passau • Southern Hungary • Budapest • Passau 32

BELLEJOUR 8 days | Passau • Linz • Vienna • Budapest • Passau 15 days | Passau • Budapest • Vidin • Donji Milanovac • Aljmaš • Passau

Wellness area

Cabin layout 1 Porthole/French balcony

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Cabin layouts are for guidance only (not to scale) 2 Bed Main/Middle/Upper Deck

2 Bed 3 Chair

24

4

4

7 2

4 Night table

2

5 Table

1

6 Wardrobe 7 Shower/WC 8 Satellite TV

3 6

8

5

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BELVEDERE Our BELVEDERE offers the best conditions for a comfortable river cruise. Experience the beauty of the riverside landscapes along the Main or Danube in an elegant atmosphere on board the ship – in the best of company on the spacious sun deck or in the privacy of your stylishly furnished cabin. This exceptional ship also has 22 m² junior suites. You can enjoy relaxing moments in the spa with its sauna and whirlpool, as well as culinary delights in the comfortable restaurant. Depending on the daily programme, enjoy a light buffet lunch with barbecue station on the sun deck.

Cabin information All cabins on are stylishly and comfortably appointed outside cabins with individually adjustable air-conditioning/heating, shower/WC, satellite TV, radio, hairdryer, fridge, safe and telephone. The cabins are approx. 14.5 m² in size and have double beds that can be separated into singles by request. All middle and upper deck cabins have floor-to-ceiling panorama windows that open (French balcony). The cabins on the main deck have large portholes that do not open. Some 2-bed cabins can be occupied by 3 people. The junior suites on the upper deck are 22 m² in size and have their beds set at an angle to look out of the panorama window. They also have spacious wardrobes, storage surfaces and a cosy seating area.

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On-board facilities BELVEDERE has a panorama restaurant, a panorama salon with bar, a souvenir shop, and a spa with sauna, a rest area with two loungers, and a whirlpool. There is a snack bar with barbecue station on the sun deck. Sun sail, sun loungers, chairs and tables are available.

Payments The currency on board is the Euro. At the end of the cruise you can conveniently pay your bill as well as the excursions booked on board in cash, with your debit card (PIN needed) or with your credit card (Mastercard, VISA).

Technical details Language(s):

German/English

Capacity:

176 passengers

Crew:

40 crew members

Voltage:

220 volts

Length:

126.70 m

Width:

11.40 m

Depth:

1.50 m

Wi-Fi:

chargeable

Sauna

Danube

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8 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau 20

Main

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5 days | Advent Cruise Nuremberg • Regensburg • Kelheim • Nuremberg

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8 days | Christmas Cruise Nuremberg • Bamberg • Würzburg • Frankfurt 123

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2 Bed Cabin Middle/Upper Deck with French Balcony

The ships

Panorama restaurant

Danube & Main

8 days | New Year’s Cruise Frankfurt • Würzburg • Rüdesheim • Frankfurt 124

2 Bed Junior Suite Upper Deck with French Balcony

Cabin layouts are for guidance only (not to scale)

2 Bed

7 Shower/WC

3 Chair

8 Satellite TV

4 Night table

9 Settee

2 Bed Main/ Middle/Upper Deck 4 7

2 Bed Junior Suite Upper Deck

4

4

4

4

4 5

5

7 2

22

2

7

4 7

4

8

8

2

5 Table/drawers

1

1

2

6 Wardrobe

2

1 Porthole/French balcony

2

Cabin layout

Spacious entrance area

1 3

6

6

8

3

3

5

5

8

6

6

3

3

5

5

1 3

5

5

9

9

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nickoSPIRIT

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nickoSPIRIT Are you looking for a ship with a new on-board concept and innovative design? Then we look forward to welcoming you on board our nickoSPIRIT! It is the perfect size for cruises on the Danube, Rhine, Main and Moselle, and unites everything a modern cruise passenger could wish for: spontaneous dining in one of the three restaurants, light-flooded interiors with plenty of space for individuality, as well as modern cabins with a lowerable panoramic front. There is also a spa and a gym with sauna for workouts and additional relaxation.

Cabin information We have poured a lot of passion into the approx. 14m² outside cabins with their light colours and a modern design. At the guests’ request, the double beds can be split into single beds. The panoramic fronts on the middle and upper deck cabins provide excellent views. Cabins on the main deck have a window that does not open. There is plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes.

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On-board facilities nickoSPIRIT has three restaurants, a panorama salon, a bar with a large veranda at the bow, a sun deck with sun shading, sun loungers, chairs and tables. There is also a spa and gym with sauna and rest area, a lift between the main, middle and upper decks, a library and a souvenir shop.

Payments The currency on board is the Euro. At the end of the cruise you can conveniently pay your bill as well as the excursions booked on board in cash, with your debit card (PIN needed) or with your credit card (Mastercard, VISA).

Technical details Language(s):

German/English

Capacity:

170 passengers

Crew:

38 crew members

Voltage:

220 volts

Length:

110.00 m

Width:

11.40 m

Depth:

1.70 m

Wi-Fi:

chargeable

Danube

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6 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

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Rhine & Waterways of Holland

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4 days | Advent Cruise Cologne • Amsterdam • Cologne

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4 days | Advent Cruise Cologne • Rüdesheim • Koblenz • Cologne

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4 days | Cologne • Amsterdam • Cologne 44

8 days | Cologne • Amsterdam • IJsselmeer • Cologne 56 8 days | Tulip Cruise Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Arnhem • Cologne

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9 days | New Year’s Cruise Cologne • Antwerp • Amsterdam • Cologne

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The ships

“The Garden” restaurant with veranda at the bow

Rhine & Waterways of Holland

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2 Bed Cabin Middle/Upper Deck with Lowerable Panoramic Front

Cabin layout

Mario’s Grill Restaurant at the stern

Cabin layouts are for guidance only (not to scale)

1 Lowerable panoramic front/window

2 Bed Main/Middle/Upper Deck 1

2 Bed 3 Table

5

3

4

4 Night table

2

5 Armchair 6 Wardrobe 7 Shower/WC

8

3

2 6 4 7

8 Satellite TV

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RHEIN MELODIE/RHEIN SYMPHONIE Travel on “Father Rhine” in modern and elegant style – on your dream cruise aboard our sister ships RHEIN MELODIE and RHEIN SYMPHONIE. Modernised in 2023, the ships offer light, airy rooms and ample space. The generously dimensioned panorama windows guarantee the best views of the passing riverbank scenery. A spacious sun deck is the perfect place to relax. Exquisite specialities are served in the panorama restaurant and fine beverages are served at the bar in the panorama salon. In our spacious cabins you can recharge your batteries for your next discoveries along this mighty river.

Cabin information The cabins are stylishly and comfortably furnished with individually adjustable air-conditioning/heating, shower/ WC, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer and safe. They are approx. 14.5 m² in size with double beds that can be split into singles by request. All upper deck cabins have floor-to-ceiling panorama windows that open (French balcony). The cabins on the middle deck have large panorama windows that open. In the main deck cabins the windows do not open. The main deck cabins in the aft area are approx. 11.5 m² in size with windows that do not open. All have a fold-out bed and a sofa bed.

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On-board facilities RHEIN MELODIE and RHEIN SYMPHONIE have a panorama restaurant, a panorama salon with bar, a library, a sun deck with sun sail, sun loungers, chairs and tables.

Payments The currency on board is the Euro. At the end of the cruise you can conveniently pay your bill as well as the excursions booked on board in cash, with your debit card (PIN needed) or with your credit card (Mastercard, VISA).

Technical details Language(s):

German/English

Capacity:

196 passengers

Crew:

40 crew members

Voltage:

220 volts

Length:

132.00 m

Width:

11.40 m

Depth:

2.00 m

Wi-Fi:

chargeable

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KATHARINA VON BORA

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KATHARINA VON BORA The atmosphere on this captivating river cruise ship is cosy wherever you happen to be – in the elegantly furnished cabins, the spacious panorama restaurant or the atmospheric salon. You will feel completely at home on KATHARINA VON BORA from the first moment you step on board. During the daytime, the sun deck is a popular meeting place for guests. From here, you you can enjoy the passing countryside of the Oder and Elbe in style. In the evenings, we will treat you to culinary delights from our galley and captivating dance music.

Cabin information All cabins are stylishly furnished outside cabins. All upper deck cabins have floor-to-ceiling panorama windows that open (French balcony). The main deck cabins naturally also have windows, but they do not open. The 2 bed cabins are approx. 12 m² in size, the deluxe cabins approx. 13 m², and the 1 bed cabins approx. 9 m². All cabins have individually adjustable air-conditioning, shower/WC, hairdryer, music channel, satellite TV, safe, fridge and telephone. The 2 bed cabins have either a double bed (1.50 m x 2.00 m) with two mattresses or two single beds. The deluxe cabins have a double bed (1.50 m x 2.00 m) with two mattresses. The 1 bed cabins have one fixed bed.

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On-board facilities KATHARINA VON BORA has a panorama restaurant, a panorama salon with bar, a souvenir shop, a sun deck with sun sail, sun loungers, chairs and tables.

Payments The currency on board is the Euro. At the end of the cruise you can conveniently pay your bill as well as the excursions booked on board in cash, with your debit card (PIN needed) or with your credit card (Mastercard, VISA).

Technical details Language(s):

German/English

Capacity:

80 passengers

Crew:

23 crew members

Voltage:

220 volts

Length:

83 m

Width:

9.50 m

Depth:

1.10 m

Wi-Fi:

chargeable

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The ships

Panorama salon

8 days | Potsdam • Baltic Sea Islands • Stralsund

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BIJOU DU RHÔNE The famous French “Laissez-faire” is omnipresent on board our BIJOU DU RHÔNE. It offers many places to relax, from the stylishly appointed cabins and spacious panorama salon to the inviting sun deck. No cruise through France’s delightful landscapes would be complete without the delicious food and fine wines that our experienced chef treats you to each day.

On-board facilities

Cabin information

The currency on board is the Euro. At the end of the cruise you can conveniently pay your bill as well as the excursions booked on board in cash, with your debit card (PIN needed) or with your credit card (Mastercard, VISA).

The cabins are stylishly and comfortably furnished with individually adjustable air-conditioning, shower/WC, satellite TV, hairdryer and safe. The middle and upper deck cabins are approx. 14 m² in size. The deluxe middle deck cabins have large panorama windows that open, the deluxe upper deck cabins have a lowerable panoramic front. All other cabins on the middle deck have large panorama windows that do not open. The cabins have double beds that can be split into singles by request. The main deck cabins are approx. 11 m² in size with windows that do not open. All have a fold-out bed and a sofa bed.

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Look forward to a panorama restaurant, a panorama salon with bar, a souvenir shop, a library and a sun deck with sun sail, sun loungers, outdoor chess, chairs and tables.

Payments

Technical details Language(s):

German/English

Capacity:

150 passengers

Crew:

40 crew members

Voltage:

220 volts

Length:

114.30 m

Width:

11.40 m

Depth:

1.50 m

Wi-Fi:

chargeable

Rhône & Saône

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Panorama restaurant

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Panorama salon

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2 Bed Deluxe Upper Deck Cabin with Lowerable Panoramic Front

Cabin layout

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SEINE COMTESSE

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SEINE COMTESSE Our SEINE COMTESSE is genuinely aristocratic – especially since her recent full refurbishment. She glides elegantly and stylishly through the romantic Normandy countryside. You can look forward to exceptionally comfortable and generously furnished cabins for the duration of your cruise. The deluxe upper deck cabins with lowerable panoramic fronts guarantee wonderful views. French cuisine is famous throughout the world, so it goes without saying that you will also get to enjoy it on board the ship. The daily fresh-prepared dishes are pure poetry and the perfect way to round off an unforgettable cruise.

Cabin information The cabins are stylishly and comfortably furnished with individually adjustable air-conditioning, shower/WC, satellite TV, hairdryer and safe. The middle and upper deck cabins are approx. 14 m² in size. The deluxe middle deck cabins have large panorama windows that open and the deluxe upper deck cabins have a lowerable panoramic front. All other cabins on the middle deck have large panorama windows that do not open. The cabins have double beds that can be split into singles by request. The main deck cabins are approx. 11 m² in size with windows that do not open. All have a fold-out bed and a sofa bed.

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On-board facilities SEINE COMTESSE has a panorama restaurant, a panorama salon with bar, a souvenir shop, a sun deck with sun sail, outdoor chess, sun loungers, chairs and tables.

Payments The currency on board is the Euro. At the end of the cruise you can conveniently pay your bill as well as the excursions booked on board in cash, with your debit card (PIN needed) or with your credit card (Mastercard, VISA).

Technical details Language(s):

German/English

Capacity:

150 passengers

Crew:

40 crew members

Voltage:

220 volts

Length:

114.30 m

Width:

11.40 m

Depth:

1.50 m

Wi-Fi:

chargeable

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Panorama salon with bar

The ships

Seine

2 Bed Deluxe Middle Deck Cabin with Panorama Window that Opens

Panorama restaurant

2 Bed Deluxe Upper Deck Cabin with Lowerable Panoramic Front

Cabin layout

Sun deck

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DOURO QUEEN

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DOURO QUEEN Welcome on board the DOURO QUEEN, where the best views are guaranteed! Relax on the sun deck enjoying the beautiful Portuguese landscapes of the Douro Valley and its vineyards. The swimming pool on the deck is perfect for a refreshing dip. And everything else on board is geared to your comfort! The stylishly appointed cabins on the upper deck have a private balcony with seating. In the comfortable restaurant you can enjoy typical regional and international cuisine, as well as the region’s famous fine wines.

On-board facilities

Cabin information

The currency on board is the Euro. At the end of the cruise you can conveniently pay your bill as well as the excursions booked on board in cash, with your debit card (PIN needed) or with your credit card (Mastercard, VISA).

All cabins are outside cabins and the cabins on the upper deck have accessible balconies. The main deck cabins have non-openable large panorama windows. All cabins are approx. 15 m² in size (including the balcony in upper deck cabins) and have a shower/WC, individually adjustable air-conditioning, hairdryer, safe and satellite TV. The main deck cabins in the aft area are approx. 14 m² in size. The comfortably appointed cabins have double beds that can be split into singles by request. Cabins 100 – 107 and 300 – 307 are accessed from the corridor by two small steps.

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DOURO QUEEN has a restaurant, a panorama salon with bar, a souvenir shop, a lift between the lower and upper deck and a stair lift between the upper deck and the sun deck. The facilities are rounded off by a pool and sun deck with sun shading, sun loungers, chairs and tables.

Payments

Technical details Language(s):

German/English

Capacity:

130 passengers

Crew:

30 crew members

Voltage:

220 volts

Length:

78.11 m

Width:

11.40 m

Depth:

1.50 m

Wi-Fi:

free of charge

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2 Bed Cabin Main Deck

The ships

Sun deck

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2 Bed Cabin Upper Deck with Private Balcony

Cabin layout

Panorama salon

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PRINCESS

PRINCESS Our elegant and luxurious yacht promises you an unforgettable cruise along the unique Dalmatian Coast in Croatia. PRINCESS has only been in use for a few years. With her 19 modern and stylishly appointed cabins she offers an intimate and exclusive atmosphere. The tastefully furnished restaurant serves delicious, typical regional specialities. Guests enjoy meeting up in the sheltered rear lounge. The spacious sun deck is the perfect place to relax and forget the rest of the world with a spectacular view of the coastal landscapes, countless islands, or the azure waters of the Adriatic. On board the ship, the modern and elegant concept is reflected in a light-flooded, exclusive interior.

Cabin information All cabins have double beds or two single beds, individually adjustable air-conditioning and ventilation, flat screen TV, radio and safe, as well as a modern bathroom with an easyaccess shower, WC, hairdryer and cosmetic mirror. The two-bed cabins on the main deck (approx. 14–15 m²) have smaller, non-openable, oval windows. Access to the cabins is from inside the yacht. The upper deck cabins (approx. 12–14 m²) have windows that open and are either accessed from the deck (cabins 8–11 and 19) or from inside the yacht (cabins 12–17).

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On-board facilities PRINCESS has a sun deck with sun loungers, chairs and small tables, as well as sun shading, a bar and a whirlpool. There is room for all guests in the tastefully furnished salon (restaurant), which also has a small bar. At the rear of the ship is a sheltered lounge with roof. The yacht also has a bathing platform with two ladders and open-air showers.

Payments The currency on board is the Euro. At the end of the cruise, you can conveniently settle your bill in cash or with your credit card (MasterCard or Visa, PIN necessary).

Technical details Language(s):

German/English

Capacity:

40 passengers

Crew:

9 crew members

Voltage:

220 volts

Length:

46.50 m

Width:

8.90 m

Depth:

2.50 m

Wi-Fi:

free of charge

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AMERICAN QUEEN

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Sailing on a legendary river with a cruise ship which is nothing short of a legend itself: AMERICAN QUEEN is the largest paddle steamer ever built, designed with loving attention to detail, and an intuitive feel for southern charm. At home on the Mississippi, she takes her guests on a spectacular cruise that not only wends it way through the American South, but through time as well.

and 21 m2 in size.

Cabin information

Payments

The 213 cabins of the AMERICAN QUEEN provide accommodation for a maximum of 417 guests, located on four decks: Promenade Deck, Observation Deck, Texas Deck and Cabin Deck. The paddle steamer has both inside and outside cabins. All cabins have a satellite TV, an individually regulated air conditioning system, a safe, hairdryer, bathing robes and slippers. The inside cabins are approx. 12 m2 in size and are accessed from the ship’s interior. Approx. 17 m2 in size, the deluxe outside cabins have a bay window (not openable). Outside cabins with an open veranda (C), accessed from the outside, are also available. Depending on their location, the cabins are between 13 m2 and 16 m2 in size. The outside cabins with open veranda (B) are between approx. 15 m2 and 21 m2 in size and are located on the Observation Deck. They can be accessed from both the ship’s interior and exterior. The open veranda in front of these cabins is part of a circular passage around the ship that can also be accessed by other guests. By contrast, the deluxe outside cabins with private veranda have their own private balcony. They are approx. 17 m² in size. The junior suites with open veranda on the Promenade Deck are between 13 m2

The currency on board is the US dollar. At the end of the cruise, you can conveniently settle your bill and pay for any excursions booked on board in cash or with your credit card (VISA and Mastercard, PIN necessary).

On-board facilities AMERICAN QUEEN has a restaurant, a sun deck with sun loungers and pool, three bars and a café. A theatre, library, souvenir shop, the Mark Twain Gallery, a spa, gym, and a small hospital can also be found on board.

Technical details Language(s):

English

Capacity:

417 passengers

Crew:

172 crew members

Voltage:

110 volts

Length:

127.00 m

Width:

27.00 m

Depth:

2.60 m

Wi-Fi:

free of charge

Mississippi

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Deluxe outside cabin with private veranda

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The ships

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STEIGENBERGER LEGACY/STEIGENBERGER MINERVA

STEIGENBERGER MINERVA/STEIGENBERGER LEGACY The sister ships STEIGENBERGER LEGACY and STEIGENBERGER MINERVA will make your Nile cruise an unforgettable experience. You will not find a more comfortable and elegant way to follow in the footsteps of the Pharaohs. Discover the luxury of gliding along the river between the historic cities of Luxor and Aswan. Savour oriental culinary delights and international specialities in the stylish ship restaurant. Enjoy the Egyptian sun and the Nile riverscapes as you sit on the spacious sun deck sipping a cocktail. Or take a refreshing dip in the pool. This cruise ship leaves nothing to be desired.

Cabin information All cabins are stylishly and comfortably appointed outside cabins. The double cabins are very spacious at 19 m². The cabins on decks 2, 3 and 4 have French balconies. All cabins have individually adjustable air-conditioning, shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, fridge and safe. The 2 bed cabins have a double bed with two separate mattresses.

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On-board facilities The spacious restaurant can seat all guests in one sitting. A lounge bar, a souvenir shop, a sun deck with sun loungers, sunshades, chairs and tables, a pool and bar, round off the package.

Payments The currencies on board are the US dollar and the Euro. At the end of the cruise you can conveniently pay your bill as well as the excursions booked on board in cash or with your credit card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express, PIN necessary).

Technical details Language(s):

English

Capacity:

152 passengers

Crew:

80 crew members

Voltage:

220 volts

Length:

74.00 m

Width:

15.00 m

Depth:

1.70 m

Wi-Fi:

free of charge

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Lobby

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STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM

STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM is one of the most comfortable and state-of-the-art cruise ships on Lake Nasser in Egypt. The spacious sun deck with pool and numerous deck chairs is an inviting and welcoming space for you to relax and unwind. Enjoy Egypt’s countryside from your private balcony or bring your eventful day to a close with a game of billiards or a cool drink in one of the four bars.

On-board facilities

Cabin information

Payments

All cabins are stylishly and comfortably appointed outside cabins with private balcony. The very spacious cabins are approx. 24 m² in size The beds can be separated or placed together. All cabins have a shower/bath/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, hi-fi system, individually adjustable air-conditioning / heating, safe and fridge.

The currencies on board are the US dollar and the Euro. At the end of the cruise you can conveniently pay your bill as well as the excursions booked on board in cash or with your credit card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express, PIN necessary).

STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM boasts a restaurant, two lounges with a bar, a lift and a spacious sun deck with swimming pool, whirlpool and pool bar. There is also a souvenir shop, a spa with whirlpool, a billiards room, a games room and a library.

Technical details Language(s):

English

Capacity:

160 passengers

Crew:

125 crew members

Voltage:

220 volts

Length:

113.00 m

Width:

17.00 m

Depth:

2.60 m

Wi-Fi: free of charge (usually only available in Abu Simbel and Aswan)

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Sun deck with swimming pool

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Lounge with bar

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2 Bed Cabins All Decks

Cabin layout 1 Balcony

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JAZ NILE MONARCH

NEW: JAZ NILE MONARCH On account of its size, this small, but exclusive ship from the Jaz hotel chain has become a rarity on the Nile. On board, you will experience your cruise on Egypt’s lifeline far more intensively, but also enjoy more peace and comfort than on large cruise ships. There is arguably no more pleasant a way to gain such a full impression of the Land of the Pharaohs and its key sights than from your floating hotel on the river, collecting wonderful experiences on your passage. Enjoy the very special flair on board, a significant part of which is owed to the attentive personal service provided by the crew.

Cabin information All 35 outside double cabins are tastefully furnished and have large, non-opening panorama windows. The 17 m² double and 12.5 m² single cabins are fully air conditioned (individual regulation) and have a shower, WC, hairdryer, satellite TV with on-board video, music channel, safe, on-board telephone, and a small fridge. All these amenities can also be found in the 32 m² suites, with the difference that the bathroom is fitted with a bath instead of a shower, as well as a bidet.

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On-board facilities The restaurant can seat all guests in one sitting. Other on-board amenities include an elegant lounge bar, a souvenir shop, and the partially roofed sun deck with gym equipment, sun loungers, chairs and tables, pool and bar, as well as a chargeable laundry service.

Payments The currencies on board are US dollar and Euro. At the end of the cruise you can conveniently pay your bill as well as the excursions booked on board in cash or with your credit card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express, PIN necessary).

Technical details Language(s):

English

Capacity:

84 passengers

Crew:

70 crew members

Voltage:

220 volts

Length:

70.00 m

Width:

12.00 m

Depth:

1.45 m

Wi-Fi:

free of charge

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Pool on the sun deck

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Panorama salon

Cairo, Lake Nasser & Nile

15 days | Cairo • Tell el-Amarna • Luxor • Aswan 127 15 days | Aswan • Luxor • Tell el-Amarna • Cairo 127

2 Bed Cabin

Cabin layout 1 Bed

Restaurant

Cabin layouts are for guidance only (not to scale) 2 bed cabins on all decks Beds can be placed together or stand separately

2 Table 3 Chair 4 Wardrobe

3 2 1

3

2

2 6

1

5 Shower/WC 8

6 Satellite TV 4

5

159

MEKONG NAVIGATOR

MEKONG NAVIGATOR

boutique

MEKONG NAVIGATOR is an all-suite ship combining nostalgic French colonial-style décor with modern, luxurious elements. Relax on the sun deck and watch the impressive countryside glide past as you sail along the mighty Mekong.

On-board facilities

Cabin information There are only suites on board the ship. The Superior Suites on the main deck are 24 m² in size and have small, non-opening windows. The Vista Suites on the middle deck are 26 m² in size and have openable panorama windows that reach down to the floor (French balcony). The Signature Suites on the upper deck are 27 m² in size (incl. balcony area) and have their own private balcony with seating (approx. 5 m²). The Superior, Vista and Signature Suites have two single beds that can be put together, a wardrobe, a luxury marble bathroom with rainfall shower/WC, desk, hairdryer, TV with news, sport, movie and infotainment programmes and a minibar that is restocked daily. The 2 Prestige Suites on the upper deck are 36 m² in size (incl. balcony area) and have a large private balcony (approx. 7 m²) with seating. The 2 Grande Suites on the upper deck are 54 m² in size (incl. balcony area) and have a wrap-around veranda (approx. 18 m²). Both the Prestige Suites and the Grande Suites have a large king size bed as well as a high-quality bath tub with separate rainfall shower. A daily butler service and the laundry service, as well as a 1-hour spa treatment are included in the cruise fare.

160

Restaurant, sun deck with sun loungers, viewing deck, Le Salon with bar and covered outdoor terrace, library, computer room, spa with two massage rooms, a small gym and a souvenir shop.

Payments The currency on board is the Vietnamese dong. At the end of the cruise you can conveniently pay your bill as well as the excursions booked on board in cash or with your credit card (Mastercard or VISA, PIN necessary).

Technical details Language(s):

English

Capacity:

68 passengers

Crew:

40 crew members

Voltage:

220 volts

Length:

70.00 m

Width:

13.00 m

Depth:

1.80 m

Wi-Fi:

free of charge (subject to availability)

Mekong

page

Signature Suite

The ships

Sun deck

Mekong

13 days | Siem Reap • Angkor Wat • Phnom Penh • Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt (Saigon) 122 13 days | Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt (Saigon) • Phnom Penh • Angkor Wat • Siem Reap 122

Vista Suite

Restaurant

Cabin layout

Cabin layouts are for guidance only (not to scale)

2 Bed Grande Suite Upper Deck with Wrap-Around Veranda

5 5

5

5

15

1 1

1

1

1

6

5

6 6

6

5 5

5

1 1

6 4 4 2 8 3 238 7 3 3 4 3 2 42 3 8 4 3 8 2 3 5

2 Bed Prestige Suite Upper Deck with Private Balcony

8

1 7 7 38

8 8

1

1 7

7

3 8 8

8 8 8

1 7

2 8

1 1

8 8

8

2 2

3

1

7 7

7

3

3 3 8 8 3 8

2

2

7

6

8 3 3 8 3 5 8 5 5 4 4 5 4

3 54

2 Bed Signature Suite Upper Deck with Private Balcony

3 4 5 5 5

8 83

3 3 8 8

3 1 8

8

1 1

31

1

8

8

6 6

5

3

6

5

2 6

2 2

6

2

22 2

6 6

224

6

3 3 8 8

2 Bed Vista Suite Middle Deck with French Balcony 3 1 13 1 8

1

8

1

1

3 3 3 8 8 3 88 88 8 8

3

1

3 34 4 3 4 4 43 3 34 3 4 3 32

4 3

6 5 5 5 55 5 5

65

55

2

11 1

8

2 Bed Superior Suite Main Deck

1

2

6 6

22 2

22

6

6

1

82 2 2

82

2 2

2

4

2 2

1 1

2

6

1

11 1

1

88 8 8 3 3 3 8 3 2

8 8

6 6

24

6

1 8 3

8

4 43 3 4 3

3 4

3

5 5

5

5

65

1 French balcony / French window / window / panorama window 2 Bed 3 Table 4 Chair 5 Wardrobe 6 Shower/WC 7 Satellite TV 8 Settee/armchair

161

RIVER AT 162

WHEN YOU,RE SAILING THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RIVERS IN THE WORLD, ALL THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE IS FAR, FAR AWAY. WE MAKE SURE YOU DON,T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT A THING!

CRUISING ITS BEST 163

OUR SERVICE

Services included in the cruise fare Cruise in the cabin category of your choice nicko cruises full board: · Comprehensive breakfast buffet with coffee/tea and fruit juice · Multi-course lunch served at the table or lunch buffets with lots of variety · Optional light lunch buffet · Several-course dinner menus served at the table · Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner · Coffee and cake or midnight snack depending on the daily programme · Festive gala dinner · Welcome and farewell reception with the captain nicko cruise director and English-speaking local guides on the days marked in red

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Convenient Sennheiser audio system on all excursions On-board entertainment programme se of the spa with gym, sauna, rest area, whirlpool or pool U (varies depending on ship) uggage service between landing stage and cabin on embarkation L and disembarkation All port and passenger fees * These services may vary on individual ships. Please check the travel page for your dream cruise to see what services are currently included.

165

Our service

Cruise extensions

166

Enjoy a restful start or end to your river cruise at one of the hotels we have exclusively selected for you.

We offer our Danube cruise guests the opportunity to stay at four beautiful hotels in or close to Passau’s historic district. Also known as the City of Three Rivers, Passau boasts monumental Baroque architecture with onion domes and graceful arches, and is the perfect place to linger for a while. Located at meeting point of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, Passau is is often called “Bavarian Venice”.

Hotel Passauer Wolf premium middle class

Hotel Spitzberg premium middle class

in Passau (or a comparable hotel)

in Passau (or a comparable hotel)

Located in the historic district of Passau, close to the pedestrian zone and directly on the Danube, this beautiful hotel offers modern comfort in a historic ambience.

The family-run hotel awaits you in a quiet yet central location. Hotel Spitzberg is an ideal starting point for exploring Passau since it’s only a few minutes’ walk to the pedestrian zone, the historic district and the train station.

Hotel facilities

Hotel facilities

All the cosy, comfortably furnished rooms have different layouts due to the historic nature of the building and feature light-coloured furniture made from birch and tineo wood. They have a desk, TV, Wi-Fi, mini bar, safe, shower/bathtub, lavatory, hairdryer and cosmetic mirror. A wonderful roof terrace, the hotel bar and the wellness oasis with whirlpool and sauna invite you to end the day on a relaxing note.

The rooms have been designed with great attention to detail and are the perfect place to linger for a while. They have a double bed (with separate mattresses), a desk, TV, Wi-Fi, mini bar, safe, shower/bathtub, lavatory, hairdryer and cosmetic mirror. Reflect on the day in the bright conservatory or at the bar.

Bed and breakfast rates per person and night

Bed and breakfast rates per person and night

Double room

€80

Double room

€80

Single room

€115

Single room

€115

Our service

Hotel Atrium premium middle class

Hotel Residenz AAAA

in Passau (or a comparable hotel)

in Passau (or a comparable hotel)

The first thing you see when you walk into the hotel is a light-flooded conservatory with cherry wood furniture and exclusive granite flooring. Idyllically located just 200 m from the Danube and 500 m from Passau city centre.

The hotel is located at the heart of the historic district on the banks of the Danube. There are numerous restaurants and bars within walking distance at this central location.

Hotel facilities

Hotel facilities

The bright and welcoming rooms feature furniture made from birch and maple wood, a double bed with separate mattresses or twin beds, desk, TV, Wi-Fi, safe, shower/tub, lavatory, hairdryer and cosmetic mirror. A sumptuous breakfast buffet is served in the morning. The hotel bar, as well as its spa with sauna, steam bath and infrared cabin, are the perfect places to relax and unwind.

All rooms have a bath or shower, lavatory, hairdryer, radio, telephone, room safe, mini bar, TV, modem port and internet. Guests enjoy spending time in the expansive and welcoming hotel lobby with its large guest library and stylish reading areas. When the weather is good, breakfast and freshly brewed afternoon coffee are served on the river-facing sun deck.

Bed and breakfast rates per person and night

Bed and breakfast rates per person and night

Double room

€80

Double room

€95

Single room

€115

Comfort single room

€130

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168

Annual overview

Danube BOL BOLERO

Rhine “Rhine in Flames®”

BVD BELVEDERE

RML RHEIN MELODIE

BEJ

RSY RHEIN SYMPHONIE

BELLEJOUR

MAX MAXIMA

SPI

SPI

nickoSPIRIT (Danube)

VIS

nickoVISION

VIK

VIKTORIA

nickoSPIRIT (Rhine)

Rhône, Saône & Seine

Elbe, Havel & Canals, Oder & Baltic Sea

BDR BIJOU DU RHÔNE

MARCH 2024 Date Days

Route

Ship Page

26.03.

10

Cairo • Abu Simbel • Aswan • Luxor

OMA

127

27.03.

8

Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon

BDR

94

28.03.

6

Passau • Budapest • Passau

MAX

16

28.03.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RSY

48

28.03.

8

Porto • Douro Valley • Porto

QUE

106

29.03.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RML

48

30.03.

8

Potsdam • Bad Schandau (Prague) • Dresden

BOR

125

30.03.

8

Paris • Le Havre • Paris

SEC

98

31.03.

8

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

SPI

52

APRIL 2024

SEC SEINE COMTESSE

Date Days

Route

Ship Page

01.04.

8

Passau • Southern Hungary • Budapest • Passau

VIK

32

Dalmatian Coast

01.04.

8

Passau • Budapest • Passau

BVD

20

01.04.

8

Passau • Esztergom • Budapest • Passau

BOL

28

01.04.

15

Passau • Black Sea • Passau

VIS

36

PRC PRINCESS

01.04.

8

Passau • Linz • Budapest • Passau

BEJ

24

01.04.

15

Cairo • Tell el-Amarna • Luxor • Aswan

MON

127

02.04.

6

Passau • Budapest • Passau

MAX

16

Mekong

02.04.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RSY

48

03.04.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RML

48

NAV MEKONG NAVIGATOR

03.04.

8

Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon

BDR

94

LEG STEIGENBERGER LEGACY

04.04.

8

Porto • Douro Valley • Porto

QUE

106

MON JAZ NILE MONARCH

06.04.

8

Dresden • Bad Schandau (Prague) • Potsdam

BOR

125

06.04.

8

Paris • Le Havre • Paris

SEC

98

07.04.

12

Passau • Iron Gate • Passau

MAX

120

07.04.

8

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

SPI

52

07.04.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RSY

48

08.04.

8

Passau • Southern Hungary • Budapest • Passau

VIK

32

08.04.

8

Passau • Budapest • Passau

BVD

20 121

BOR KATHARINA VON BORA

Douro QUE

DOURO QUEEN

Cairo, Lake Nasser & Nile

OMA STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM & STEIGENBERGER MINERVA

NEW: Mississippi AMQ AMERICAN QUEEN

JANUARY 2024 Date Days 30.01.

10

Route Cairo • Abu Simbel • Aswan • Luxor

08.04.

15

Passau • Romanian Danube Delta • Passau

BOL

Ship Page

08.04.

8

Passau • Linz • Budapest • Passau

BEJ

24

OMA

08.04.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RML

48

127

FEBRUARY 2024 Date Days

Route

08.04.

8

Trogir • Dubrovnik • Trogir

PRC

126

Ship Page

09.04.

10

Cairo • Abu Simbel • Aswan • Luxor

OMA

127

05.02.

8

Luxor • Aswan • Luxor

LEG

127

10.04.

8

Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon

BDR

94

10.02.

12

New Orleans • St. Francisville • Memphis

AMQ

112

11.04.

8

Porto • Douro Valley • Porto

QUE

106

13.02.

10

Cairo • Abu Simbel • Aswan • Luxor

OMA

127

12.04.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RSY

48

19.02.

15

Aswan • Luxor • Tell el-Amarna • Cairo

MON

127

12.04.

13

Saigon • Phnom Penh • Angkor Wat • Siem Reap

NAV

122

26.02.

8

Luxor • Aswan • Luxor

LEG

127

13.04.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RML

48

13.04.

8

Potsdam • Bad Schandau (Prague) • Dresden

BOR

125

Ship Page

98

MARCH 2024 Date Days

Route

13.04.

8

Paris • Le Havre • Paris

SEC

01.03.

13

Saigon • Phnom Penh • Angkor Wat • Siem Reap

NAV

122

14.04.

8

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

SPI

52

04.03.

15

Cairo • Tell el-Amarna • Luxor • Aswan

MON

127

15.04.

15

Passau • Romanian Danube Delta • Passau

VIK

121

05.03.

10

Cairo • Abu Simbel • Aswan • Luxor

OMA

127

15.04.

8

Passau • Budapest • Passau

BVD

20

18.03.

8

Passau • Southern Hungary • Budapest • Passau

VIK

32

15.04.

8

Passau • Budapest • Passau

VIS

20

18.03.

8

Passau • Esztergom • Budapest • Passau

BOL

28

15.04.

8

Passau • Linz • Budapest • Passau

BEJ

20

18.03.

5

Passau • Vienna • Passau

VIS

120

15.04.

8

Trogir • Zadar • Trogir

PRC

126

18.03.

8

Luxor • Aswan • Luxor

LEG

127

15.04.

8

Luxor • Aswan • Luxor

LEG

127

18.03.

15

Aswan • Luxor • Tell el-Amarna • Cairo

MON

127

15.04.

15

Aswan • Luxor • Tell el-Amarna • Cairo

MON

127

20.03.

8

Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon

BDR

94

17.04.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RSY

48

21.03.

8

Porto • Douro Valley • Porto

QUE

106

17.04.

8

Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon

BDR

94

22.03.

4

Passau • Vienna • Passau

VIS

120

18.04.

12

Passau • Iron Gate • Passau

MAX

120

23.03.

6

Passau • Budapest • Passau

MAX

16

18.04.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RML

48

23.03.

8

Dresden • Bad Schandau (Prague) • Potsdam

BOR

125

18.04.

8

Porto • Douro Valley • Porto

QUE

106

23.03.

8

Paris • Le Havre • Paris

SEC

98

20.04.

8

Dresden • Bad Schandau (Prague) • Potsdam

BOR

125

23.03.

12

New Orleans • St. Francisville • Memphis

AMQ

112

20.04.

8

Paris • Le Havre • Paris

SEC

98

24.03.

8

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

SPI

52

20.04.

12

New Orleans • St. Francisville • Memphis

AMQ

112

24.03.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RML

48

21.04.

8

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

SPI

52

24.03.

5

Cologne • Rüdesheim • Mainz • Cologne

RSY

44

22.04.

8

Passau • Budapest • Passau

BVD

20

25.03.

8

Passau • Southern Hungary • Budapest • Passau

VIK

32

22.04.

8

Passau • Esztergom • Budapest • Passau

BOL

28

25.03.

8

Passau • Budapest • Passau

BVD

20

22.04.

8

Passau • Budapest • Passau

VIS

20

25.03.

8

Passau • Esztergom • Budapest • Passau

BOL

28

22.04.

15

Passau • Vidin • Passau

BEJ

121

25.03.

8

Passau • Budapest • Passau

VIS

20

22.04.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RSY

48

25.03.

8

Passau • Linz • Budapest • Passau

BEJ

24

22.04.

8

Trogir • Dubrovnik • Trogir

PRC

126

25.03.

8

Luxor • Aswan • Luxor

LEG

127

23.04.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RML

48

169

Annual overview MAY 2024

APRIL 2024 Date Days

Route

Ship Page

Date Days

Ship Page

10

Cairo • Abu Simbel • Aswan • Luxor

OMA

127

27.05.

8

Trogir • Zadar • Trogir

PRC

126

24.04.

8

Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon

BDR

94

27.05.

8

Luxor • Aswan • Luxor

LEG

127

25.04.

8

Porto • Douro Valley • Porto

QUE

106

29.05.

8

Lyon • Chalon • Arles • Lyon

BDR

94

27.04.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RSY

48

30.05.

8

Porto • Douro Valley • Porto

QUE

106

27.04.

8

Potsdam • Bad Schandau (Prague) • Dresden

BOR

125

27.04.

8

Paris • Le Havre • Paris

SEC

98

Date Days

28.04.

8

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

SPI

52

01.06.

8

Stralsund • Baltic Sea Islands • Potsdam

BOR

28.04.

6

Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Cologne

RML