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Scenic Opal December 15-22 2026 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises

Danube Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest

VoyageXNBU151226.1Journey beginsMunich, GermanyJourney endsBudapest, HungaryDatesDecember 15-22 2026Duration8 daysShipScenic Opal

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Published cruise sector details

Official ports, codes, and sector times
Official cruise sectorRegensburg (ZPM) to Budapest (BUD)15 December 2026, 17:30 to 22 December 2026, 09:00

Scenic Opal. Sector timestamps are reproduced from Scenic; the source does not supply a timezone.

Itinerary at a Glance

December 15-22 2026
Day 1 | 15 December 2026Munich > RegensburgArrival and departure times not published

Welcome to Regensburg, the beginning of your festive journey through central Europe. Boasting a staggering 2,000-year history, Regensburg has one of Germany’s best preserved medieval town centres, with more than 900 of its Romanesque and Gothic buildings World Heritage-listed. Within its narrow laneways, the city lays claim to having the highest concentration of bars in the country.

Day 2 | 16 December 2026RegensburgArrival and departure times not published

Set on the confluence of three rivers in Bavaria, Regensburg is a delight to explore. Do so today at your leisure or on a captivating Regensburg is a published destination on Danube Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest aboard Scenic Opal.

Day 3 | 17 December 2026Passau > SchlogenArrival and departure times not published

Set on the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, Passau has been an important trading city since medieval times, particularly for salt, commonly known as ‘white gold’. Each river is distinct in colour and some days you can clearly see the green, blue, and black hues where the waters meet.

Day 4 | 18 December 2026Melk > DürnsteinArrival and departure times not published | Scenic cruising

Your Scenic Space-Ship will dock this morning in the small and picturesque town of Melk, located in Austria’s scenic Wachau Valley. Melk > Dürnstein is published as scenic cruising on Danube Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest aboard Scenic Opal rather than as a scheduled port call.

Day 5 | 19 December 2026ViennaArrival and departure times not published

Wake up in Vienna this morning. It’s a city full of grandeur, featuring the world’s most beautiful boulevard, the Ringstrasse, and the legacy of the Habsburg monarchy. Also known as the City of Music, Vienna fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, among others. Sigmund Freud also lived and worked here in the late 19th century.

Day 6 | 20 December 2026BratislavaArrival and departure times not published

Slovakia’s capital since independence in 1993, Bratislava is a modern multicultural metropolis with an intriguing history. Its Old Town is filled with glorious examples of medieval and Gothic architecture and a well-preserved hilltop castle, which dates to the 9th century. These charming historic sites contrast with the brutalist socialist architecture evident around the city.

Day 7 | 21 December 2026BudapestArrival and departure times not published

Today we arrive in Budapest, one of Europe’s most diverse and vibrant cities. Divided by the Danube, with Buda on one side and Pest on the other, the city came together in 1873 when a newly built bridge connected the two. Budapest is an architectural treasure trove comprising styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau and everything in between.

Day 8 | 22 December 2026BudapestArrival and departure times not published

After a hearty breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Budapest Airport for your onward or homebound flight, taking a lifetime of wonderful festive memories with you. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.

Schedule source status: Scenic publishes the complete day-by-day itinerary text in its official catalog, but daily arrival and departure times are not included. No times have been estimated. Daily port-call times and dock, anchor, or tender status were not published in the audited catalog. All available itinerary information is presented on DeluxeCruises.com.

A closer look at this sailing

Danube Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest aboard Scenic Opal

On December 15-22 2026, Scenic Opal follows official voyage XNBU151226.1 from Munich, Germany to Budapest, Hungary over 8 days. Its published progression includes Munich > Regensburg, Regensburg, Passau > Schlogen, Melk > Dürnstein, Vienna.

The Christmas markets along the Danube are an incredible sight. Think festive market stalls twinkling with fairy lights piled high with gingerbread and hand-blown glass ornaments while traditional songs play in the background - a feast to your every sense.

Scenic's official catalog provides 8 day-by-day entries for this departure but does not publish daily arrival and departure times. Those times remain explicitly unpublished here rather than being estimated.

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Luxury cruise planning summary

Scenic Opal December 15-22 2026: is Voyage XNBU151226.1 right for you?

This 8-day voyage aboard Scenic Opal sails Danube Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest, with calls including Munich > Regensburg, Regensburg, Passau > Schlogen, and Melk > Dürnstein. Voyage XNBU151226.1 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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Why book Scenic Opal Voyage XNBU151226.1 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage XNBU151226.1, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage XNBU151226.1?

For the December 15-22 2026 Danube Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest, compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

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What is included and not included on Scenic Opal Voyage XNBU151226.1?

For the December 15-22, 2026 Danube Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest sailing aboard Scenic Opal: Scenic River publishes meals, selected beverages, butler service, gratuities, complimentary Wi-Fi and the applicable Scenic Freechoice and Scenic Enrich experiences. Transfers and land components must follow the exact itinerary, while personal services and optional experiences can cost extra. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Scenic Opal Voyage XNBU151226.1?

For the December 15-22, 2026 Danube Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest sailing aboard Scenic Opal: River-suite occupancy and primary beds vary by ship and category, and a universal current child policy is not safely verified for Scenic river cruises. The extra sleeping surface is not named by the current record, so Deluxe Cruises will obtain written sailing-specific confirmation before booking. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Scenic Opal Voyage XNBU151226.1, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the December 15-22, 2026 Danube Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest sailing aboard Scenic Opal: Applicable Scenic Freechoice excursions and Scenic Enrich experiences are published as included on Scenic River voyages. Capacity, local conditions, participant rules, optional experiences and the exact itinerary still control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Scenic Opal for Voyage XNBU151226.1?

For the December 15-22, 2026 Danube Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest sailing aboard Scenic Opal: Complimentary Wi-Fi is published for Scenic Ocean and River cruises. Satellite or regional coverage, allowances, device rules and uninterrupted performance can vary, so the exact departure terms must be confirmed. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Scenic Opal's verified headline statistics?
Up to 163Guests
What clothes should I bring for this December itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this December itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours dress guidance

  • European river ships: smart casual is standard, with somewhat more formal dress suggested for Table La Rive; no special formal wardrobe is required.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Scenic Opal?
  • European river Space-Ships publish butler service for every suite, dining and lounge spaces and selected e-bikes; wellness, pools, salt therapy and cooking facilities vary by ship and route.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Scenic Opal have?
  • River fitness rooms, pools, e-bikes and wellness facilities vary by ship. Salt Therapy Lounges are not fleetwide, and e-bikes are route- and ship-dependent.

Exercise-space availability, deck access, operating hours, and equipment are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Scenic Opal guests expect?
  • European Space-Ships publish Standard, Balcony, Junior and Royal categories. Scenic Sun Lounges apply to selected balcony and suite categories rather than every room, while butler service is published for every suite.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage XNBU151226.1 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Scenic Opal?
  • A current universal infant, child and childcare rule for Scenic river cruises was not verified; mark it unknown and obtain written sailing-specific confirmation.
  • A generic older passenger-ticket wording uses a different sixth-month expression, and a current universal river rule was not verified. Use the voyage contract and obtain written confirmation.

For Voyage XNBU151226.1: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Scenic Opal handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Notify Scenic at booking and when circumstances change. A guest who needs personal care or substantial assistance must travel with a capable companion.
  • River ships can have incomplete elevator coverage, narrow doors and corridors, changing gangways and coaches that cannot carry wheelchairs. Accessible rooms must be requested and confirmed before booking.
  • Scenic river ships do not carry a doctor. Crew have first-aid capability and arrange shoreside assistance at the next suitable port.
  • Guests must carry adequate medication and insurance and should never treat shipboard care as equivalent to a shoreside hospital.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Scenic Opal?
  • The current official FAQ pages reviewed did not expose a reliable ship-by-ship smoking-location answer.
  • Do not publish an exact indoor or outdoor smoking-area claim for Scenic ocean or river ships until the selected voyage's current official documentation or onboard plan confirms it.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Scenic Opal Voyage XNBU151226.1?

For flights to Munich before this Scenic Opal cruise and home from Budapest after Voyage XNBU151226.1, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I access Scenic Opal Voyage XNBU151226.1 in Scenic Trip Personaliser after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Scenic Opal Voyage XNBU151226.1, use Scenic's booking number from the Scenic confirmation and the booked guest's surname. Trip Personaliser is a booking lookup, not a password account; a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference will not replace Scenic's booking number.

  1. Step 1 — Open Manage Booking: Choose Manage Booking or Trip Personaliser from Scenic's official website.
  2. Step 2 — Enter the booking details: Enter the Scenic booking number and the guest surname. First name is optional and can be used to limit the display to one passenger.
  3. Step 3 — Open the trip: Submit the booking details and select Scenic Opal Voyage XNBU151226.1. There is no account-creation or Forgot Password step because the portal uses booking details rather than a password.
  4. Step 4 — Complete personal information: Provide the requested date of birth, address, contact, next-of-kin, passport, and applicable frequent-flyer, visa, or independent-flight details exactly as documented.
  5. Step 5 — Review released requirements: Check the Trip Personaliser for travel information, forms, and any medical or expedition requirements Scenic releases for the reservation.

If Scenic does not recognize Scenic Opal Voyage XNBU151226.1, recheck the booking number and surname exactly as shown on the Scenic confirmation. Then contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the booking record with Scenic.

Trip Personaliser content and forms vary by itinerary and departure stage. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for booking changes and assistance. Do not share passport or personal data outside the verified Scenic portal.

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