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SAILING INTO CHRISTMAS: MEDITERRANEAN & THE DANUBE

26 Night Cruise and Stay


  • Cruise Line: Azamara
  • Ship: Azamara Onward
  • Package Departs: 4 December 2026
  • Package Duration: 26 Nights
  • Offer Type: Cruise and Stay
  • Embark Ship: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
  • Disembark Ship: Athens (Piraeus) Greece
FREE* Stay included:
Twin Category 12 Interior Stateroom/D Fixed Window – was $9,839 - your special price from $9,239*pp
Twin Category 8 Oceanview Stateroom/C French Balcony – was $11,878 - your special price from $10,799*pp
Twin Category V3 Veranda Stateroom/BB French Balcony – was $15,028 - your special price from $12,199*pp
Twin Category W Suite/SS Suite – was $22,988 - your special price from $16,399*pp

Single Category 12 Interior Stateroom/D Fixed Window – was $15,372 - your special price from $14,799*pp
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SAILING INTO CHRISTMAS: Mediterranean & The Danube
Combination Ocean & River Cruise & Stay Package includes
– BONUS* 1 night luxury hotel stay in Rome including breakfast
– 7 night cruise aboard Azamara Onward from Rome to Athens
– 1 night luxury hotel stay in Athens including breakfast
– Economy class flight from Athens to Bucharest
– 1 night luxury hotel stay in Bucharest including breakfast
– 7 nights luxury accommodation aboard AmaBella from Giurgiu (Bucharest) to Budapest
– BONUS* 2 night luxury hotel stay in Budapest including breakfast

YOUR AZAMARA OCEAN CRUISE INCLUDES:
– All shipboard main meals
– Complimentary AzAmazing Evenings event on each cruise (on most voyages of seven nights or longer)
– Complimentary select standard spirits, international beers and wines
– Complimentary shipboard bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas
– Complimentary shipboard gratuities for waitstaff, bar staff and housekeeping
– Shipboard self service laundry
– Shuttle service to and from port communities (where available) during cruise
– Onboard Concierge services for personal guidance and reservations
– Port/Govt taxes

DESCRIPTION:
Mediterranean Cruise: Italy & Greece
Explore the historic wonders of Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, and the charming coastal town of Salerno, Italy. Discover the ancient beauty of Siracusa, Sicily, Italy, and journey to Olympia (Katakolon), Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Visit the picturesque Souda, Greece, and immerse yourself in the timeless history of Athens (Piraeus), Greece, with its iconic ancient ruins and vibrant culture.

YOUR AMA WATERWAYS RIVER CRUISE INCLUDES:
– All onboard dining in a variety of venues
– Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
– The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
– Captain’s Welcome Cocktail and Dinner
– Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
– Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
– Sip & Sail Daily Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
– Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
– Wellness Program with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes as well as discussions on healthy eating and relaxation techniques, both on board and on shore.
– Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs
– Internet and Wi-Fi access
– Daily entertainment including cultural performances
– Immersive tours in every destination
– Bike tours and hikes
– Special Interest Tours
– Knowledgeable guides
– Personal headset for easy exploration
– Port taxes and ship gratuities

DESCRIPTION:
Cruise From: Giurgiu to Budapest
Touch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed Iron Gates, showcase the best of eastern Europe. Nature lovers will relish the opportunity to bike through Belgrade’s sprawling Kalemegdan Park. Enjoy the festive atmosphere of where the Christmas markets originated, immersing yourself in festive traditions. Wine connoisseurs will have a chance to taste history from the centuries-old wine-growing hills dating back to the Romans in Croatia. Be treated to the flavors, sights, sounds and cultures of this diverse swath of the continent.

Special Conditions
*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (9 October 2025). Some cabins may have obstructed views. A passport is required to travel on this cruise as it visits international waters. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Travel packages advertised may include multiple products provided by several suppliers to provide a travel itinerary. Each component of the package will be treated independent of each other, and the specific terms & conditions of each product supplier will apply. Hotels may charge resort fees, or a security bond not included or mentioned in this package, payable direct upon check-in. Offer ends 02 December 2025 or sold out/withdrawn and is subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Travel insurance is mandatory on expedition cruises and not included. Included excursions must be chosen from a selection; requests are processed in the order received and subject to availability. Pre-booking for included excursions opens approximately two months prior to cruise departure.
Special Validity Dates
Special is valid from 8 October 2025 to 2 December 2025 or until sold out/withdrawn.
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
4 Dec 2026 Make your way to your hotel for your overnight stay
5 Dec 2026 Make your way to the port for embarkation
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
5 Dec 2026 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 6:00 PM
6 Dec 2026 Salerno,Italy 8:00 AM
7 Dec 2026 Salerno,Italy 2:00 PM
8 Dec 2026 Siracusa, Italy 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
9 Dec 2026 Katakolon, Greece 1:30 PM 7:00 PM
10 Dec 2026 Chania, Crete 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
11 Dec 2026 Athens (Piraeus) Greece 9:00 AM
12 Dec 2026 Athens (Piraeus) Greece 9:00 AM
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
19 Dec 2026 Make your way to your hotel upon disembarkation
20 Dec 2026 Make your way to the airport for your flight to Bucharest
20 Dec 2026 On arrival in Bucharest make your way to your hotel
21 Dec 2026 Make your way to Port of Giurgiu for embarkation
21 Dec 2026 Giurgiu, Romania
22 Dec 2026 Rousse, Bulgaria
23 Dec 2026 Vidin, Bulgaria
24 Dec 2026 Iron Gate, Romania, Serbia
25 Dec 2026 Belgrade, Serbia
26 Dec 2026 Vukovar, Croatia
27 Dec 2026 Mohacs, Hungary
28 Dec 2026 Budapest, Hungary
28 Dec 2026 Make your way to your hotel upon disembarkation
29 Dec 2026 Day at leisure
30 Dec 2026 Make your way to the airport for your onward journey/flight home
Explore this Mediterranean Cruise: Italy & Greece sailing from ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA) to ATHENS (PIRAEUS) on Dec 5 2026

Azamara Onward will join the brand’s existing fleet: Azamara Pursuit®, Azamara Journey®, and Azamara Quest®. The newly purchased vessel, currently docked in Civitavecchia, will receive an extensive renovation to reflect the Azamara brand. Azamara Onward is scheduled to sail for its inaugural season around Europe in 2022.


Ship Profile & Stats
  • Maiden voyage: April 2003
  • Refurbished: 2022
  • Tonnage: 30,277
  • Length: 592 feet
  • Beam: 84 feet
  • Draft: 19.5 feet
  • Speed: 18.5 knots
  • Ship registration: Malta
  • Passenger capacity (dbl): 702
  • Passenger space: 43.93 ft/pax
  • Crew nationality: International
  • Officer nationality: British/Italian
  • Dining nationality: International
Ship Amenities
  • Hair dryer
  • Full-length mirror
  • Electric Current 110 AC
  • Ample closet and drawer space
  • Personal safe
  • Remote-controlled TV including sports and movie channels plus CNN
  • Touch-tone telephone
Ship Facilities
  • Pacific Lounge
  • Casino
  • Cabaret Lounge
  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Deck Barbeque
  • Pizzeria
  • Patisserie
  • Wine & Caviar Bar
  • Panorama Buffet
  • Ultimate Balcony Dining
  • Sterling Steakhouse
  • Sabatini's Italian Restaurant
  • Club Restaurant
  • Club Bar
  • Pool Bar
  • Casino Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa's
  • Lotus Spa
  • Gym & Fitness Centre
  • Golf Practice Cage
  • Jogging Track
  • Shuffleboard
  • World Class Art Collection, Gallery & Auction
  • ScholarShip@Sea
  • 24 Hour Internet Service
  • Library
  • Card Room
  • Duty Free Boutiques
  • Kids & Teens Club
  • Princess casino and bar
  • "Small ship experience"
At Azamara, we continue our efforts to be the world's top up-market cruise line.

As such, we are committed to providing you with unparalleled service; the finest dining at sea; a glorious spa and wellness retreat, and innovations such as Destination Immersion® experiences.

With our hallmark of stay longer, experience moreSM, we'll not only take you to awe-inspiring destinations, but also give you more time to fall in love with them.

INCLUSIVE AMENITIES
*Complimentary AzAmazing EveningsSM event (on most voyages)
*Select standard spirits, international beers and wines
*Gratuities
*Bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas
*Self-service laundry
*Shuttle service to and from port communities, where available
*Concierge services for personal guidance and reservations

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Our largest suites have been transformed to feature contemporary design elements that create an elegant and organic feel. The design draws inspiration from nature—a sandy cliff, flowing river beds, exquisite white sand beaches, and rustling grasses.

These luxurious accommodations feature a large living room with a separate bedroom, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to your own private veranda, marble master bath, large flat-screen television, mini-bar, and many other amenities. Enjoy everything our Club Owner’s Suites have to offer, and of course, all of the pampering that comes with them.

From

AU $9,239*

per person
*All prices are per person twin share unless stated as solo, triple or quad share.
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