Stunning aerial shot of Santorini coast at sunset with a cruise ship in the Aegean Sea

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Christmas and New Year's on the Danube: A Holiday Voyage

Europe

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Trip Details

Departs: December 23, 2028

Returns: January 2, 2029

Departure Port: Budapest

Ship: Evolve

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Your Ship

Evolve

Not built yet; keel laid in March 2026, delivery scheduled for May 2027

Aboard

  • Under construction; hull sections in Orsova, Romania, assembly at Den Breejen in the Netherlands
  • Owned by Transcend Cruises and chartered by Lindblad through at least 2028
  • Sixty staterooms of 210 square feet, convertible in pairs into 420-square-foot suites
  • Designed for the corporate charter market, with a two-story amphitheater called The Forum
  • First Lindblad season is the Danube at Christmas, December 2027

Ashore

Where You Stop

Budapest

Linz

Passau

Europe

Europe

Aerial photo of a cruise ship sailing near Santorini island under a serene sunset sky.
Santorini Island
Beautiful view of Fira in Santorini showcasing iconic white buildings against a deep blue sea under a clear sunny sky.
Fira in Santorini
A majestic cruise ship sails along the stunning coastline of Dubrovnik, Croatia at sunset.
Brilliance of the Seas in Croatia
A majestic cruise ship sails through the Bosphorus Strait with a historic Istanbul skyline in the backdrop.
The Seabourn Encore in the Bosphorus Strait
A luxury cruise ship sails along a scenic rocky coastline with a city skyline backdrop.
Antibes, France
A vibrant view of the historic Ribeira District along the Douro River in Porto, Portugal.
Porto, Portugal