Travel Bargain:$999 – Danube 7-Night River Cruise incl. Christmas Markets

Travelzoo sent me what seems to be a great deal on top river cruises that may include France, Germany, Holland and/or Hungary.

Here’s what they say:

During prime Christmas market season, it’s a steal to find a river cruise under $1000. This offer from Vantage Deluxe World Travel, ranked a top river cruise line by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler, also saves up to $1400 on current rates.

Each cruise includes a riverview cabin, all meals on board, wine and beer with dinner, Wi-Fi and sightseeing tours in every port. Here are some of our favorite weeklong itineraries, which include either prime Christmas market or pleasant spring dates for the following per-person prices:

• $999 … Danube Waltz: Dec. 7, 14
  Sail from Budapest to Regensburg (or reverse) stopping in: Bratislava, Vienna, Linz, Passau
• $1999 … Classic France Along the Seine: Nov. 2, 14, 26; Dec. 8, 20
  Sail from Conflans to Paris (or reverse), stopping in: Vernon, Caudebec-en-Caux, Le Havre, Rouen, Les Andelys
• $1999 … Essential Holland: April 7, 25; May 2
  Sail Amsterdam to Antwerp (or reverse), stopping in Enkhuizen, Arnhem, Kinderdijk, Rotterdam, Middelburg, Zelzate
• $2699 … France Culinary Delights: April 12, 24; May 18, 30; June 11
  Sail roundtrip Paris, stopping in: Conflans, Vernon, Caudebec-en-Caux, Honfleur, Le Havre, Rouen, Les Andelys

Ship details: Vantage ships offer a very intimate experience, with no more than 176 guests and a four-to-one passenger-to-staff ratio. Ship amenities include fitness rooms, cocktail lounges, multiple dining rooms (including some with retractable roofs) and an outdoor deck with running/walking tracks.

Note: Sailings must be paid in full at time of booking. Taxes are an additional $168-$288 per person, depending on itinerary.

Travelzoo Tip: Christmas markets vary from city to city in Europe; most begin mid- to late November and last through the holiday season.

Book by Feb. 2.

Terms: * Applicable to new reservations made between Jan. 24 and Feb. 2, with payment made in full at time of booking. Prices are per person based on double-occupancy for categories OS, DS, A,B, C, and D; free single supplements in solo-occupancy cabins SD/SD2. Guests paying in full by electronic check (ACH) will receive an additional $50 off per person. Free drinks are limited to beer and wine during dinners. Free tours are limited to standard tours where available and exclude the optional add-on tours. WiFi may be intermittent in certain geographic areas. This offer is not combinable with Groups, Referrals, Past Traveler Credit, SmartPay, Air offers or any other offers. Port charges and gratuities are additional. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Additional terms and conditions apply. Must use promo code Travelzoo WBTZ210 when calling to reserve. We reserve the right to correct errors. Prices shown here are based on available departure dates and cabin categories (where applicable) at the time of this writing (January 2018). Standard terms and conditions apply.