Themed Cruises
Special interest and themed cruises offer a unique twist on a traditional cruise by catering to specific interests and passions. Many cruise lines offer themed cruises - you could experience the magnificent tulip season in Holland and Belgium on a Viking river cruise, enjoy the festivities in an exclusive brewery tent at Munich's Oktoberfest with Tauck or celebrate Halloween on the High Seas with Disney Cruise Lines. Read on for more themed cruise options or contact us to find the perfect cruise that matches your interests.
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Viking - Christmas Markets
Celebrate the festive season on one of Europe's great rivers. Cities across France, Germany, Austria and beyond light up with Christmas markets, hot chocolate and aromatic gingerbread.
8-day Danube Christmas Delights. From Budapest to Passau or reverse. Enjoy Austro-Hungarian cuisine, admire the Wachau Valley's beauty and admire the handiwork of local artisans.
10-day Christmas Along the Elbe. From Berlin to Prague or reverse. Enjoy Berlin's festive atmosphere, shop for handmade prcelain in Meissen and delve into the Prague's Jewish history and Christmas markets.
12-day Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle. Paris to Zurich. Admire festive seasonal displays in Paris, the cathedral in Reims and Alsatian bonhomie in Strasbourg. Browse stalls full of local delicies and handicrafts in the charming Christmas markets of Trier, Koblenz and Mannaheim and enjoy a warm mug of gluhwein in Zurich.
12-day Christmas on the Main & Moselle. Paris to Prague or reverse. Spend time in Paris and explore the Christmas markets in lovely German towns as well as visiting castles and cathedrals adorned with festive displays.
Virgin Voyages - Eclipse cruises
Virgin Voyages have just announced their 2026 Eclipse Voyages. You can choose Ibiza (100% totality) or Iceland (98.5% totality) and enjoy live astronaut and astronomer talks, exclusive souvenirs, cosmic cuisine and awsome performances.
If you're keen, book early as these voyages sell out quickly.
15-night Eclipse in the Land of Fire and Ice - round trip from Portsmouth, UK. A grand tour of Dublin, Glasgow, Stornoway and Edinburgh and Iceland and the perfect backdrop for viewing the solar eclipse! Departs 5 Aug 2026 - finishes 20 Aug 2026.
12-night Total Eclipse of the (Med) - Barcelona to Rome. You'll take in Mallorca, Ibiza, Cannes, Corsica, La Spezia, the Amalfi Coast and Sicily, all under the magical, mysterious glow of the epic solar eclipse. Departs 10 Aug 2026 - finishes 22 Aug 2026.
AmaWaterways - Golf cruise
Imagine golfing at world-class courses in different countries all in the one journey! AmaWaterways Exclusive Concierge Golf Program includes 7 nights on board the AmaMagna, taking you to some of Europe's most prestigious golf courses. You'll be transferred from the ship to the course and back with your tee time, practice balls and golf cart prepared for you in advance. Your clubs will also be cleaned so they're ready for the next course.
'You'll play at The Oaks Prague PGA National, Golf Resort Bad Griesbach in Germany, Golf Club Adamstal in Austria, Penati Country Club in Slovakia and Pannonia Country Club in Budapest.
12-night Magna on the Danube from Budapest to Prague or reverse. Regular departures from April to September 2025.
Seabourn - Tennis cruises
Seabourn will transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean to attend the Monte Carlo Masters or Barcelona Open. You'll be aboard their ultra-luxury ship with just 264 travellers with special onboard programming exclusive to these sailing including the opportunity to connect with tennis icons in exclusive Seabourn Conversations.
8-day Barcelona to Rome includes an overnight in Monte Carlo and upper level tickets to the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinal. You'll also visit Toulon, St Tropez, Cannes and Portovenere. Departs 5 April 2025.
7-day Mediterranean Marvels & Matches: Barcelona Open, includes an overnight in Barcelona and upper level tickets to the Barcelona Open semifinal. The voyage departs Rome before heading to Elba, Portovenere, Cannes, St Tropez and Sete. Departs 13 April 2025.
Longer itineraries also available, please ask!
Uniworld - Europe's Jewish Heritage
The Jewish Heritage Program is the only one of its kind on the rivers and allows you to dive into Europe's enduirng Jewish legacy with visits to museums, memorials, synagogues and more.
Available on selected dates of these itineraries:
8-day Delightful Danube. You'll sail from Budapest to Nuremberg and visit Vienna, Krems, Passau, Regensburg on the way.
10-day Delightful Danube & Prague. You'll sail from Budapest to Nuremberg, including Vienna and the Wachau Valley and spend two nights onshore in Prague.
11-day Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland. From Amsterdam to Basel, you'll dive deep into the region's culture, natural wonders, traditions and historical significance along the Rhine.
Star Clippers - Monaco F1 Grand Prix
Star Clippers offers two sailings in 2025 designed to put you in the centre of the action for the Monaco F1 Grand Prix. You'll be in Monaco in time for the events without the worry or expense of finding a hotel during Monaco's busiest time of the year.
6-night Grand Prix Trials -embarking in Malaga, you'll head to Ibiza, Menorca, then to Monaco for the Grand Prix trials before finishing in Cannes. Departs 18 May 2025.
7-night Grand Prix Finals - embarking in Cannes, you'll head to Monaco for race day before heading onto Corsica, Elba and Rome. Departs 24 May 2025.
Note that tickets to the Monaco F1 Grand Prix are not included in the voyage cost and need to be arranged separately. Ask your FBI Travel Consultant for more information.
Royal Caribbean - The Wiggly Friends
Set sail on one of six exclusive Wiggles voyages from Sydney or Brisbane where you will be joined by Wiggly Friends such as Wags the Dog, Shirley Shawn the Unicorn, Henry the Octopus, Captain Feathersword and Dorothy the Dinosaur. Your little ones will love the themed story times, dance parties and live performances.