Winter Wonderland River Cruise

Spontaneous travel is a rising travel trend. Take advantage of this popular trend by going on a February and March river cruises along the Danube and Rhine.

When it comes to travel, timing is everything. Every globetrotting connoisseur knows that each destination offers a completely different experience at different times of the year. Nowhere is this truer than Europe in February: from guided tours free from the summer crowds to special Valentine’s Day chocolates, exploring in February presents a unique perspective on the cities and villages along Europe’s rivers. Enjoy the quiet authenticity of Europe’s wintery landscapes, tranquil historical towns dusted with fresh snowfall, and rich cultural events exclusively available in the winter months. By experiencing a Rhine or Danube River cruise in February 2025 or 2026, you can experience the Rhine and Danube rivers in an entirely new light, warm beverage in hand and heart full of adventuring spirit.

Seasonal Attractions Across Europe 
Embarking in February opens a world of seasonally exclusive opportunities ready for the taking. While sailing on the Danube you can witness the regal splendor of Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens without the crowds of the summer months. While docked in Linz, you will have the opportunity to venture to Salzburg for a full day, where you will visit this city’s historic center, stately Residenz Square and the stunning Basilica St. Micheal in Mondsee, where the wedding scene from The Sound of Music was filmed. Meanwhile, guests sailing on the Rhine can visit the cozy wine taverns of Strasbourg, taking in the flavors of both France and Germany in this city on the borderlands. No matter which itinerary intrigues you most, you will conclude each day’s adventure in the warmth and comfort of your spacious stateroom. 

Love is in the Air  
The most enticing attractions in February express the unforgettable romance of Valentine's Day. Venture out at your leisure to Budapest’s famous Szamos Chocolate Museum where travelers indulge in Europe's world-class chocolate, sweeter and more memorable than any heart-shaped box can offer. Link arms with your lover on the ice-skating rinks of Budapest and Vienna during a free night out on the town. Additionally, Rhine river cruise guests will embark on an included excursion to the charming German village of Rüdesheim. Warm up with your partner over a cup of delicious Rüdesheimer coffee, a signature local specialty blending rich coffee with flambéed brandy, chocolate flakes, and whipped cream. 

A New Side of Europe 
These expertly curated travel experiences allow river cruise guests to enjoy all the benefits of winter travel. Journeying across Europe in February offers diminished crowds, unique travel experiences, and idyllic winter scenery. Intimate museum tours, culinary experiences, and sightseeing excursions allow guests to engage more deeply with Europe's cultural heritage, creating memories that last a lifetime.  February itineraries also complement more affordable seasonal airfares with some of the lowest fares of the year, making the treasures of the Danube and Rhine more accessible than ever before. Take a sip of your hot mulled wine and enjoy Europe's wintery storybook villages.

Disney Treasure Stateroom Tour1/14/2025 
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Simply Perfect Vacations was invited to sail on the brand new Disney Treasure cruise ship in December 2024 - before it opened officially to guests!

We embarked on a three night sailing out of Port Canaveral, the Disney Treasure’s homeport, and really got to experience the ship and what it offers to guests. First up the stateroom! We stayed in stateroom 9146, a Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah. This Pixar movie “Up” themed stateroom sleeps 5 guests in 284 square feet with one queen bed; a couch that flips into a twin bed; an upper pull down twin bed; and a wall twin bed that pulls down (all by your stateroom attendant while you’re at dinner so you don’t have to worry about it!). It also had the split bathroom that is very convenient for getting ready with a family or even a group of friends!

Check out the video below for a tour of this stateroom.  
We had 4 adults staying in this stateroom and we were very pleased with the space and didn’t feel cramped as we each had our own bed and the split bathroom allowed 2 of us to get ready at once and one at the vanity. There was also plenty of storage from two full length closets with shelving inside one of them with a safe; more shelving just outside of the closet and a spacious vanity/desk/entertainment area with many storage shelves and drawers for more storage. All of the storage meant we got to completely unpack and put away our suitcases under the bed so there weren’t any tripping hazards.

The vanity/desk area also had a mini-drawer refrigerator where we were able to store the wine and drinks we brought onboard with us.  

A curtain that separates the queen bed from the other 3 beds for if you want some privacy or to keep the kid’s sleeping area darker while the parents stay up after the younger ones have gone to bed.

The bedding was all very comfortable and we slept well on premium plush Euro-top mattress with a soft duvet (you can ask for extras if you like a lot of blankets) and Frette 300-thread-count, 100 percent cotton sheets.

The staterooms bathrooms on the Treasure are gorgeous and I love that there is a glass door instead of a shower curtain to a rectangle tub.  The bathroom with the sink and toilet also has a nightlight so you don’t have to worry about keeping a “too bright” light on in the middle of the night.

My favorite part of the room is the verandah. I love having a private outdoor space where I can enjoy breakfast on the patio while watching the ports we are docked in come alive with the hustle and bustle of visitors. At the end of the port day, I enjoy having a drink on the verandah while reading a book or having a quiet moment while watching the port as the ship sails away.

Overall, I was very pleased with this stateroom location, it is conveniently located to the stairs and elevator - down the hall a bit so you don’t get a lot of noise from the stairwells and elevator vestibule.

As for the Disney Treasure, I was simply blown away by this new ship! From the amazing main dining restaurants; to the pools and new AquaCoster; to the fun themed lounges; to the incredibly well-done Kids Clubs; and the adults only spaces - I cannot wait to get back onboard for a 7-night cruise out of Port Canaveral.  You too are going to want to get on this ship and have dinner int he Coco themed restaurant with Miguel in his family; grab a cocktail at the Haunted Mansion Parlor; and enjoy the new Moana stage show.


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• And so much more!