**Consider coming into Budapest 1 or 2 days early. Depart the USA December 3 or 4.
SAT
12/05/26
Travel Day
Depart USA
SUN
12/06/26
Budapest, Hungary
Transfer from Budapest Airport to your cruise ship. Flights must arrive before 2:00 p.m.
MON
12/07/26
Budapest, Hungary
Guided tour of Budapest in the morning
Afternoon on your own to enjoy the Christmas Markets before starting your cruise towards Bratislava
TUES
12/0826
Bratislava, Slovakia
Guided tour of Bratislava in the morning
Afternoon on your own to enjoy the Christmas Markets
WED
12/09/26
Vienna, Austria
Guided tour of Vienna in the morning
Afternoon on your own to enjoy the Christmas Markets
Chef's Dinner onboard
Classical string quartet recital onboard
THUR
12/10/26
Budapest, Hungary
Free morning sailing to Budapest
Onboard Stollen-making demonstration
Afternoon visit to Budapest's Christmas Markets
FRI
12/11/26
Budapest, Hungary
Transfer from your ship to the Budapest Airport where your journey ends. Fly home, taking a lifetime of wonderful memories with you. Flights must depart after 12:00 p.m.
**Consider staying in Europe 1 or 2 days after. Fly home December 12 or 13.
Cruise Ship, Times and itinerary are subject to change by the cruise line.
Offering:
Stitching get togethers led by Janet Wells and Robyn Nelson
Crafting Focus: Wool Applique & Cross-stitch
Create a wool applique ornament and cross stitch piece with memories of your trip.
This is a relaxed, joyful hand-stitching. No prior embroidery or cross-stitch experience required.
Participants have the option to extend their trip before or after the river cruise
Meet-ups will take place onboard the ship while cruising and/or at cocktail parties.
Crafters will receive a Sweatshirt to commemorate your trip.
Experience all that Riviera River Cruises has to offer:
Five-star ships with impeccable onboard services
Insightful excursions & visits every day with local guides
Evening entertainment from quizzes to impressive performers
Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge looking after you throughout
Onboard restaurant, bar & lounge, spa & wellness facilities
Free Wi-Fi
From 10:00 a.m. - midnight relax with all-inclusive spirits:
Red, White, Rose and sparkling house wines, including non-alcoholic
A choice of draught beers, including non-alcoholic
A selection of soft drinks and juices
Our cocktail and mocktail of the day
House spirits and mixes including vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, martini, sherry, brandy, port and Baileys
Daily recommended wines
Tea and coffee from the bar
PRE-cruise Package
Let us help you customize a pre-cruise package in Europe. We can help arrange hotels, transfers and tours.
Call to start planning.
May we suggest a 9-day tour of Croatia & Albania? November 26 - December 4, 2026. Starting at $1,959* pp. **Single Fee Waived (while promo lasts)
POST-cruise Package
Let us help you customize a post-cruise package in Europe. We can help arrange hotels, transfers and tours.
Call to start planning.
May we suggest a 7-day Baltic Christmas Markets Escape? December 12 - 18, 2026. Starting at $1,299* pp. **Single Fee Waived (while promo lasts)
*Rates subject to change.
group rates
stateroom options
Group Savings Rate
Ruby Deck
Standard Suite with French Balcony, 183 sq. ft.
$2,249 pp
Ruby Deck
Superior Suite with French Balcony, 247 sq. ft.
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Diamond Deck
Standard Suite with French Balcony, 183 sq. ft.
$2,599 pp
Diamond Deck
Superior Suite with French Balcony, 247 sq. ft.
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Diamond Deck
Stern Superior Suite with French Balcony, 247 sq. ft.
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Diamond Deck
Deluxe Balcony Suite with Outside Balcony, 269 sq. ft.
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All quoted rates are in US Dollars. Rates include your cruise and shore excursions. International airfare and transfers are additional. Call for details. Rates are based on occupancy, are subject to change, and are based on availability. Singles must pay a single supplement rate (200% extra). Taxes & port charges are subject to change. The cruise line reserves the right to implement a fuel surcharge if the cost of fuel increases.
Stitch with us!
Crafters add $200 for the Participant Fee. Non-crafting roommates do not have to pay this fee. In order to participate in this conference, you MUST book through Cruise & Crop. If you book direct or with another agent, you are not eligible to be part of the Stitch & Sail cruise. A $50 non-refundable participant fee deposit is due at the time of booking. This means the balance of your participant fee ($150) will be due with your final payment.
Cruise Non-Refundable Deposit per person: $200
Participant Fee Non-Refundable Deposit per crafter $50
We cannot accept any checks drawn on a Canadian Bank. Credit Cards are preferred. International Money Orders are accepted.
All payments must be made in US Dollars.
Rates are good until January 8, 2026 (or while inventory lasts). After this date, rates are subject to change. Final payments will be due by August 17, 2026. Guests are welcome to make payments and/or pay off their trip early.
Tipping Guidelines
Tipping and gratuities onboard and on shore are additional.
dining
The cruise line offers open dining. You'll be able to sit with different guests each night.
Passports Passports are REQUIRED. If you do not have one or yours is expired, please visit travel.state.gov for information on how to apply/renew. Your passport should be valid 6 months after the conclusion of your trip.
VISAs A European visa may be required. Details of how to apply will be provided closer to sailing. If traveling through the United Kingdom, an ETA is required.
Travel Insurance: Optional travel insurance is available - LeisureCare Classic Travel Protection - or - CancelFlex Travel Protection. To view the Top 10 Reasons why you should purchase travel insurance and see the details of coverage, Click Here. Rates are based on total package price and are subject to change. For example, if you add airfare, rates will likely increase.
If your total vacation package costs:
Classic
Insurance rate:
CancelFlex
Insurance Rate:
$800.01 - 950 pp
$85 pp
$119 pp
$950.01 - 1,100 pp
$105 pp
$147 pp
$1,100.01 - 1,300 pp
$109 pp
$153 pp
$1,300.01 - 1,500 pp
$115 pp
$161 pp
$1,500.01 - 1,700 pp
$129 pp
$181 pp
$1,700.01 - 1,900 pp
$145 pp
$203 pp
$1,900.01 - 2,100 pp
$165 pp
$231 pp
$2,100.01 - 2,300 pp
$179 pp
$251 pp
$2,300.01 - 2,500 pp
$189 pp
$265 pp
$2,500.01 - 3,000 pp
$219 pp
$307 pp
$3,000.01 - 3,500 pp
$255 pp
$357 pp
$3,500.01 - 3,750 pp
$289 pp
$405 pp
$3,750.01 - 5,000 pp
$359 pp
$503 pp
$5,000.01 - 6,500 pp
$468 pp
$657 pp
$6,500.01 - 8,000 pp
$599 pp
$839 pp
$8,000.01 + pp
Call for a quote
Call for a quote
Select the plan of your choice on the registration form below.
Cancellation Policy
If one or more persons cancel, the rate(s) for remaining occupants may increase. Should this booking be canceled after initial deposit, said cancellation is subject to an administrative fee of $35 per person. In addition, you are subject to cruise line cancellation fees as outlined in their brochure.
LeisureCare Cancellation Policy Classic Policy -
Non-refundable after final payment and, if you are booked with a non-refundable deposit, immediately non-refundable after purchase.
CancelFlex Policy -
Non-refundable after final payment and, if you are booked with a non-refundable deposit, immediately non-refundable after purchase.
Cruise & Crop Cancellation Policy
The initial $50 per crafter participation fee deposit that is due with your trip deposit is immediately non-refundable. The full participation fee is non-refundable after the group's final payment date.
Ready to Book?
When you are ready to book, fill out the information below then hit submit. The "Submit" button will lead you to our Secure Shopping cart where you can enter your credit card information. Remember - your non-refundable deposit is $200 per person, not per cabin. Your non-refundable Participant Fee deposit is $50 per crafter. If you opt for insurance, the insurance amount will be charged separately. Please register only once for your entire cabin. We will charge your card with-in 5 business days.
