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NEW FOR 2024: SAIL ABOARD THE STUNNING, BRAND-NEW AMADEUS NOVA (debuting in 2024) – A LUXURIOUS NEW SHIP THAT REDEFINES MODERN RIVER CRUISING, WITH THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES, OFFERING MORE LUXURY AND SPACE THAN EVER BEFORE.
Your LGBT+, all-inclusive, guaranteed full ship charter adventure begins in Prague, where you’ll enjoy two deluxe days in one of Europe’s most beautiful and best-preserved cities. Prague’s medieval center remains a beautiful mixture of cobblestone pathways and Gothic cathedrals. From Prague, we travel to one of Europe’s most fabled rivers, the Danube.
Your cruise journeys from picturesque Passau to Melk, Vienna, Bratislava and culminates in in the vibrant Hungarian city of Budapest, one of Europe’s hottest destinations.
On board the gorgeous, brand-new Amadeus Nova, you’ll enjoy the latest in river cruise technologies and design. We’ve created an itinerary that includes the three best European cities that have become prime destinations for gay and lesbian travelers.
This cruise vacation has it all – historic sites, charming towns, world-class wine and cuisine and more!
On a Brand g Vacations European river cruise, every night is opening night. Our cruises always feature Brand g Signature Entertainers to provide quality entertainment throughout the cruise well as wonderful hosts to keep you entertained at all times. We are delighted to have the following cast and crew on your upcoming cruise:
We are once again proud to welcome Alison Jiear, to the Brand g Entertainer family. Alison is thankfully taking a break from starring in Sister Act at the Dominion theatre in London’s West End to be here. Originating from Australia, after graduating from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music she moved to London in the late 1980s and found fame as a member of The Fabulous Singlettes, an Australian girl group specializing in Motown songs. They starred in their own West End show, ‘Stop in the Name of Love’, recorded numerous television specials and supported Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey. Alison is a hugely popular cabaret, concert and an Olivier Award Best Actress nominee for her creation of Shawntel in Jerry Springer The Opera, a role she also played in the 2005 movie. This show gave Alison a world wide hit song, ‘I Just Wanna ******* Dance’.
Described as a singers’ singer, she delivers masterclass after masterclass. Alison has four solo albums Simply Alison Jiear; Forgiveness Embrace; In Your Eyes: Live at Pizza on the Park and Inspirational with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Her latest album Baby I’m a Fool is a joyous collaboration with her trumpet player partner Adam Linsley and is available on iTunes HERE
We are delighted to have Clive back on board as he is one of the busiest men in the music business and his wonderful MD and piano playing skills are sought after by many an orchestra and artist. Clive is always producing, composing and arranging when he is not playing live. He will be playing solo and accompanying Meghan in her solo shows. He has a notable collection of albums Notable Impressions, Vortex and Sings, Strings & Tings available from his website HERE
Lee hails from a Welsh musical family and became a cabaret artiste in South Wales touring to sell out gigs. He is a captivating and multitalented singer and performer with an authentic and rich voice. Annoyingly, Lee has many other skills and aside from singing can been seen treading the boards acting, often in Welsh, and can offer a mean sports massage. His albums Take me as I am and All of me are available for download HERE.
Lee is delighted to be hosting this trip but also giving everyone a taste of his vocal genius.
Mike joined Brand g in 2023 after having travelled with Brand g several times beginning in 2017. His passion for travel, people, and exceptional service made Brand g an easy choice. Mike spent his prior career in various Accounting, Supply Chain, and Technology roles, and brings a detail oriented mindset to ensure that all of our guests have life changing experiences. Mike is very excited to be taking to the water again and helping create wonderful memories for you.
ACTIVITIES
Although the focus of our cruises is mainly on sightseeing and socializing, we do like to mix in a bit of frivolity as well. With that in mind, we’re planning a couple of themed parties during the cruise including a welcome party, a T-Dance, quiz shows. If you should choose to participate, great; if you’d rather just be a voyeur, that is totally fine as well.
Join us for:
“Hometown Welcome Party” – wear something that gives a clue to where you are from. Be cryptic and make people probe deep and keep the conversation going or splash your hometown all over your t-shirt and move on to the next encounter quickly.
Blue Danube T-Dance: Blue is the theme so Blue butch and mean or Blue like a queen. Join us to dance to your favourite tunes new and old.
Brand g Quiz – Take part in the quiz and win #Lifechanging prizes.
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If a lower fare is ever offered on the Brand g website, you can request (either directly or through your travel agent) to have that savings applied to your final payment.
C-4 category staterooms are priced for single travelers.
A single supplement of $2,500 applies to single occupancy bookings in staterooms A-1 through C-1.
A 100% single supplement applies in the Amadeus Suites.
Port Charges of $200 per person and Pre-paid gratuities of $195 per person are additional.
A $1000 per person credit card deposit is required to confirm your space. The balance of the trip is due 120 days before departure. Failure to make payment(s) in a timely manner may cause your reservation to be cancelled.
Consider purchasing travel insurance to help protect your trip. We offer travel insurance as part of a travel protection plan from Travel Insured International. Click here, or call Brand g at 952-405-9309 for pricing information. Please note, to be eligible for certain additional travel protection benefits you must purchase your plan within 21 days of the date your initial trip deposit is received.
Please take a moment to review the Terms & Conditions for the governing details of your reservation.
Single occupancy pricing is double the pricing listed above
Suites are 284 sq. ft. with comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
For single occupancy pricing add $2500 to the per person pricing listed above
A-1 cabins are 188 sq. ft. with drop-down panoramic window, refrigerator, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
For single occupancy pricing add $2500 to the per person pricing listed above
B-1 cabins are 188 sq. ft. with drop-down panoramic window, refrigerator, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
For single occupancy pricing add $2500 to the per person pricing listed above
B-4 cabins are 188 sq. ft. with drop-down panoramic window, refrigerator, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
For single occupancy pricing add $2500 to the per person pricing listed above
C-1 cabins are 172 sq. ft. with panoramic window (cannot be opened), choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
C-4 cabins are 172 sq. ft. with panoramic window (cannot be opened), choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Prague is one of Europe’s most enchanting cities. Experience this majestic jewel at Prague Marriott Hotel, just steps from Old Town Square and all major attractions. This upscale hotel in Prague evokes classic European charm and welcomes you with elegant accommodations. A haven for relaxation and leisure, the Marriott features a swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool and equipped gym. Guest rooms are equipped with a safe, TV and broadband Internet access. Discover historic charm combined with modern elegance at the Prague Marriott.
Dates of Stay: August 27 – 29
Additional pre-program nights available upon request. Please contact us for availability and pricing.
The Amadeus Nova redefines the art of river cruising. Debuting in 2024, this ship not only features pioneering technical innovations – underlining Amadeus’ commitment to a green future – it revolutionizes comfort on board, offering more space, luxury, and modern design than ever before.
The AMADEUS Nova. Indulge your passion for luxurious, environmentally sustainable travel.
Dates of Stay: Aug 29- Sep 5
August 30th
$135 per person
Enjoy a scenic drive from Passau to Salzburg (2 hrs) via the lake district to see some of the sights of the Sound of Music. Then, enjoy a guided city tour of Salzburg, followed by free time to have lunch and shop before departing back to the ship. A truly memorable day.
August 31st
$130 per person
Enjoy a scenic bike tour from Melk to Durnstein. The ride is approximately 17.5 miles and it follows the river bank of the Danube. The route is generally flat and is surrounded by dramatic, mountainous scenery. The ride will be leisurely, with plenty of time to stop to enjoy a snack or grab a drink at one of the small villages along the way. Schedule permitting, the bike tour will finish with a walking tour of Durnstein.
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Arrival: You should schedule your flights to arrive in Prague International Airport (PRG) on or before August 27th. Your first event will be a welcome cocktail reception at approximately 5:30pm on August 27th.
Departures: You should schedule your flight from Budapest (BUD) to depart anytime on September 5th. All guests to disembark by 10:00am.
The boat is docked in Budapest overnight from the 4th, and therefore you may disembark as early as necessary to catch a morning flight.
While some countries in Europe only require 3 months validity on your passport, others require 6 months even if you are only transiting through that country. Therefore, we advise all guests to ensure their passports are valid for a minimum of 6 months after your last date of travel.
Visas are not currently required for US citizens to enter the European Union. Citizens of all other countries should check with the consulate of each country visited on this itinerary to determine entry requirements.
Arrival transfers are provided from the Prague Airport (PRG) to the Marriott Prague Hotel.
Departure transfers are provided from the ship to the Budapest Airport (BUD).
If you extend your stay at in Budapest, you will be provided with a transfer from the ship to that hotel. You will then need to arrange your own transfer to the airport.
Contact our team or your travel agent to ensure arrangements outside of these arrival and departure transfers will be included. Booked guests should provide their arrival and departure details 45 days prior to the trip to ensure transfer availability.
We will make every effort to accommodate special dietary requests. Please inform our office at least 45 days prior to departure of these requests.
Gratuities are customary expressions of appreciation for a job well done. It is our goal to ensure that the service you receive is as wonderful as the sites you visit. Gratuities for the included portions of this program have been pre-paid. At your own discretion you may choose to provide additional tips.
Excursions during your travel program are mostly in groups of 25 people led by expert English speaking local guides. Utilizing wireless audio guides enables you to hear every word of your travel guide at absolutely all times. It provides maximum flexibility and convenience without missing a moment of fascinating commentary and is compatible with hearing aids.
The excursions are rated in difficulty based on the type and condition of the terrain, possible ascent/decent height as well as the total distance walked.
1/5: Very easy walking required which may include stairs and uneven surfaces.
2/5: Easy amount of walking which may include stairs and uneven surfaces.
3/5: Moderate amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
4/5: Moderate/hard amount of walking will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
5/5: Hard amount of walking will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Please refer to individual excursions for full details. If you need accommodations based on your abilities, contact Brand g before booking this travel program.
You are on vacation and the last thing we want to impose is a dress code. We will however appreciate you wearing more than a thong or mankini at dinner and in the bar/performance area. Be as dressed up or down as you see fit as long as you are comfortable and dress appropriately for changeable weather.
If specific clothing is required e.g. when visiting cold or tropical climates or a place of worship on a tour, we will specifically let you know prior to travel.
The comfort and safety of our guests is our first priority. Smoking is not permitted in the suites or enclosed, public areas on board. There is a designated smoking area on the Sun Deck. Land properties will have designated smoking areas.
During late August/September, Europe is at the peak of the summer heat. The days can reach the mid 90s and the evenings are in generally in the 70s.
All our trips feature either unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks or at least drinks with included meals. All our trips include at least one tour in every port if not all-inclusive tours.
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