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A personal invitation

Mac King invites you aboard The Christmas Spectacular.

Seven nights of close-up magic, candle-lit dinners, and golden-hour sailings through the world's most enchanting Christmas markets.

December 5–12, 2026 · Rhine River · 120 guests
The Five-Star Experience

Markets by Day. Magic by Night. Luxury Always.

World-renowned magicians and exclusive performances
Interactive magic workshops
Chef-driven holiday culinary program
Pastry & café experiences
Wine, beer & whisky tastings
1,400 sq ft wellness center — spa, sauna, hydrotherapy, gym & yoga
Firepit lounge, BBQ deck & yacht cinema
Privately chartered atmosphere
Why This Is Different

A Holiday Event, Not a Christmas Cruise

A fully immersive, privately chartered experience designed around wonder, celebration, and connection.

A floating five-star resort combined with intimate access to world-class performers.

Aboard Transcend Connect

THE SHIP

Purpose-built for exclusive group charters. 120 guests, 60 staterooms, world-class venues.

The Forum

The Forum

Two-story dramatic space

The Restaurant

The Restaurant

River-facing windows

The Lounge

The Lounge

Flexible seating

Top Deck

Top Deck

Outdoor venue

The Studio

The Studio

1,500+ sq ft flex space

Aft Spa Lounge

Aft Spa Lounge

Alternate restaurant

Accommodations

STATEROOMS & SUITES

Category A — Deck 3 Mid/Fwd

210 sq ft

210 sq ft stateroom on Deck 3 with panoramic river views from a premium mid-forward position

CA$9,107 / person
  • Deck 3 Infinity Balcony
  • Mid/Forward position
  • All-inclusive dining & beverages
  • Complimentary wellness center

Category B — Deck 2 Mid/Fwd

210 sq ft

210 sq ft stateroom on Deck 2 with panoramic river views from a mid-forward position

CA$8,831 / person
  • Deck 2 Infinity Balcony
  • Mid/Forward position
  • All-inclusive dining & beverages
  • Complimentary wellness center

Category C — Deck 3 Aft

210 sq ft

210 sq ft stateroom on Deck 3 in the aft section, close to the Aft Lounge and Spa

CA$9,107 / person
  • Deck 3 Infinity Balcony
  • Aft position near lounge
  • All-inclusive dining & beverages
  • Complimentary wellness center

Category D — Deck 2 Aft

210 sq ft

210 sq ft stateroom on Deck 2 aft — select cabins available for single occupancy at US$9,899 (4 cabins only)

CA$8,831 / person
  • Deck 2 Infinity Balcony
  • Aft position
  • Single occupancy available
  • All-inclusive dining & beverages
Most Exclusive

Two-Room Suite — Deck 3 (Combine Cabins)

420 sq ft

Combine two adjacent Deck 3 staterooms into a 420 sq ft Two-Room Suite. Subject to availability — contact Phoenix Voyages to arrange a suite combination at this price.

CA$19,319 / person
  • Two combined Deck 3 staterooms
  • Dual Infinity Balconies
  • Separate living room & bedroom
  • Enhanced turndown service
  • Daily canapé service

CAD prices are converted from USD at the prevailing exchange rate plus a 2% foreign exchange buffer and are subject to change. USD prices are guaranteed.

Your Journey

ITINERARY

Throughout the journey, curated “Magic Moments Ashore” bring the theme to life — subtle, surprising, and seamlessly woven into each destination.

1

Frankfurt, Germany

Arrival: EmbarkationDeparture: 22:00
Day 1

By Day: Wander one of Germany’s most iconic Christmas markets, where towering trees, glowing stalls, and the scent of mulled wine fill the historic square.

Featured Experience

A Grand Welcome Evening — champagne reception, curated holiday dinner, festive cinema under the stars, your first live magic performance, and an intimate meet & greet with the magicians.

Highlights:

By Day — Frankfurt Christmas Market on Römerberg square
Towering trees, glowing stalls and the scent of mulled wine
By Night — Champagne reception and curated holiday dinner
Festive cinema under the stars and your first live magic performance
Intimate meet & greet with the magicians
2

Aschaffenburg, Germany

Arrival: 08:00Departure: 18:00
Day 2

By Day: Discover a refined baroque town with intimate markets, twinkling lights, and a slower, more elegant holiday atmosphere.

Featured Experience

Diamonds & Champagne Night — a sparkling evening of fine dining, flowing champagne, and close-up magic performed just inches away as magicians move effortlessly through the room.

Highlights:

By Day — Refined baroque town with intimate markets
Twinkling lights and a slower, more elegant holiday atmosphere
By Night — Diamonds & Champagne Night
Fine dining, flowing champagne, close-up magic just inches away
3

Wertheim, Germany

Arrival: 08:00Departure: 18:00
Day 3

By Day: Step into a storybook — a medieval village where half-timbered houses and riverside views create a truly magical setting.

Featured Experience

Magic & Cinema Experience — iconic illusion films paired with live magician commentary, followed by an interactive discussion that blurs the line between reality and illusion.

Highlights:

By Day — Step into a storybook medieval village
Half-timbered houses and riverside views in a magical setting
By Night — Magic & Cinema Experience
Iconic illusion films paired with live magician commentary
4

Würzburg, Germany

Arrival: 08:00Departure: 22:00
Day 4

By Day: Explore a grand cultural city — from the Residenz Palace to festive squares filled with music, wine, and seasonal flavors.

Featured Experience

The Rotating Magic Experience — multiple intimate performances across the ship, where each space reveals a different magician, a different style, and a new sense of wonder.

Highlights:

By Day — Grand cultural city, from Residenz Palace to festive squares
Music, wine and seasonal Franconian flavors
By Night — The Rotating Magic Experience
Multiple intimate performances across the ship — a different magician in every space
5

Kitzingen, Germany

Arrival: 08:00Departure: 18:00
Day 5

By Day: A hidden gem in wine country — peaceful, authentic, and filled with local charm and holiday warmth.

Featured Experience

Fairytale Christmas Evening — a cozy, elegant dinner followed by a hands-on magic workshop where you’ll learn simple illusions and leave with a secret of your own.

Highlights:

By Day — Hidden gem in Franconian wine country
Peaceful, authentic, filled with local charm and holiday warmth
By Night — Fairytale Christmas Evening
Cozy elegant dinner and a hands-on magic workshop
6

Bamberg, Germany

Arrival: 08:00Departure: 22:00
Day 6

By Day: A UNESCO-listed masterpiece — canals, bridges, and cobblestone streets that feel almost too perfect to be real.

Featured Experience

Around the World Christmas Celebration — a festive, globally inspired evening of food, music, and magicians weaving through the experience, creating spontaneous, unforgettable moments.

Highlights:

By Day — UNESCO-listed masterpiece on the canals
Cobblestone streets and bridges that feel almost too perfect to be real
By Night — Around the World Christmas Celebration
Globally inspired food, music and roaming magicians
7

Nuremberg, Germany

Arrival: 08:00Departure: 22:00
Day 7

By Day: Experience the legendary Christkindlesmarkt — one of the most famous Christmas markets in the world, filled with tradition, craftsmanship, and holiday spirit.

Featured Experience

The Grand Finale Spectacular — a show-stopping final evening featuring a Rhineland feast, live entertainment, and the ultimate magic performance that brings the entire journey to a breathtaking close.

Highlights:

By Day — The legendary Christkindlesmarkt
One of the most famous Christmas markets in the world
By Night — The Grand Finale Spectacular
Rhineland feast, live entertainment and the ultimate magic performance
8

Nuremberg, Germany

Arrival: 07:00Departure: Disembark
Day 8

A final morning wrapped in the glow of the season — one last stroll, one last coffee, and the quiet realization you were part of something truly special.

Highlights:

A final morning wrapped in the glow of the season
One last stroll, one last coffee
Farewell breakfast aboard Transcend Connect
Disembarkation and transfer assistance
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Joining Mac King onboard

World-class magicians performing all week long

Bill Herz

Bill Herz

Founder, Magicorp Productions

Dana Sawyer

Dana Sawyer

Mentalist & Magician

Guy Hollingworth

Guy Hollingworth

Card Magician (Hollywood Magician of the Year)

R. Paul Wilson

R. Paul Wilson

Star of *The Real Hustle*

Exclusive Experiences

ENHANCE YOUR VOYAGE

VIP Backstage Magic Pass

Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to all magic performances. Meet the magicians before shows, learn secrets of the craft, and get a personal magic memento.

CA$621 / person

This Is What You'll Remember

Not just the markets.

But the moments you can't explain.

This is not a cruise.

This is The Christmas Spectacular.

READY TO SET SAIL?

Limited to 120 guests. December 5–12, 2026.