A Privately Chartered River Ship · December 5–12, 2026

You're Not Booking a Cruise. You're Stepping Into a Holiday Spectacle.

The Christmas Spectacular: Markets & Magic on the Rhine

From CA$8,831 CAD per person · Just 120 guests

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Eighty Seconds of Wonder

Markets by day, magic by night. Six of the world’s greatest magicians aboard a privately chartered ship — see the entire week unfold, from the storybook towns of the Rhine to a different show under the stars every evening.

Seven nights
Dec 5–12, 2026
The route
Frankfurt → Nuremberg
The cast
Six master magicians
From
USD $6,399 pp

Why This Is Different

A Holiday Event, Not a Christmas Cruise

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

A magician performing close-up card magic for delighted guests
A guest's face lit up in amazement
Guests gathered close around a magician
Guests laughing during a performance
An intimate close-up magic moment
Guests raising a toast at the gala

Hosting You Onboard

Six Magicians. Endless Wonder.

Each evening transforms the ship into an intimate stage. Six internationally celebrated magicians — curated by Magicorp Productions — travel with you for the full voyage, performing parlor shows, close-up sets, and unforgettable hands-on experiences.

Tap a magician for their story.

Magic Moments Ashore

Markets by Day. Magic by Night.

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

A couple at an ornament stall
Mulled wine at a Christmas market

Step Aboard Transcend

A Floating Five-Star Resort

Privately chartered for just 120 guests. Every space — from your stateroom to the spa to the stage — designed for wonder, celebration and the quiet luxury of the river.

Tap a space to explore the ship.

Watch the Film

A New Perspective on the Rhine

A first look aboard Transcend — the privately chartered ship that becomes your stage, your sanctuary, and your home on the water for the week.

Your Week on the Rhine

Seven Nights, Frankfurt to Nuremberg

  1. Day 1Frankfurt, Germany
  2. Day 2Aschaffenburg, Germany
  3. Day 3Wertheim, Germany
  4. Day 4Würzburg, Germany
  5. Day 5Kitzingen, Germany
  6. Day 6Bamberg, Germany
  7. Day 7Nuremberg, Germany
  8. Day 8Nuremberg, Germany

The Five-Star Experience

Markets by Day. Magic by Night. Luxury Always.

  • World-renowned magicians and exclusive performances
  • Intimate nightly performances for just 120 guests
  • Chef-driven holiday culinary program
  • Pastry & café experiences
  • Wine, beer & whisky tastings
  • 2,600 sq ft wellness center — spa, sauna, hydrotherapy & gym
  • Firepit lounge, BBQ deck & yacht cinema
  • Privately chartered atmosphere

Good to Know

Questions & Answers

When and where does The Christmas Spectacular sail?

December 5–12, 2026 — seven nights from Frankfurt to Nuremberg along the Main and Rhine, calling at Aschaffenburg, Wertheim, Würzburg, Kitzingen and Bamberg, aboard the privately chartered Transcend Connect.

How much does it cost?

From USD $6,399 per person (double occupancy). A $1,000 deposit reserves your stateroom, with the balance due in scheduled installments before sailing.

Who are the magicians?

The voyage features world-class performers curated by Magicorp Productions — Bill Herz, Dana Sawyer, Guy Hollingworth, Mac King, R. Paul Wilson, Mike Caveney — performing intimate parlor shows, close-up sets and hands-on experiences every evening.

What's included?

World-renowned magicians and exclusive performances; Intimate nightly performances for just 120 guests; Chef-driven holiday culinary program; Pastry & café experiences; Wine, beer & whisky tastings; 2,600 sq ft wellness center — spa, sauna, hydrotherapy & gym; Firepit lounge, BBQ deck & yacht cinema; Privately chartered atmosphere.

How many guests are aboard?

The ship is privately chartered for just 120 guests across 60 light-filled staterooms, so every performance is intimate.

How do I reserve, and is single occupancy available?

Reserve online with a $1,000 deposit, or call 1-855-561-7333. Pricing shown is per person based on double occupancy; contact us for single-occupancy and suite options.

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.

120 Guests Only

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120 guests. Six magicians. One unforgettable week on the Rhine.

A privately chartered voyage · December 5–12, 2026