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Nutrition, Obesity, and Medical/Surgical Care of the Bariatric Patient: 2024 Update

7-Night Melodies of the Danube Cruise
From Budapest, Hungary to Vilshofen, Germany
October 14 - 21, 2024

This conference has already sailed, but that doesn't mean you have to miss the boat! Click here to see our complete schedule of upcoming programs.

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COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
12 ACPE Credits
12.0 Contact Hours

COURSE FEES

$895.00 for Physicians, Psychiatrists, Pharmacists, & Attorneys
$750.00 for Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners
$495.00 for Nurses, Students & Others

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists

PROGRAM PURPOSE

  1. Why is obesity everywhere and so hard to manage? Rational management considerations and strategies.
    • Understand the demographics and penetration of weight issues as you see in your practice, inclusive of co-morbidities seen
    • Explain the impact of obesity in the lives of your patients
  2. Understanding obesity surgery. Understanding the procedures, risks, and benefits.
    • Discuss the historical and current bariatric interventional and surgical options for the non-surgeon
    • Understand the potential use of these interventions for weight control
    • Discuss the risks and benefits of bariatric surgery and treatment
    • Discuss the goals, efficacy, and limitations of bariatric surgery
  3. How to manage bariatric surgery patients post and peri-operatively: behavioral changes, supplements, and understanding issues and complications that may arise.
    • Effectively engage your bariatric surgery patients in their weight loss efforts
    • Develop a patient-driven and empathetic approach to guiding your bariatric surgery patients in their health and weight-loss pursuits
    • Create an interprofessional team to better serve your bariatric surgery patients' weight loss needs
  4. How to talk to your patients about their weight issues. How to guide them in their weight loss pursuits.
    • Effectively engage your patients in their weight loss efforts
    • Develop a patient-driven and empathetic approach to guiding your patients in their health and weight-loss pursuits
    • Create an interprofessional team to better serve your patients' weight loss needs
  5. Myths vs. Science in Nutritional Trends: Approach for the Medical Professional
    • Discussion of how to scientifically navigate the nutritional maze of popular diets and nutritional trends; The potential nutrition benefits and pitfalls of various dietary preferences and related patient concerns; Ways nutrition affects healthy lifestyles
  6. Cutting Edge Nutrition Innovation: A Personalized Approach
    • How to critically evaluate nutrition tools that patients can use to promote optimal health; Review the “latest and greatest” nutrition applications and technologies that can be used to greatly improve patients' nutrition and health pursuits; Creation of personalized health plans based on unique, patient-specific plans, tests, and analyses
  7. Medical Nutrition Therapy: A Practical Approach to Diet and Disease
    • Science-based Nutrition and Behavioral Guide to Treating “The Big” Medical Problems that are taking over your practice; Essential (and proven) strategies to help guide patients' diet and behaviors in the treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and GI health; Travel through the google-mess of what patients hear and why they turn to these as resources; The science-based strategies and resources that can be implemented to help patients take rational control of their health
  8. Nutrition Through the Ages: Prevention and Potential Pitfalls
    • A working guide for a nutritional and behavioral rubric to understand what is expected (and what may undermine) optimal health from infancy through the elderly; Barriers patients face in implementing and sticking with nutritional strategies

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures our company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

Michael Snyder, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Michael Snyder, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Bariatric and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon Medical Director
Rose Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Program Denver, Colorado

Dr. Snyder received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed an internship and residency at Oregon Health Sciences University at Portland, Oregon. He is board certified in General Surgery by the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Snyder is an active member of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and is Medical Director of the Bariatric Surgery Center at Rose Medical Center in Denver.

Dr. Snyder is an international leader in the field of bariatric surgery. As of September 2020, he has performed over 10,000 primary and revisional bariatric procedures. His program is the most comprehensive and highest volume program in the region. He regularly treats patients from all over the US and when appropriate, from other countries. He lectures regularly on obesity and bariatric surgery both for non-surgeon medical professionals and to his surgical peers at AMBS and SAGES.

Jessica Crandall-Snyder, RDN, CDE

Jessica Crandall-Snyder, RDN, CDE

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator
Founder, Vital RD
Centennial, Colorado

Jessica Crandall Snyder earned her Bachelor's degree at Colorado State University and completed her postgraduate work in Oneonta, New York, with rotations at Rose Medical Center. She is accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Jessica is the owner and founder of VitalRD. She caters to the diverse nutritional needs of the community. Jessica has a virtual practice, contracts with numerous doctors' offices (providing them with nutritional services), and develops and manages hospital-based outpatient programs for nutritional counseling services. She is passionate about helping consumers navigate the nutritional maze towards a healthier life in an atmosphere that is comfortable for them and conductive to learning – no matter what the setting or challenges.

As a Registered Dietitian (RDN), Jessica's passion lies in nutritional counseling in weight management, sports nutrition, bariatric education, diabetes prevention and management, cardiac diet modification, oncology nutrition and family nutrition dynamics. She also works with children with special nutritional needs and feeding disorders. Jessica is also a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), NASM Personal Trainer, and AAFA certified Group Fitness Instructor.

Jessica's accolades include being named 2009 Colorado Dietitian of the Year, served as Colorado Dietetic President-Elect in 2009, and President of Colorado Dietetics Association in 2010. She is a strong supporter of public policy for dietitians and their professional development. She also had the honor to be a National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics from 2010-2019. She regularly speaks for a variety of media outlets and has been quoted in numerous media outlets including WebMD, Prevention, Shape, Weight Watchers, Men's Fitness, Readers Digest, Martha Stewart Whole Living Magazines, and is frequently engaged as an expert resource regarding nutrition and health for many media outlets.

Accreditation

 Joint Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

US or Canadian Family Physicians: Please let us know if you require AAFP Prescribed Credits.

 

ANCC

Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 12 contact hours.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.

Nurse Practitioners: Can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM as needed.  Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

ROYAL COLLEGE MOC

 

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada:
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

College of Family Physicians of Canada

 

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit reporting agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Prescribed credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of certified credits, and Elective credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of non-certified credits.

Members of the CFPC may claim up to 50 credits per five-year cycle from Physician's Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 credits. Any additional credits are eligible as non-certified credits.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education


Credit Designation for Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 12 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.

ITINERARY

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Mon Oct 14 Budapest, Hungary
Meeting 2:00PM - 5:00PM*
2:30 pm -
Tue Oct 15 Day 2: Budapest - -
Wed Oct 16 Day 3: Bratislava
Meeting 8:00AM - 12:00PM*
- -
Thu Oct 17 Day 4: Vienna - -
Fri Oct 18 Day 5: Weissenkirchen & Grein
Meeting 2:00PM - 4:00PM*
- -
Sat Oct 19 Day 6: Linz - -
Sun Oct 20 Day 7: Passau & Vilshofen
Meeting 1:30PM - 4:30PM*
- -
Mon Oct 21 Vilshofen, Germany - -
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.

PORTS OF CALL

Budapest, Hungary -
Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship.

Dinner Provided

Day 2: Budapest -
Queen of the Danube tour
OR Castle Hill hike

Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Your city tour begins with a visit to the Great Market Hall before going to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. You’ll see Heroes’ Square and Castle Hill, home to the Fisherman’s Bastion and Mattias Church. As an alternative, you can hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided

Day 3: Bratislava -
Scenic Cruising
"Coronation City" walking tour
OR Tastes of Slovakia
OR Bratislava Castle hike

Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. Or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner provided

Day 4: Vienna -
Imperial Vienna tour
OR Vienna city tour by bike
Free time

The “City of Waltzes” offers a wealth of gems and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna’s historic city center and then visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or discover Vienna by bike. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided

Day 5: Weissenkirchen & Grein -
Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey visit
OR Dürnstein with wine and apricots
OR Dürnstein fortress hike
OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour
Scenic Cruising through the Strudengau Valley
Exclusive Greinburg Castle Visit

After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll be treated to several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of Dürnstein before visiting the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. For a more culinary-focused experience, join a walking tour in Dürnstein, then enjoy a wine tasting hosted by a local vintner and sample special apricot treats from a local boutique. If you prefer a more active adventure, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held or join a guided bike tour to Melk. Later in the day, sail through the Strudengau Valley to medieval Grein for an exclusive visit to the more than 500-year-old Greinburg Castle, looming regally from above.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided

Day 6: Linz -
Full-day Salzburg excursion
OR "UNESCO City of Media Arts" walking tour
OR "Cultural Mile" bike tour
?eský Krumlov excursion(Not available with full-day Salzburg excursion)

The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you’ll tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michael. Or join a morning walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or go on a bike tour of the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. During the afternoon, you can also choose to visit charming Český Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided

Day 7: Passau & Vilshofen -
"City of Three Rivers" walking tour
OR Passau Castle Hike
OR Passau River Inn bike tour
Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration in Vilshofen

Discover the city of Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Alternately, choose between a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress or a guided bike tour along the River Inn. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration— an AmaWaterways exclusive.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided

Vilshofen, Germany -
Bid farewell to Vilshofen and prepare for your flight home

Breakfast provided

AmaWaterways AmaVerde

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures our company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.

Register your interest and receive a full quote at 800-422-0711 (US/Can) or direct/int'l tel: +1-727-526-1571 or by registering online.
Prices are Per-Person, Double Occupancy. Prices are Subject to Change.
Deposit: $400

THE BELOW RATES INCLUDE:
  • - Your choice of shore excursions in every port (See itinerary tab)
  • - All onboard meals including regional red & white wines, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • - Music program every day in the bar, either by a pianist or the onboard musicians
  • - Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • - Complimentary Wi-Fi and 24-hour coffee station. Bottled water in every stateroom.
STATEROOM DETAILS
PRICING PER PERSON

Prices below are for the full cruise including meals and evening entertainment

Suite/Deluxe

Suite, SUITE Suite (SUITE)
Luxurious suite with a French Balcony and Outside Balcony. Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows, and duvet. Suite includes an in-room temperature control, spacious bathroom with multi-jet showerhead and separate tub, large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone. Also has a flat-screen TV, entertainment system with complementary TV, movies, and music, complimentary bottled water, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi. 350 sq ft. 
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Balcony

Balcony Stateroom, AA Balcony Stateroom (AA)
Luxurious stateroom with a French Balcony and Outside Balcony. Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet. Room includes in-room temperature control, spacious bathroom with multi-jet showerheads, large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone. Also has a flat-screen TV, entertainment system with complementary TV, movies, and music, complimentary bottled water, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi. 235 sq ft. 
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Balcony Stateroom, AB Balcony Stateroom (AB)
Luxurious stateroom with a French Balcony and Outside Balcony. Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet. Room includes in-room temperature control, spacious bathroom with multi-jet showerheads, large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone. Also has a flat-screen TV, entertainment system with complementary TV, movies, and music, complimentary bottled water, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi. 235 sq ft. 
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Balcony Stateroom, BA Balcony Stateroom (BA)
Luxurious stateroom with a French Balcony and Outside Balcony. Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet. Room includes in-room temperature control, spacious bathroom with multi-jet showerheads, large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone. Also has a flat-screen TV, entertainment system with complementary TV, movies, and music, complimentary bottled water, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi. 210 sq ft. 
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Balcony Stateroom, BB Balcony Balcony Stateroom (BB)
Luxurious stateroom with a French Balcony and Outside Balcony. Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet. Room includes in-room temperature control, spacious bathroom with multi-jet showerheads, large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone. Also has a flat-screen TV, entertainment system with complementary TV, movies, and music, complimentary bottled water, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi. 210 sq ft.
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Outside

French Balcony Stateroom, C French Balcony Stateroom (C)
Luxurious stateroom with a French Balcony. Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet. Room includes in-room temperature control, spacious bathroom with multi-jet showerheads, large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone. Also has a flat-screen TV, entertainment system with complementary TV, movies, and music, complimentary bottled water, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi. 170 sq ft. 
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Exterior Stateroom, E Exterior Stateroom (E)
Stateroom with fixed outside-facing windows. Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet. Room includes in-room temperature control, spacious bathroom with multi-jet showerheads, large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone. Also has a flat-screen TV, entertainment system with complementary TV, movies, and music, complimentary bottled water, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi. 170 sq ft. 
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Exterior Stateroom, D Outside Exterior Stateroom (D)
Stateroom with fixed outside-facing windows. Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet. Room includes in-room temperature control, spacious bathroom with multi-jet showerheads, large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone. Also has a flat-screen TV, entertainment system with complementary TV, movies, and music, complimentary bottled water, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi. 170 sq ft.
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Cruise pricing is presented per person, based double occupancy of the stateroom, following industry practice. Pricing presented above is listed accordingly to allow easy comparison for the stateroom categories displayed. Our agents always provide 'total cost' pricing disclosing all particulars before you make any commitment.

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CANCELLATION PENALTY POLICY WILL APPLY: We recommend Travel Insurance to protect your investment from unexpected, late cancellations.
Cruise Cancellation Policy:Late Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please congirm the policy applicable to this cruise with one of our agents.
Course Fee Cancellation Policy: 30+ days before sailing date - 75% Refund ; 7-29 days before sailing date - 50% Refund; Less than 7 days before sailing date - No Refund
FUEL SUPPLEMENT: During periods of unusual oil price volatility, cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge at any time prior to sailing.

Chubb Travel Protection Overview

Please note, this insurance protection is available to the residents of the United States only,
that coverage limits are per person and that limits can vary by State.

Standard Plan Benefits Travel Basics Travel Essentials Travel Choice
Trip Cancellation 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)
100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)
100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)
Trip Interruption 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)
150% of Trip Costs
($150,000 maximum)
150% of Trip Costs
($150,000 maximum)
Trip Interruption - Return Air Only $500 $750 $1,000
Trip Delay $500 ($100 per day) $750 ($150 per day) $1,000 ($200 per day)
Missed Connection NA $250 $500
Baggage & Personal Effects $750 ($50 deductible) $1,000 $2,500
Baggage Delay $200 $300 $500
Accident & Sickness Medical Expense* $15,000 ($50 deductible) $25,000 $50,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains $150,000 $500,000 $1,000,000
Accidental Death & Dismemberment NA $10,000 $50,000
Assistance Services Included Included Included
Additional Benefits (if purchased within 15 days of Initial Trip Payment; Day 1 is the date the Intial Trip Payment is made)
Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver Included Included Included
Trip Cancellation/ Interruption due to Financial Default Included Included Included
Accident Sickness Medical Expense Excess Coverage Primary Coverage Primary Coverage
Baggage & Personal Effects Excess Coverage Excess Coverage Primary Coverage
Flight Accident $25,000 $50,000 NA
Missed Connection NA Additional $250 Included in base plan
Optional Benefits (if selected byt the Applicant and required premium is paid)
Medical Coverage Upgrade Included in base plan Included in base plan Additional $50,000
including Emergency Evacuation* Additional $150,000 Additional $500,000 Included in base plan
Car Rental Collision Coverage $35,000 ($250 Deductible) $35,000 ($250 Deductible) $35,000 ($250 Deductible)
Flight Accident Amount selected up to $500,000 Amount selected up to $500,000 NA
*Coverage, pricing and availability may vary by state
*Additional Benefits change not available for CA, CO, KS, MN, MO, MT, NH, NY, PA, TX or WA residents at this time.


Before and After your cruise

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest

Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 5-6, 1051 Hungary

An Art Nouveau Danube Masterpiece

Located in the heart of Budapest, this art nouveau palace Hotel embodies the spirit of Budapest’s Golden Era glam. From the moment you enter the iconic wrought iron peacock gates and pass through the lobby adorned with more than two million mosaic tiles illuminated with a striking chandelier, you’ll feel inspiration wash over you. Outside, views of the Danube and the picturesque Buda skyline stand before you. Spend the day exploring the sights, recharge in an on-site Spa that harnesses the city’s heritage in wellness, then enjoy an innovative cocktail at the lobby bar MÚZSA.

https://www.fourseasons.com/budapest/

InterContinental Budapest

Budapest Budapest Apaczai Csere J.U, 12-14, 1052 Hungary

The Danube at Your Feet

Located on the Danube Promenade with stunning views of the river and the castle district — one of Budapest’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites — InterContinental Budapest provides an elegant setting to explore the history, vibrant gastro scene, and cultural destinations of the capital city. The hotel’s guest rooms offer luxurious accommodations, Combining timeless elegance with refined design.

https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/budapest/budhb/hoteldetail

Corinthia Budapest

Budapest, Erzsébet krt. 43-49, 1073 Hungary

An Unforgettable Stay

Standing proudly at the heart of grand Budapest, Corinthia occupies a legendary space in Budapest hospitality. Inside walls which have been standing since the late 1800s lies an elegant homage to modern luxury, with a respectful nod to the past round every corner. It is your ideal base from which to explore; with landmarks like Heroes’ Square, Buda Castle and the thermal waters of Széchenyi Baths within easy reach. Sink into the Royal Spa, an art deco masterpiece where modern comforts sit alongside original features, before discovering an unrivaled collection of restaurants and bars.

https://www.corinthia.com/en-gb/budapest/

Mera Hotel

Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 31, 1065 Hungary

An Oasis in the City’s Center

Mera Hotel awaits its guests in the pulsating center of Budapest. With its elegant design and unparalleled comfort, this four-star hotel provides a calm environment for all generations. Amenities include 24-hour reception and concierge service, free Wi-Fi, buffet breakfast with a wide selection, in-room minibars, air-conditioned rooms, luggage storage, and a taxi order service.

https://merahotel.hu/?lang=en

Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest

Calea Victoriei 63-81, Bucuresti 010065, Romania

Stay Center Stage

Located in the heart of Bucharest on the well-known boulevard Calea Victoriei, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest stands out for its elegant appearance, modern design, and luxurious amenities. Relax and escape from the daily routine at THAIco SPA, or head to the on-site health club, World Class, a partnership with the renowned Romanian chain. Additionally, you can enjoy a 22-meter indoor swimming pool and whirlpool—all complimentary. Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest is just 18 kilometers from the airport and 500 meters from the metro station, so you can make your way around the city easily. You'll also find the Concert Hall of the Romanian Athenaeum and the National Art Museum nearby.

https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-bucharest

Novotel Bucharest City Centre

Calea Victoriei 37B, Bucuresti 010061, Romania

Your Hotel in the Heart of Bucharest

Just a few steps from Lipscani old town on Calea Victoriei, the city’s most prestigious avenue, Novotel Bucharest City Centre rises behind the impressive neoclassical facade of Romania’s former National Theatre, an architectural landmark. Step inside the hotel’s vibrant modern lobby and you can look forward to fast check-in and a welcome mixing traditional Romanian warmth and trademark Novotel hospitality. The 258 rooms and suites at this central Bucharest 4-star hotel put the focus on your comfort and well-being. They all feature thoughtful, intuitive design and premium amenities, views over Calea Victoriei or the city skyline, and free high-speed Wi-Fi so you stay as connected as you want to be.

https://www.novotelbucharestcitycentre.com/

Moxy Bucharest Old Town

17-19, Strada Doamnei, Bucuresti 030052, Romania

Experience Modern Comfort

This contemporary design hotel features well-appointed chic bedrooms. Moxy Bucharest Old Town is celebrated for its modern charm, with many guests admiring the contemporary rooms and cleanliness. The hotel's vibrant atmosphere and prime Old Town location are popular among travelers, who also appreciate the up-to-date amenities.

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/buhox-moxy-bucharest-old-town/overview/

Before and After your cruise

Things To Do in Budapest

Budapest is well deserving of its “Queen of the Danube” nickname. It has everything you’d expect from a major European city, but it also has some experiences to offer that you might not expect. Here are a few options:

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