MS Maxima
Former names: TUI Maxima, Maxima1
Cruise line
Nicko Cruises (Mystic Cruises)
MS Maxima current position
MS Maxima current location is at Europe Inland (coordinates 47.49082 N / 19.05076 E) cruising en route to BUDAPEST. The AIS position was reported 1 hour ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of MS Maxima
MS Maxima current cruise is 5 days, round-trip Danube. Prices start from USD 863 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 28 Oct, 2024 and ends on 02 Nov, 2024.
Date / Time | Port |
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28 Oct 16:00 | Departing from Passau, Germany Bavaria hotels |
29 Oct 12:30 - 22:45 | Vienna, Wien, Austria |
30 Oct 14:15 - 22:30 | Budapest, Hungary |
31 Oct 15:00 - 19:00 | Bratislava, Slovakia |
01 Nov | Wachau Valley, Austria |
01 Nov 12:00 - 15:30 | Melk, Austria |
02 Nov 09:00 | Arriving in Passau, Germany Bavaria hotels |
Specifications of MS Maxima
Year of build | 2003 / Age: 21 |
Flag state | Switzerland |
Builder | HDW-Nobiskrug GmbH (Rendsburg, Germany) |
Speed | 13 kn / 24 km/h / 15 mph |
Length (LOA) | 127 m / 417 ft |
Beam (width) | 11 m / 36 ft |
Passengers | 180 |
Crew | 40 |
Decks | 4 |
Cabins | 90 |
Decks with cabins | 3 |
Last Refurbishment | 2019 |
Sister-ships | MS Bolero, MS Viktoria |
Former names | TUI Maxima, Maxima1 |
Owner | Premicon AG |
Operator | Nicko River Cruises |
MS Maxima Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2024 Sep 19 | 18 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $2918 |
2024 Oct 07 | 5 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | |
2024 Oct 12 | 11 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $1620 |
2024 Oct 23 | 5 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $734 |
2024 Oct 28 | 5 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $863 |
2024 Nov 29 | 4 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $647 |
2024 Dec 03 | 4 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $431 |
2024 Dec 07 | 4 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $431 |
2024 Dec 11 | 4 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $431 |
2024 Dec 15 | 4 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $539 |
2024 Dec 19 | 7 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $1058 |
2024 Dec 26 | 8 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $1361 |
2025 Mar 22 | 5 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $701 |
2025 Mar 27 | 5 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $701 |
2025 Apr 01 | 5 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $777 |
2025 Apr 06 | 11 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $1599 |
2025 Apr 17 | 11 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $1653 |
2025 Apr 28 | 18 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $3026 |
2025 May 16 | 18 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $3026 |
2025 Jun 03 | 5 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $1026 |
2025 Jun 08 | 18 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $3188 |
2025 Jun 26 | 11 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $1945 |
2025 Jul 07 | 5 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $971 |
2025 Jul 12 | 18 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $3188 |
2025 Jul 30 | 5 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $971 |
2025 Aug 04 | 5 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $971 |
2025 Aug 09 | 11 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $1945 |
2025 Aug 20 | 18 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $3188 |
2025 Sep 07 | 11 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $1945 |
2025 Sep 18 | 18 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $3188 |
2025 Oct 06 | 5 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $777 |
2025 Oct 11 | 11 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $1653 |
2025 Oct 22 | 5 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $647 |
2025 Oct 27 | 5 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $647 |
2025 Nov 29 | 4 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $431 |
2025 Dec 07 | 4 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $431 |
2025 Dec 11 | 4 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $431 |
2025 Dec 15 | 4 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $431 |
2025 Dec 19 | 7 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $799 |
2025 Dec 26 | 8 days, round-trip Danube | Passau | $1134 |
MS Maxima Review
Review of MS Maxima
The 2003-built MS Maxima cruise ship was constructed by HDW-Nobiskrug GmbH (shipbuilding company in Rendsburg Germany), launched under the name "MS Maxima1" and previously named "TUI Maxima". The boat's sisterships are MS Bolero (2003) and MS Viktoria (2004).
Currently, the riverboat is owned by the Munich-based company Premicon AG (owner of KD Cruises / Koln-Dusseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt) and operated under charter by the Stuttgart-based cruisetour company Nicko Cruises (fully-owned subsidiary of Mystic Cruises).
For Nicko Cruises, MS Maxima operates itineraries on Danube River (16-day itinerary goes to Danube Delta and Black Sea), with roundtrip departures from homeport Passau Germany. These itineraries visit port cities in the following countries - Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria.
In 2019, the vessel (ENI number 09948005) changed its flag-state from Malta to Switzerland (MMSI 269057622) and is now registered in Basel.
MS Maxima Nicko Cruises deals are inclusive of all onboard meals (breakfast buffet, waiter-served lunch and dinner, afternoon coffee with cake, midnight snacks), Welcome Cocktail party, Welcome Dinner, Gala Dinner, onboard entertainment, ship tour, port taxes. Cruisetour deals don't include flights, transfers, excursions, insurance, gratuities, beverages, personal expenses.
Decks and Cabins
MS Maxima staterooms (90 total, for 180 passengers) are on 3 decks (out of 4). All cabins are outside, equally-sized (16 m2 / 170 ft2) and equipped with modern amenities like 2 lower beds (twins convertible to a Queen-size double bed), bedside tables, wardrobe, mirrored dressing table (writing desk with armchair), en-suite bathroom (shower, WC-toilet, washbasin/mirrored single-sink vanity), hairdryer, LCDTV (satellite reception), radio, mini-bar/refrigerator, electronic safe box (in the closet), phone (intercom / onboard only), individually controlled air-conditioning.
Main Deck cabins are with 2 lower beds (twins convertible to double bed) and 1 large Porthole window (non-opening, rounded).
All Middle and Upper decks cabins (62 total) are French Balcony staterooms with floor-ceiling sliding glass doors opening to a railing (false balcony). Upper Deck cabins are with either 2 lower beds (1 twin, 1 sofabed) or 1 double bed (1,5 x 2 m) with 2 mattresses.
On request, some cabins can be booked as Triples (by adding a foldaway bed).
Shipboard amenities
MS Maxima ship has a midship-located Dining Room Restaurant (Upper Deck) with floor-ceiling windows, single-seating capacity and open-seating arrangement. Dining Room menu includes both traditional dishes (itinerary-based on visited countries) and international cuisine specialties. Fine wines and gourmet delicacies are also offered. The culinary highlight of each voyage is the Gala Dinner held here, with an exquisite menu and ice parade.
Also on Upper Deck (forward) is the Bar Lounge with floor-ceiling windows, comfortable seating (3-seat round tables with chairs), grand piano (live performances by resident pianist) and a full-service Bar. Onboard entertainment includes daily live music performances, cooking demonstrations, quiz games, bingo, crew show, themed dance nights, enrichment lectures and media presentations (related to the cruisetour itinerary's destinations, ports, excursions). Adjacent to the Lounge are Tour Office (Cruise Director, excursions information and booking) and Library (books, playing cards, board games),
On Upper Deck forward-portside and midship-starboard are located two Outdoor Promenades (Lido terraces) accessible to passengers.
On Middle Deck is the Lobby area with two ship entrances, small seating area, Reception Desk (24-hour guest services and assistance) and Boutique (Gift Shop). Three staircases connect all decks, including a sweeping staircase in the Atrium (covered with SkyLight). Forward on Middle Deck is the wellness complex, consisting of Fitness (small Gym Room), Sauna Room, Spa Relax Room (with a large round window, Jacuzzi/whirlpool hot tub, relaxation beds).
Sun Deck has retractable Awnings (shaded seating areas with 4-seat tables and chairs, full bar service), SkyLight (glass roof over the Atrium / Lobby) and sunbathing area (midship) furnished with padded loungers and deckchairs.
The riverboat has no Hair Salon (hairdresser and barber services), Spa (massage room), Lift (passenger elevator), deckgames area (Giant Chess, Shuffleboard, Putting Green/Mini-Golf), Swimming Pool. Sundeck's wheelhouse, all railings and awnings are retractable to allow passing under low bridges.
The company Nicko Cruises offers on MS Maxima optional shore excursions (not included in cruisetour fares) in each of the visited ports. Land tours include sightseeing tours, city walks, cycling tours, bus travel to nearby tourist destinations. On all guided shore excursions are provided complimentary portable audio headsets.
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