MS Maxima

Former names: TUI Maxima, Maxima1

MS Maxima last position

MS Maxima last location was at Europe Inland (coordinates 48.25651 N / 14.40899 E) cruising en route to BUDAPEST. The AIS position was reported 8 hours ago.

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Current itinerary of MS Maxima

MS Maxima current cruise is 5 days, round-trip Danube, themed as "Easter". Prices start from USD 863 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 28 Mar, 2024 and ends on 02 Apr, 2024.

Date / TimePort
28 Mar 16:00    Departing from Passau, Germany Bavaria hotels
29 Mar 12:30 - 22:45    Vienna, Wien, Austria
30 Mar 14:15 - 22:30    Budapest, Hungary
31 Mar 15:00 - 19:00    Bratislava, Slovakia
01 Apr    Wachau Valley, Austria
01 Apr 12:00 - 15:30    Melk, Austria
02 Apr 09:00    Arriving in Passau, Germany Bavaria hotels

Specifications of MS Maxima

Year of build2003  /  Age: 21
Flag state Switzerland
BuilderHDW-Nobiskrug GmbH (Rendsburg, Germany)
Speed13 kn / 24 km/h / 15 mph
Length (LOA)127 m / 417 ft
Beam (width)11 m / 36 ft
Passengers180
Crew40
Decks4
Cabins90
Decks with cabins3
Last Refurbishment2019
Sister-shipsMS Bolero, MS Viktoria
Former namesTUI Maxima, Maxima1
OwnerPremicon AG
OperatorNicko River Cruises

MS Maxima Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Mar 23 5 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1058
2024 Mar 28 5 days, round-trip Danube Passau $863
2024 Apr 02 5 days, round-trip Danube Passau
2024 Apr 07 11 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1863
2024 Apr 18 11 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1734
2024 Apr 29 18 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2485
2024 May 17 18 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2485
2024 Jun 04 5 days, round-trip Danube Passau
2024 Jun 09 18 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2701
2024 Jun 27 11 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2026
2024 Jul 08 5 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1004
2024 Jul 13 18 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2701
2024 Jul 31 5 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1004
2024 Aug 05 5 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1166
2024 Aug 10 11 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2026
2024 Aug 21 18 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2918
2024 Sep 08 11 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2242
2024 Sep 19 18 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2918
2024 Oct 07 5 days, round-trip Danube Passau $842
2024 Oct 12 11 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1734
2024 Oct 23 5 days, round-trip Danube Passau $712
2024 Oct 28 5 days, round-trip Danube Passau $658
2024 Nov 29 4 days, round-trip Danube Passau $409
2024 Dec 03 4 days, round-trip Danube Passau $463
2024 Dec 07 4 days, round-trip Danube Passau $463
2024 Dec 11 4 days, round-trip Danube Passau $463
2024 Dec 15 4 days, round-trip Danube Passau $409
2024 Dec 19 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $809
2024 Dec 26 8 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1161

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.

MS Maxima river cruise ship

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).

MS Maxima river cruise ship

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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