Travelmarvel

Polaris

Part of Travelmarvel's new Contemporary Class river ships, Polaris grants its guests a magnificent view of Europe and its waterways. Custom-built with more open social areas and a stylish interior, plus live entertainment and a range of activities on offer, prepare for a relaxing experience.
SHIP TYPE
River Ship
PASSENGERS
182
CREW
44
LAUNCHED
2020
REFURBISHED
N/A

Polaris Reviews (12) View all 378 reviews of Polaris from past clients of Global Journeys

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AVG. RATING 4.8 / 5
12 Reviews
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2025 River Cruise   0 , VIC, Australia, May 2025
Travelmarvel’s Amsterdam to Budapest was excellent. The ships were very well presented, cabins had good facilities, staff were very friendly and provided great service, quality meals and the tour director on our cruise ( Roland) was excellent. He provided great communications on each days activities, suggestions on extra things to do and was exceptionally ...read more approachable for all passengers. Overall this cruise was great value for money. We couldn’t fault any aspect of the cruise, the staff or the service.
European Gems - Paris to Budapest   0 , QLD, Australia, Nov 2024
I could not recommend this cruise enough. The staff were amazing with nothing we asked was too much for them to handle. they were professional, courteous and spoke excellent English meaning nothing got lost in translation. All guides and tours were professionally managed and went into details about the towns and site we passed by. This is definetly ...read more a trip I would do again.
European Gems - Budapest to Amsterdam   2 , QLD, Australia, Oct 2024
An enjoyable river cruise with everything run well except for how the problems with the boat propella were mismanaged . This ongoing problem impacted on the mid cruise stops in particular we missed seeing Numerburg a high value tour and we sailed almost all the Rhine Valley in darkness.
Amsterdam to Budapest Travelmarvel River Cruise   4 , QLD, Australia, Oct 2024
The trip in total was 7 weeks, with the first 4 and the final week organised independently by my wife and myself. The 15 day Travelmarvel cruise was a great way to relax after 4 weeks of independent travel. We could unpack both suitcases and put everything away in drawers, and get our clothes laundered. I'll summarise my feedback for future travelers:

1. ...read more We travelled Amsterdam to Budapest and I would definitely recommend this direction rather than the reverse. The reasons include the first day or 2 are more grass bank views before the beautiful castles and towns appear, and you also get the mind-blowing view of Budapest at the end of the trip.
2. Take a few days in Amsterdam at the beginning and a few days at Budapest at the end as these are brilliant cities. Be sure to book Anne Frank House in Amsterdam 6 weeks before you arrive (as we did) as it will definitely sell out and every other passenger missed out.
3. Flights were included in the cost, but we paid for a Business class upgrade that was good value and worth every cent.
4. Travelmarvel caters for both independent travellers, and well as those who wish to pay for the extra day trips. We liked this option as well could often "do our own thing" on land and that suited us.
5. The meals on board were great.
6. Drinks at lunch and dinner are included, and we found that refills were regular and plentiful and more than enough for us. You could even get the glass filled before 9pm closure and take it upstairs to the lounge.
7. Rooms are great and second and third floor of the Polaris had large windows that could be lowered for a great view.

Global Journeys were very communicative and our agent Rachael McSorley was excellent in answering all questions and providing all information. Well done Rachael.
Fantastic     0 , NSW, Australia, Sep 2024
Very friendly thoughtful professional and welcoming crew from the tour director to the cabin staff. Our room was perfect. The food was amazing (the soup could be improved) and the dining room and bar excellent. All tour guides were very knowledgeable and helpful although the audio did not always work. An unforgettable experience. Loved it!
Retirement Trip with Travel Marvel     0 , WA, Australia, Sep 2024
Thank you Hannah for being such a great agent from start to finish - nothing was too much trouble and we really appreciate our positive Global Journeys experience! We really enjoyed our Travel Marvel Eastern Europe extension and Budapest to Amsterdam cruise. Sadly the weather on the cruise was not great so never really got to experience fully the top ...read more deck! Our cruise director Hedleigh was great and an organisational wizard! Our only hesitation to do another was perhaps it was a bit too regimented for us - kind of a bit ground hog day with the food on board (which was great but not a lot of change from day to day) and similarity of the organised tours in each place with some tour guides excellent but others not great! Highlights for me - the concert in Vienna - don’t miss it - and I really enjoyed the various ‘bergs’ and the home visit in Miltenberg! Some of the German towns were lovely and we met some great people on the tour! Overall this was a great holiday - the river ships are really nicely done - French balcony cabin great and staff on board friendly!
  2 , VIC, Australia, Jun 2023
We had the most wonderful holiday Rachael McSorley from Global Journeys was a blessing she was so helpful with booking and organising our river cruise with Travel Marvel. Cruising down the Danube was a dream come true and the ship and staff did not disappoint. The tours and food were amazing. We will definitely use Global Journeys and Travelmarvel again ...read more in the future.
Excellent   6 , VIC, Australia, Dec 2022
The whole trip was excellent. I have nothing bad to say. The accommodation was great, the food was to die for and the trips where good. Our cabin on the ship was lovely and in fact the whole ship was great. Crew were also excellent.
Great value for money river cruise.   5 , QLD, Australia, Dec 2022
So glad we chose Travelmarvel's European Gems cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest for our first trip after covid restrictions for the past three years. We sailed on the Polaris, a brand new ship which was modern and tastefully furnished. The staff and crew worked very hard throughout the cruise and were very friendly and eager to please. The cruise director, ...read more Andrew, was always available and approachable and he made sure everyone was informed about each day's tours and activities. The food and drinks were of a high standard and plentiful. We were looked after in every way and felt very special indeed. There were so many lovely passengers on board and we enjoyed their company very much. We saw some amazing places and were thrilled that it also snowed for some of the cruise. Of course, being December, the Christmas markets didn't disappoint either. A big thankyou to Georgie from Global Journeys who always makes booking so easy and stress free and Travelmarvel for a wonderful cruise that was everything we could have hoped for.
More than a relaxing holiday   2 , WA, Australia, Dec 2022
This was a birthday gift for my husband 60th birthday. I fretted and worried that it would be an OTT organised activity trip which he hated...BUT was so pleasantly surprised at how stress free and optional it all was. The tour leader Andrew was fab. The staff superb.
Absolutely everything was outstanding. Could not fault it. Was really hard to get ...read more off!!

Life On Board Polaris What can you expect when cruising on board Polaris

Polaris
Polaris

Part of Travelmarvel's brand-new fleet of European river ships, Polaris makes river cruising Europe with Travelmarvel better than ever before. Read more

Friendly Service
Friendly Service

Travelmarvels cruise directors plus a high staff-to-guest ratio on each ship ensures a smooth cruise holiday. Read more

Contemporary Accommodation
Contemporary Accommodation

Polaris has its guests cruising in style with more amenities & features in each stateroom and suite. Read more

Delicious Dining
Delicious Dining

Discover Europe's culinary delights with a greater range of dining venues and options to suit your preference. Read more

Onboard Entertainment
Onboard Entertainment

From live music and dancing, to parties and games, Travelmarvel's Polaris will keep you entertained day and night. Read more

Sun and Sky Decks
Sun and Sky Decks

Enjoy an unimpeded view of Europe from the Sun and Sky decks, available to you throughout your cruise. Read more

Deck Plans

CLDE
Window Stateroom
Lower Deck (Level 1)
CMD
French Balcony
Main Deck (Level 2)
CUD
French Balcony
OS
Owners Suite
Upper Deck (Level 3)
Sun Deck (Level 4)

Cabins

River View

Window Stateroom

Located on the Lower Deck, the comfortable Window Stateroom offers an en suite bathroom with modern facilities, a queen-size bed and seating area. Amenities also include personal climate control, ample storage, a TV and a mini-fridge.

Balcony

French Balcony

The French-style Balcony Suite boasts electronic windows that slide down to form a balcony, inviting fresh air and sweeping views into the room. Enjoy a queen-size bed with plush linen, an en suite bathroom, personal climate control, ample storage and block out blinds. Amenities also include a TV and mini-fridge.

Suite

Owners Suite

The Owner's Suite offers 24 square metres of luxurious space, featuring electronic windows that slide down to create a French-style balcony, allowing for fresh air and scenic views. The suite includes an ensuite bathroom with a shower and locally sourced amenities, as well as block-out blinds for added privacy.

Guests can enjoy personal climate control, ample storage, a mini-fridge, and a choice of queen or twin bedding with plush linen. Additional amenities include a TV and complimentary Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable and connected stay.

Polaris Cruise Schedule All 0 cruise sailings by departure date on board Polaris

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