Cruises on board MS Charles Dickens and MS Nestroy

Discover the Danube and Europe’s waterways on comfortable river cruises aboard MS Charles Dickens and MS Nestroy.

Photo: Exterior view of MS Charles Dickens on the Danube with bow, panoramic windows, outdoor decks and flags under a blue sky.

River Cruises on the Danube

Discover selected destinations along the Danube on multi-day river cruises aboard our partner ships.

The itineraries take you from Vienna, Linz and Passau via Budapest, Belgrade and the Iron Gate all the way to the Danube Delta. Selected cruises also connect the Danube with other European waterways and continue as far as Amsterdam.

From Danube capitals and cultural landscapes to impressive natural regions, experience Europe from a unique perspective – comfortably and at a relaxed pace from the water.


Cruise Information & Booking

Interested in a river cruise? Our team will be happy to provide information on available itineraries, travel dates and cruise options.

For personal advice and bookings, please contact our colleagues at the DDSG Blue Danube Head Office at the Vienna Shipping Centre (Handelskai 265, 1020 Vienna) or by email at info@ddsg-blue-danube.at.

At other points of sale, cruise consultation or booking is not available.

MS Charles Dickens

Photo: MS Charles Dickens on the Danube in front of a wooded riverbank, a modern river cruise ship with large panoramic windows.

River Cruises with MS Charles Dickens

The MS Charles Dickens combines modern river cruising with comfortable cabins and spacious public areas along Europe’s waterways.

  • Selected routes across Europe
  • Relaxed atmosphere on board
  • Comfortable cabins and public areas

Gallery MS Charles Dickens

Gallery

Gallery MS Charles Dickens

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MS Nestroy

Photo: River cruise ship Nestroy alongside a riverbank, captured on a sunny day with clear skies and calm water.

River Cruises with MS Nestroy

The MS Nestroy offers comfortable journeys along some of Europe’s most beautiful rivers, combining relaxing river cruises with a welcoming atmosphere and comfortable amenities. On board, guests can enjoy a pleasant retreat and a variety of ways to make the most of their journey.

  • Selected river cruises through Europe
  • Comfortable atmosphere on board
  • Cozy cabins & spacious public areas

Gallery MS Nestroy

Gallery

Gallery MS Nestroy

Photo: River cruise ship MS Nestroy with guests on the sun deck sailing along the Danube, framed by cliffs and green hills.Photo: Wooden sign reading “#ms Nestroy willkommen Daheim” mounted on an interior wall aboard the river cruise ship MS Nestroy.Photo: Bright bar and lounge area aboard a river cruise ship with bar stools, seating areas, and large panoramic windows.Photo: Cozy library and lounge area aboard MS Nestroy featuring bookshelves, board games, and modern seating.Photo: Comfortable outside cabin on a river cruise ship with double bed, panoramic window, TV, and fresh fruit.Photo: Modern outside cabin aboard MS Nestroy with comfortable double bed, TV, balcony window, and views of the Danube landscape.Photo: Modern outside cabin aboard MS Nestroy with double bed, TV, panoramic window, and views of the passing Danube scenery.Photo: Modern bathroom aboard a river cruise ship with shower, sink, mirror, and fresh towels in a bright setting.Photo: Fitness area aboard a river cruise ship with exercise equipment, panoramic windows, and views of the Danube.Photo: Elegantly set restaurant aboard MS Nestroy with panoramic windows and views of the Danube landscape.Photo: Elegantly set dining area aboard MS Nestroy with panoramic windows and views of the passing Danube scenery.Photo: Bright lounge area aboard MS Nestroy with comfortable seating, large panoramic windows, and views of the Danube.Photo: Spacious observer deck aboard MS Nestroy with lounge seating and panoramic views of the Danube and riverside scenery.Photo: Sun deck of a river cruise ship with loungers, open views of the Danube, riverside scenery, and a bridge.Photo: MS Nestroy cruising through the Iron Gates on the Danube, surrounded by steep cliffs and densely forested hills.Photo: MS Nestroy cruising the Danube through the Iron Gates, with guests on the sun deck and cliffs along the shore.

Winter 2026

Photo: Two hands hold a sparkling wine bottle and pour Prosecco into a glass aboard a boat at sunset.

MS NestroySailing into the New Year on the Danube

Vienna – Belgrade – Budapest – Vienna

From €999.00 per person

An unforgettable New Year’s celebration awaits you on this special journey. Departing from Vienna, cruise through the famous Hungarian Puszta to Vukovar in Croatia, where you will visit the charming town of Osijek and the enchanting Kopački Rit Nature Park. In Belgrade, welcome the New Year before continuing to the magnificent Hungarian capital, Budapest. Come aboard and cruise into the New Year with us in a relaxed and festive atmosphere!

  • 7 days · 6 nights
  • Full board
  • 1 gala evening
  • Daily entertainment on board
  • German-speaking cruise director

Info: Sailing into the New Year on the Danube

Vienna – Belgrade – Vienna

  • 28 Dec 2026 – 03 Jan 2027

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • Double occupancy: €999 – Single supplement: €799

B / Double Cabin, Grillparzer Deck

  • Double occupancy: €1,099 – Single supplement: €879

C / Double Cabin, Schiller Deck

  • Double occupancy: €1,599 – Single supplement: €1,279

D / Double Cabin, Goethe Deck

  • Double occupancy: €1,699 – Single supplement: €1,359

E / Double Cabin – Suite, Schiller Deck

  • Double occupancy: €2,299

F / Double Cabin – Suite, Goethe Deck

  • Double occupancy: €2,399

Optional Extras

  • Excursion Package A: €139
  • Excursion Package B: €189

“Roulette” Cabin: When the travel documents are issued, a cabin will be randomly assigned.

  • Puszta Excursion
  • Excursion to Osijek and Kopački Rit Nature Park
  • Belgrade City Tour
  • Budapest City Tour

The excursion package can only be booked in advance and as a complete package.
PLEASE NOTE: The excursion packages cannot be combined!

Booking Code: APNESTSILVA

  • Puszta Excursion
  • Excursion to Osijek and Kopački Rit Nature Park
  • Smederevo City Tour
  • Excursion to Gödöllő Palace

The excursion package can only be booked in advance and as a complete package.
PLEASE NOTE: The excursion packages cannot be combined!

Booking Code: APNESTSILVB

  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended: approx. €10 per person/day for the crew; €2 per person/day for the cruise director)

  • Day 1 – Vienna
    Departure: 16:00
  • Day 2 – Solt & Mohács
    Arrival in Solt: 12:00
    Puszta excursion (Excursion Package A/B)
    Re-embarkation in Mohács: 19:00
  • Day 3 – Vukovar
    Arrival: 01:00
    Morning excursion to Osijek and Kopački Rit Nature Park (Excursion Package A/B)
    Free time in Vukovar
    Departure: 20:00
  • Day 4 – Belgrade
    Arrival: 06:00
    City tour (Excursion Package A) OR excursion to Smederevo (Excursion Package B)
    New Year’s Eve in Belgrade
  • Day 5 – Vukovar
    Departure from Belgrade: 01:00
    Arrival in Vukovar: 15:00
    Departure from Vukovar: 17:00
  • Day 6 – Budapest
    Arrival: 14:00
    City tour (Excursion Package A) OR excursion to Gödöllő Palace (Excursion Package B)
    Departure: 20:00
  • Day 7 – Vienna
    Disembarkation: 20:00

Arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change. Changes to the itinerary and excursion programme are reserved.

Bavarian Advent

Photo: Wachau Advent market at night with a festively lit Christmas tree, market stalls, and visitors.

MS NestroyBavarian Advent

Vienna – Passau – Vienna

From €599.00 per person

Experience the festive season before Christmas without any stress. On our journey aboard the MS Nestroy, the scent of cinnamon and gingerbread will put you in the perfect Christmas spirit. The world-famous Christkindlesmarkt in the medieval city of Nuremberg and the supposedly most romantic Christmas market in the world in Regensburg set the scene for the most magical time of the year.

  • 5 days · 4 nights
  • Full board
  • 1 gala evening
  • Afternoon coffee & cake and late-night snack
  • Daily entertainment on board
  • German-speaking cruise director

Information: Bavarian Advent

Vienna – Passau – Vienna

  • 08 Dec – 12 Dec 2026 – Season C
  • 12 Dec – 16 Dec 2026 – Season B
  • 16 Dec – 20 Dec 2026 – Season A

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • Season A: €599 – Single supplement: €479
  • Season B: €639 – Single supplement: €511
  • Season C: €679 – Single supplement: €543

B / Double Cabin, Grillparzer Deck

  • Season A: €629 – Single supplement: €503
  • Season B: €669 – Single supplement: €535
  • Season C: €709 – Single supplement: €567
  • Single Special – Single supplement for Category B: €200

C / Double Cabin, Schiller Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €799 – Single supplement: €639
  • Season B: €839 – Single supplement: €671
  • Season C: €879 – Single supplement: €703

D / Double Cabin, Goethe Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €849 – Single supplement: €679
  • Season B: €889 – Single supplement: €711
  • Season C: €929 – Single supplement: €743

E / Double Cabin – Suite, Schiller Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €1,099
  • Season B: €1,139
  • Season C: €1,179

F / Double Cabin – Suite, Goethe Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €1,149
  • Season B: €1,189
  • Season C: €1,229

Optional Extras

  • Excursion Package: €69
  • Linz City Tour: €15
  • Passau City Tour: €15

“Roulette” Cabin: When the travel documents are issued, a cabin will be randomly assigned. Double cabins can also be arranged as twin-bed cabins. Please specify this when booking!

  • Excursion/coach trip to Nuremberg with a guided city tour and visit to the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt*
    OR
  • Guided walking tour of Regensburg with a visit to the Christmas Market at Thurn & Taxis Palace (admission included)*

* Optional excursion: You must decide in advance which excursion you would like to participate in. The excursion can only be booked and selected in advance.
Booking code: NURNB or REGENSB

Optional Additional Excursions

  • Linz City Tour €15
    Booking code: LINZ
  • Passau City Tour €15
    Booking code: PASSAU

  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended: approx. €10 per person/day for the crew; €2 per person/day for the cruise director)

For solo travellers, it is not always easy to find a good deal. That’s why we offer a Single Special for this cruise.

In Category B / Grillparzer Deck, pay only €200 extra for a cabin for single use.

Limited availability

  • Day 1 – Vienna
    Departure: 13:00
  • Day 2 – Passau
    Arrival: 15:30
    Passau City Tour (Excursion Package)
    Departure: 19:00
  • Day 3 – Regensburg
    Arrival: 11:00
    Optional excursion to Nuremberg OR Regensburg (Excursion Package)
    Departure: 21:00
  • Day 4 – Linz
    Arrival: 13:00
    Linz City Tour (Excursion Package)
    Departure: 19:00
  • Day 5 – Vienna
    Disembarkation: 09:30

Arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change. Changes to the itinerary and excursion programme are reserved.

Goose Cruise

Photo: Roasted goose leg with dumpling and red cabbage on a festively set table with winter decorations.

MS NestroyGoose Cruise

Vienna – Bratislava – Vienna

From €129.00 per person

Join us on a Danube cruise designed as the perfect introduction to river cruising. Bratislava, the capital of the three-country border region, is waiting to be explored. Experience its charming atmosphere and enjoy a delicious traditional Martini goose dinner on board the cosy MS Nestroy.

  • 2 days · 1 night
  • Full board
  • Traditional Martini goose dinner as part of the evening meal
  • Complimentary participation in the on-board programme
  • German-speaking cruise director

Information: Goose Cruise

A valid travel document, such as a passport or national ID card, must be carried for the cruise. The travel document must be valid until the date of departure from the country.

Vienna – Bratislava – Vienna

  • 01 Nov – 02 Nov 2026 – Season B
  • 02 Nov – 03 Nov 2026 – Season A
  • 03 Nov – 04 Nov 2026 – Season A
  • 04 Nov – 05 Nov 2026 – Season A
  • 05 Nov – 06 Nov 2026 – Season A
  • 06 Nov – 07 Nov 2026 – Season B
  • 07 Nov – 08 Nov 2026 – Season B
  • 08 Nov – 09 Nov 2026 – Season B

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • Season A: €129 – Single supplement: €103
  • Season B: €149 – Single supplement: €119

B / Double Cabin, Grillparzer Deck

  • Season A: €139 – Single supplement: €111
  • Season B: €159 – Single supplement: €127

C / Double Cabin, Schiller Deck

  • Season A: €169 – Single supplement: €135
  • Season B: €189 – Single supplement: €151

D / Double Cabin, Goethe Deck

  • Season A: €189 – Single supplement: €151
  • Season B: €209 – Single supplement: €167

E / Double Cabin – Suite, Schiller Deck

  • Season A: €219
  • Season B: €239

F / Double Cabin – Suite, Goethe Deck

  • Season A: €239
  • Season B: €259

Optional Extras

  • Bratislava Excursion: €25

“Roulette” Cabin: When the travel documents are issued, a cabin will be randomly assigned.

  • 2-hour sightseeing tour by tourist train, followed by a guided walking tour with a German-speaking guide

The excursion can only be booked in advance.

Booking code: APVIENESTGANSL

  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended: approx. €10 per person/day for the crew; €2 per person/day for the cruise director)

  • Day 1 – Vienna & Bratislava
    Embarkation: 11:00
    Bratislava excursion (excursion package)
  • Day 2 – Vienna
    Disembarkation after breakfast

Christmas on the Danube

Photo: Festively decorated Christmas tree with red and gold Christmas ornaments, set against a backdrop of warm glowing lights.

MS NestroyChristmas on the Danube

Vienna – Regensburg – Vienna

From €899.00 per person

Join us for an unforgettable Christmas celebration aboard the MS Nestroy. Our journey takes you to Linz, the capital of Upper Austria, to Steyr, to wintry Regensburg and to Passau, the city of three rivers. A festive Christmas dinner awaits you on Christmas Eve, and there is also the opportunity to attend Midnight Mass. The best part of this journey: you don't have to worry about a thing, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing and peaceful Christmas like never before.

  • 7 days · 6 nights
  • Full board
  • Afternoon coffee & cake and late-night snack
  • 1 gala evening
  • Daily entertainment on board
  • German-speaking cruise director

Information: Christmas on the Danube

Vienna – Regensburg – Vienna

  • 22 Dec – 28 Dec 2026

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • Double occupancy: €899 – Single supplement: €719

B / Double Cabin, Grillparzer Deck

  • Double occupancy: €939 – Single supplement: €751
  • Single Special* – Single supplement: €200

C / Double Cabin, Schiller Deck

  • Double occupancy: €1,199 – Single supplement: €959
  • Single Special* – Single supplement: €500

D / Double Cabin, Goethe Deck

  • Double occupancy: €1,249 – Single supplement: €999
  • Single Special* – Single supplement: €500

E / Double Cabin – Suite, Schiller Deck

  • Double occupancy: €1,599

F / Double Cabin – Suite, Goethe Deck

  • Double occupancy: €1,649

Optional Extras

  • Excursion package: €99

“Roulette” Cabin: When the travel documents are issued, a cabin will be randomly assigned.

*Single Special (Cat. B, C & D) – limited availability

  • Linz City Tour
  • Regensburg City Tour
  • Passau City Tour

The excursion package can only be booked in advance and as a complete package.

Booking code: APVIENESTWEIH

  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended: approx. €10 per person/day for the crew; €2 per person/day for the cruise director)

  • Day 1 – Vienna
    Departure: 17:00
  • Day 2 – Linz
    Arrival: 09:00
    Linz City Tour (excursion package)
    Departure: 20:00
  • Day 3 – Regensburg
    Arrival: 21:00
    Christmas Eve Mass in Regensburg
  • Day 4 – Regensburg
    City Tour (excursion package)
  • Day 5 – Regensburg & Passau
    Departure from Regensburg: 06:00
    Arrival in Passau: 17:00
  • Day 6 – Passau & Linz
    Passau City Tour (excursion package)
    Arrival in Linz: 19:00
    Departure from Linz: 20:00
  • Day 7 – Vienna
    Disembarkation: 09:00

Arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change. Changes to the itinerary and excursion programme are reserved.

Short Christmas Cruise

Photo: Glass of hot punch with an orange slice and cloves, accompanied by cinnamon sticks, an orange, and Christmas cookies.

MS NestroyShort Christmas Cruise

Vienna – Bratislava – Budapest – Vienna

From €279.00 per person

Christmas is often associated with stress. On our journey aboard the MS Nestroy, leave it all behind for a few days and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the festive season on the Danube. Cruising through the wintry landscape of the Danube Bend, we make our way to the beautifully decorated Danube capitals of Bratislava and Budapest.

  • 3 days · 2 nights
  • Full board
  • Daily entertainment on board
  • German-speaking cruise director

Information: Short Christmas Cruise

Vienna – Bratislava – Budapest – Vienna

  • 06 Dec – 08 Dec 2026 – Season B
  • 20 Dec – 22 Dec 2026 – Season A

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • Season A: €279 – Single supplement: €223
  • Season B: €329 – Single supplement: €263

B / Double Cabin, Grillparzer Deck

  • Season A: €299 – Single supplement: €239
  • Season B: €349 – Single supplement: €279
  • Single Special – Single supplement for Category B: €150

C / Double Cabin, Schiller Deck

  • Season A: €359 – Single supplement: €287
  • Season B: €409 – Single supplement: €327

D / Double Cabin, Goethe Deck

  • Season A: €369 – Single supplement: €295
  • Season B: €419 – Single supplement: €335

E / Double Cabin – Suite, Schiller Deck

  • Season A: €459
  • Season B: €509

F / Double Cabin – Suite, Goethe Deck

  • Season A: €479
  • Season B: €529

Optional Extras

  • Excursion Package: €59

“Roulette” Cabin: When the travel documents are issued, a cabin will be randomly assigned. Double cabins can also be arranged as twin-bed cabins. Please specify this when booking!

  • Bratislava City Tour
  • Budapest City Tour

The excursion package can only be booked in advance and as a complete package.

Booking code: APVIENESTBUDWM

Not booking the excursion package? Due to high demand, we offer a transfer from Budapest to Štúrovo for re-embarkation on Day 2 of the Christmas Short Cruise. This transfer allows you to explore Budapest independently. Price: €20 per person (advance booking required). Please let us know in good time if you would like us to book the transfer for you.

  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended: approx. €10 per person/day for the crew; €2 per person/day for the cruise director)

  • Day 1 – Vienna & Bratislava
    Embarkation in Vienna: 12:00
    Arrival in Bratislava: 17:00
    Bratislava City Tour (excursion package)
    Departure from Bratislava: 20:00
  • Day 2 – Budapest & Esztergom
    Budapest City Tour: 08:30
    Re-embarkation in Esztergom: 13:30
    Departure: 14:00
  • Day 3 – Vienna
    Disembarkation: 07:00

Arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change. Changes to the itinerary and excursion programme are reserved.

Summer 2027

Photo: Flower-decorated bicycle on an Amsterdam canal bridge, with historic houses, trees, boats and waterway.

MS Charles DickensFrom the North Sea to the Alps

AMSTERDAM – COLOGNE – WÜRZBURG – NUREMBERG – REGENSBURG – PASSAU – VIENNA
From €1,599 per person

Starting in the “Venice of the North”, this journey aboard the MS Charles Dickens offers a unique way to explore Europe by ship. From the heart of the Netherlands, travel via the Rhine and Main rivers to the Danube and onwards to Vienna. Along the way, discover major cities, charming towns, peaceful villages and impressive castles lining some of Europe’s most important waterways.

  • 11 days · 10 nights
  • Full board
  • 1 gala evening
  • Complimentary participation in the onboard programme, including route presentations and informative lectures
  • German-speaking cruise director

Also available in reverse: “From the Alps to the North Sea” – Vienna to Amsterdam

Informations: From the North Sea to the Alps

Amsterdam – Vienna

  • 25.04.–05.05.2027 – Season C
  • 30.05.–09.06.2027 – Season D
  • 19.06.–29.06.2027 – Season D
  • 14.08.–24.08.2027 – Season D
  • 08.10.–18.10.2027 – Season B

Vienna – Amsterdam

  • 20.05.–30.05.2027 – Season D
  • 09.06.–19.06.2027 – Season D
  • 29.06.–09.07.2027 – Season D
  • 24.08.–03.09.2027 – Season D
  • 28.09.–08.10.2027 – Season C
  • 18.10.–28.10.2027 – Season A

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • Season A: €1,599 – Single Supplement: €1,279
  • Season B: €1,699 – Single Supplement: €1,359
  • Season C: €1,799 – Single Supplement: €1,439
  • Season D: €1,899 – Single Supplement: €1,519

B / Double Cabin Main Deck

  • Season A: €1,699 – Single Supplement: €1,359
  • Season B: €1,799 – Single Supplement: €1,439
  • Season C: €1,899 – Single Supplement: €1,519
  • Season D: €1,999 – Single Supplement: €1,599
  • Single Special – Category B: Single Supplement only €600

C / Double Cabin Middle Deck with French Balcony

  • Season A: €2,599 – Single Supplement: €2,079
  • Season B: €2,699 – Single Supplement: €2,159
  • Season C: €2,799 – Single Supplement: €2,239
  • Season D: €2,899 – Single Supplement: €2,319

D / Double Cabin Upper Deck with French Balcony

  • Season A: €2,799 – Single Supplement: €2,239
  • Season B: €2,899 – Single Supplement: €2,319
  • Season C: €2,999 – Single Supplement: €2,399
  • Season D: €3,099 – Single Supplement: €2,479

E / Single Cabin Middle Deck with French Balcony

  • Season A: €3,499
  • Season B: €3,599
  • Season C: €3,699
  • Season D: €3,799

F / Suite Upper Deck with Private Balcony (Single Occupancy Not Available)

  • Season A: €3,499
  • Season B: €3,599
  • Season C: €3,699
  • Season D: €3,799

Optional Extras

  • Excursion Package: €399
  • Arrival & Departure Package: Vienna (VIE) €350

“Roulette” Cabin: With the travel documents, a cabin will be assigned according to the roulette principle, meaning the cabin is allocated randomly.

Early Booking Bonus: €50 per person (01 September – 30 November 2026)

  • Guided Walking Tour of Passau
  • Guided Walking Tour of Regensburg
  • Guided Walking Tour of Nuremberg
  • Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg
  • Guided Walking Tour of Würzburg
  • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg
  • Visit to Rüdesheim including a ride on the Winzerexpress
  • Guided Walking Tour of Cologne
  • Amsterdam Canal Cruise

The excursion package can only be booked in advance and as a complete package.

Booking Codes:

  • From Amsterdam: APAMSCHDIVIE
  • From Vienna: APVIECHDIAMS

The guaranteed package price for the arrival and departure package is valid up to 60 days before departure. After that, current daily rates apply.

Services Included – Option F1 | Amsterdam – Vienna

  • Flight to Amsterdam (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connections may include a stopover (no choice of routing)
  • Airport taxes and security charges included
  • Transfer in Amsterdam: Amsterdam Airport → embarkation port in Amsterdam

Services Included – Option F1 | Vienna – Amsterdam

  • Transfer in Amsterdam: disembarkation port in Amsterdam → Amsterdam Airport
  • Return flight from Amsterdam (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connections may include a stopover (no choice of routing)
  • Airport taxes and security charges included

Airport

  • Vienna VIE (Airport taxes: €120)

Flight schedules are subject to change.

  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended: approx. €10 per person per day)

Finding an attractive offer as a solo traveller is not always easy. That's why we offer our Single Special:

Category B / Main Deck
Single occupancy of a cabin for a supplement of only €600.

Limited availability

  • Day 1 – Amsterdam
    Embarkation
  • Day 2 – Amsterdam
    Canal Cruise (Excursion Package)
    Departure: 12:00
  • Day 3 – Cologne
    Guided City Walk (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 12:00 | Departure: 20:00
  • Day 4 – Upper Middle Rhine Valley & Rüdesheim
    Scenic cruise through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley
    Visit of Rüdesheim including a ride on the Winzerexpress (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 11:00 | Departure: 17:00
  • Day 5 – Miltenberg
    Guided City Walk (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 11:00 | Departure: 17:00
  • Day 6 – Würzburg
    City Tour (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 11:00 | Departure: 17:45
  • Day 7 – Bamberg
    City Tour (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 13:30 | Departure: 21:00
  • Day 8 – Nuremberg
    City Tour (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 09:00 | Departure: 15:00
  • Day 9 – Regensburg
    Guided City Walk (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 09:00 | Departure: 18:00
  • Day 10 – Passau
    Guided City Walk (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 06:00 | Departure: 12:00
    Cruise through the Schlögener Schlinge
  • Day 11 – Vienna
    Arrival: 06:00
    Disembarkation: 09:30

Arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change. Changes to the itinerary and excursion programme remain reserved.

  • Day 1 – Vienna
    Embarkation from 12:00
    Departure: 13:00
  • Day 2 – Passau
    Cruise through the Schlögener Schlinge
    Guided Walking Tour (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 16:00 | Departure: 22:00
  • Day 3 – Regensburg
    Guided Walking Tour (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 13:30 | Departure: 19:30
  • Day 4 – Nuremberg
    City Tour (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 13:30 | Departure: 19:30
  • Day 5 – Bamberg
    City Tour (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 07:00 | Departure: 13:30
  • Day 6 – Würzburg
    City Tour (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 07:30 | Departure: 15:00
  • Day 7 – Miltenberg
    Guided Walking Tour (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 08:00 | Departure: 14:00
  • Day 8 – Rüdesheim
    Visit to Rüdesheim including a ride on the Winzerexpress (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 07:00 | Departure: 15:00
    Followed by a scenic cruise through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley
  • Day 9 – Cologne
    Guided Walking Tour (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 00:30 | Departure: 15:00
  • Day 10 – Amsterdam
    Amsterdam Canal Cruise (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 08:30
  • Day 11 – Amsterdam
    Disembarkation

Arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change. Changes to the itinerary and excursion programme remain reserved.

The Magic of the Danube

Photo: Mraconia Monastery on the Danube in the Iron Gates, a white-domed monastery beneath forested cliffs along the shore.

MS Charles DickensThe Magic of the Danube

VIENNA – BUDAPEST – BELGRADE – IRON GATES – DANUBE DELTA – NOVI SAD – BUDAPEST – VIENNA
From €3,598 per person

The Danube, one of Europe’s most important waterways, has long connected people, cultures and landscapes. On this journey aboard the MS Charles Dickens, experience the vibrant atmosphere of great cities such as Budapest and Belgrade, as well as the rich and largely untouched flora and fauna of the Danube Delta.

  • 16 days · 15 nights
  • Full board
  • 1 gala evening
  • Complimentary participation in the onboard programme, including route presentations and informative lectures
  • German-speaking cruise director

Informations: The Magic of the Danube

  • 05.05.–20.05.2027
  • 13.09.–28.09.2027

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • €3,598 – Single Supplement: €2,878

B / Double Cabin Main Deck

  • €3,798 – Single Supplement: €3,038
  • Single Special – Category B: Single Supplement only €800

C / Double Cabin Middle Deck with French Balcony

  • €4,798 – Single Supplement: €3,838

D / Double Cabin Upper Deck with French Balcony

  • €4,998 – Single Supplement: €3,998

E / Single Cabin Middle Deck with French Balcony

  • €6,198

F / Suite Upper Deck with Private Balcony (Single Occupancy Not Available)

  • €6,398

Optional Extras

  • Excursion Package: €329

“Roulette” Cabin: With the travel documents, a cabin will be assigned according to the roulette principle, meaning the cabin is allocated randomly.

Early Booking Bonus: €100 per person (01 September – 30 November 2026)

  • City tour of Budapest (optional active excursion available)
  • City tour of Belgrade, including Kalemegdan Fortress (optional active excursion available)
  • Guided walking tour of Ruse
  • Excursion to the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
  • Full-day excursion to Constanța and Murfatlar Winery
  • Danube Delta boat excursion

The excursion package can only be booked in advance and as a complete package. Details and availability of the active excursions will be announced on board. Depending on the season, additional optional excursions may also be offered on board.

Booking Code:

  • APVIECHDIOTP

  • Day 9: Danube Delta boat excursion
  • Day 10: Bucharest excursion including a city tour
  • Day 11: Full-day excursion to Ruse and the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo OR full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
  • Day 13: City tour of Belgrade including Kalemegdan Fortress (optional active excursion available)
  • Day 13: City tour of Novi Sad including Petrovaradin Fortress OR excursion to Krušedol Monastery including wine tasting
  • Day 14: Excursion to the Hungarian Puszta OR excursion to Pécs
  • Day 15: City tour of Budapest (optional active excursion available) OR excursion to the Danube Bend

Optional excursions can be booked and paid for on board during the first week of the cruise. Payment is accepted in cash (€)

The guaranteed package price for the arrival and departure package is valid up to 60 days before departure. After that, current daily rates apply.

Services Included

  • Flight to or from Vienna (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flights may apply
  • Airport taxes and security charges included
  • Guest transfer in Vienna: Airport – embarkation/disembarkation port – airport

Available Airports

  • München MUC (Airport taxes €120) – Package price: €500
  • Frankfurt FRA (Airport taxes €120) – Package price: €500
  • Zürich ZRH (Airport taxes €120) – Package price: €600

Flight schedules are subject to change.

  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended: approx. €10 per person per day)

Finding an attractive offer as a solo traveller is not always easy. That's why we offer our Single Special:

Category B / Main Deck
Single occupancy of a cabin for a supplement of only €800 (single supplement).

Limited availability

  • Day 1 – Vienna (Austria)
    Embarkation from 13:00
    Arrival: 08:00 | Departure: 15:00
  • Day 2 – Budapest (Hungary)
    City tour of Budapest (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 07:30 | Departure: 11:30
    Scenic cruising through the Hungarian Puszta
  • Day 3 – Belgrade (Serbia)
    City tour of Belgrade (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 13:00 | Departure: 22:00
  • Day 4 – Iron Gates
    Passage through the spectacular Iron Gates Gorge
  • Day 5 – Ruse (Bulgaria)
    Ruse and the Rock-Hewn Monastery (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 10:00 | Departure: 22:00
  • Day 6 – Cernavodă (Romania)
    Full-day excursion to Constanța and Murfatlar Winery (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 08:00 | Departure: 09:00

    Brăila
    (Romania)
    Re-embarkation
    Arrival: 19:00 | Departure: 20:00

    Tulcea (Romania)*

    Arrival: 23:00
  • Day 7 – Brăila (Romania)
    Danube Delta boat excursion (Excursion Package)
    Departure: 18:00 | Arrival: 21:00
  • Day 8
    Full-day excursion to the Romanian Monasteries, including lunch (excursion included)
  • Day 9 – Tulcea (Romania)*
    Danube Delta boat excursion (optional excursion)
    Departure: 05:00 | Arrival: 08:00 | Departure: 16:00
  • Day 10 – Oltenița (Romania)
    Bucharest excursion (optional excursion)
    Arrival: 13:00 | Departure: 14:00

    Ruse (Bulgaria)
    Re-embarkation
    Arrival: 19:00
  • Day 11 – Ruse (Bulgaria)
    Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi or Ruse and the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo (optional excursions)
    Departure: 08:00

    Nikopol (Bulgaria)
    Re-embarkation
    Arrival: 16:00 | Departure: 17:00
  • Day 12 – Iron Gates
    Passage through the Iron Gates Gorge
  • Day 13 – Belgrade (Serbia)
    City tour of Belgrade (optional excursion)
    Arrival: 16:00 | Departure: 17:00

    Novi
    Sad (Serbia)
    Re-embarkation
    Walking tour of Novi Sad or excursion to Krušedol (optional excursions)
    Arrival: 14:00 | Departure: 20:00
  • Day 14 – Mohács (Hungary)
    Excursion to the Hungarian Puszta or Pécs (optional excursions)
    Arrival: 11:30 | Departure: 13:00

    Kalocsa (Hungary)
    Re-embarkation
    Arrival: 18:00 | Departure: 20:30
  • Day 15 – Budapest (Hungary)
    City tour of Budapest or excursion to the Danube Bend (optional excursions)

    Štúrovo (Slovakia)
    Re-embarkation
    Arrival: 13:00 | Departure: 13:30
  • Day 16 – Vienna (Austria)
    Arrival: 08:00
    Disembarkation

Arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change. Changes to the itinerary and excursion programme remain reserved.

* Depending on the political situation in Ukraine, the programme in the Danube Delta may be adjusted and operated alternatively from/to Brăila (approximately 100 km away). The final decision may be taken by the captain during the cruise.

Danube Panorama

Photo: View across the rooftops of Belgrade with a church tower in the foreground and the Danube, Sava and cityscape beyond.

MS Charles DickensDanube Panorama

BRAILA – DANUBE DELTA – ROUSSE – IRON GATES – BELGRADE – BUDAPEST – VIENNA
From €1,799 per person

From the Danube Delta to Vienna, discover the many facets of the Danube aboard the MS Nestroy. The journey leads through impressive natural landscapes, past historic cities such as Belgrade, Novi Sad and Budapest, and through some of the river’s most famous scenic stretches. Combining culture, history and nature, this cruise offers a varied experience along Europe’s second-longest river.

  • 9 days · 8 nights
  • Full board
  • 1 gala evening
  • Complimentary participation in the onboard programme, including route presentations and informative lectures
  • German-speaking cruise director

Informations: Danube Panorama

  • 12.05.–20.05.2027
  • 20.09.–28.09.2027

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • €1,799 – Single Supplement: €1,439

B / Double Cabin Main Deck

  • €1,899 – Single Supplement: €1,519
  • Single Special – Category B: Single Supplement only €400

C / Double Cabin Middle Deck with French Balcony

  • €2,399 – Single Supplement: €1,919

D / Double Cabin Upper Deck with French Balcony

  • €2,499 – Single Supplement: €1,999

E / Single Cabin Middle Deck with French Balcony

  • €3,099

F / Suite Upper Deck with Private Balcony (Single Occupancy Not Available)

  • €3,199

Optional Extras

  • Excursion Package: €299
  • Arrival Package F1 Vienna: €350

“Roulette” Cabin: With the travel documents, a cabin will be assigned according to the roulette principle, meaning the cabin is allocated randomly.

Early Booking Bonus: €50 per person (01 September – 30 November 2026)

  • Danube Delta boat excursion
  • Excursion to Bucharest including a city tour
  • Full-day excursion to Ruse and the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo OR full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
  • City tour of Belgrade including Kalemegdan Fortress (optional active excursion available)
  • Excursion to the Hungarian Puszta OR excursion to Pécs
  • City tour of Budapest (optional active excursion available) OR excursion to the Danube Bend

The excursion package can only be booked in advance and as a complete package. Details of the alternative and active excursions will be announced on board.

Booking Code:

  • APOTPCHDIVIE

The guaranteed package price for the arrival and departure package is valid up to 60 days before departure. After that, current daily rates apply.

Services Included – Option F1

  • Flight to Bucharest (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flights may apply (no choice of routing)
  • Airport taxes and security charges included
  • Guest transfer in Romania: Bucharest Airport – embarkation port in Tulcea

Available Airports

  • Vienna VIE (Airport taxes: €50) – €300
  • Munich MUC (Airport taxes: €50) – €350
  • Zurich ZRH (Airport taxes: €50) – €400

Services Included – Option F2

  • Flight to Bucharest (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flights may apply (no choice of routing)
  • Airport taxes and security charges included
  • Guest transfer in Romania: Bucharest Airport – embarkation port in Tulcea
  • Guest transfer in Vienna: Vienna-Nussdorf disembarkation port – Vienna Airport
  • Return flight from Vienna (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flights may apply (no choice of routing)
  • Airport taxes and security charges included

Available Airports

  • Munich MUC (Airport taxes: €120) – €500
  • Frankfurt FRA (Airport taxes: €120) – €500
  • Zurich ZRH (Airport taxes: €120) – €600

Flight schedules are subject to change.

  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended: approx. €10 per person per day)

Finding an attractive offer as a solo traveller is not always easy. That's why we offer our Single Special:

Category B / Main Deck
Single occupancy of a cabin for a supplement of only €400 (single supplement).

Limited availability

  • Day 1 – Brăila (Romania)
  • Day 2 – Tulcea (Romania)*
    Danube Delta boat excursion (Excursion Package)
    Departure: 05:00 | Arrival: 08:00 | Departure: 16:00
  • Day 3 – Oltenița (Romania)
    Excursion to Bucharest (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 13:00 | Departure: 14:00

    Ruse (Bulgaria)
    Re-embarkation
    Arrival: 19:00
  • Day 4 – Ruse (Bulgaria)
    Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi or Ruse and the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo (Excursion Package)
    Departure: 08:00

    Nikopol (Bulgaria)
    Re-embarkation
    Arrival: 16:00 | Departure: 17:00
  • Day 5 – Iron Gates
    Passage through the spectacular Iron Gates Gorge
  • Day 6 – Belgrade (Serbia)
    City tour of Belgrade (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 06:00 | Departure: 08:00

    Novi Sad (Serbia)

    Re-embarkation
    Walking tour of Novi Sad or excursion to Krušedol Monastery (optional excursion bookable on board)
    Arrival: 14:00 | Departure: 20:00
  • Day 7 – Mohács (Hungary)
    Excursion to the Hungarian Puszta or Pécs (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 11:30 | Departure: 13:00

    Kalocsa (Hungary)

    Re-embarkation
    Arrival: 18:00 | Departure: 20:30
  • Day 8 – Budapest (Hungary)
    City tour of Budapest or excursion to the Danube Bend (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 07:00 | Departure: 08:00

    Štúrovo (Slovakia)
    Re-embarkation
    Arrival: 13:00 | Departure: 13:30
  • Day 9 – Vienna (Austria)
    Arrival: 08:00
    Disembarkation

Arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change. Changes to the itinerary and excursion programme remain reserved.

* Depending on the political situation in Ukraine, the programme in the Danube Delta may be adjusted and operated alternatively from/to Brăila (approximately 100 km away). The final decision may be taken by the captain during the cruise.

Danube Impressions

Photo: Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest on the Danube with a bridge, excursion boats and wooded hills in the background.

MS Charles DickensDanube Impressions

VIENNA – BUDAPEST – BELGRADE – IRON GATES – DANUBE DELTA
From €1,799 per person

The Danube, one of Europe’s most important waterways, has long connected people, cultures and landscapes. On this voyage aboard the MS Charles Dickens, experience the vibrant atmosphere of great cities such as Budapest and Belgrade, alongside the rich and largely untouched flora and fauna of the Danube Delta.

  • 8 days · 7 nights
  • Full board
  • 1 gala evening
  • Complimentary participation in the onboard programme, including route presentations and informative lectures
  • German-speaking cruise director

Informations: Danube Impressions

  • 05.05.–12.05.2027
  • 13.09.–20.09.2027

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • €1,799 – Single Supplement: €1,439

B / Double Cabin Main Deck

  • €1,899 – Single Supplement: €1,519
  • Single Special – Category B: Single Supplement only €400

C / Double Cabin Middle Deck with French Balcony

  • €2,399 – Single Supplement: €1,919

D / Double Cabin Upper Deck with French Balcony

  • €2,499 – Single Supplement: €1,999

E / Single Cabin Middle Deck with French Balcony

  • €3,099

F / Suite Upper Deck with Private Balcony (Single Occupancy Not Available)

  • €3,199

Optional Extras

  • Excursion Package: €329
  • Arrival Package F1 Vienna: €350

“Roulette” Cabin: With the travel documents, a cabin will be assigned according to the roulette principle, meaning the cabin is allocated randomly.

Early Booking Bonus: €50 per person (01 September – 30 November 2026)

  • City tour of Budapest (optional active excursion available)
  • City tour of Belgrade including Kalemegdan Fortress (optional active excursion available)
  • Guided walking tour of Ruse
  • Excursion to the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
  • Full-day excursion to Constanța and Murfatlar Winery
  • Danube Delta boat excursion

The excursion package can only be booked in advance and as a complete package. Details of the alternative and active excursions will be announced on board.

Booking Code:

  • APVIECHDIOTP

The guaranteed package price for the arrival and departure package is valid up to 60 days before departure. After that, current daily rates apply.

Services Included – Option F1

  • Guest transfer in Romania: Tulcea disembarkation port – Bucharest Airport
  • Return flight from Bucharest (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flights may apply (no choice of routing)
  • Airport taxes and security charges included

Available Airports

  • Vienna VIE (Airport taxes: €50) – €300
  • Munich MUC (Airport taxes: €50) – €350
  • Zurich ZRH (Airport taxes: €50) – €400

Services Included – Option F2

  • Flight to Vienna (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flights may apply (no choice of routing)
  • Airport taxes and security charges included
  • Guest transfer in Vienna: Vienna Airport – Vienna-Nussdorf embarkation port
  • Guest transfer in Romania: Tulcea disembarkation port – Bucharest Airport
  • Return flight from Bucharest (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flights may apply (no choice of routing)
  • Airport taxes and security charges included

Available Airports

  • Munich MUC (Airport taxes: €120) – €500
  • Frankfurt FRA (Airport taxes: €120) – €500
  • Zurich ZRH (Airport taxes: €120) – €600

Flight schedules are subject to change.

  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended: approx. €10 per person per day)

Finding an attractive offer as a solo traveller is not always easy. That's why we offer our Single Special:

Category B / Main Deck
Single occupancy of a cabin for a supplement of only €400 (single supplement).

Limited availability

  • Day 1 – Vienna (Austria)
    Embarkation from 13:00
    Arrival: 08:00 | Departure: 15:00
  • Day 2 – Budapest (Hungary)
    City tour of Budapest (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 07:30 | Departure: 11:30
    Scenic cruising through the Hungarian Puszta
  • Day 3 – Belgrade (Serbia)
    City tour of Belgrade (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 13:00 | Departure: 22:00
  • Day 4 – Iron Gates
    Passage through the spectacular Iron Gates Gorge
  • Day 5 – Ruse (Bulgaria)
    Ruse and the Rock-Hewn Monastery (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 10:00 | Departure: 22:00
  • Day 6 – Cernavodă (Romania)
    Full-day excursion to Constanța and Murfatlar Winery (Excursion Package)
    Arrival: 08:00 | Departure: 09:00

    Brăila (Romania)
    Re-embarkation
    Arrival: 19:00 | Departure: 20:00

    Tulcea* (Romania)
    Arrival: 23:00
  • Day 7 – Tulcea* (Romania)
    Danube Delta boat excursion (Excursion Package)
    Departure: 18:00

    Brăila (Romania)
    Arrival: 21:00
  • Day 8 – Brăila (Romania)
    Disembarkation

Arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change. Changes to the itinerary and excursion programme remain reserved.

* Depending on the political situation in Ukraine, the programme in the Danube Delta may be adjusted and operated alternatively from/to Brăila (approximately 100 km away). The final decision may be taken by the captain during the cruise.

The Beautiful Blue Danube

Photo: MS Nestroy on the Danube in front of a wooded riverbank, a multi-deck river cruise ship with large panoramic windows.

MS NestroyThe beautiful Blue Danube

Tulcea – Iron Gate – Belgrade – Budapest – Vienna or onward to Linz

From €1,199.00 (to Vienna) / €1,349.00 (to Linz) per person

A journey along the Danube from the Danube Delta to Vienna and Linz is almost as colourful and diverse as the great river itself. On board the MS Nestroy, discover the unparalleled natural beauty of the Danube Delta as well as the wild and romantic charm of the landscape around the Iron Gate. Cities such as Budapest, Belgrade and Novi Sad captivate with their countless historical treasures. Hidden gems such as Arbanassi and the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo are also testament to the rich cultural heritage found along the ancient trade routes of the Habsburg Empire. Join us on an adventure full of contrasts and experience the Danube like never before.

  • 10 or 9 days · 9 or 8 nights
  • Full board
  • 1 gala evening
  • Complimentary participation in the onboard programme, including route presentations and informative lectures
  • German-speaking cruise director

Information: The beautiful Blue Danube

Tulcea* – Vienna / Linz

  • 09.04.-17.04./18.04.2027 – Season A
  • 26.04.-04.05./05.05.2027 – Season B
  • 13.05.-21.05./22.05.2027 – Season C
  • 30.05.-07.06./08.06.2027 – Season C
  • 16.06.-24.06./25.06.2027 – Season C
  • 03.07.-11.07./12.07.2027 – Season C
  • 20.07.-28.07./29.07.2027 – Season C
  • 06.08.-14.08./15.08.2027 – Season C
  • 23.08.-31.08./01.09.2027 – Season C
  • 09.09.-17.09./18.09.2027 – Season C
  • 26.09.-04.10.2027 (Vienna only) – Season A

*) Depending on the political situation in Ukraine, the itinerary in the Danube Delta may be adjusted and, alternatively, operated from/to a port such as Braila (approx. 100 km away). The final decision may also be made by the captain during the cruise.

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • Season A: €1,199 – Single Supplement: €959
  • Season B: €1,299 – Single Supplement: €1,039
  • Season C: €1,399 – Single Supplement: €1,119

B / Double Cabin, Grillparzer Deck

  • Season A: €1,299 – Single Supplement: €1,039
  • Season B: €1,399 – Single Supplement: €1,119
  • Season C: €1,499 – Single Supplement: €1,199
  • Single Special – Single supplement for Category B: €300

C / Double Cabin, Schiller Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €1,799 – Single Supplement: €1,439
  • Season B: €1,899 – Single Supplement: €1,519
  • Season C: €1,999 – Single Supplement: €1,599

D / Double Cabin, Goethe Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €1,899 – Single Supplement: €1,519
  • Season B: €1,999 – Single Supplement: €1,599
  • Season C: €2,099 – Single Supplement: €1,679

E / Double Cabin – Suite, Schiller Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €2,499
  • Season B: €2,599
  • Season C: €2,699

F / Double Cabin – Suite, Goethe Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €2,599
  • Season B: €2,699
  • Season C: €2,799

Optional Extras

  • Excursion Package: €299
  • Arrival/Departure Package F1 Vienna: €300

“Roulette” Cabin: When the travel documents are issued, a cabin will be randomly assigned. Double cabins can also be arranged as twin-bed cabins. Please specify this when booking!

Early Booking Bonus: €50 per person (01 Sep – 30 Nov 2026)

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • Season A: €1,349 – Single Supplement: €1,079
  • Season B: €1,449 – Single Supplement: €1,159
  • Season C: €1,549 – Single Supplement: €1,239

B / Double Cabin, Grillparzer Deck

  • Season A: €1,449 – Single Supplement: €1,159
  • Season B: €1,549 – Single Supplement: €1,239
  • Season C: €1,649 – Single Supplement: €1,319
  • Single Special – Single supplement for Category B: €300

C / Double Cabin, Schiller Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €1,949 – Single Supplement: €1,559
  • Season B: €2,049 – Single Supplement: €1,639
  • Season C: €2,149 – Single Supplement: €1,719

D / Double Cabin, Goethe Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €2,049 – Single Supplement: €1,639
  • Season B: €2,149 – Single Supplement: €1,719
  • Season C: €2,249 – Single Supplement: €1,799

E / Double Cabin – Suite, Schiller Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €2,649
  • Season B: €2,749
  • Season C: €2,849

F / Double Cabin – Suite, Goethe Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €2,749
  • Season B: €2,849
  • Season C: €2,949

Optional Extras

  • Excursion Package: €299
  • Arrival/Departure Package F1 Vienna: €300

“Roulette” Cabin: When the travel documents are issued, a cabin will be randomly assigned. Double cabins can also be arranged as twin-bed cabins. Please specify this when booking!

Early Booking Bonus: €50 per person (01 Sep – 30 Nov 2026)

  • Danube Delta Boat Excursion
  • Excursion to Bucharest including a city tour
  • Full-Day Excursion to Ruse and the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo OR Full-Day Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
  • City Tour of Belgrade including Kalemegdan (active excursion available)
  • Excursion to the Hungarian Puszta OR Excursion to Pécs
  • City Tour of Budapest (active excursion available) OR Excursion to the Danube Bend

The excursion package can only be booked in advance and as a complete package. The choice of alternative and active excursions will be announced on board.

Booking Code: APOTPNESTX

The price guarantee for the arrival/departure package applies up to 60 days before departure at the latest. After this date, current daily prices apply.

Package Details – Option F1

  • Flight to Bucharest (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flight may be required (no choice of connection)
  • Airport taxes and security charges included
  • Guest transfer in Romania: Bucharest Airport – Embarkation Port of Braila

Possible departure airports

  • Vienna VIE (taxes €50): €300
  • Munich MUC (taxes €50): €350
  • Zurich ZRH (taxes €50): €400

Note for guests travelling to/from Linz:
For departures from Vienna, the transfer from Linz to Vienna Airport is included free of charge (bus or train, no choice of transport).

Booking code: TRNESTB

Package Details – Option F2

  • Flight to Bucharest (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flight may be required (no choice of connection)
  • Airport taxes and security charges included
  • Guest transfer in Romania: Bucharest Airport – Embarkation Port of Tulcea
  • Guest transfer in Vienna: Vienna-Nussdorf Disembarkation Port – Vienna Airport
  • Return flight from Vienna (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flight may be required (no choice of connection)
  • Airport taxes and security charges included

Possible departure airports

  • Munich MUC (taxes €120): €500
  • Frankfurt FRA (taxes €120): €500
  • Düsseldorf DUS (taxes €120): €500
  • Hamburg HAM (taxes €120): €500
  • Berlin BER (taxes €120): €500
  • Zurich ZRH (taxes €120): €600

For selected travel dates, we offer flight options from German and Swiss airports (see above). The available dates can be found at www.gta.at Opens in new window. Flight schedules are subject to change.

  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended: approx. €10 per person/day)
  • Beverage package (available to book on board for an additional charge)

For solo travellers, finding a good deal is not always easy. That’s why we offer our Single Special.

In Category B / Grillparzer Deck, pay only €300 extra for a cabin for single use (= single supplement).

Limited availability

  • Day 1 – Tulcea* / Romania
    Departure: 23:30
  • Day 2 – St. George Arm – Tulcea (Romania)
    “River Kilometre Zero”
    Danube Delta boat excursion (excursion package)
    Arrival: 12:00 | Departure: 16:00
  • Day 3 – Oltenita (Romania) – Ruse (Bulgaria)
    Bucharest excursion (excursion package)
    Arrival: 13:00 | Departure: 14:00
    Re-embarkation in Ruse (Bulgaria): 19:00
  • Day 4 – Ruse (Bulgaria) – Nikopol (Bulgaria)
    Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi or Ruse and the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo (excursion package)
    Departure: 08:00
    Nikopol (re-embarkation)
    Arrival: 16:00 | Departure: 17:00
  • Day 5 – Iron Gate
  • Day 6 – Belgrade (Serbia) – Novi Sad (Serbia)
    Belgrade city tour (excursion package)
    Arrival: 06:00 | Departure: 08:00
    Re-embarkation in Novi Sad (Serbia): 14:00
    Novi Sad walking tour or excursion to Krušedol (optional excursion offered on board)
    Departure: 20:00
  • Day 7 – Mohács (Hungary) – Kalocsa (Hungary)
    Puszta or Pécs excursion (excursion package)
    Arrival: 11:30 | Departure: 13:00
    Kalocsa
    Arrival: 18:00 | Departure: 23:30
  • Day 8 – Budapest (Hungary) – Esztergom / Štúrovo (Slovakia)
    Budapest city tour or Danube Bend excursion (excursion package)
    Arrival: 07:00 | Departure: 08:00
    Štúrovo / Slovakia
    Arrival: 13:00 | Departure: 13:30
  • Day 9 – Vienna
    Disembarkation
    Arrival: 08:00 | Departure: 10:00
  • Day 10 – Linz
    Disembarkation
    Arrival: 08:00

Arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change. Changes to the itinerary and excursion programme are reserved.

*) Depending on the political situation in Ukraine, the itinerary in the Danube Delta may be adjusted and, alternatively, operated from/to a port such as Braila (approx. 100 km away). The final decision may also be made by the captain during the cruise.

Natural Wonder of the Danube Delta

Photo: Historic lighthouse in the Danube Delta beside a narrow waterway, surrounded by reeds, trees, and natural scenery.

MS NestroyNatural Wonder of the Danube Delta

Linz / Vienna – Budapest – Belgrade – Iron Gate – Tulcea – Danube Delta – Tulcea

From €1,299.00 (from Vienna) / €1,449.00 (from Linz) per person

The Danube, arguably Europe’s most important waterway, not only connects people and cultures but has also been a source of life and inspiration throughout history. On our journey aboard the MS Nestroy, experience the vibrant atmosphere of modern cities such as Budapest and Belgrade, as well as the wild, almost untouched flora and fauna of the Danube Delta. Hidden gems such as the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo and the idyllic St. George Arm offer fascinating insights into life along the great river.

  • 8 or 9 days · 7 or 8 nights
  • All embarkation, disembarkation, lock and port fees
  • Full board
  • 1 gala evening
  • Complimentary participation in the on-board programme, including informative commentary on the route
  • German-speaking cruise director

Information: Natural Wonder of the Danube Delta

Linz / Vienna – Tulcea*

  • 01 Apr/02 Apr-09 Apr 2027 – Season A
  • 18 Apr/19 Apr-26 Apr 2027 – Season B
  • 05 May/06 May-13 May 2027 – Season C
  • 22 May/23 May-30 May 2027 – Season C
  • 08 Jun/09 Jun-16 Jun 2027 – Season C
  • 25 Jun/26 Jun-03 Jul 2027 – Season C
  • 12 Jul/13 Jul-20 Jul 2027 – Season C
  • 29 Jul/30 Jul-06 Aug 2027 – Season C
  • 15 Aug/16 Aug-23 Aug 2027 – Season C
  • 01 Sep/02 Sep-09 Sep 2027 – Season C
  • 18 Sep/19 Sep-26 Sep 2027 – Season C

*) Depending on the political situation in Ukraine, the itinerary in the Danube Delta may be adjusted and, alternatively, operated from/to a port such as Braila (approx. 100 km away). The final decision may also be made by the captain during the cruise.

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • Season A: €1,449 – Single supplement: €1,189
  • Season B: €1,549 – Single supplement: €1,269
  • Season C: €1,749 – Single supplement: €1,429

B / Double Cabin, Grillparzer Deck

  • Season A: €1,549 – Single supplement: €1,269
  • Season B: €1,649 – Single supplement: €1,349
  • Season C: €1,849 – Single supplement: €1,509
  • Single Special – Single supplement for Category B: €400

C / Double Cabin, Schiller Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €2,049 – Single supplement: €1,669
  • Season B: €2,149 – Single supplement: €1,749
  • Season C: €2,349 – Single supplement: €1,909

D / Double Cabin, Goethe Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €2,149 – Single supplement: €1,749
  • Season B: €2,249 – Single supplement: €1,829
  • Season C: €2,449 – Single supplement: €1,989

E / Double Cabin – Suite, Schiller Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €2,749
  • Season B: €2,849
  • Season C: €3,049

F / Double Cabin – Suite, Goethe Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €2,849
  • Season B: €2,949
  • Season C: €3,149

Optional Extras

  • Excursion Package: €329
  • Arrival/Departure Package F1 Vienna/Linz: €300

“Roulette” Cabin: When the travel documents are issued, a cabin will be randomly assigned. Double cabins can also be arranged as twin-bed cabins. Please specify this when booking!

Early Booking Bonus: €50 per person (01 Sep – 30 Nov 2026)

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • Season A: €1,299 – Single supplement: €1,039
  • Season B: €1,399 – Single supplement: €1,119
  • Season C: €1,599 – Single supplement: €1,279

B / Double Cabin, Grillparzer Deck

  • Season A: €1,399 – Single supplement: €1,119
  • Season B: €1,499 – Single supplement: €1,199
  • Season C: €1,699 – Single supplement: €1,359
  • Single Special – Single supplement for Category B: €400

C / Double Cabin, Schiller Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €1,899 – Single supplement: €1,519
  • Season B: €1,999 – Single supplement: €1,599
  • Season C: €2,199 – Single supplement: €1,759

D / Double Cabin, Goethe Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €1,999 – Single supplement: €1,599
  • Season B: €2,099 – Single supplement: €1,679
  • Season C: €2,299 – Single supplement: €1,839

E / Double Cabin – Suite, Schiller Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €2,599
  • Season B: €2,699
  • Season C: €2,899

F / Double Cabin – Suite, Goethe Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €2,699
  • Season B: €2,799
  • Season C: €2,999

Optional Extras

  • Excursion Package: €329
  • Arrival/Departure Package F1 Vienna/Linz: €300

“Roulette” Cabin: When the travel documents are issued, a cabin will be randomly assigned. Double cabins can also be arranged as twin-bed cabins. Please specify this when booking!

Early Booking Bonus: €50 per person (01 Sep – 30 Nov 2026)

  • Budapest City Tour (active excursion available)
  • Belgrade City Tour including Kalemegdan (active excursion available)
  • Walking Tour of Ruse
  • Excursion to the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
  • Full-Day Excursion to Constanța and the Murfatlar Winery, including a tasting
  • Danube Delta Boat Excursion

The excursion package can only be booked in advance and as a complete package. The choice of active excursions will be announced on board. Depending on the season, additional optional excursions may be offered on board.

Booking Code for departures from Vienna & Linz: APXNESTOTP

The price guarantee for the arrival/departure package applies up to 60 days before departure at the latest. After this date, current daily prices apply.

Package Details – Option F1

  • Guest transfer in Romania from the disembarkation port of Tulcea to Bucharest Airport
  • Return flight from Bucharest (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flight may be required (no choice of connection)
  • Airport taxes and security charges included

Possible departure airports

  • Vienna VIE (taxes €50): €300
  • Munich MUC (taxes €50): €350
  • Zurich ZRH (taxes €50): €400

Note for guests travelling to/from Linz:
Upon arrival at Vienna Airport, the return transfer to Linz is included free of charge (bus or train, no choice of transport).

Booking Code: TRNESTA

Package Details – Option F2

  • Flight to Vienna (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flight may be required (no choice of connection)
  • Airport taxes and security charges included
  • Guest transfer in Vienna from Vienna Airport to the embarkation port of Vienna-Nussdorf
  • Guest transfer in Romania from the disembarkation port of Tulcea to Bucharest Airport
  • Return flight from Bucharest (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flight may be required (no choice of connection)
  • Airport taxes and security charges included

Possible departure airports

  • Munich MUC (taxes €120): €500
  • Frankfurt FRA (taxes €120): €500
  • Düsseldorf DUS (taxes €120): €500
  • Hamburg HAM (taxes €120): €500
  • Berlin BER (taxes €120): €500
  • Zurich ZRH (taxes €120): €600

For selected travel dates, we offer flight options from German and Swiss airports (see above). The available dates can be found at www.gta.at Opens in new window. Flight schedules are subject to change.

  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended: approx. €10 per person/day)
  • Beverage package (available to book on board for an additional charge)

It is not always easy for solo travellers to find a good deal. That’s why we offer our Single Special.

In Category B / Grillparzer Deck, pay only €400 extra for a cabin for single use (= single supplement).

Limited availability

  • Day 1 – Linz (Austria)
    Embarkation from 14:00
    Departure: 17:00
  • Day 2 – Vienna (Austria)
    Arrival: 08:00
    Individual sightseeing
    Embarkation from 14:00
    Departure: 15:00
  • Day 3 – Budapest (Hungary)
    Arrival: 07:30
    Budapest city tour (excursion package)
    Departure: 11:30
  • Day 4 – Belgrade (Serbia)
    Arrival: 13:00
    Belgrade city tour (excursion package)
    Departure: 22:00
  • Day 5 – Passage through the Iron Gate
  • Day 6 – Ruse (Bulgaria)
    Arrival: 10:00
    Ruse and Rock-Hewn Monastery (excursion package)
    Departure: 22:00
  • Day 7 – Cernavodă & Tulcea* (Romania)
    Arrival in Cernavodă: 08:00
    Full-day excursion to Constanța and Murfatlar Winery (excursion package)
    Departure: 09:00
    Arrival in Tulcea*: 19:00
  • Day 8 – Tulcea* (Romania)
    Danube Delta boat excursion (excursion package)
    Departure: 12:00
    Cruise along the meandering St. George Arm, including a manoeuvre at River Kilometre Zero
    St. George* (Romania): Danube Delta stay
    Arrival: 17:00 | Departure: 21:00
  • Day 9 – Tulcea* (Romania)
    Arrival: 03:00
    Disembarkation

Arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change. Changes to the itinerary and excursion programme are reserved.

*) Depending on the political situation in Ukraine, the itinerary in the Danube Delta may be adjusted and, alternatively, operated from/to a port such as Braila (approx. 100 km away). The final decision may also be made by the captain during the cruise.

Iron Gate

Photo: MS Nestroy cruising through the Iron Gates on the Danube, surrounded by steep cliffs and densely forested hills.

MS NestroyIron Gate

Vienna – Belgrade – Iron Gate – Budapest – Vienna

From €999.00 per person

Experience the mighty Danube at its most beautiful. The highlight of the journey is the wild and romantic scenery of the Iron Gate, for many years a daring challenge for navigation and still a spectacular backdrop today. Budapest, Hungary’s magnificent capital, and Belgrade, the “White City”, captivate visitors with their sophisticated and vibrant atmosphere. The unique flair of the Puszta and the rich legacy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire are deeply rooted in the Danube’s way of life, adding a special charm to this diverse journey.

  • 7 days · 6 nights
  • All embarkation, disembarkation, lock and port fees
  • Full board
  • 1 gala evening
  • Complimentary participation in the on-board programme, including informative commentary on the route
  • German-speaking cruise director

Information: Iron Gate

Vienna – Iron Gate – Vienna

  • 04 Oct /10 Oct 2027 – Season B
  • 10 Oct/16 Oct 2027 – Season B
  • 16 Oct/22 Oct 2027 – Season B
  • 22 Oct/28 Oct 2027 – Season A

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • Season A: €999 – Single supplement: €599
  • Season B: €1,099 – Single supplement: €879

B / Double Cabin, Grillparzer Deck

  • Season A: €1,099 – Single supplement: €659
  • Season B: €1,199 – Single supplement: €959
  • Single Special – Single supplement for Category B: €300

C / Double Cabin, Schiller Deck

  • Season A: €1,599 – Single supplement: €959
  • Season B: €1,699 – Single supplement: €1,359

D / Double Cabin, Goethe Deck

  • Season A: €1,699 – Single supplement: €1,029
  • Season B: €1,799 – Single supplement: €1,439

E / Double Cabin – Suite, Schiller Deck

  • Season A: €2,299
  • Season B: €2,399

F / Double Cabin – Suite, Goethe Deck

  • Season A: €2,399
  • Season B: €2,499

Optional Extras

  • Excursion Package: €179
  • Arrival/Departure Package “Flight & Transfer”:
    Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Berlin: €400
    Zurich: €500

“Roulette” Cabin: When the travel documents are issued, a cabin will be randomly assigned. Double cabins can also be arranged as twin-bed cabins. Please specify this when booking!

Early Booking Bonus: €50 per person (01 Sep – 30 Nov 2026)

  • Excursion to the Hungarian Puszta
  • Belgrade City Tour (active excursion available)
  • Walking Tour of the Old Town of Osijek and Visit to Kopački Rit Nature Park
  • Budapest City Tour (active excursion available)

The excursion package can only be booked in advance and as a complete package. The choice of active excursions will be announced on board.

Booking Code: APVIENESTEISTO

The price guarantee for the arrival/departure package applies up to 60 days before departure at the latest. After this date, current daily prices apply.

Package Details

  • Flight to and/or from Vienna (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flight may be required
  • Airport taxes and security charges included
  • Guest transfers in Vienna: Airport – Embarkation/Disembarkation Port – Airport

Possible Departure Airports

  • Munich MUC (taxes €120): €400
  • Frankfurt FRA (taxes €120): €400
  • Düsseldorf DUS (taxes €120): €400
  • Hamburg HAM (taxes €120): €400
  • Berlin BER (taxes €120): €400
  • Zurich ZRH (taxes €120): €500

For selected travel dates, we offer flight options from German and Swiss airports (see above). The available dates can be found at www.gta.at Opens in new window. Flight schedules are subject to change.

  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended: approx. €10 per person/day)
  • Beverage package (available to book on board for an additional charge)

For solo travellers, it is not always easy to find a good deal. That’s why we offer our Single Special.

In Category B / Grillparzer Deck, pay only €300 extra for a cabin for single use (= single supplement).

Limited availability

  • Day 1 – Vienna (Austria)
    Embarkation from 14:00
    Departure: 15:00
  • Day 2 – Solt & Mohács (Hungary)
    Arrival in Solt: 12:00
    Puszta excursion (excursion package)
    Re-embarkation in Mohács: 19:00
    Departure from Mohács: 19:30
  • Day 3 – Belgrade (Serbia)
    Arrival: 12:30
    City tour (excursion package)
    Departure: 19:00
  • Day 4 – Passage through the “Iron Gate”
  • Day 5 – Aljmaš & Batina (Croatia)
    Arrival in Aljmaš: 12:00
    Excursion to Osijek & Kopački Rit Nature Park (excursion package)
    Departure from Aljmaš: 14:00
    Re-embarkation in Batina: 17:00
    Departure from Batina: 17:30
  • Day 6 – Budapest & Esztergom / Štúrovo (Hungary)
    Arrival in Budapest: 09:00
    City tour (excursion package)
    Re-embarkation in Esztergom: 15:30
    Departure: 16:00
  • Day 7 – Vienna
    Arrival: 08:00

Arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change. Changes to the itinerary and excursion programme are reserved.

The Great Danube

Photo: River cruise ship MS Nestroy with guests on the sun deck sailing along the Danube, framed by cliffs and green hills.

MS NestroyThe Great Danube

Linz / Vienna – Budapest – Belgrade – Iron Gate – Danube Delta – Tulcea – Belgrade – Budapest – Vienna / Linz

From €2,498.00 (from Vienna) / €2,798.00 (from Linz) per person

The Danube, arguably Europe’s most important waterway, not only connects people and cultures but has also been a source of life and inspiration throughout history. On our journey aboard the MS Nestroy, experience the vibrant atmosphere of modern cities such as Budapest and Belgrade, as well as the wild, almost untouched flora and fauna of the Danube Delta. Hidden gems such as the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo and the idyllic St. George Arm offer fascinating insights into life along the great river.

  • 16 or 18 days · 15 or 17 nights
  • All embarkation, disembarkation, lock and port fees
  • Full board
  • 2 gala evenings
  • Complimentary participation in the on-board programme, including informative commentary on the route
  • German-speaking cruise director
  • Full-day excursion “Romanian Monasteries” including lunch – FREE OF CHARGE

Information: The Great Danube

16-day cruise from/to Vienna

  • 02 Apr - 17 Apr 2027 – Season A
  • 19 Apr - 04 May 2027 – Season B
  • 06 May - 21 May 2027 – Season D
  • 23 May - 07 Jun 2027 – Season D
  • 09 Jun - 24 Jun 2027 – Season D
  • 26 Jun - 11 Jul 2027 – Season D
  • 13 Jul - 28 Jul 2027 – Season D
  • 30 Jul - 14 Aug 2027 – Season D
  • 16 Aug - 31 Aug 2027 – Season D
  • 02 Sep - 17 Sep 2027 – Season D
  • 19 Sep - 04 Oct 2027 – Season C

18-day cruise from/to Linz

  • 01 Apr - 18 Apr 2027 – Season A
  • 18 Apr - 05 May 2027 – Season B
  • 05 May - 22 May 2027 – Season D
  • 22 May - 08 Jun 2027 – Season D
  • 08 Jun - 25 Jun 2027 – Season D
  • 25 Jun - 12 Jul 2027 – Season D
  • 12 Jul - 29 Jul 2027 – Season D
  • 29 Jul - 15 Aug 2027 – Season D
  • 15 Aug - 01 Sep 2027 – Season D
  • 01 Sep - 18 Sep 2027 – Season D

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • Season A: €2,798 – Single supplement: €2,268
  • Season B: €2,998 – Single supplement: €2,428
  • Season D: €3,298 – Single supplement: €2,668

B / Double Cabin, Grillparzer Deck

  • Season A: €2,998 – Single supplement: €2,428
  • Season B: €3,198 – Single supplement: €2,588
  • Season D: €3,498 – Single supplement: €2,828
  • Single Special – Single supplement for Category B: €800

C / Double Cabin, Schiller Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €3,998 – Single supplement: €3,228
  • Season B: €4,198 – Single supplement: €3,388
  • Season D: €4,498 – Single supplement: €3,628

D / Double Cabin, Goethe Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €4,198 – Single supplement: €3,388
  • Season B: €4,398 – Single supplement: €3,548
  • Season D: €4,698 – Single supplement: €3,788

E / Double Cabin – Suite, Schiller Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €5,398
  • Season B: €5,598
  • Season D: €5,898

F / Double Cabin – Suite, Goethe Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €5,598
  • Season B: €5,798
  • Season D: €6,098

Optional Extras

  • Excursion Package: €329

“Roulette” Cabin: When the travel documents are issued, a cabin will be randomly assigned. Double cabins can also be arranged as twin-bed cabins. Please specify this when booking!

Early Booking Bonus: €100 per person (01 Sep – 30 Nov 2026)

R / Double Cabin “Roulette”

  • Season A: €2,498 – Single supplement: €1,998
  • Season B: €2,698 – Single supplement: €2,158
  • Season C: €2,798 – Single supplement: €2,238
  • Season D: €2,998 – Single supplement: €2,398

B / Double Cabin, Grillparzer Deck

  • Season A: €2,698 – Single supplement: €2,158
  • Season B: €2,898 – Single supplement: €2,318
  • Season C: €2,998 – Single supplement: €2,398
  • Season D: €3,198 – Single supplement: €2,558
  • Single Special – Single supplement for Category B: €800

C / Double Cabin, Schiller Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €3,698 – Single supplement: €2,958
  • Season B: €3,898 – Single supplement: €3,118
  • Season C: €3,998 – Single supplement: €3,198
  • Season D: €4,198 – Single supplement: €3,358

D / Double Cabin, Goethe Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €3,898 – Single supplement: €3,118
  • Season B: €4,098 – Single supplement: €3,278
  • Season C: €4,198 – Single supplement: €3,358
  • Season D: €4,398 – Single supplement: €3,518

E / Double Cabin – Suite, Schiller Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €5,098
  • Season B: €5,298
  • Season C: €5,398
  • Season D: €5,598

F / Double Cabin – Suite, Goethe Deck, French Balcony

  • Season A: €5,298
  • Season B: €5,498
  • Season C: €5,598
  • Season D: €5,798

Optional Extras

  • Excursion Package: €329
  • Arrival/Departure Package “Flight & Transfer”:
    Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Berlin: €500
    Zurich: €600

“Roulette” Cabin: When the travel documents are issued, a cabin will be randomly assigned. Double cabins can also be arranged as twin-bed cabins. Please specify this when booking!

Early Booking Bonus: €100 per person (01 Sep – 30 Nov 2026)

  • Budapest City Tour (active excursion available)
  • Belgrade City Tour including Kalemegdan (active excursion available)
  • Walking Tour of Ruse
  • Excursion to the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
  • Full-Day Excursion to Constanța and Murfatlar Winery
  • Danube Delta Boat Excursion

The excursion package can only be booked in advance and as a complete package. The choice of active excursions will be announced on board. Depending on the season, additional optional excursions may be offered on board.

Booking Code: from Vienna APVIENESTGD | from Linz APLNZNESTGD

  • Day 10: Danube Delta Boat Excursion
  • Day 11: Excursion to Bucharest including a city tour
  • Day 12: Full-Day Excursion to Ruse and the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo OR Full-Day Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
  • Day 14: Belgrade City Tour including Kalemegdan (active excursion available)
  • Day 14: Novi Sad City Tour including Petrovaradin Fortress OR Excursion to Krušedol Monastery including wine tasting
  • Day 15: Excursion to the Hungarian Puszta OR Excursion to Pécs
  • Day 16: Budapest City Tour (active excursion available) OR Excursion to the Danube Bend

The optional excursions can be booked and paid for on board during the first week of the cruise (cash payment in euros).

The price guarantee for the arrival/departure package applies up to 60 days before departure at the latest. After this date, current daily prices apply.

Package Details

  • Flight to and/or from Vienna (Economy Class) including one piece of checked baggage (max. 20 kg); connecting flight may be required
  • Airport taxes and security charges included
  • Guest transfers in Vienna: Airport – Embarkation/Disembarkation Port – Airport

Possible Departure Airports

  • Munich MUC (taxes €120): €500
  • Frankfurt FRA (taxes €120): €500
  • Düsseldorf DUS (taxes €120): €500
  • Hamburg HAM (taxes €120): €500
  • Berlin BER (taxes €120): €500
  • Zurich ZRH (taxes €120): €600

For selected travel dates – always from/to Vienna – we offer flight options from German and Swiss airports (see above). The available dates can be found at www.gta.at Opens in new window. Flight schedules are subject to change.

  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended: approx. €10 per person/day)
  • Beverage package (available to book on board for an additional charge)

For solo travellers, it is not always easy to find a good deal. That’s why we offer our Single Special.

In Category B / Grillparzer Deck, pay only €800 extra for a cabin for single use (= single supplement).

Limited availability

  • Day 1 – Linz (Austria)
    Embarkation from 14:00
    Departure: 17:00
  • Day 2 – Vienna (Austria)
    Arrival: 08:00
    Individual sightseeing or embarkation from 14:00
    Departure: 15:00
  • Day 3 – Budapest (Hungary)
    Arrival: 07:30
    City tour (excursion package)
    Departure: 11:30
  • Day 4 – Belgrade (Serbia)
    Arrival: 13:00
    City tour (excursion package)
    Departure: 22:00
  • Day 5 – Passage through the “Iron Gate”
  • Day 6 – Ruse (Bulgaria)
    Arrival: 10:00
    Ruse and Rock-Hewn Monastery (excursion package)
    Departure: 22:00
  • Day 7 – Cernavodă & Tulcea* (Romania)
    Arrival in Cernavodă: 08:00
    Full-day excursion to Constanța (excursion package) & Murfatlar Winery (excursion package)
    Re-embarkation in Tulcea*: 19:00
  • Day 8 – Tulcea* & St. George* (Romania)
    Departure from Tulcea*: 12:00
    Danube Delta boat excursion (excursion package)
    Arrival in St. George: 17:00
    Stay in the Danube Delta
    Departure from St. George: 21:00
  • Day 9 – Tulcea* (Romania)
    Arrival: 03:00
    Full-day excursion “Romanian Monasteries” including lunch
    Departure: 23:50
  • Day 10 – St. George* & Tulcea* (Romania)
    “River Kilometre Zero”
    Arrival in Tulcea*: 12:00
    Danube Delta boat excursion (bookable on board only)
    Departure from Tulcea*: 16:00
  • Day 11 – Oltenita (Romania) & Ruse (Bulgaria)
    Arrival in Oltenita: 13:00
    Excursion to Bucharest (bookable on board only)
    Re-embarkation in Ruse: 19:00
  • Day 12 – Ruse & Nikopol (Bulgaria)
    Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo/Arbanassi or Ruse/Ivanovo (bookable on board only)
    Re-embarkation in Nikopol: 16:00
    Departure: 17:00
  • Day 13 – Passage through the “Iron Gate”
  • Day 14 – Belgrade & Novi Sad (Serbia)
    Arrival in Belgrade: 06:00
    Belgrade city tour (bookable on board only)
    Re-embarkation in Novi Sad: 14:00
    Novi Sad city tour or excursion to Krušedol (bookable on board only)
    Departure: 20:00
  • Day 15 – Mohács & Kalocsa (Hungary)
    Arrival in Mohács: 11:30
    Excursion to the Puszta or Pécs (bookable on board only)
    Re-embarkation in Kalocsa: 18:00
    Departure: 20:30
  • Day 16 – Budapest (Hungary) & Štúrovo (Slovakia)
    Arrival in Budapest: 07:00
    Budapest city tour or Danube Bend excursion (bookable on board only)
    Re-embarkation in Štúrovo: 13:00
  • Day 17 – Vienna (Austria)
    Disembarkation: 08:00
  • Day 18 – Linz (Austria)
    Disembarkation: 08:00

Arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change. Changes to the itinerary and excursion programme are reserved.

*) Depending on the political situation in Ukraine, the itinerary in the Danube Delta may be adjusted and, alternatively, operated from/to a port such as Braila (approx. 100 km away). The final decision may also be made by the captain during the cruise.

Legal Information & Important Notes

Please note that it is the traveller’s responsibility to comply with all travel requirement.

All journeys are subject to the entry and exit regulations of the respective destination countries, as well as the requirements of the relevant transportation providers in force at the time of travel.

We strongly recommend taking out appropriate travel insurance and cancellation insurance.

We are undoubtedly living in dynamic times, which is why we would like to provide complete transparency. The General Terms and Conditions of GTA Touristik GmbH / GSW Touristik AG include provisions for possible price or service adjustments within the limits permitted by law. Any such adjustments are capped at 8% of the travel price, ensuring that any changes remain within a clearly defined framework.

Special cancellation conditions apply to river cruises operated by GTA Touristik GmbH / GSW Touristik AG:

  • From the date of booking up to 60 days before departure: 25%
  • From 59 to 40 days before departure: 50%
  • From 39 to 20 days before departure: 75%
  • From 19 days before departure onwards: 100% of the total travel price will be charged

The binding General Terms and Conditions of GTA Touristik GmbH / GSW Touristik AG apply.

All prices are in euros and are per person. Prices and programmes are subject to change. Typographical errors excepted.

Minimum number of participants: Cruise: 130 people per departure date; excursion package: 20 people per departure date.

Changes to the itinerary and excursion programme are subject to the discretion of the cruise operator. Please note that low or high water levels may result in unforeseen waiting times at locks. Weather conditions may also cause delays and consequently lead to changes in the excursion programme or, if necessary, to changes of embarkation and disembarkation points.

Furthermore, the cruise operator reserves the right to provide alternative transportation or accommodation for guests, particularly in the event of low or high water levels or technical issues affecting the vessel. This may include transportation by coach or accommodation in hotels. The cruise operator also reserves the right to modify the route, and in certain circumstances, a transfer to another ship may be required.

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