Danube River Cruises
Travel through the modern city of Amsterdam in Western Europe on the Danube that slowly descends into Eastern Europe passing historic landmarks, such as Salzburg (the city of music), and trendy hipster-style destinations such as Budapest. Take a Danube river cruise adventure if you enjoy history, exquisite food and unforgettable experiences. This collection of European river cruises (and European river cruise lines) will sweep you away into a dreamlike space filled with new experiences, sights, sounds, smells and gastronomic encounters. You’ll also find cruise deals like no other.
250+ Danube river cruises with 265 reviews
8 days - Imperial Danube (Vienna - Budapest - Vienna, MS Crucestar 4*)
"Itinerary for Budapest is a bit rush for such a big city. And the boat depart at..."
- Destinations
- Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
- Age Range
- 1 to 95 year olds
- Ship
- MS Crucestar
- River
- Danube
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Explorer, In-depth Cultural+3 more
- Operated in
- English, German, Spanish+2 more
- Operator
- Crucemundo
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $205
- From
- US$1,638
- +$44 upfront costs
Melodies of the Danube 2023
- Destinations
- Hungary, Austria, Germany
- Age Range
- 12 to 90 year olds
- Ships
- AmaLea, AmaViola, AmaSonata, AmaVerde+2 ships
- River
- Danube
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Explorer, Historical+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- AmaWaterways
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $400
- From
- US$3,199
Jewels of Europe (Start Amsterdam, End Budapest)
"Best trip ever. We can’t think of what we can do to top this trip."
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary
- Age Range
- 12 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Scenic Crystal , Scenic Jewel , Scenic Jade , Scenic Jasper, Scenic Opal , Scenic Amber , Scenic Ruby, Scenic Pearl+7 ships
- River
- Danube, Rhine, Main
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Explorer, Historical+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Deal- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $560
- From
- US$8,395
PREMIUM Danube Classics 2023 (21 destinations)
- Destinations
- Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
- Age Range
- 2 to 99 year olds
- Ship
- A-ROSA DONNA
- Regions
- Danube, Vienna Budapest Prague+1 more
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Explorer, Sightseeing, Historical+4 more
- Operated in
- English, German
- Operator
- A-ROSA
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $152
- From
- US$1,220
Jewels of Europe (Start Budapest, End Amsterdam)
- Destinations
- Hungary, Austria, Germany, Netherlands
- Age Range
- 12 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Scenic Crystal , Scenic Jewel , Scenic Jade , Scenic Jasper, Scenic Opal , Scenic Amber , Scenic Ruby, Scenic Pearl+7 ships
- River
- Danube, Rhine, Main
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Explorer, Historical+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Deal- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $540
- From
- US$8,095
Romantic Danube 2023
- Destinations
- Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
- Age Range
- 12 to 90 year olds
- Ships
- AmaLea, AmaViola, AmaSonata, AmaVerde+2 ships
- River
- Danube
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Explorer+1 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- AmaWaterways
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $425
- From
- US$3,399
The Legendary Danube with 2 Nights in Prague 2023
- Destinations
- Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Hungary
- Age Range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Avalon Visionary, Avalon Envision, Avalon View+2 ships
- River
- Danube
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Historical+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways
- Tour length
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $449
- From
- US$4,488
Enchanting Danube (2023) (Budapest to Passau, 2023)
- Destinations
- Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
- Age Range
- 16 to 100 year olds
- Ship
- S.S. Maria Theresa
- River
- Danube
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Explorer+1 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
-34%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $362
- From $4,399
- US$2,899
- +$210 upfront costs
You save: $1,500PREMIUM Danube Classics 2023
- Destinations
- Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
- Age Range
- 2 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- A-ROSA DONNA, A-ROSA FLORA, A-ROSA BELLA, A-ROSA MIA, A-ROSA RIVA+4 ships
- Regions
- Danube, Vienna Budapest Prague+1 more
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Explorer+2 more
- Operated in
- English, German
- Operator
- A-ROSA
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $146
- From
- US$1,165
Enchanting Danube (2023) (Passau to Budapest, 2023)
- Destinations
- Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
- Age Range
- 16 to 100 year olds
- Ship
- S.S. Maria Theresa
- River
- Danube
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Explorer+1 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
-34%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $362
- From $4,399
- US$2,899
- +$210 upfront costs
You save: $1,500Christmas on Danube: from Vienna to Vienna via Budapest - MS Fidelio 4*
"Great cruise but unfortunately with one disappointment, the dining room is not open..."
- Destinations
- Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
- Age Range
- 1 to 95 year olds
- Ship
- MS Crucestar
- Regions
- Danube, Vienna Budapest Prague+1 more
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Christmas & New Year+1 more
- Operated in
- English, German, Spanish+2 more
- Operator
- Crucemundo
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $160
- From
- US$1,277
- +$44 upfront costs
Danube Dreams (Westbound) 2023
- Destinations
- Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
- Age Range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Envision, Avalon View+3 ships
- River
- Danube
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Explorer+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $425
- From
- US$3,399
- +$210 upfront costs
Hiking Cruises in the Former Austro-Hungarian Empire (port-to-port cruise)
- Destinations
- Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
- Age Range
- 1 to 99 year olds
- Ship
- MS Modigliani
- River
- Danube
- Travel Style
- Active Adventure, Family, Group, Fully Guided, Explorer, Hiking & Trekking+3 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- CroisiEurope River Cruises
-27%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $284
- From $3,103
- US$2,272
You save: $831Splendours of Europe (Start Amsterdam, End Budapest)
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
- Age Range
- 12 to 90 year olds
- Ships
- Emerald Destiny, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sun, Emerald Star, Emerald Sky+4 ships
- River
- Danube, Rhine
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Explorer, Historical+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Emerald Cruises
Deal- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $373
- From
- US$5,595
Cycling the Danube from Vienna to Budapest
- Destinations
- Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
- Age Range
- 12 to 99 year olds
- Regions
- Danube, Vienna Budapest Prague+1 more
- Travel Style
- Self-Guided, Self-Guided Cycling, Road Cycling, Private, Independent+4 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Exodus Travels
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $225
- From
- US$1,799
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What countries are typically visited on the Danube?
The Danube is the second-longest river in Europe, and it flows through ten countries in central and southeast Europe. The most-visited countries on the Danube are Austria, Germany, Hungary and Romania - all of which are worth a visit either on their own, or on the same trip as part of a river cruise.
How many days are enough for a Danube River cruise?
Most Danube river cruises last between seven and ten days, giving you plenty of time to soak up the sights and sounds along the river and experience the cultures of the different countries this mighty river winds its way through.
What is the best time of year to cruise the Danube river?
Summer can be hot along the Danube, and it's a popular time for tourists, so you may find the towns and cities along the river to be particularly busy in the summer months. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit the Danube. There are fewer crowds and the weather is still nice, making the shoulder seasons the perfect time to explore.
How much does a trip to Danube cost?
There are a wide variety of Danube cruises to choose from, which something to suit every budget and travel style. Prices can range from $400 to several thousand dollars per person, depending on the time of year you visit and whether you opt for a budget cruise or luxury travel.
Highlights
- Review: Indulge in a stroopwafel and review the sights as they pass by.
- Prague: Fill your belly with the svíčková in Prague. It’s to die for!
- Travel: Unpack once and spend more time discovering new cultures.
- Ship: Step onboard and fall in love with the haven of panoramic views.
- Boat: Admire the simplicity of flowing through the Danube locks.
- Austria: Bask in the views as you cruise past the arresting Austrian Alps.
- Nuremberg: Step back in time and discover the rich history of Nuremberg.
- Dinner: Don’t forget to pack smart attire for a dinner with the Captain!
Tips
- Danube: Cruise the river that has a dozen languages spoken on its banks.
- River: Delve into culture and meet the locals at sleepy riverside towns.
- Cruise ship: Head to the top deck and watch the sun peek over rolling hills.
- River cruise: Relish in complete luxury every moment of the day on your cruise.
- Budapest: Discover why baroque Budapest is coined the Queen of the Danube.
- Vienna: Waltz your way down the historic cobblestone streets of Vienna.
- Cruising: From the second you step on board you’ll be spoilt for choice.
- Europe: Value the stunning views, they are some of the richest in Europe.
Danube Cruises Reviews
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8 days - Imperial Danube (Vienna - Budapest - Vienna, MS Crucestar 4*)"Best trip ever. We can’t think of what we can do to top this trip."
Jewels of Europe (Start Amsterdam, End Budapest)"Great cruise but unfortunately with one disappointment, the dining room is not open..."
Christmas on Danube: from Vienna to Vienna via Budapest - MS Fidelio 4*
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