Embarking on a river cruise along the Danube means sailing through the heart of Europe and discovering treasures like Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava, and Belgrade. Every bend of the Danube holds a new promise of wonder. Take in enchanting scenery where castles and vineyards line the winding banks. Enjoy timeless moments, from Viennese waltzes to traditional markets in Budapest, explore cities rich in cultural heritage, and stroll through alleyways steeped in history.
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Danube
Itinerary : Budapest, Mohacs, Osijek, Belgrade, Golubac, Novi SAD, Ilok, Vukovar, Mohacs, Kalocsa, Budapest
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Modigliani
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
7/19/2026
from
US$ 2,273
Other departures:
25 Aug 2026
25 Sep 2026
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Wachau Valley, Melk, Linz, Wachau Valley, Vienna, Budapest
4 other departures
AmaMagna
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
1/31/2027
from
US$ 3,154
Other departures:
07-14-21-28 Feb 2027
Itinerary : Budapest, Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Mohacs, Vukovar, Vidin, Belgrade, Iron Gates (Locks), Belgrade, Vidin, Vukovar, Rousse, Mohacs, Giurgiu, Budapest
AmaMagna
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
5/24/2026
from
US$ 5,993
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Grein, Linz, Passau, Vilshofen
21 other departures
AmaLea
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
11/14/2026
from
US$ 2,959
Other departures:
21 Mar 2026
18 Apr 2026
11-25 Jul 2026
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Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Grein, Linz, Passau, Vilshofen
18 other departures
Amasonata
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
11/11/2026
from
US$ 2,959
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22 Jul 2026
05-19 Aug 2026
02-16-30 Sep 2026
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Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Grein, Linz, Passau, Vilshofen
21 other departures
Amareina
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
3/25/2026
from
US$ 3,022
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08-22 Apr 2026
17 Jun 2026
29 Jul 2026
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Itinerary : Vilshofen, Passau, Linz, Weissenkirchen, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest
Amasonata
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Vilshofen
3/25/2026
from
US$ 3,022
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Grein, Linz, Passau, Vilshofen
31 other departures
AmaMora
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
2/13/2027
from
US$ 3,064
Other departures:
28 Mar 2026
11-25 Apr 2026
23 May 2026
Other departures
Itinerary : Vilshofen, Passau, Linz, Weissenkirchen, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest
1 other departures
Amareina
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Vilshofen
4/1/2026
from
US$ 3,096
Other departures:
18 Mar 2026
Itinerary : Vilshofen, Passau, Linz, Weissenkirchen, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest
1 other departures
AmaLea
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Vilshofen
3/28/2026
from
US$ 3,126
Other departures:
14 Mar 2026
Itinerary : Vilshofen, Passau, Linz, Weissenkirchen, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest
AmaBella
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Vilshofen
3/23/2026
from
US$ 3,126
Itinerary : Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Wachau Valley, Vienna, Budapest
9 other departures
Amareina
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Nuremberg
12/23/2026
from
US$ 3,168
Other departures:
13 May 2026
10 Jun 2026
24 Mar 2027
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Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Melk, Linz, Passau, Vilshofen
Amasonata
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
12/23/2026
from
US$ 3,168
Itinerary : Vilshofen, Passau, Linz, Wachau Valley, Weissenkirchen, Krems, Vienna, Esztergom, Budapest
5 other departures
AmaMora
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Vilshofen
2/20/2027
from
US$ 3,235
Other departures:
06 Mar 2027
03 Apr 2027
24 Jul 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Grein, Linz, Passau, Vilshofen
16 other departures
AmaVerde
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
3/30/2026
from
US$ 3,335
Other departures:
27 Apr 2026
25 May 2026
22 Jun 2026
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Itinerary : Vilshofen, Passau, Linz, Weissenkirchen, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest
AmaMora
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Vilshofen
3/21/2026
from
US$ 3,335
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Hainburg, Vienna, Wachau Valley, Melk, Vilshofen
13 other departures
Celebrity Seeker
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
11/2/2028
from
US$ 3,366
Other departures:
18 Nov 2027
23 Mar 2028
06-20 Apr 2028
Other departures
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Grein, Linz, Passau, Vilshofen
8 other departures
AmaSofia
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
11/8/2026
from
US$ 3,376
Other departures:
07 Jun 2026
05-19 Jul 2026
30 Aug 2026
Other departures
Itinerary : Vilshofen, Passau, Linz, Wachau Valley, Weissenkirchen, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Krems, Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest, Esztergom, Budapest
6 other departures
Amasonata
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Vilshofen
7/29/2026
from
US$ 3,377
Other departures:
26 Aug 2026
09-23 Sep 2026
07-21 Oct 2026
Other departures
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Hainburg, Vienna, Wachau Valley, Melk, Vilshofen
3 other departures
Celebrity Boundless
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
11/4/2028
from
US$ 3,468
Other departures:
23 Sep 2028
07-21 Oct 2028
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Melk, Linz, Passau, Vilshofen
AmaBella
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Budapest
12/21/2026
from
US$ 3,480
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Melk, Linz, Passau, Vilshofen
AmaLea
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
12/26/2026
from
US$ 3,480
Itinerary : Vilshofen, Passau, Linz, Wachau Valley, Weissenkirchen, Krems, Vienna, Esztergom, Budapest
4 other departures
AmaBella
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Vilshofen
11/2/2026
from
US$ 3,584
Other departures:
20 Apr 2026
22 Mar 2027
19 Apr 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Grein, Linz, Passau, Vilshofen
15 other departures
AmaBella
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Budapest
8/3/2026
from
US$ 3,689
Other departures:
13 Apr 2026
11 May 2026
08 Jun 2026
Other departures
Itinerary : Vilshofen, Passau, Linz, Wachau Valley, Weissenkirchen, Krems, Vienna, Esztergom, Budapest
5 other departures
AmaVerde
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Vilshofen
7/27/2026
from
US$ 3,689
Other departures:
06 Apr 2026
19 Oct 2026
05 Apr 2027
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Danube cruises sail along the second-longest river in Europe, stretching nearly 9,350 feet. The Danube originates in Germany’s Black Forest and flows into the Black Sea, crossing historically rich countries like Germany, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, and Romania. Its two main tributaries are the Tisza and the Sava rivers.
These river cruises offer the chance to discover iconic landmarks of Danube capitals such as the Vienna Opera House in Austria, the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest, and the Bratislava Castle in Slovakia, as well as the Iron Gates, a spectacular passage through the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains within the Danube Gorge.
A cruise on the Danube offers a fascinating dive into the cultural diversity of Central Europe.
Vienna, with its majestic Schönbrunn Palace, world-famous opera house, and traditional Viennese cafés, delivers a deep immersion into European history and heritage. The Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, unveils charming wine country landscapes between Krems and Melk. In Budapest, the Royal Castle—also listed by UNESCO—and the Hungarian Parliament, a grand neo-Gothic masterpiece, captivate visitors with their impressive architecture.
In the heart of the Danube Gorge, the Iron Gates, the Decebalus sculpture, and Golubac Fortress form a breathtaking historical and natural panorama. Nature lovers will be enthralled by the Danube Delta, a unique ecosystem known for its biodiversity.
Music and dance play a central role in the cultural experience of a Danube cruise. In Vienna, the echoes of Strauss’s famous “Blue Danube” often accompany the evening atmosphere, while in Hungary, traditional dances and waltzes bring a touch of local charm to the experience.
The cuisine along the Danube is remarkably diverse, from Viennese schnitzel to Budapest’s goulash and Romanian sarmale, not to mention the wines of the Wachau and Pannonia regions.
There is a wide range of Danube cruise itineraries, from short river cruises to long journeys along the river. Most of these voyages follow a round-trip route.
The longest itineraries start in Passau, Germany, and go all the way to the edges of the Black Sea in Romania, reaching cities such as Oltenita, Tulcea, Braila, or Cernavoda before returning to Passau. These cruises allow you to visit several European countries including Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania.
Danube cruise lines offer many segments of this itinerary (round trip), including cruises departing from Passau to Vienna or Budapest, or cruises from Vienna or Budapest to Serbia or Romania. Each journey provides a rich experience of the Danube’s cultural diversity and historical and natural treasures.
Passau, the “City of Three Rivers,” is the starting point for many Danube cruises. Its historic center is full of architectural gems like St. Stephen’s Cathedral, which houses a magnificent organ. Wander through charming alleys, explore local museums, and enjoy stunning views of the three river confluences—Inn, Ilz, and the Danube.
Austria’s capital Vienna charms visitors with its rich cultural and historical heritage. Don’t miss Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Vienna State Opera. Take a walk in the Belvedere Gardens, discover world-renowned museums, and treat yourself to a slice of Sachertorte in a traditional Viennese café.
Slovakia’s capital Bratislava is a charming blend of history and modernity. Visit Bratislava Castle for panoramic views over the Danube. Explore the medieval old town, lively cafés, and historical landmarks. Be sure to see St. Martin’s Cathedral and the iconic SNP Bridge.
Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube, is home to iconic buildings such as Buda Castle, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the Hungarian Parliament. Relax in the famous thermal baths of the Hungarian capital, like the Széchenyi Baths. At night, cruising the Danube offers breathtaking views of Budapest’s illuminated monuments from the water.
Belgrado, capitale della Serbia, affascina per la sua combinazione di culture e la sua energia vibrante. Visitate la fortezza di Kalemegdan, passeggiate nel quartiere bohémien di Skadarlija e scoprite il museo Nikola Tesla. Il punto di confluenza tra il Danubio e la Sava offre paesaggi mozzafiato e piacevoli passeggiate.
Per molti itinerari sul Danubio, il porto fluviale di Oltenita in Romania rappresenta l’ultima tappa prima del viaggio di ritorno. Esplorate il museo archeologico che ospita reperti della cultura Gumelnițiana. Passeggiate lungo le rive del Danubio per godervi la natura circostante. Oltenita offre uno spaccato della vita rurale rumena autentica e delle sue tradizioni in un ambiente rilassante.
Il periodo migliore per una crociera sul Danubio va da marzo a ottobre. I mesi da maggio a settembre offrono temperature miti e buon soleggiamento, perfetti per attività all’aperto e visite turistiche. In autunno, i paesaggi lungo il fiume si tingono di colori vivaci e le temperature restano gradevoli, con un’affluenza turistica minore nei luoghi di interesse.
CroisiEurope è il leader europeo delle crociere fluviali. La compagnia propone diverse crociere sul Danubio che permettono di scoprire i tesori culturali dell’Europa centrale e orientale. Gli itinerari includono visite a Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest e Belgrado, con scali prolungati per esplorare siti storici come il castello di Schönbrunn e le terme di Budapest. Le crociere includono anche la traversata delle famose Porte di Ferro tra Serbia e Romania, che offrono panorami spettacolari. A bordo, i passeggeri beneficiano della pensione completa con cucina raffinata e la maggior parte delle bevande incluse.
Nicko Cruises si distingue per il suo concetto di “slow cruising”, offrendo ai passeggeri il tempo per apprezzare appieno e esplorare le destinazioni. Le crociere fluviali sul Danubio di Nicko Cruises puntano sul relax e sulla scoperta culturale, con itinerari che attraversano paesaggi bucolici e città pittoresche come Vienna, Bratislava e Budapest. A bordo, l’atmosfera è serena con spazi per il relax, spa e sale lettura, offrendo ai passeggeri un’esperienza tranquilla e arricchente.
Rivages du Monde propone crociere di lusso lungo il Danubio, permettendo ai passeggeri di scoprire l’Europa centrale e i suoi tesori storici. Gli itinerari comprendono visite a città emblematiche come Vienna, Budapest e Bratislava, con un’attenzione particolare alla storia e alla cultura locali. A bordo, i passeggeri beneficiano di un’atmosfera conviviale e conferenze arricchenti per un’esperienza immersiva. Le crociere di Rivages du Monde includono nel prezzo i voli, i trasferimenti, le conferenze, la pensione completa e una selezione di bevande.
Lüftner Cruises propone crociere premium sul Danubio, che combinano comfort moderno e design sofisticato. Queste crociere mettono in risalto le escursioni a terra per scoprire la ricchezza culturale e storica di ogni regione. Gli itinerari includono destinazioni emblematiche come le gole del Danubio, classificate patrimonio mondiale dell’UNESCO, e la visita di città storiche come Vienna e Budapest. A bordo, i passeggeri possono gustare pasti gastronomici accompagnati da vini europei, usufruire di biciclette gratuite per esplorazioni in autonomia e di un servizio attento.
Per le crociere fluviali brevi sul Danubio, un itinerario andata e ritorno da Passau a Vienna o Budapest dura circa 5 giorni. Le crociere in partenza da Budapest o da Vienna fino in Serbia o Romania durano generalmente una decina di giorni andata e ritorno. Le crociere sul Danubio da Passau in Germania fino alla Romania possono durare fino a 15 giorni andata e ritorno.
Esistono anche crociere sul Danubio da Strasburgo. Questi itinerari seguono il Reno verso nord fino alla confluenza con il Meno a Magonza, poi proseguono lungo il Canale Reno-Meno-Danubio fino a Bamberga. Queste crociere possono durare fino a 20 giorni.
Il Danubio attraversa numerosi paesi europei come Germania, Austria, Slovacchia, Ungheria, Croazia, Serbia, Bulgaria e Romania.
Le crociere sul Danubio, incentrate sul patrimonio e sulla cultura, sono principalmente destinate a un pubblico adulto.
Gli itinerari sul Danubio di CroisiEurope, Nicko Cruises e Luftner Cruises includono la pensione completa nel prezzo della crociera, coprendo i 3 pasti quotidiani: colazione, pranzo e cena.
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