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The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Passau to Budapest)

6 days
From Passau to Budapest
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19 traveler reviews
The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Passau to Budapest) - CroisiEurope River Cruises
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Age range 1 to 99
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Highlights

  • Board our ship and meet the crew in Passau
  • Explore Melk Abbey and Dürnstein village
  • Tour Vienna and the majestic Schoenbrunn Palace
  • Discover Budapest's beauty and its night lights
  • Relax at Gellert Baths or dance the evening away

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 PASSAU
  2. Day 2 MELK - DURNSTEIN - VIENNA
  3. Day 3 VIENNA
  4. Day 4 ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST
  5. Day 5 BUDAPEST
  6. Day 6 BUDAPEST
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  • Accommodation
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  • Insurance
  • Meals
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  • Transport

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  • Flights
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

505

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

  • MS France
    MS France
    2010 was the year when this gorgeous riverboat came back to life after 9 years of uninterrupted Seine cruises. The result is one that Cro… Read more
    Built
    2001 (refurbished 2016)
    Guests
    159
    Length
    110m
    Width
    11.4m
    Staterooms
    78
    Electricity
    220v

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  • The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Passau to Budapest) reviewer 1
    · July 20th, 2024
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    Beautiful cruise on the Danube. The all-inclusive package is pleasant. The food and choice of drinks are very good. The MS France dates back to 2001, and there are newer, more luxurious boats in port, but we have everything we need on ours, and we're comfortable. On the other hand, the showers in the standard cabins are really small and not suitable for people with reduced mobility or heavy build. We were on the main deck and found that those who had paid to be on the upper deck only had a larger window that could be opened. The excursions were well organized and interesting. Otherwise, a superb cruise purchased at a discount with TourRadar! Thank you so much!
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • RR
    · July 5th, 2024
    relaxing and even if I am the only English speaking person in the whole ship, the Guide translated it for me and the French speaking people I am with (3 groups) were very friendly. They try to speak and practice English so they translated what was said and I gave them a bit of English practice.
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Passau to Budapest) reviewer 3
    · May 27th, 2024
    The staff were great. I wish I had more time
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Passau to Budapest) reviewer 4
    · May 26th, 2024
    Really enjoyed the cruise. Unfortunately all the excursions we were interested in didn’t work out for us as they did not have English speaking guides. The staff did try to include us in conversations and relay the messages on board
    Trip date: May 2024
  • KK
    · December 22nd, 2023
    Enjoyed every crew member -- very accommodating and friendly. Food was great. The multi-language tours were challenging however.
    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Thank you very much for this great feedback! We are delighted that you were able to spend a pleasent moment with our crew-members.
    Trip date: September 2023
  • A
    · December 21st, 2023
    con: 1. AC was not working properly in restaurant and lounge, making air very hot and humid (some days t was around +28C inside the ship) 2. WIFI internet was a joke, working intermittently with average speed around 1-2 mb/s (what about starlink?) 3. Bartenders and waiters must speak decent English to explain dishes/menu/drinks and able to talk and accept orders. 4. There is only 1 usable electrical outlet in cabin (for hairdryer). how to charge guests laptop, cellphone, etc.? 5. Best internet speed and AC were at library room, but AC was constantly leaking from the ceiling over their. 6. Dining tables for 4 and 6 people was the same size: we had to ask to move our group of 6 people to larger table. nobody ever were aware about this? 7. Need more waiters during lunch and dinner, sometimes they are overwhelmed (was only 8 waiters for 170 guests). 8. Because it was no internet signal sometimes, it was not possible to call local 911 for emergency evacuation of elderly passenger (during cruising in Bulgaria). 9. Nice 9 hours trip to Belgrade-Novi Sad was spoiled because it was no separate English-speaking guide, so beautiful tour guide (by the way, the best guide for all 10 days) must constantly speak French and English concurrently (very difficult to listen for such a long time). 10. Few tour buses had very poor AC, broken seats and usually bus windows were dirty. 11. Cabin shower drainage need to be cleaned periodically, since it was clogged all the time. 12. Waking up on vacation every Morning at 7 am in order to depart for excursions at 8 am was very hard (may be move tours for 1 hour later). pro: 13. Nice tasty French cuisine with new dishes every day at lunch-dinner. 14. Free bar with choice of wine, beer, cocktails, cognac. 15. Amazing excursions with professional guides. 16. Daily room service upon request. 17. Strong AC in a cabins. 18. Relaxing entertainment at the evenings. 19. Good full buffet breakfast. 20. Pleasing crew working hard to fix ownership's/ship's flaws.
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Passau to Budapest) reviewer 7
    · September 21st, 2023
    It was a very memorable experience. Great food, excursions, clean rooms and positive attention to passengers.
    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Thank you very much for this great feedback! We hope to see you on board our boats soon.
    Trip date: September 2023
  • The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Passau to Budapest) reviewer 8
    · August 23rd, 2023
    Brilliant time The France..staff fabulous.
    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Thank you Mrs. Brewer for sharing your pictures with us! It looks like you had a great time indeed! Regards,
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Passau to Budapest) reviewer 9
    · August 23rd, 2023
    Enjoyed cruise immensely. Would highly recommend. Staff on The France were fabulous. Good fun.
    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear Mrs. Brewer, thank your for taking the time to rate and review your cruise. We are pleased to read it met your expectations. Thank your for your compliments on the staff, we'll make sure to let them know. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care... Show more
    Trip date: August 2023
  • IG
    · August 20th, 2023
    We were very happy with this tour. The staff was excellent and the food incredible. 10 out of 10 for everything! 👏🙏🏻👌
    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear Mrs. Margareta, thank you for taking the time to rate and review your cruise. We are very pleased to read that you had a great time with CroisiEurope. Thank you for your compliments made on the staff and the food, we'll make sure to let them know.... Show more
    Trip date: August 2023

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The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Passau to Budapest)
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    • Are meals served onboard?

      Once you are onboard the cruise, all of your meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for the whole duration of your cruise. CroisiEurope is very proud of the meals they serve to passengers and you will probably experience some of the best French and European cuisine at their tables. Depending on the excursions planned, some meals may not be provided on board however if this is the case, it will be clearly stated in the cruise programme.

Breakfast is usually a self-serve buffet in the onboard restaurant, which may include pastries, coffee, tea, juice, breads, jams, a variety of sausages and cold cut meats, eggs, fresh fruit, and yoghurt.

Lunch and dinner will be a 3-course sit-down meal and is served at set times and in single seating for all passengers. Both lunch and dinner meals are paired with excellent complimentary wines for you to enjoy.

    • Will drinks be provided on the cruise?

      On all CroisiEurope cruises, you will be provided with complimentary beverages at every meal, including mineral water, fruit juice, tea, coffee, house wine and beer. Drinks served at the bar are included in the full price of selected cruises as well. 
Champagne, premium brand vintage wines and spirits are listed on a special wine list and are available for an additional charge on all cruises.

    • Are you able to cater for people with food allergies or special dietary requests?

      At the time of booking please advise your specific dietary needs to our team of cruise consultants and Croisi will do their best with a menu that will meet your needs.

    • Is internet access accessible on board?

      Complimentary wi-fi is available on all CroisiEurope ships throughout the fleet. While Wi-Fi is available in the reception area and lounge bar on most ships, on the newest ships such as Ms Gerard Schmitter, the MS Cyrano de Bergerac, MS Lafayette and the fleet of four hotel barges, Wi-Fi is available throughout. CroisiEurope is also equipping every ship in the fleet (apart from those ships on the Mekong) with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet for guests’ to use.

    • What dress code is expected onboard?

      CroisiEurope has more of a relaxed dress code onboard compared to other cruise lines and it is recommended that you will be most comfortable during the day in smart casual clothing and casual dressy in the evening. You may wish to bring items that do not wrinkle easily, or that transport well after being ironed at home, as there are no irons provided onboard. Croisi recommends bringing a variety of clothing for the environments expected during your cruise, including light clothing and bathing suits for hot weather, a sweater or jacket for cooler weather, and of course a raincoat and/or small umbrella. For sightseeing excursions, we recommend bringing comfortable and sturdy walking shoes.

    • Is tipping compulsory?

      Tipping onboard Croisi is at entirely at your own discretion. If you wish to leave a tip, please use the envelope found in your cabin on your last evening on board, and you can then place the envelope in the specially designated box in the reception area as you disembark the ship.

    • What is the main language used onboard?

      The primary language onboard is French being a European cruise company, however, the majority of staff and tour guides are fluent in English, as well as the major European languages such as German, Italian and Spanish. Notices and announcements are in French and English, as well as other languages based upon the needs of the passengers on board.

    • Do I need to bring an adaptor plug to use the electricity on board?

      The electrical service onboard is 220V. If you bring onboard any items that require electricity you must bring a two-pin plug European adaptor that will fit your item.

    • Do the ships have a laundry service available?

      The ships do not offer a laundry service and there are no laundry facilities on board for guests to use.

    • Does the tour price include the airfare?

      Flights before and after the cruise are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

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      • For any tour departing before May 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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