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10 best Danube cruises
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Danube Serenade: Romantic Journey from Vienna to Turnu Magurele (Bucharest), MS Fidelio
23 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The choice of destinations was excellent. Everything ran like clockwork.”
Andrew, traveled in June 2024
- Embark on a remarkable cruise that takes you through six captivating countries: Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania with stops in 9 unforgettable cities.
- Wander through Vienna, renowned as a bastion of classical music and a historic imperial city in Europe.
- In Bratislava, uncover a wealth of captivating sites including the National Theatre, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, the old town hall, and the awe-inspiring rock fortress.
Duration 11 days Destinations Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range up to 95 year olds Operated in English, German, Spanish Operator Crucemundo From $2,047
30% Off- US$1,433+$143 upfront costsYou save $614
Danube Serenade: Romantic Journey from Turnu Magurele (Bucharest) to Vienna, MS Fidelio
13 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The ship MS Fidelio was excellent and the crew and service offered second to none. Food was plentiful and the quality impressive.”
Samuel, traveled in June 2024
- Embark on a remarkable cruise that takes you through six captivating countries: Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania with stops in 9 unforgettable cities.
- Wander through Vienna, renowned as a bastion of classical music and a historic imperial city in Europe.
- In Bratislava, uncover a wealth of captivating sites including the National Theatre, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, the old town hall, and the awe-inspiring rock fortress.
Duration 11 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria Age Range up to 105 year olds Operated in English, German, Spanish Operator Crucemundo From $1,802
10% Off- US$1,623+$143 upfront costsYou save $180
Danube Classics Vienna 2025
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Food was good and lots of it, the cabin was clean and comfortable. We had a great holiday!”
Nicholas, traveled in April 2023
- Explore Vienna's rich cultural scene
- Photograph Esztergom's majestic basilica
- Cruise under Budapest's seven bridges
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Operator A-ROSA From
10% Off- US$1,037
- Explore Vienna's rich cultural scene
- Photograph Esztergom's majestic basilica
- View Budapest from A-ROSA's sun deck
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Operator A-ROSA From
10% Off- US$881
- Explore Passau's historic rivers and organ
- Tour Salzburg and taste Linz's famous torte
- Visit Melk Abbey and Dürnstein's saffron grower
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection From $3,699
10% Off- US$3,329You save $369
What people love about Danube Cruises
- Danube Serenade: Romantic Journey from Vienna to Turnu Magurele (Bucharest), MS Fidelio
İts perfect ..i really enjoyed it
- Danube Serenade: Romantic Journey from Turnu Magurele (Bucharest) to Vienna, MS Fidelio
The overall tour and its organization was excellent. The package included tours and the optional tours were well organized and the tour guides were well informed and covered the most important aspects of each city that we visited given the time frame that the ship was docked. It was unfortunate that the tour group was unable to embark in Romania due to the recent floods and the likelihood of the Danube flooding around Turnu Magurele, necessitating the tour organizers transferring the group via bus to Port Vidin, Bulgaria to board the ship. The crew when approached were diligent, responsive and attentive to the guests requests and needs. The ship was kept in a hygienically clean condition and the food not only varied and generous but of a very high standard. All in all, I loved this cruise experience.
- Danube Classics Vienna 2025
Al-Rosa did an excellent job. Food was good and lots of it, the cabin was clean and comfortable. The staff were always friendly and helpful and Sabrina did a great job of looking after everyone and made sure that we were always at the right place at the right time. The tours were great and we enjoyed our evenings in the lounge with music and quizzes by Erich. We had a great holiday!
Top operators
- 4.5 (420 reviews)
"Crew were excellent, locations to disembark all great. Food good with excellent service, the overall organisation of the tour was very good. The room service very good with the quality of the rooms good. Overall for us this was a great experience.
- Tours
- 5 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 105 years old
- Adventure type
- River Cruise
- Response time
- 13h
- Response rate
- 96%
- Average price
- $239
- 4.5 (397 reviews)
"We loved the river cruise experience
- Tours
- 24 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- River Cruise
- Response time
- 22h
- Response rate
- 72%
- Average price
- $404
- 4.0 (93 reviews)
"Good itinerary and excellent crew on the ship. The ship would benefit from a lift between decks and a small quiet public area.
- Tours
- 43 tours
- Age range
- 2 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- River Cruise
- Response time
- 26h
- Response rate
- 96%
- Average price
- $242
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Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Krems an der Donau, Durnstein, Linz, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Munich
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Munich, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Durnstein, Krems an der Donau, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Ljubljana, Zagreb
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Discover unforgettable adventures designed for all ages! Whether you're young or young at heart, our adventures offer excitement and wonder for everyone.
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- Seniors (50+)293 tours All tours for Seniors
Best time to visit
- Spring 2025Blossoms burst open along the Danube in spring. Visit during this milder season for open biking trails and for fewer tourists in major cities like Linz.
- March 2025 36 tours
- April 2025 76 tours
- May 2025 popular 103 tours
- Summer 2025Summer swings into high gear along the Danube, with bustling nightlife and outdoor dining. Enjoy the beaches along the river and music festivals like Nova Rock.
- June 2025 100 tours
- July 2025 86 tours
- August 2025 popular 111 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025Autumn paints the Danube’s banks golden. The cooler, quiet months are perfect for hiking and for wine festivals in the Wachau Valley.
- September 2025 popular 94 tours
- October 2025 88 tours
- November 2025 58 tours
- Winter 2025 / 2026Winter blankets the Danube in shimmering snow. The season's ideal for cozy river cruises and vibrant Christmas markets in Vienna.
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