Danube River Cruises
Photos: Józek Ostafin, Ilse Wiespointner, Jürgen Sternecker, נחום איזנברג, C K Leung, Yosi Raz · via Google Maps
Danube river cruises call at five key ports, each offering distinct cultural and historical attractions. The itinerary spans four countries, taking passengers through some of Central Europe's most significant cities and smaller riverside towns.
Ports of Call
The journey includes Vienna, where you can visit Schönbrunn Palace, the Prater, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Budapest features the Fisherman's Bastion, Heroes' Square, and City Park. Bratislava offers Bratislava Castle, Múzeum mesta Bratislavy – Hrad Devín, and the Čumil Statue. Melk is home to Melk Abbey, Schallaburg, and the Nibelungendenkmal. Passau in Germany includes the Domplatz, Schaiblingsturm, and Höllgasse Artists Alley.
Best Time to Visit
The region is most favourable from April through October, offering pleasant weather for exploring riverside attractions and historic city centres across the Danube corridor.
Danube cruise ports of call
5 ports — each with things to do on a port day, a map and the cruises calling there.
Best time for a Danube cruise
Danube river cruises mostly sail April to October.
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No Danube deals today — current no-fly cruises from the UK
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Belgium Mini Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 3 nights · from Southampton · 18 Jan 2027
from £419 pp · Ocean View
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Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 20 Apr 2028
from £599 pp · Interior Cabin
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Belgium & France with the River Seine
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 7 nights · from Portsmouth · 6 Feb 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Five-Night Europe Mystery Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 7 Feb 2028
from £699 pp · Ocean View
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Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 25 May 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Coasts & Culture of Ireland
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 5 nights · from Liverpool · 1 Jun 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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