Austria · DANUBE RIVER CRUISES
The city cruises run a loop through Vienna in about an hour; the valley boats take most of a day. The 10 below separate the two, priced, with a note on which serve a proper lunch and which hand you a coffee.
Take a skip-the-line ride to Vienna’s Danube Tower observation decks at 150 meters. Enjoy wide views over the city, the Danube, and distant hills, then add time for the revolving cafe or restaurant. The ticket covers entry only, so the slide, meals, and reserved dining are extra.
“Would have been better if weather was sunny but still a very cool experience and nice view.”
Travel from Vienna into the Wachau Valley by modern coach, stop in Dürnstein, cruise the Danube from Spitz to Melk in summer, and visit Melk Abbey if selected. Guides such as Tommy, Claudia, and Eric have been praised for clear history and smooth logistics. Winter dates replace the boat ride with lunch.
“It was a good trip. Guide Eric and driver Christian were exceptional. First stop the village was outstanding. Allotted time was not enough since it takes almost 15 minutes to reach only. Otherwise it was a good trip”
Spend 510 minutes exploring Lower Austria by air-conditioned coach and summer boat. Visit Krems, Dürnstein, Melk, and the Baroque Abbey of Melk with an English or Spanish guide. Choose carefully: summer basic includes the boat but not the abbey, while the all-inclusive option adds the abbey visit.
“Really enjoyed this day trip to see a few places outside of Vienna. We went for the option without the tour of the Abbey & enjoyed the amount ot free time we were able to have in Melk on our own. Highlight of the day was the cruise along the Danube, nice and relaxing.”
Spend three hours aboard the MS Vindobona, MS Blue Danube, or MS Wien, cruising from Vienna’s canal toward the Danube at sunset and after dark. You’ll find an onboard restaurant, upper-deck views, live-camera images, and German- and English-speaking staff, but no regular sightseeing commentary.
“We really enjoyed this cruise, the food and beverages were excellent. There isn’t much to see through the journey though in comparison to other cruises we gave done, but it was nice to do something different and have time with family. There is quite a long period where you go through the locks. All in all it was a pleasant experience.”
Cruise Vienna aboard the MS Wien or Hundertwasser-designed MS Vindobona on a 3.5-hour loop through the Danube, Danube Canal, Prater greenery, modern skyline, and historic city center. German and English service, onboard dining, card payment, and wheelchair access make this a relaxed city outing.
“Good food in comfortable surroundings, the sun didn’t shine but that didn’t matter as it was nice and warm inside. The staff where very helpful. It would of been better if the boat had gone a little further but I don’t know if it could.”
See Vienna from the Danube on a 1.5 to 3.5-hour DDSG Blue Danube cruise. Choose a shorter route through modern Vienna or continue through the Prater area and Danube Island. Optional Viennese specialties are served on board, while drinks cost extra.
“A great Way to see Vienna from the seaside. Very nice cruise ship and good service”
Travel from Vienna to Bratislava by coach, tour the Old Town with a local guide, then enjoy several hours for lunch, the castle, cafes, and shops before returning on the Twin City Liner catamaran. Expect an 8 to 11 hour day, with no guide on the outward bus ride.
“The local guide did a job in showing us the major sites in the old city. He also gave us great advice about the other sites in the and where they were.”
Ride the fast lift 150 meters up Vienna’s Danube Tower for a 360-degree view across the city and Danube Park. Admission covers the tower, while food, drinks, the outdoor slide, and restaurant dining cost extra. Allow 30 minutes to 4 hours, depending on your plans.
“Sumptuous food. Outstanding service and very relaxing ambience. Despite it being foggy, we all enjoyed our dining experience.”
Take a one-hour private e-boat island rental on Vienna’s Old Danube. Your group of up to eight gets a quiet, easy-to-drive electric boat, a water map, anchor, and entry aids for a relaxing trip, swim stop, or gentle cruise. An English, German, or Spanish-speaking host greets you at the office.
You’ll steer a chic electric retro boat on Vienna’s Old Danube for two private hours, with a picnic basket option featuring Prosecco, coffee, juice, pastries, baguettes, jam, Nutella, ham, cheese, and mineral water. German and English support is available.
“We were warmly welcomed by the boss himself and were able to enjoy the café on the terrace with a great view of the old Danube. The picnic basket was prepared and we were able to experience a wonderful start to the day. We were well provided for with delicious Prosecco, orange juice, ham, cheese, Nutella, jam, croissants and baguettes. A bottle of mineral water was also included. The boat was clean and worked perfectly. It is also very easy to steer. Thank you for a special kind of romantic birthday breakfast. Our own city has so much to offer and we should appreciate this. Pure relaxation in the middle…”
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