Royal cities, unique countryside
The Danube is Europe's second longest river, after the Volga. It is located in Central and Eastern Europe. The Danube was once a long-standing frontier of the Roman Empire, and today flows through 10 countries, more than any other river in the world.
From its source in the Black Forest to the natural wonder of the Danube Delta, the river known as the 'beautiful blue Danube' meanders and crosses though ten countries and covers a length of some 2,888 km.
The 'Queen of European Rivers' provides a habitat for a unique variety of flora and fauna. It also unites countries, people and cultures, giving Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava an incomparable cityscape while providing you with a cruise that is full of cultural and scenic highlights. The Danube is quite justifiably one of the most popular destinations in the world for river cruise enthusiasts.
Vienna
For a chance to experience some of Vienna's famous 'Schmäh' - or 'wit', as it translates - why not enjoy some free time ashore. You may also like to visit the Schӧnbrunn Palace and gardens, which offer a splendid synthesis of baroque art and culture. Here you may walk in the footsteps of Empress Elizabeth of Austria as you find out more about the life of the imperial family during the 19th century.
Budapest
Do not miss Budapest one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Stretching out on both sides of the river, it is truly breathtaking. To the west is the hilly Buda, while to the east is the flat plane of the Pest and the prominent parliament building. The abundance of sights is immense and there is no other city able to integrate the Danube in to the cityscape quite like Budapest does. Enjoy an impressive outlook over the city and views of the river from Gellert Hill, before discovering more about daily life in Budapest at the market hall.
Bratislava
The old town of Bratislava was lavishly renovated with great attention to detail. You should start you town visit at the fabulous main castle (Hrad), one of the great landmarks of Bratislava, where you ill have amazing views out over the city.
Departure Dates 2022
| nickoVISION | MS Viktoria |
| 11 April 09 May 06, 13 June 04, 11, 25 July 01, 08, 22 August 26 September 03, 24, 31 October | 04, 25 April 02 May 20 June 05, 12 September 10 October |
Departure Dates 2023
| nickoVISION |
| 10, 17 Apr 08, 15 May 05, 12 June 03, 10, 17 July |
The Blue Danube
Passau - Vienna - Budapest - Bratislava - Passau (8 days)
Bustling cities, beautiful countryside and a fabulous river experience: on this cruise you’ll visit the most unmissable destinations along the Danube. Spend an evening and full day in magical Vienna, visit the charming Biedermeier city of Baden and marvel at the Baroque majesty of historic Melk Abbey. From the UNESCO World Heritage valley of Wachau, to the Hungarian capital Budapest, join us on a journey full of cultural highlights and stunning landscapes.
Departure Dates 2022
| MS Belvedere |
| 28 March 02 May 27 June 29 August 19 September 17 October |
Cities of the Danube & Southern Hungary
Passau - Southern Hungary - Budapest - Passau (8 days)
The Danube is a river of superlatives as you will discover in comfort aboard MS Belvedere. Step ashore in the cosmopolitan city of Vienna, followed by its “twin city“ Bratislava and Budapest, not by chance called the 'Queen of the Danube'. While many other one-week Danube trips would then return to Budapest, this cruise will instead take you onwards through the untouched Pustza Valley countryside of southern Hungary, to Mohács. From here you may then visit the city of Pécs, the 2010 European Capital of Culture.
Departure Dates 2022
| nickoVISION |
| 28 March 23 May 20 June 12 September 10 October |
Departure Dates 2023
| nickoVISION |
| 27 March 24 April 22 May 19 June |
Down the Danube to the Black Sea
Passau - Black Sea - Passau (15 days)
Cruise through the picturesque Wachau valley, the dramatic valley breakthrough of the Danube Cataracts on your way to the imperial and royal cities of Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava, plus the glamorous metropolises of Belgrade and Bucharest. Discover the town of Pécs, Novi Sad and Ruse - and experience an included excursion to the magnificent coastal city of Constanza in Romania, on the beautiful Black Sea.
Winter of the Danube
Passau - Vienna - Krems - Linz - Passau (5 days)
This short pre-Christmas trip is the perfect way to get in the mood for the busyness and excitement of the festive season. Enjoy the splendour of the Austrian cities of Vienna and Linz and take a stroll through the festive Christmas markets, while soaking up the atmosphere of this most wonderful time. Another highlight is a visit to the 'Christkindl' town of Steyr, which will enchant you with its yuletide splendour. Experience the feeling of deceleration you get immediately after boarding our comfortable river cruisers.
