Vienna · DANUBE VALLEY CRUISES
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The river the city grew up on still does the sightseeing for you. Below are the best Danube cruises from Vienna: a lazy hour past the skyline, an evening sailing with dinner aboard, the long run up into the Wachau, with prices, durations, and which boat suits an afternoon versus a full day out.
Relax on a 75-minute Vienna Danube Canal cruise from Schwedenplatz, with optional lunch and big-screen commentary on key sights.
“lovely little trip and meal was very nice. An enjoyable relaxed afternoon”
75-minute Vienna Danube Canal cruise from Schwedenplatz with apple strudel and hot drink, plus optional Heidi Horten tickets.
“Very nice boat trip. We took the 75 min trip, with no food/drink, leaving Schwedenplatz, going northwest to the locks and back again. Very nice surroundings, but not many famous buildings. We took the trip with no drink/food included, and ordered a drink from the staff. They were quick to take orders and deliver. If you meet up at the gate about 30 min before departure to get a spot early in the queue you should get a nice seat. The narrating is in English and German, but is not too dominating. If you would like to listen to it I recommend to no sit too far to the back…”
Skip the line to Vienna’s Danube Tower for 360° views from 150 m, a rotating café, and an optional slide.
“Great cafe up top and the slide was fun. Excellent views. The wait staff in the cafe were a little rude though.”
Vienna 3-hour dinner cruise with a welcome aperitif and 3-course meal, plus illuminated riverside views and a sunset sail.
“Beautifully decorated inside . Relaxing 3 course meal. Additional drinks very reasonably priced . Would recommend for a nice evening.”
Danube Valley day trip from Vienna: Wachau UNESCO views, Dürnstein, Melk Abbey, and a summer boat ride on the Blue Danube.
“Nice tour to the Danube valley that included stops in three villages and the Melk abbey. The guide was knowledgeable and provided a lot of useful information about the area and its history. My only issue with the tour was the too long self time. I would prefer one or two more stops, for example, in the old walled churches instead of free time in another pedestrian zone with Christmas market”
Bus and Danube boat day trip from Vienna through Wachau Valley to Melk Abbey, with guided UNESCO stops and optional summer Blue Danube cruise.
“Relaxing boat trip, beautiful abbey and a very knowledgeable guide.”
3-hour Vienna Danube evening cruise with illuminated skyline views, upper-deck photos, live camera screen, and onboard dining.
“so enjoyable, in the evening - very romantic, however a bit disappointed that there were no particular sights on route. Had a meal,not pre-booked, but good food, reasonable prices and very genial chef/waiter”
Cruise Vienna’s Danube and Danube Canal on a 3.5-hour DDSG Blue Danube ride from Schwedenplatz, with green and modern routes plus locks.
“A fun cruise in the Donau and Donau canal on a very nice boat. Enjoyed going through the locks. Great way to get a different perspective on the city.”
See Vienna from the Danube with DDSG Blue Danube. Pick a short or longer cruise and add optional Viennese specialties on board.
“It was very interesting getting a different view of Vienna from the boat. The food and service on board was excellent.”
A guided Bratislava walk plus a fast Danube catamaran back to Vienna. Easy round-trip logistics, real Old Town sights, and downtime.
“Really fun trip! The guide knew so much but also gave us time to explore. Great experience! Would do another excursion with this company.”
A Danube boat cruise from Schwedenplatz plus a freshly prepared pork Wiener Schnitzel with parsley potatoes, in about 3.5 hours.
“Sehr schöne Rundfahrt mit 2 Schleusen-Durchfahrten. Aufmerksames Personal am Schiff. Gutes Schnitzel.”
Cruise Vienna’s Danube Canal with MS Blue Danube from Schwedenplatz, with an air-conditioned 2-course lunch and GPS sight guide.
“The route they choose it's not exciting, it's not circular, so you do the same line back and forward and you barely see anything, but the lunch was great and if you're just going to have lunch on a cruise then it's awesome.”
Sunday cruise from Vienna to the Wachau Valley aboard MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II, with included meals and a Dürnstein stroll.
“It was a very good day trip. Staff were helpful and friendly. Although the listing states that beverages are not included it is not stated at meal times etc when staff offer drinks so just a wee reminder that you will have to pay for these by the end of the trip. The 2 hours in Durnstein was enough for a little wander but as it was a Sunday not all places were open.”
A 2-hour Danube loop from Vienna’s Pier 6 on MS Vienna, with scenic banks, optional onboard meals, and daily departures.
“De boot was in orde, het personeel en de bediening zeker ook. Er was echter niets te zien. Je vaart eerst de ene richting uit om daarna terug te keren en de andere richting uit te varen. Buiten enkele bruggen was er niets te zien.”
3 hours on the Danube with Wiener Lied Musik, table-to-table Viennese songs, and a classic Heuriger buffet dinner. Drinks extra.
“It was a very beautiful experience! The music was very nice, the crew very helpful, the ride had beautiful scenes and the food was absolutely delicious!”
