Ready to set sail?
Here are 10 of the best Danube river cruises for all types of travelers.
Courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise
Europes second-longest river is one of the most popular with river cruisers.
Aerial view of a Uniworld ship floating through the mountains around the Danube.Credit:Courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise
Here are 10 of the best Danube River cruises.
Co-founder and president Rudi Schreiner designed the uniqueAmaMagnaespecially for cruising the Danube.
Fora travel advisorMelissa Curtintells T+L, We loved our Danube River cruise with AmaWaterways.
Aerial view of an AmaWaterways ship in the Danube river.Courtesy of AmaWaterways
In other ports, we enjoyed hiking to castles, and the walking tours gave us rich experiences.
In Budapest, guests can choose a city tour or a more active hike to Castle Hill.
In Vienna, excursion options include a bike tour and a visit to Schonbrunn Palace.
A Viking Cruise ship cruising past a village on the Danube river.Courtesy of Viking Cruises
A full-day trip to Salzburg, a bike tour, and a hike are options in Linz.
And in Vilshofen, theres a Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration with music, beer, and pretzels.
Vikings ships feature modern Scandinavian style, specially designed to navigate the worlds rivers.
Aerial view of a Disney river cruise ship on the Danube.Courtesy of Adventures by Disney
The award-winning Viking Longships offer full-size verandas, al fresco dining, and spacious suites.
Onboard activities and excursions are designed for enrichment, in keeping with Vikings focus on curious travelers.
Here, excursion options include a Bavarian beer fest, a hike, and a German Language lesson.
An Avalon Waterways ship surrounded by mountains in the Danube river.Courtesy of Avalon Waterways
In Regensburg, the last port, guests can explore on a walking tour.
After the next day in Bratislava, Disney Adventure Guides provide an evening of entertainment.
In Croatia, excursion options include a visit to a cultural museum or an agrotourism lunch.
Uniworld river cruise ship going under a bridge.Courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise
A walking tour of Budapest or a trip to Castle Hill acquaint cruisers to the Hungarian capital.
The itinerary ends with a day in Vienna before guests depart.
Guests embark in Budapest aboardMS JoyorMS Savor, each ship accommodating 130 passengers.
A passenger enjoying a cup of coffee on a Tauck River Cruise.Courtesy of Tauck River Cruise
Two nights in Prague offer several opportunities to explore the city.
The ships also feature a sun deck, putting green, and walking track.
In addition to European destinations, CroisiEurope offers cruises along the rivers in Asia and Africa, too.
View of Budapest from the pool deck of a Scenic River Cruise ship.Courtesy of Scenic River Cruises
There, guests can check out fortress ruins and visit the Basilica of Esztergom.
A view of Budapest from an Emerald Cruise ship.Courtesy of Emerald Cruises
A CroisiEurope ship cruising through Hungary.Courtesy of CroisiEurope
A Riverside cruise ship passing Hungary on the Danube.Courtesy of Riverside Luxury Cruises
