Danube River Cruises

Danube River Cruises

Danube River cruises let you drift through Europe’s storied capitals and quaint villages. Discover medieval castles, scenic vineyards, and lively cultural traditions along the way. The Danube is famous for its musical heritage, world-class cuisine, and historic charm. It’s a relaxing window into the heart of Old World Europe.

Danube River Cruises Sailing Calendar

Month Number of Itineraries Number of Cruises From Price
Nov 2026 72 227 $2,099 pp
Dec 2026 59 299 $1,799 pp
Jan 2027 2 3 $1,879 pp
Feb 2027 8 29 $1,629 pp
Mar 2027 57 221 $1,687 pp
Apr 2027 125 499 $1,979 pp
May 2027 151 559 $2,499 pp
Jun 2027 162 583 $2,199 pp
Jul 2027 142 578 $1,909 pp
Aug 2027 140 597 $1,999 pp
Sep 2027 133 547 $1,549 pp
Oct 2027 171 615 $2,199 pp
Nov 2027 113 405 $1,748 pp
Dec 2027 72 359 $2,449 pp
Jan 2028 1 2 $1,989 pp
Feb 2028 13 37 $1,939 pp
Mar 2028 73 248 $2,054 pp
Apr 2028 121 445 $2,399 pp
May 2028 135 548 $2,899 pp
Jun 2028 120 495 $2,499 pp
Jul 2028 97 544 $1,999 pp
Aug 2028 91 490 $1,999 pp
Sep 2028 136 525 $1,549 pp
Oct 2028 131 525 $2,499 pp
Nov 2028 75 285 $2,499 pp
Dec 2028 48 247 $1,890 pp
May 2030 2 18 $8,799 pp
Jun 2030 3 37 $8,299 pp
Jul 2030 2 40 $7,999 pp
Aug 2030 2 39 $7,999 pp
Sep 2030 3 33 $8,799 pp
Oct 2030 1 1 $8,899 pp

Cruise Lines Sailing the Danube River (Europe)

The cruise lines sailing her span a variety of cruise line categories. For each cruise line, you’ll find the number of unique itineraries and sailing dates available.  Signature Preferred Partners may offer added value, exclusive perks, or additional savings.

Signature Collection

Cruise Lines with the SC icon are part of the Signature Collection and often include added value, exclusive perks or additional savings. 

AMA Waterways cruises on the Danube River
AMA Waterways
River Cruise Line
Small River Ships • 60 - 165 guests
64 Itineraries • 798 Cruises
from $1,629
Signature Collection
Avalon Waterways cruises on the Danube River
Avalon Waterways
River Cruise Line
Small River Ships • 36 - 165 guests
56 Itineraries • 470 Cruises
from $2,329
Signature Collection
Emerald Cruises cruises on the Danube River
Emerald Cruises
Rivers & Yacht Cruises
Very Small Ships • 84 to 180 gurests
80 Itineraries • 572 Cruises
from $1,687
Riviera River Cruises cruises on the Danube River
Riviera River Cruises
River Cruise Line
Small River Ships • Up to 165 guests
8 Itineraries • 261 Cruises
from $1,549
Scenic Cruises cruises on the Danube River
Scenic Cruises
Rivers & Yacht Cruises
Very Small Ships • 68 - 169 guests
149 Itineraries • 767 Cruises
from $2,801
Tauck River Cruises cruises on the Danube River
Tauck River Cruises
River Cruise Line
Small River Ships • 98 – 190 guests
23 Itineraries • 178 Cruises
from $7,980
Signature Collection
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises cruises on the Danube River
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
River Cruise Line
Small River Ships • 120 – 159 guests
38 Itineraries • 510 Cruises
from $2,512
Signature Collection
Viking River Cruises cruises on the Danube River
Viking River Cruises
River Cruise Line
Small River Ships • Up to 190 guests
30 Itineraries • 1,690 Cruises
from $1,999
Signature Collection

Danube River (Europe) Facts

Source: Black Forest, Germany
Mouth: Black Sea near Sulina, Romania
Length: 1,770 miles (2,850 km)
Countries: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine

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