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
Sep 2026 20 25 $3,464 pp
Oct 2026 127 410 $2,249 pp
Nov 2026 103 308 $1,349 pp
Dec 2026 57 281 $1,799 pp
Jan 2027 2 3 $2,379 pp
Feb 2027 7 28 $1,629 pp
Mar 2027 58 228 $1,823 pp
Apr 2027 124 489 $2,299 pp
May 2027 157 613 $2,699 pp
Jun 2027 159 591 $2,399 pp
Jul 2027 144 604 $2,199 pp
Aug 2027 137 622 $2,399 pp
Sep 2027 128 578 $1,549 pp
Oct 2027 168 632 $2,349 pp
Nov 2027 113 422 $1,924 pp
Dec 2027 72 370 $2,449 pp
Jan 2028 1 2 $1,989 pp
Feb 2028 12 35 $1,939 pp
Mar 2028 70 228 $2,054 pp
Apr 2028 103 347 $2,499 pp
May 2028 124 465 $2,999 pp
Jun 2028 107 408 $2,599 pp
Jul 2028 86 428 $2,499 pp
Aug 2028 81 381 $2,499 pp
Sep 2028 126 447 $1,549 pp
Oct 2028 119 441 $2,499 pp
Nov 2028 69 245 $2,499 pp
Dec 2028 36 192 $1,890 pp
May 2030 2 20 $8,799 pp
Jun 2030 3 37 $8,299 pp
Jul 2030 2 42 $7,999 pp
Aug 2030 2 40 $7,999 pp
Sep 2030 3 35 $8,799 pp
Oct 2030 1 2 $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
66 Itineraries • 831 Cruises
from $1,629
Signature Collection
Avalon Waterways cruises on the Danube River
Avalon Waterways
River Cruise Line
Small River Ships • 36 - 165 guests
61 Itineraries • 520 Cruises
from $2,829
Signature Collection
Emerald Cruises cruises on the Danube River
Emerald Cruises
Rivers & Yacht Cruises
Very Small Ships • 84 to 180 gurests
88 Itineraries • 589 Cruises
from $1,823
Riviera River Cruises cruises on the Danube River
Riviera River Cruises
River Cruise Line
Small River Ships • Up to 165 guests
6 Itineraries • 63 Cruises
from $1,349
Scenic Cruises cruises on the Danube River
Scenic Cruises
Rivers & Yacht Cruises
Very Small Ships • 68 - 169 guests
174 Itineraries • 836 Cruises
from $3,529
Tauck River Cruises cruises on the Danube River
Tauck River Cruises
River Cruise Line
Small River Ships • 98 – 190 guests
19 Itineraries • 103 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
39 Itineraries • 446 Cruises
from $2,499
Signature Collection
Viking River Cruises cruises on the Danube River
Viking River Cruises
River Cruise Line
Small River Ships • Up to 190 guests
26 Itineraries • 1,514 Cruises
from $2,199
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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