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The Hungarian Parliament building over the Danube river at sunset in Budapest, Hungary

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What could be a more perfect choice for your next vacation than a Danube River cruise?

Springing up in the town of Donaueschingen in Germany’s Black Forest, this great waterway flows southeast for 1,785 miles connecting 10 countries, before emptying itself into the Black Sea at Sulina in eastern Romania. It also flows through four national capital cities - Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade - more than any other river in the world. Gliding peacefully between its famous and endlessly enchanting riverbanks, you’ll experience for yourself the calm delights that inspired “The Beautiful Blue Danube” of Johann Strauss’s immortal waltz and lullaby. Music is everywhere on the shores of the river Danube – from the wild genius of Mozart in Salzburg to Beethoven, Brahms, and the entire Strauss family in classical Vienna. The history made along this river is unparalleled to any other in Europe, so why not enjoy a cruise along it and make amazing memories of your own?

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Fountain with sculptures and the Natural History Museum in Vienna, Austria
A distant view of Melk abbey on a rocky outcrop above the Danube river, Austria
Salzburg skyline with river Salzach in springtime, Austria
Wiener Ringstrasse with Burgtheater and tram at sunrise, Vienna, Austria

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The Blue Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • 9 included experiences
  • Full board dining
  • Our most popular River Cruise
Classic view of Salzburg and Festung Hohensalzburg fortress illuminated at Christmas time in Austria
Traditional Christmas market at Vienna Town Hall at night in front of town hall
Aerial view of Salzburg's Christmas Market illuminated at night in Austria

River Cruise

Christmas on the Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Full board with Christmas Gala dinner
  • 9 included experiences
  • Live Christmas classical quartet recital
  • Hungarian Christmas Folklore Show
Primate's Palace Hall of Mirrors with piano

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The Music of the Blue Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Full board
  • 11 included experiences
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship
  • Enjoy magnificent performances on board
  • Guided tours of historic towns and cities of famous composers
  • Learn how to waltz in the city where it originated with a dance class

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Beautiful scenery along the Danube River with lush landscape and mountains

The Danube River Travel Guide

Intrigued by the idea of sailing on the Danube river? This travel guide has all the handy tips

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The ruins of the Roman baths at Aquincum city in Budapest, Hungary

The History of the Danube

Discover the history of one of Europe’s most famous waterways.

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Aerial view over central Budapest with parliament building and the Danube river in Hungary

A Map of the Danube: From Black Forest to Black Sea

The Danube river passes through 10 countries and breathtaking landscapes all the way to the Black Sea.

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