Danube River Cruise Tips
Everything you need to know about cruising Europe's second-longest river.
Austria River Cruises
Austria River Cruises
While the Danube River flows through numerous European countries, Austria is home to some of its prettiest stretches (it was Austrian Johann Strauss II who named the waterway "the Blue Danube," although cruisers will note that the river itself is a normal color). The highlight of an Austria river cruise is Vienna, with its historic buildings and cultural offerings, but scenery lovers won't want to miss the Wachau Valley.
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With a partnership with Disney and active excursions, AmaWaterways' reputation for culinary excellence and unique shore tours stands out.
AmaWaterways Cruises to Europe
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With innovative suite ships and beds that face the river, Avalon offers a contemporary take on life onboard. Theme cruises are also excellent.
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A value-oriented river cruise line, Emerald Waterways gives you quite a bit for the price, including tips, shore excursions and most drinks.
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Geared to Americans over 55, a Grand Circle cruise is a chance to experience other cultures and traditions, through adventures ashore and onboard lectures.
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With its new Space Ships and butler service, Scenic offers a nearly all-inclusive experience for Aussies, Brits and North Americans. Scenic Cruise Reviews
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A luxury river cruise line, Tauck emphasizes relaxed elegance and an all-inclusive experience.
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On all vessels, whether refurbished or newly built, Uniworld offers a luxury onboard experience and unique shore excursions.
Uniworld Cruise Itineraries and Sailing Dates
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The industry leader in river cruising, Viking River Cruises sails in Nordic-inspired Longships.
Viking River Itineraries and Sailing Dates
Viking Cruise Reviews
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We had no previous experiences on a Cruise or River Boat Cruises. This was our anniversary. We planned a great deal before venturing out. The Cruise line surprised us by noting that our cabin was upgraded to a suite. We enjoyed the ... Read more
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Cruising the Aquitaine in StyleAh_cruisesCruising the rivers of Bordeaux Region (the Garonne, Gironde and Dordogne) in April was wine-soaked and wonderful. As expected, the Viking longships are among the best for river cruising, providing comfortable cabins at all levels. Being almost ... Read more
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Very nice cruiselucky99For years I have wanted to do a small ship cruise in the USA. We embarked in New Orleans and disembarked in Memphis. The ship is small 185 passengers but this allows people to get to know each other. The cabins are much larger than on ocean ... Read more
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Dissapointedffg7711This was our first river cruise and understood Viking was a top provider. BUT, we were very disappointed. The crew/staff were excellent, but after that things fell down. Getting a balcony is a waste of money as many times we were moored next to ... Read more
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Smooth pick-up at Munich airport and transfer to hotel in Nuremburg as we couldn't board until around 5pm. We received a warm welcome and we were delighted with our cabin - Panoramic Balcony Suite - comfortable, plenty of storage spaces - compact ... Read more
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Would never do againMoney Penny 1This cruise had been on our bucket list for the last couple of years. My husband and I with another couple had done European river cruises and thought that this would be similar. No way can ACL be compared with them. They may both be small boats ... Read more
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The trip of a lifetime!ckenneysThis cruise had a great variety of large cities and small towns and 4 countries to visit. The High speed train ride to Paris was what clinched it for me. The cruise went like clockwork. Avalon took care of everything. Our cruise director Mark was ... Read more
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