Vienna · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cruises & boat tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Vienna’s 75-minute Danube Canal cruise, with practical tips on views, schnitzel lunch, seating, commentary, and value.
“lovely little trip and meal was very nice. An enjoyable relaxed afternoon”
Cruise Vienna’s Danube Canal aboard a comfortable DDSG boat, with city views, apple strudel, hot drinks, and optional Heidi Horten art.
“It was a great boat cruise and we had the apple strudel and hot chocolate”
Review of Vienna’s 3-hour evening dinner cruise, with a welcome drink, three-course meal, Danube views, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Loved that we were inside with air conditioning. Loved our server, Maia. ♥️😊👍🏻 Food was very good.”
Review this Vienna day trip to Wachau Valley, Dürnstein, Melk Abbey, and the Danube, with practical advice on seasons, price, timing, and value.
“Melk abbey and the structure was mesmerizing, it is worth it also guide was super wise and also told about vienna when passing through :)”
Explore Bratislava on a guided day trip from Vienna, with old-town sights, free time, and a scenic Twin City Liner ride back.
“I enjoyed this trip very much and thought the city of Bratislava was just beautiful. The guided tour lasted a bit too long for my taste, but we still had plenty of time to sight see and have lunch.”
Review of the Vienna to Hallstatt day trip, with Skywalk, Ort Castle, hotel pickup, lake boat option, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Driver picked up at the hotel punctually at 715am in small van. Was dropped off at albertina museum and stood in the cold for more than 30 mins before we were told to board the big bus. Could have allowed those who arrived first to board the big bus.”
Cruise Vienna’s Danube at sunset on a three-hour evening boat ride with city lights, optional onboard dining, and upper-deck views.
“We purchased our tickets on-line almost a week before and on the day of the trip were at the gate an hour before departure. When the gate opened and were going to board the ship we were told that we need to have printed tickets. So we had to go to the ticket office (accessed via a flight of steps near the gate) and have these printed. Meanwhile we ended up at the end of the line. This shld have been notified to us in one of the emails sent prior to the event so that we wld have them ready. Otherwise the trip was well organised and we recommend…”
Cruise Vienna's Danube and canal for 3.5 hours, passing Prater greenery, modern towers, locks, and historic sights aboard a comfortable ship.
“Great afternoon cruise. Plenty to see. Food and drink on board is reasonably priced”
Cruise Vienna’s Danube past modern architecture, canals, locks, and Prater scenery, with an optional taste of Viennese food on board.
“A great Way to see Vienna from the seaside. Very nice cruise ship and good service”
Review of the Vienna to Bratislava day trip, with guided Old Town walk, free time, and a Danube catamaran ride back.
“Good tour guide who spoke English. Was notified a day prior that the boat trip was canceled (no refund).”
Cruise Vienna’s Danube and enjoy freshly prepared pork Wiener Schnitzel, with two locks, city views, and a relaxed 3.5-hour ride.
“All over it was a good experience but I wish there was a vegetarian option for lunch, otherwise to the shnitzel and potatoes a salt would have been good because it was to dry.”
Cruise Vienna’s Danube Canal with a seasonal two-course lunch, city views, air-conditioned comfort, and flexible booking from Schwedenplatz.
“The boat ships along the banks of the Donau Canal, which is as much of Danube as you may want, although is narrower than the main stream but, on the other hand, it goes through a few of Vienna's landmarks. Pleasant moments to spend the lunch time away from the crowded downtown whilst staying in the central part of the city.”
Review of the Vienna to Dürnstein cruise, with Wachau Valley views, meals, timing, value, and practical tips for booking.
“The trip goes up the Daube to Dürnstein but doesn’t cover the most beautiful parts of the Wachau Valley. I took friends from overseas and we ended up skipping the return and took a train home. Wouldn’t do this trip again.”
Cruise Vienna’s Danube by night with live Heuriger music, a cold and warm buffet, skyline views, and classic Viennese songs.
“everything was ready for us....no delays....no mistakes....no problems..just oerfect”
Cruise from Krems to Melk through the Wachau Valley with vineyards, castles, a seasonal three-course meal, and a glass of wine.
“My wife and I took the Krems Wachau Valley River Cruise with the 3- course meal on April 27th and we highly recommend it. The weather cooperated and we were able to get seats on the upper deck of the boat to enjoy the beautiful views. Seats on the upper deck are taken up quickly as there are people who take the cruise but not the meal so if you want to sit outside after you eat you need to be vigilant. The meal was excellent and the service staff were very polite and accomodating. For a cost of $94 per person (Canadian $) this was excellent value. We would…”
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