Sightseeing Cruises

Bratislava or Dürnstein: Day Trip from Vienna on Danube River by Boat

Cruise ship docked on the Danube River near Vienna, Austria.

Couple relaxing on a cruise ship deck during the Dürnstein and Wachau tour from Vienna.

Dürnstein town on the Danube River with vineyards and hills in Wachau, Lower Austria.

Bratislava Castle on a hill above the Danube River, Bratislava, Slovakia.

Duration

10 hr 30 min - 13 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

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Embark on a full-day cruise from Vienna to Wachau Valley, indulging in Austrian gastronomy and exploring the quaint village of Dürnstein.

4.3/5

(331)

Weber,

Jul 2025

Verified booking

The boat trip itself. The service for the outward and return journey was very friendly. Bratislava is very beautiful. A great old town with lots of places to eat. What I missed was a warm welcome by announcement to all passengers and regular information along the Danube. The breakfast and afternoon snack were very tasty. Lunch was so-so and the buffet was not to my liking.

Günther

May 2025

Verified booking

The Schufffahrt, the service and the staff were absolutely great! Unfortunately, the catering (food) was anything but good! Only for the masses. I haven't eaten so badly for a long time. Please come up with something for this. The rest was and is great. LG Günther 👍🤓🙏

Ulrike

May 2025

Verified booking

Good food, well organized Unfortunately, toilet paper and towel paper were not provided or only replenished towards the end of the journey. The staff were nice and polite, but not overwhelmed as there were very few passengers on board.

Experience the charm of Austria with a full-day cruise from Vienna to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wachau Valley, Dürnstein or Bratislava.

Onboard the luxury MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II, enjoy a light breakfast, a lunchtime snack, traditional strudel, plus a 4-course evening buffet featuring Austrian favorites.

Spend 2 hrs in the picturesque village of Dürnstein, where you can visit historical landmarks like Dürnstein Castle and the Gothic hall.

If you choose the Bratislava cruise, you get 4 hours to stop, explore, and spend time outside the deck with the 360° all-round view and lounge chairs.

Fun fact: During your Dürnstein visit, you can walk on the same grounds where King Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned in the 12th century.

Full-day cruise on the Danube River

Explore Wachau valley

2 hours extra to explore Dürnstein

4 hours extra to explore Bratislava (optional)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch snack, strudel, dinner (with options based on the cruise)

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Drinks

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, Germany, United Kingdom and over 11 countries have loved this experience
Weber,
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The boat trip itself. The service for the outward and return journey was very friendly. Bratislava is very beautiful. A great old town with lots of places to eat. What I missed was a warm welcome by announcement to all passengers and regular information along the Danube. The breakfast and afternoon snack were very tasty. Lunch was so-so and the buffet was not to my liking.
Petter
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The food onboard and the relaxed and cosy atmosphere. Nice litte town we visited (Dürnstein). We even got to experience the local band, rehearsal for their concert.
Alcides
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Everything very nice, good service, good staff, very friendly
Samer
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Very professional staff On time
Joanne
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Beautiful day out. Had the best time. The only negative is that it isn't announced when food is being served. If you're upstairs emjoying the stunning views you have no way of knowing when meals are ready.

Sail along the Wachau Valley

Start your day with a delicious continental breakfast on board the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II, a luxurious ship that will take you from Vienna to the Wachau Valley. As you sail along the Danube, admire the skyline of Vienna, the Kahlenberg mountain, and the Klosterneuburg monastery. You will also pass by the garden city of Tulln, where you can see the Egon Schiele Museum and the Roman Museum. Aboard the cruise, you'll also enjoy a lunchtime snack of veal goulash with pastries.

Explore the charming village of Dürnstein

After about 6 hours of cruising, you will arrive at Dürnstein, a picturesque village with a blue church tower and a historic castle. Here, with 2 hrs to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site on your own, visit the ruins of Dürnstein Castle, where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. You can also visit the gothic hall, the Danube terrace, and the baroque collegiate church at Dürnstein Abbey or take a stroll through the cobblestone streets, shop for local handicrafts, and taste some of the famous Wachau wines. You can also opt for the Bratislava cruise if you don't have enough time to cover the other two attractions.

A voyage full of culinary surprises

Return to the vessel for a traditional apple and curd strudel treat before indulging in a 4-course dinner buffet, featuring a range of Austrian favorites, from chicken stroganoff to vegetarian lasagna, and desserts. As the stars adorn the sky, enjoy the flavors of Austria amidst the serenity of the Danube.

Itinerary

Dürnstein & Wachau cruise

Boarding at 7:30am | Departure from Vienna at 8:30am | Breakfast at 8:30am | Kahlenberg mountain and Klosterneuburg monastery views | Lunchtime snack at 12:30pm | Dürnstein at 2:30 p.m. | 2-hour to explore | Departure from Dürnstein at 4:40pm | Strudel at 4:40pm | Evening buffet at 7pm | Evening buffet featuring a variety of Austrian dishes | Arrival at Vienna at 9:00pm

Bratsilava cruise

Boarding at 8:00am –8:45am | Vienna/Marina | 9:00am from Vienna/Marina | 09:00 am Breakfast | 11:00am Lunch snack | 12:00pm to Bratislava | 4 hours stay in Bratislava | 4:00pm Strudel & departure from Bratislava | 6:30pm Evening buffet | 10:00pm arrival at Vienna/Marina |

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.

Additional information

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Marina Wien Yachthafen.

Address: Handelskai 343, 1020 Wien, Austria.

Landmark: Look for the ship "MS Empress Elisabeth".

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