Processing your payment

Headout logo. Link to home.
Help
Sightseeing Cruises

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

MS Vienna boat cruising on a river in Austria with lush green trees in the background.
Durnstein village with blue church tower and Danube River in Wachau Valley, Austria.
Dürnstein Castle ruins atop a rocky hill in Wachau Valley, surrounded by greenery.
Dürnstein town on the Danube River with vineyards and hills in Wachau, Lower Austria.

Duration

8 hr - 13 hr

Free cancellation

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

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

    • Enjoy a full-day Danube River cruise that includes breakfast, lunch, snack, strudel, and a 4-course dinner from the onboard menu.

    • Glide past Vienna’s skyline, Kahlenberg Mountain, and the Wachau Valley’s vineyards and historic landmarks.

    • Savor classic Austrian dishes and desserts like schnitzel and apple strudel while relaxing on the spacious MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II.

    • Select 4h in Bratislava or 2h in Dürnstein, or enjoy a Bratislava day trip by bus & boat with tours in English or German.

    • Full-day cruise on the Danube River

    • Explore Wachau Valley

    • Breakfast included

    • Lunch snack included

    • Strudel included

    • Dinner included

    • Cruise menu

    • 2 hours to explore Dürnstein (option based)

    • 4 hours to explore Bratislava (option based)

  • TOTAL DURATION13 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship

    1 Boarding point

    Marina Wien Yachthafen

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    Korneuburg

    Korneuburg

    Kahlenberg Mountain

    Kahlenberg Mountain

    Klosterneuburg Monastery

    Klosterneuburg Monastery

    Garden City of Tulln

    Garden City of Tulln

    Egon Schiele Museum

    Egon Schiele Museum

    Krems/Stein

    Krems/Stein

    Roman Museum

    Roman Museum

    Dürnstein

    Dürnstein

    TOTAL DURATION13 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat

    1 Boarding point

    Marina Wien Yachthafen

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    Schleuse Freudenau

    Schleuse Freudenau

    Hainburg

    Hainburg

    Devin

    Devin

    Bratislava Castle

    Bratislava Castle

    Bratislava

    Bratislava

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

  • 967 reviews

    How do we collect reviews?

    These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.

    568
    327
    23
    15
    34
    Germany
    United States
    United Kingdom
    Spain
    Bulgaria
    Norway
    China
    Ireland
    Poland
    Uganda
    Germany
    United States
    United Kingdom
    Spain
    Bulgaria
    Norway
    China
    Ireland
    Poland
    Uganda
    Guests from Germany, United States, United Kingdom and over 13 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Anders R

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 days ago
    A friendly guide who explained and showed us things in an interesting way. A walk of just the right length at a comfortable pace.

    Bogdanka R

    Group
    Verified booking
    Dec 2025
    The description referred to the other package and so we did not know exactly what was in the package we bought.

    Doretta P

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Oct 2025
    We enjoyed the boat trip down the Danube. The food was good and the crew were attentive. Tickets were easy to get using the Headout app. We really enjoyed the town of Durnstein. Very picturesque.

    Lars S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Oct 2025
    The type of ship and the stay was wonderful. There were problems with the lock and I was not informed how much later we would arrive

    Ang M

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Sep 2025
    Relaxing cruise with a comfortable boat. Nice and plenty of time off to explore Dürnstein. Great to have all meals included.

  • What’s not allowed

    • Smoking is not allowed in the restaurant on all cruises, but it’s allowed on the sun deck.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    Additional information

    • Dogs are welcome to join the cruise at no extra charge, but must be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle.

    • Children under 10 travel free on the boat but food is not included.

    • 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".

    Get directions to the boarding point

from
€99
Select a date

Why Headout?

Trusted platform used by 100K+ people, each month
Get the lowest prices and last minute availability
Discover and connect with 10,000+ experiences
Browse verified reviews and professional photographs
Have a question? Live chat with our experts 24/7

Similar experiences you'd love

Free cancellation
Vibrant light display inside Votivkirche, Vienna, showcasing colorful illuminated arches.
Immersive Experiences
Vienna: Light of Creation Votivkirche
from
€22
Vienna: Light of Creation Votivkirche. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2009 ratings.From €22
Upper Belvedere Palace in Vienna with fountains and gardens in the foreground.
Landmarks
Upper Belvedere Palace Direct Entry Tickets
from
€23
Upper Belvedere Palace Direct Entry Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 8209 ratings.From €23
Free cancellation
Siberian tiger resting on a log at Schönbrunn Zoo, Vienna.
Zoos
Schönbrunn Zoo Skip-The-Line Ticket
€29
Schönbrunn Zoo Skip-The-Line Ticket. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2248 ratings.From €29
Free cancellation
Schönbrunn Palace with vibrant gardens in Vienna, Austria.
Guided Tours
Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
from €55
€52.25
5% off
Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Guided Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2174 ratings.From €52.25
Free cancellation
MS Blue Danube cruise on Danube Canal, Vienna, with Spittelau incineration plant in background.
Sightseeing Cruises
City Sightseeing Cruise on Danube Canal
from
€35
City Sightseeing Cruise on Danube Canal. Rated 4 out of 5 from 899 ratings.From €35

Top things to do in Vienna

See all
The Belvedere Palace
The Belvedere Palace
from €12
Light of Creation
Light of Creation
from €22
Classical Concerts Vienna
Classical Concerts Vienna
from €29
Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace
from €16
Schönbrunn Zoo
Schönbrunn Zoo
from €9
Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna Tickets
Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna Tickets
from €22
Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
from €14.50
St. Anne's Church
St. Anne's Church
from €33
Albertina Museum Vienna
Albertina Museum Vienna
from €9
Mozarthaus Vienna
Mozarthaus Vienna
from €16

Browse by themes

Vienna River Sightseeing Cruises
Landmarks in Vienna
Classical Concerts Tickets in Vienna
Museums in Vienna
Guided Tours in Vienna
Combos Tickets in Vienna

Nearby cities to explore

See all
Things to do in Salzburg
Austria
Things to do in Innsbruck
Austria
Things to do in Budapest
Hungary
Things to do in Prague
Czech Republic
Things to do in Zakopane
Poland
Things to do in Wroclaw
Poland
Things to do in Krakow
Poland
Things to do in Trieste
Italy
Things to do in Munich
Germany
Things to do in Dresden
Germany

How Headout makes choosing experiences effortless

We curate the best ways to experience

We research and organise all unique experiences - from tickets to tours to special combos - so you get all the choices without the clutter.

We partner with the best

Every supplier is vetted for quality, reliability, and value so you only get top rated experiences. No surprises, no disappointments.

All the best options, in one place

Each experience is thoughtfully organised to give you maximum availability, great value and an easy way to choose.

Book with complete peace of mind

Free cancellations, Flexible payments, and 24/7 support - thoughtfully designed for flexibility, assurance, and total peace of mind.

1/4

Slide 1 of 4
We curate the best ways to experience
We partner with the best
All the best options, in one place
Book with complete peace of mind
Download app section background

We've served 50 million+ guests and we are here for you

50 million+

Happy customers across 10,000+ experiences

In the media

Featured and recommended by the best brands

24 x 7 help center

Have a question? Live chat with local experts anywhere, anytime