Sightseeing Cruises

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

Duration

8 hrs - 13 hrs

Free cancellation

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

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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

4.4/5(996)

Jessica N

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Just a great day... This is already our fifth short vacation in Vienna, and we wanted to try something different. The boat tour was superbly organized... the meal options were more than sufficient—traditional and delicious... the staff was very friendly and helpful... our time in Bratislava was brief but satisfying. An optional 60-minute bus tour was very informative, reasonably priced, and the final stop right in the Old Town was perfect. Despite the technical issues (which can happen 🤷‍♀️) on the return trip and the one-hour delay, we highly recommend this day trip.

Evelyne S

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Everything was perfect, even the weather! We were treated to four meals, a pleasant and relaxing cruise, and a wonderful stay in Dürnstein. A few minor downsides: in the area where our table was located, the air conditioning was set very high; we had to cover ourselves with jackets and there was a draft. In the other parts of the ship and on deck, it was pleasant and much warmer. A few lounge chairs and armchairs on deck would have been nice, too. But those are minor details. Overall, everything was wonderful.

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
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Marina Wien Yachthafen
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Sights covered
Korneuburg
TOTAL DURATION13 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Marina Wien Yachthafen
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Sights covered
Schleuse Freudenau

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

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What our guests say
Jessica N
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Just a great day... This is already our fifth short vacation in Vienna, and we wanted to try something different. The boat tour was superbly organized... the meal options were more than sufficient—traditional and delicious... the staff was very friendly and helpful... our time in Bratislava was brief but satisfying. An optional 60-minute bus tour was very informative, reasonably priced, and the final stop right in the Old Town was perfect. Despite the technical issues (which can happen 🤷‍♀️) on the return trip and the one-hour delay, we highly recommend this day trip.
Bernd Z
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
Lunch was served too early. Not much time had passed since breakfast. We were delayed both ways, so we had an hour less to spend in Bratislava. It would have been nice if they had explained a few things on the way back.
Gregor H
Group
Verified booking
Last week
It was a really nice boat ride; I was very happy with it and just enjoyed it.
Evelyne S
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Everything was perfect, even the weather! We were treated to four meals, a pleasant and relaxing cruise, and a wonderful stay in Dürnstein. A few minor downsides: in the area where our table was located, the air conditioning was set very high; we had to cover ourselves with jackets and there was a draft. In the other parts of the ship and on deck, it was pleasant and much warmer. A few lounge chairs and armchairs on deck would have been nice, too. But those are minor details. Overall, everything was wonderful.
Brigitte L
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
It was a really lovely boat ride; I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

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