Sightseeing Cruises

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

4.4/5(1,005)

Jessica N

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

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.

Leonides Q

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

At first, I thought they were taking us on a cruise to Bratislava, but that wasn't the case—we went by bus. I didn't like the cruise at all because it was just a return trip with nothing special—just some seats in an ugly place, seats 11E and 11D. This wasn't made very clear when I booked the tour.

Helga P

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

We had a wonderful day on our trip to Dürnstein. The food on the boat was very good and plentiful—I don’t understand the negative reviews. The staff on the boat were also very friendly and attentive. Top-notch and highly recommended! 🤩

Edward J

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

The trip was great. The guide in Bratislava could have moved faster. We actually left the tour after 30 minutes and toured ourselves. The highlight of the trip is the boat ride back.

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
Get direction
Sights covered
Korneuburg
Kahlenberg Mountain
Klosterneuburg Monastery
Garden City of Tulln
Egon Schiele Museum
Krems/Stein
Dürnstein
TOTAL DURATION13 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Marina Wien Yachthafen
Get direction
Sights covered
Schleuse Freudenau
Hainburg
Devin
Bratislava Castle
Bratislava

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
Jutta K
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Dürnstein—very charming. The crew was very professional. Great sunset
Swaminathan S
Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Great city tour, the staff was good and explained the history of the city much better way than expected :) Must try! Recommended to try!
André R
Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
The cruise on the Danube is very nice; the ship is comfortable, and the food was plentiful and delicious. We really enjoyed it.
Bernd Z
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
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
Jul 2026
It was a really nice boat ride; I was very happy with it and just enjoyed it.

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