Sightseeing Cruises

Vienna Grand Sightseeing Cruise on Danube River & Canal

4.2/5(444)

Leon S

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

The trip along the main river had plenty to offer. The staff was also very helpful when problems arose, and buying the tickets went smoothly.

Claudia S

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

A wonderful break from everyday life! The steady hum of the ship, the green trees, the sparkling water, and the green trees along the shore gliding by felt like a temporary meditative retreat. We had sunshine, wind, and a rainstorm. It was absolutely beautiful!

Achim R

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

It was a nice trip, well-organized with very friendly staff. The only drawback—and the reason for deducting one point—was that on the aft deck, the engine noise made it impossible to hear the loudspeaker announcements. Perhaps this could be resolved by installing two loudspeakers, one on the right and one on the left, at the back of the railing.

Mrs Evelyn L

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

The boat was spacious & had adequate seating for everyone. Boarding was a bit annoying as a lot of people were pushing & shoving to get at the front of the queue & therefore get the better seats. Being a very hot day I decided to sit in the inside lounge but could not hear the commentary because of people talking. The cruise itself was quite good & scenery nice.

Nina M

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

The boat ride was interesting. However, since I was sitting outside, I couldn't hear the commentary over the loudspeaker. I really would have liked to know more about what I was seeing.

Brendan L

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

This was enjoyable cruise overall cruising both the canal and the Danube. There was a drinks service on board and the option to pre-order food on booking. Service was friendly and efficient. There was some time spent in locks though it was interesting to see how such large locks work and the size of the vessels they can accommodate.

Enjoy a 3.5-hour cruise through Vienna's waterways, taking in views from the Prater woods to the city skyline in one seamless journey.

Watch Prater woods slide by, see a grain silo now used as a hotel, then take in views of Vienna's modern skyline from the water as you travel.

Upgrade your cruise by choosing one extra, such as a 2-course lunch (menu attached), schnitzel, apple strudel with hot drink, or unlimited prosecco on board.

3.5-hour cruise through Vienna

2-course lunch (as per option selected)

Schnitzel (as per option selected)

Apple strudel/hot drink (as per option selected)

Unlimited prosecco on board (as per option selected)

TOTAL DURATION3 hours 30 minutes
FREQUENCYDaily
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
City Cruises Vienna - DDSG Blue Danube
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Sights covered
Urania Observatory
Kunst Haus Wien
Augarten Park and Porcelain Factory
Spittelau Waste Incineration Plant
Nussdorf Lock
Donaukanal Bridge
Street Art & Urban Graffiti
U4 Bridge
Millennium Tower
Danube Tower
Dc Tower
Rossauer Barracks
UNIQA Tower

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
Catherine F
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Spacious accomodations, great views, enough time to enjoy everything about the Danube Canal and River in the 3 1/2 hr cruise.
Leon S
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
The trip along the main river had plenty to offer. The staff was also very helpful when problems arose, and buying the tickets went smoothly.
Gabriele H
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
The trip was nice, even though it was cut short due to low water levels. The announcements were often inconsistent.
Mrs Evelyn L
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The boat was spacious & had adequate seating for everyone. Boarding was a bit annoying as a lot of people were pushing & shoving to get at the front of the queue & therefore get the better seats. Being a very hot day I decided to sit in the inside lounge but could not hear the commentary because of people talking. The cruise itself was quite good & scenery nice.
Achim R
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
It was a nice trip, well-organized with very friendly staff. The only drawback—and the reason for deducting one point—was that on the aft deck, the engine noise made it impossible to hear the loudspeaker announcements. Perhaps this could be resolved by installing two loudspeakers, one on the right and one on the left, at the back of the railing.

What’s not allowed

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

Drinks: Alcoholic beverages are served only to guests aged 18 and above. Valid ID may be required.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs: The cruise is wheelchair accessible.

Strollers: Prams and strollers are allowed on board.

Additional information

Facilities: Pets, guide dogs, and baggage are allowed on board.