Danube river cruise | Passau, Linz, Vienna, Budapest

Your ship: CELINA

Our CELINA IS best appointed for a comfortable river cruise. Admire the magnificent beauty of the Danube and Main riverscapes from your stylish on-board vantage point. You can enjoy relaxing moments in the spa with its sauna and whirlpool, as well as culinary delights in our cosy restaurant. Lunch and dinner menus are served at the table. Depending on the daily programme, choose between a light lunch buffet in front of the panorama salon or snacks from the barbecue station on the sun deck. In winter 2023/24 all public areas were modernised to an exclusive standard. In winter 2024/25 the cabins will be modernised.

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Languages: de, en
Capacity: 178 passengers
Crew: 40 members
Length: 126.7 meter
Width: 11.4 meter
Draught: 1.6 meter
Voltage: 220 volt

day 1, 29.09.2025

Passau

Casting off: 23:30

Embarkation 16:00 o'clock to 17:00 o'clock.

City tour Passau with trip to the fortress Oberhaus

Join us on a guided tour of the baroque old town of Passau, the starting point of your Danube journey. Learn interesting details while strolling through the winding streets and soak up the special atmosphere of this city. After the tour, take the bus to the Veste Oberhaus, which towers above the Danube on the opposite side of the river. From here you have a fantastic panoramic view of the Three Rivers City.

day 2, 30.09.2025

Linz Hauptplatz Dreifaltigkeitssäule in Österreich bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Die Brucknerorgel im Stift St. Florian bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises besuchen

Linz

Mooring: 07:30 Casting off: 18:00

Excursion Steyr

City tour / walk Linz

Total duration: approx. 2 hours

Excursion Steyr

The old town of Steyr still exudes its enchanting charm and provides insights into the 1,000-year history of the city. The pedestrian zone from the late Gothic and Renaissance periods will delight you. Lovingly restored buildings line the alleys of the historic city center, which not only surprises its visitors with one of the most beautiful city squares in Europe, but also has one of the most important rococo architectural monuments in Austria, the town hall. Over the Steyr River, which flows into the Enns here, towers the Michaelerkirche as the entrance to the old Steyrdorf, the historic medieval core of the city. The stores and small businesses still bear witness to the former importance of the former craft and trade quarter.

Toilets: 2

City tour / walk Linz

Linz owed an early economic boom as an important trading center primarily to its location on the Danube. These influences had a lasting impact on the cityscape and culture of Linz. Magnificent courtyards and proud town houses tell of times gone by. The baroque main square with its magnificent Trinity Column is also worth a visit. In 2009, the city was even named European Capital of Culture. Of course, a trip to the Freynberg is not to be missed during this discovery tour. From here you can enjoy a wonderful view.

Total duration: approx. 2 hours Toilets: 2

Total duration: approx. 2 hours

day 3, 01.10.2025

Hofburg in Wien Oesterreich bei einer nicko cruises Donau Fluss Kreuzfahrt entdecken

Wien

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 19:30

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Excursion Biedermeier town Baden

E-bike Vienna

Wien Pallas-Athene-Brunnen in Österreich bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Today the tradition-rich Danube metropolis Vienna is on the program. From the pier you will pass the "New Vienna" with the Uno-City and the Danube Island. See imposing magnificent buildings such as the State Opera, the Burgtheater, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Votivkirche during the trip along the famous Ringstrasse. During a guided tour afterwards, you will experience this charming city and its world-famous "Viennese Schmäh" at first hand. After a short free time, you will pass the Praterstern and return to your ship.

Toilets: 2

Excursion Biedermeier town Baden

Join us on an excursion far off the beaten track. The charming town center of Baden is especially captivating with its charming Biedermeier buildings from the 19th century. The climatic health resort is located in the thermal region in the Vienna Woods and was already appreciated by emperors and kings. During a guided tour you can let the special atmosphere take effect on you.

E-bike Vienna

Experience Vienna far away from the well-known tourist paths on an e-bike. Explore together with your bike guide one of the most popular recreational areas in Vienna: the Danube Island. Learn interesting facts about life in the Austrian Danube metropolis from your guide along the way. Of course, a small refreshment break is not to be missed.

day 4, 02.10.2025

Budapest

Mooring: 12:00

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest by night with folklore

Riverride Budapest

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest is certainly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and bears the nickname "Queen of the Danube" not without reason. The Danube divides the Hungarian metropolis into the districts of Buda and Pest. You will first drive through the city center and enjoy the flair of the city. Enjoy a beautiful view of the Buda Castle, Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church, which still remind of the glory of past times. Also a small visit to the famous Budapest market hall may not be missing, of course.

Toilets: 1

Budapest by night with folklore

Experience the impressive performance of a Hungarian folklore group with their spirited music and colorful traditional costumes at this evening event typical of the country. You will be served a typical Hungarian goulash soup and Hungarian wine. Afterwards you will drive back to the ship through the nocturnal Budapest, past the brightly lit magnificent buildings, such as the Parliament, Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church, Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge and the Gellert Hill.

Toilets: 1

Riverride Budapest

An experience of a special kind offers you the ride with the amphibious bus Riverride. Enjoy the impressive sea of lights of the city first during a ride through the illuminated streets of Budapest, before the bus continues its tour on water. The bus driver becomes the captain and the "floating" bus gives you a special view of magnificent buildings, such as the Parliament, the Fishermen's Bastion and the Castle, which radiate a very special glow in the spotlight.

day 5, 03.10.2025

Budapest

Casting off: 16:00

Puszta excursion from/to Budapest

Budapest impressions

E-bike Budapest

Puszta excursion from/to Budapest

The drive to Lajosmizse takes you south of Budapest towards the Hungarian lowlands, the Puszta. Upon arrival at Tanya-Cszárda, you will be welcomed in the typical way of the country with schnapps and salty pastries. You will visit the stud farm and then you can take part in a short carriage ride across the vast plain of the Puszta. Afterwards the Csikos (Hungarian horse herders) invite you to a special kind of horse show. You will learn about the Hungarian horse traditions and get to know the habits of the former Csikos, because in former times the horse was the best friend of the man in the Puszta. After the presentation you will have the opportunity for a short walk through the stables of the Cszárda. Here you will also be served a small snack of Hungarian specialties and wine. In the boutique you will have the opportunity to buy Hungarian souvenirs, salami, paprika products, wine and brandy.

Toilets: 1

Budapest impressions

Experience Budapest today from a different perspective and up close. The famous St. Istvan Basilica and the Opera House are just a few stops on your unique discovery tour on foot and by train through the Hungarian capital. Continue on a nostalgic journey through time on the oldest subway of the European continent. Walk on one of the most famous squares of Budapest and enjoy the special flair of the city.

E-bike Budapest

Do you want to enjoy a bit of nature away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Budapest? Then this is the right excursion for you! Together with your bike guide you will go on an e-bike to Margaret Island, a green oasis of peace in the middle of the Danube. There you will also have a short refreshment break. On the way, you will experience the Hungarian Danube metropolis from a different perspective on your ride along the Danube.

day 6, 04.10.2025

Bratislava Burg Altstadt Slowakei bei nicko cruises Fluss Kreuzfahrt auf der Donau

Bratislava

Mooring: 09:00 Casting off: 18:30

City tour / walk Bratislava

Bratislava is located in the fertile Danube plain south of the Small Carpathians in the immediate vicinity of the borders with Austria and Hungary. The Slovakian capital could be aptly described as "small but nice". The old town has been magnificently renovated with great attention to detail. During your sightseeing tour of Bratislava, you will first drive through the embassy district to the castle (Hrad), which towers high above the city and is considered the city's landmark. There you will make a photo stop and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Here you will also get more detailed information about the eventful history of the castle, which was the residence of numerous Hungarian kings for a long time before Maria Theresa settled there and the castle experienced its heyday. Afterwards, you will continue to the Old Town and begin the walking tour. Walking together through the Old Town of Bratislava, you will see the Redoubt, the National Theater, the City Hall and some Baroque palaces and the city gates that testify to the k.u.k. Monarchy. Among other things, you will also meet the most famous man of Bratislava, Gullimann Cumil.

Toilets: 1

day 7, 05.10.2025

Pöchlarn

Mooring: 12:30 Casting off: 16:30

Cruising through the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau.

Tour of Melk Abbey

The baroque Benedictine Abbey of Melk towers impressively above the town at the entrance to the Danube in the Wachau region. Melk has been a spiritual and cultural center of the country for more than 1,000 years. The monastery has become literarily known, among other things, through Umberto Eco's novel "The Name of the Rose". The imposing baroque building is a visible expression of the importance of the monastery in the baroque period. A guided tour through the monastery will impressively convey the former importance of the monastery. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to explore the grounds yourself before the bus picks you up again and takes you back to the ship.

Toilets: 1

day 8, 06.10.2025

Passau

Mooring: 08:30

Disembarkation until 09:30.

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Today the tradition-rich Danube metropolis Vienna is on the program. From the pier you will pass the "New Vienna" with the Uno-City and the Danube Island. See imposing magnificent buildings such as the State Opera, the Burgtheater, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Votivkirche during the trip along the famous Ringstrasse. During a guided tour afterwards, you will experience this charming city and its world-famous "Viennese Schmäh" at first hand. After a short free time, you will pass the Praterstern and return to your ship.

Toilets: 2

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest is certainly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and bears the nickname "Queen of the Danube" not without reason. The Danube divides the Hungarian metropolis into the districts of Buda and Pest. You will first drive through the city center and enjoy the flair of the city. Enjoy a beautiful view of the Buda Castle, Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church, which still remind of the glory of past times. Also a small visit to the famous Budapest market hall may not be missing, of course.

Toilets: 1

City tour / walk Bratislava

Bratislava is located in the fertile Danube plain south of the Small Carpathians in the immediate vicinity of the borders with Austria and Hungary. The Slovakian capital could be aptly described as "small but nice". The old town has been magnificently renovated with great attention to detail. During your sightseeing tour of Bratislava, you will first drive through the embassy district to the castle (Hrad), which towers high above the city and is considered the city's landmark. There you will make a photo stop and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Here you will also get more detailed information about the eventful history of the castle, which was the residence of numerous Hungarian kings for a long time before Maria Theresa settled there and the castle experienced its heyday. Afterwards, you will continue to the Old Town and begin the walking tour. Walking together through the Old Town of Bratislava, you will see the Redoubt, the National Theater, the City Hall and some Baroque palaces and the city gates that testify to the k.u.k. Monarchy. Among other things, you will also meet the most famous man of Bratislava, Gullimann Cumil.

Toilets: 1

Tour of Melk Abbey

The baroque Benedictine Abbey of Melk towers impressively above the town at the entrance to the Danube in the Wachau region. Melk has been a spiritual and cultural center of the country for more than 1,000 years. The monastery has become literarily known, among other things, through Umberto Eco's novel "The Name of the Rose". The imposing baroque building is a visible expression of the importance of the monastery in the baroque period. A guided tour through the monastery will impressively convey the former importance of the monastery. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to explore the grounds yourself before the bus picks you up again and takes you back to the ship.

Toilets: 1

Excursion Steyr

The old town of Steyr still exudes its enchanting charm and provides insights into the 1,000-year history of the city. The pedestrian zone from the late Gothic and Renaissance periods will delight you. Lovingly restored buildings line the alleys of the historic city center, which not only surprises its visitors with one of the most beautiful city squares in Europe, but also has one of the most important rococo architectural monuments in Austria, the town hall. Over the Steyr River, which flows into the Enns here, towers the Michaelerkirche as the entrance to the old Steyrdorf, the historic medieval core of the city. The stores and small businesses still bear witness to the former importance of the former craft and trade quarter.

Toilets: 2

Danube panorama comfort cruise

Why this trip?

Early bird discount

Itinerary

Passau

City tour Passau with trip to the fortress Oberhaus

Linz

Excursion Steyr

City tour / walk Linz

Wien

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Excursion Biedermeier town Baden

E-bike Vienna

Budapest

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest by night with folklore

Riverride Budapest

Budapest

Puszta excursion from/to Budapest

Budapest impressions

E-bike Budapest

Bratislava

City tour / walk Bratislava

Pöchlarn

Tour of Melk Abbey

Passau

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Your ship: CELINA

Danube panorama comfort cruise