While in 2003, seventy-five cruise ships plied the Danube between Passau and Budapest, in 2007 a total of 101 different liners docked in Vienna and Passau, which are the two most important ports of departure for cruises. Next year additional ships - including a number of brand-new vessels - are to cruise this most European of rivers. The Danube currently takes a thirty percent share of the global river cruise market.
On the German Western Danube, eighty-one ships belonging to twenty-three firms were recorded as having docked 515 times in Regensburg through November. Passau expects to close the year with a total of approximately 100 cruise ships, 1,650 dockings and 195,000 passengers.
On the Serbian Eastern Danube a number of attractive ports for cruise ships have opened over the past couple of years to complement Belgrade and Novi Sad. This is reflected in continuously expanding traffic figures. As of the end of July alone 214 dockings (24,560 passengers) were recorded at Belgrade, 127 at Novi Sad (14,470 passengers), at Donji Milanovac twenty-four dockings (3,480 passengers), and in Viminacium thirteen (1,495 passengers).
We list River Cruise lines that operate on the Danube. Where English is not the first language it will be noted. Where there are no announcements in English it will be noted. We do not list Travel Agencies that charter ships under contract from year to year. Please contact us at info@riverdiscounts.com with any late additions or errors.
These cruise lines are the next generation in River Cruising:
Amadeus and Avalon-Globus offer modern new ships with: 170 sq ft standard cabins. Fine bed linens, pillow top mattresses. French Balcony cabins Wine included with diner.
Tauck River Cruises offer an up scale river cruise experience at premium rates. 118 guests 105-300 sq ft cabins. Dine ashore in local restaurants. Expert tour directors. Two new ships for 2008
Scenic Tours three new ships are the first new ships with actual balconies. The cabins are 160-300 sq.ft. For 2008 offering many different cruise-tours from 15-26 days.
Jewel River Cruises are a new line that will be offering three different levels of ships and service. One ship for 2008 with more to follow.
Viking River Cruises are one of the largest river cruise lines. Consistant winners of Conde Nast and Travel & leisure magazine awards. 18 ships sailing In Europe, Asia, Russia and the Ukraine
Uniworld's: 11 ships travel the rivers of Europe, Asia and Russia. For 2008 Wine is included with diner for Europrean sailings. Airport transfers are provided free on the arrival and departure dates. There are five Holidays market sailings available.
A'Rosa: Offers 5 night cruises round trip from Passau or 7 night sailings from Vienna. German first language. Shore excursions are optional.
Peter Deilmann: Upscale line with classic ships. MV Mozart has won many awards for style and decor. Many languages spoken on board. From 2008 non smoking.
Prices always lower than the cruise lines .
We have sailed the ships, slept in the beds, taken the shore excursions and eaten the food. Our prices are lower than the cruise lines. Call 800-640-4899
