Holiday Cruise

2-day Advent Cruises: Vienna – Bratislava – Vienna | Vienna – Linz (2026)

Dates:
Two special Advent cruises: Enjoy traditional goose specialties in a festive Advent atmosphere (December 19) or experience a musical journey through time with lively rhythms, charming melodies and a nostalgic touch of the 1940s to 1960s (December 20).

Duration: 2 Days

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Cruise Programme

December 19: Vienna - Bratislava - Vienna

Boarding from 14:00 and departure from Vienna-Nussdorf | Lunch | Visit to the Christmas markets in the center of Bratislava | Optional: Guided city tour ending in the city center (1 hour; + €15) | 4-course menu with traditional Christmas goose
Disembarkation after breakfast by 9:00 | Individual return trip.

December 20: Vienna - Linz

Embarkation in Vienna-Nussdorf from 11:00 | Lunch | with coffee and cake through the Wachau Valley | Cabins available from 16:00 | Evening entertainment in the cinema on board
Disembarkation in Linz after breakfast at approximately 9:00 | Return journey to Vienna by train (every 2 hours; + €20/2nd class) | if planned: continuation to Passau (arrival at approximately 17:00) | Cruise through the famous Schlögen Bend

Prices

Prices based on Accommodation (Dec 19th 2026 / Dec 20th 2026)

  • 2-bed cabin main deck astern (bunk bed/approx. 9,5 m²) …          119 € / 149 € / Person
  • 2-bed cabin main deck (2 separate ground beds/approx. 11,5 m²) … 172 € / 185 € / Person
  • 2-bed cabin upper deck (2 ground beds, BALCONY/approx. 16,5 m²) … 230 € / 270 € / Person
  • 2-bed cabin promenade deck (2 ground beds, BALCONY/approx. 16,5 m²) … 250 € / 299 € / Person

Surcharge single cabin:
50 % main deck ASTERN & main deck
75 % upper/promenade deck

Multiple bed occupancy:
Main deck cabin (except astern) up to max. 4 people (bunk beds/folding upper beds). Upper deck cabin occupancy up to max. 3 people (90 cm x 2 m single bed).

Reduction for 3rd/ 4th person:
up to 5.9 years: 100 %
up to 17.9 years: 75%

Included Services

  • Cruise with 1 full board including port fees in a booked double cabin with shower / toilet / TV / telephone / safe / minibar / individually adjustable heating
  • Free use of the wellness area (hot tub, sauna, Kneipp pool)
  • Arrival Saturday 19th December: Mulled wine reception on the sun deck
  • Arrival Sunday 20th December: Evening entertainment in the ship’s theater

Transport

Transport to and from Vienna can be arranged for an additional charge. The language of the cruise is German, English can also be spoken on the ship and some of the staff also speak Slovak.

Accommodation and Gastronomy

Accommodation

The Ship MS Primadonna ****+ is the second largest ship on the Danube. Passengers can choose from 80 outside cabins with individually controlled air conditioning, shower and WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone, minibar and spacious wardrobes.

On the upper and promenade decks the cabins are 16.5 m² in size and have a balcony and a desk. On the upper deck there is an additional sofa, on the promenade deck there are two comfortable chairs. On the main deck the cabins are equipped with a large, non-opening porthole and individually adjustable heating, air conditioning and shower, WC, hairdryer, TV/radio (140 channels/satellite), safe, phone and minibar (11.5 m²). Main deck ASTERN cabins have the same equipment with 9.5 m² in size and have folding bunk beds (low-cost single occupancy).

Gastronomy

The yardstick of all cruise ships is the cuisine! For us individuality and fulfillment of customer wishes counts! From the vegetable juicer at the American breakfast buffet to selected cheese specialties as the conclusion of the 4/5 course menu, we offer 1st-class level. Dietary requests partly possible, please indicate when booking. Our dishes are influenced by the specialties of all ten Danube countries; Viennese cuisine has a particularly high value.

Tip: Of all the Danube ships our ship has the most favorable bottle wine prices e.g. a Bordeaux Lamothe-Vincent 2011 costs only € 19,80 (0,75 l). Five meals a day: breakfast buffet, served 3-course lunch or packed lunch for the bike tour, 4/5-course dinner in the evening, afternoon coffee with pastries, midnight snack.

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Reservation

Book your stay on the Danube river. Your booking only becomes binding after payment of the shipping costs. We will send you payment instructions by E-mail.

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    Terms of Cancellation

    • Until 84 days before arrival 20%
    • 83 to 42 days before arrival 50%
    • 41 to 28 days before arrival 70%
    • 27 to 15 days before arrival 80%
    • 14 days before arrival 90%
    • Failure to commence the journey without prior cancellation is considered a cancellation (= no-show) with a cancellation fee of 100 %. Different cancellation conditions may be listed separately on our offer. The cancellation conditions listed at the time of your booking apply.

    The only cabin cruise ship on the Danube under the Austrian flag was built in Germany in 1998 and completely renovated in 2009. The ship’s facilities include a long hotel lobby, a panoramic restaurant ‘Primogusto’ and bar ‘Primaaperitivo’, Danube Arena ‘Primavisto’ and theatre ‘Primatheatro’, the place where most guests meet. The entire ship has a pleasant air conditioning, which can be individually regulated in the cabins. Primadonna is the second largest Danube ship with a length of 113.5 metres and a width of 17.4 metres. Staying on board, the chosen architecture makes it more pleasant – the ship has the shape of a catamaran, 9 metres high front glazing and glass floor at the reception – the view falls directly under the water and offers a unique experience. The sun deck has a small whirlpool, deckchairs and a comfortable seating area. The wellness area includes an indoor whirlpool, a Kneipp pool and a sauna where you can book medical and beauty treatments.

    Technical Data

    Length: 113.5 m
    Width: 17.4 m
    Speed: 14 knots

    Engines: 2 main engines, 3 auxiliary engines
    Air conditioning: 2 main air conditioners
    Diving depth: 1.7 m
    Fixed point above water: 8.2 m

    Capacity: 160 passengers
    Number of cabins: 80
    Number of crew members: 47
    Number of decks: 4