Duration:
3 Days
Start in Vienna, the “musical capital of the world”, which fascinates with its magnificent buildings and living history. Continue to Linz, a charming city that combines modern art and historical architecture. You then reach Passau, the “city of three rivers”, where the Danube, Inn and Ilz meet and create a unique scenery.
Dates: from Vienna 6. – 8. 5. 2026
from Passau 9. – 11. 10. 2026
- If capacity is full, we will be happy to put you on the waiting list. You may be lucky enough to get your dream cabin before the cruise starts!
- You can also book the cruise as a gift voucher
Cruise Programme from Vienna
1st Day: Vienna
Embarkation Vienna-Nussdorf from 1:30 pm | Cast off and welcome snack | Cabins available from approx. 4 pm | Individual visit to a wine tavern in Lower Austria’s leading white wine region
2nd Day: Linz Grein
A ride up and down the mountain on Europe’s steepest railway | Individual tour | Admission and guided tour of the Grein Municipal Theatre (with approx. 7 million marble pebbles)
3rd Day: Passau
Disembarkation in Passau by 10 a.m. | Individual return journey
Cruise Programme from Passau
Day 1: Passau
Embarkation in Passau from 1:30 pm | Cast off and welcome snack | Cabins available from approx. 4 pm | Visit to Engelszell Abbey with liqueur tasting
Day 2: Grein Linz
Admission and guided tour of the Grein Municipal Theatre (with approx. 7 million marble pebbles) | Round trip on Europe’s steepest railway | Individual tour
Day 3: Vienna
Disembarkation in Vienna-Nussdorf by 10 a.m. | Individual return journey
Prices
Prices based on Accommodation
- 2-bed cabin main deck astern (bunk bed/approx. 9,5 m²) … 249,- €/Person
- 2-bed cabin main deck (2 separate ground beds/approx. 11,5 m²) … 338,- €/Person
- 2-bed cabin upper deck (2 ground beds, BALCONY/approx. 16,5 m²) … 440,- €/Person
- 2-bed cabin promenade deck (2 ground beds, BALCONY/approx. 16,5 m²) … 509,- €/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%
2 children in the separate adjacent cabin of the parents: 25%
Included Services
• Cruise with 2 x full board including port fees in the booked double cabin with shower/WC/TV/telephone/safe/minibar/individually controlled air conditioning
• Free use of the wellness area (whirlpools on the open deck and indoors, sauna, Kneipp pool)
• Shore excursions as per itinerary from Vienna or Passau
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.
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.
Discover the Cruise
Reservation
Book your stay on the Danube. Your booking only becomes binding after payment of the shipping costs. We will send you payment instructions by E-mail.
Terms of Cancellation
- Until 84 days before arrival 15%
- 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