Holiday Cruise

5-day cruise: 500 YEARS OF AUSTRIA-HUNGARY (2026)

Duration:
5 Days

During the cruise you will get to know 4 amazing cities on the Danube, starting in Linz. Budapest, the capital of Hungary with many sights from Margaret Island to the Castle District. Bratislava, the charming capital of Slovakia with a picturesque old town and an impressive castle.
Finally, Vienna, which Frank Sinatra called the “music capital of the world”.

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Dates:
25. – 29. Apr. 2026 (with Prof. Rathkolb)
14. – 18. Oct. 2026
21. – 25. Oct. 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

Day 1: Vienna

Boarding Vienna-Nussdorf from 12:30 pm | Lunch plate | Cabin check-in around 3:30 pm | Welcome show and recital with Dr. Lydia Rathkolb/soprano and Univ.-Prof. Manfred Schiebel/University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Day 2: Budapest

In the morning, a lecture and Q&A session on “500 Years of Shared History of the Austro-Hungarian Empire” | Optional: Bus excursion from Baja to nearby Pécs (approx. 1 hour by bus) with a city tour and individual sightseeing | Or in Mohács, individual visit to the “Battle Site” | Evening entertainment in the ship’s theater

Day 3: Budapest

Optional: City tour (3 hours) | Individual sightseeing (including the castle district) | Departure through the festively illuminated Danube metropolis

Day 4: Komárom Bratislava

Visit to the fortress in Komárom (which housed the Holy Crown of St. Stephen in 1848) including guided tour | optional: Bratislava city tour (1 hour) | lecture and discussion on the advantages of the Habsburg Monarchy

Day 5: Vienna

Disembarkation in Vienna-Nussdorf by 10:30 | Individual return trip

Prices

Prices based on Accommodation

  • 2-bed cabin main deck astern (bunk bed/approx. 9,5 m²) … 499,- €/Person
  • 2-bed cabin main deck (2 separate ground beds/approx. 11,5 m²) … 595,- €/Person
  • 2-bed cabin upper deck (2 ground beds, BALCONY/approx. 16,5 m²) … 905,- €/Person
  • 2-bed cabin promenade deck (2 ground beds, BALCONY/approx. 16,5 m²) … 955,- €/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 4 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)

– 1 x hydrojet waterbed muscle massage (approx. 15 min.) per main deck cabin

– 3 evenings of entertainment in the ship’s theater or discussions with Professor Rathkolb (1st event)

– Visit to Komárom Fortress

Surcharges
Excursion package – Budapest city tour, Pécs excursion, Bratislava walking tour + €122 (advance booking only)

Subject to availability, individual excursions can be booked on board (e.g., Budapest city tour approx. €55).

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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    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