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Passau
Description
IMPERIAL DANUBE MS VISTAMILLA
The main attraction of this 8-day cruise is the unique beauty of the Danube landscape. The journey begins in the city of three rivers, Passau, and continues through the legendary Wachau Valley to the sophisticated and imperial cities of Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava, which each year attract thousands of tourists with their rich history and culture.
Dates
| Departure | From | Arrival | From | Price From | Reserve |
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| 07-05-2026 | Passau | 14-05-2026 | Passau | 1270.00€ | RESERVE |
| 16-07-2026 | Passau | 23-07-2026 | Passau | 1270.00€ | RESERVE |
| 13-08-2026 | Passau | 20-08-2026 | Passau | 1270.00€ | RESERVE |
| 20-08-2026 | Passau | 27-08-2026 | Passau | 1270.00€ | RESERVE |
| 03-09-2026 | Passau | 10-09-2026 | Passau | 1270.00€ | RESERVE |
Itinerary
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| Duration | 8 days | |
| Departure date | 01-04-2024 | 08-07-2024 | 15-07-2024 | 22-07-2024 | 29-07-2024 | 05-08-2024 | 12-08-2024 | 19-08-2024 | 07-10-2024 | 14-10-2024 | 21-10-2024 | 07-05-2026 | 16-07-2026 | 13-08-2026 | 20-08-2026 | 03-09-2026 | | |
| Cities | Passau, Dürnstein, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Melk | |
| Rivers | Danube | |
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INCLUDED: Accommodation in outside cabins; 3 guided visits indicated in the itinerary; full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day; beverages: beer, house wine, soft drinks, water, coffee, tea from 08:00 to 24:00; welcome aperitif (limited hours); afternoon tea with pastries or midnight snack; live music; welcome and farewell cocktail with one drink included; captain’s dinner; Spanish-speaking assistance on board (min. 10 pax); medical assistance insurance; onboard porters. NOT INCLUDED: Excursion package; beverages not mentioned; individual transfers; flights; port and tourist taxes (€75 per person/cruise); cancellation insurance; tips (€70 per person/cruise); fuel surcharge (€50 per person/cruise); Wi-Fi; laundry service; minibar. INCLUDED EXCURSION PACKAGE: Budapest city tour Vienna city tour Walk through Bratislava OPTION TO CHOOSE A SPECIFIC CABIN NUMBER: €50 per cabin. Otherwise, cabin numbers are assigned randomly. Download the full cruise brochure in the “Downloads” section of our website. |
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| Day 1 | PASSAU Embarkation at the river port from 16:00. Accommodation in cabins. Welcome cocktail. Dinner and overnight on board. |
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| Day 2 | Melk Full board on board. This morning we arrive in Melk, a small town located in the heart of the impressive Wachau Valley. It is world-famous for its Benedictine Abbey, perched on a rock overlooking the river. After lunch, the ship sets sail for Vienna, where we will arrive after dinner. Overnight stop in the city. Night on board. |
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| Day 3 | VIENNA Full board on board. After breakfast, we will enjoy a panoramic tour of the main sights of the Austrian capital: the Opera House, City Hall, Parliament, the Burgtheater, and the splendid Imperial Palace of Hofburg. In the afternoon, take time to explore the city at your own pace. Later, the ship will depart from the Austrian capital and sail toward Budapest. Night on board. |
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| Day 4 | BUDAPEST Full board on board. Early in the morning, we arrive in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. The Danube majestically separates Buda and Pest, two historic cities that today form one of Europe’s most important capitals. Massive bridges connect both sides, linking Buda, the former royal seat and the city’s most elegant residential area, with Pest, the economic and commercial heart. Our guided tour will take you along wide boulevards to the famous Parliament, the Opera House, Heroes’ Square, the Market, the Chain Bridge, and the Fishermen’s Bastion, offering spectacular views over the city. Do not miss Budapest by night, when the city dresses in all its splendor. Explore at your own pace. Overnight stop in the city. Night on board |
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| Day 5 | BUDAPEST / ESZTERGOM Full board on board. We remain anchored in Budapest until lunch. One excellent way to enjoy panoramic views of the Danube and the UNESCO World Heritage area is to take Tram No. 2 from Margaret Bridge to Pet?fi Bridge. Alternatively, we encourage you to relax in one of Budapest’s world-famous thermal baths, such as the Széchenyi Thermal Bath or the Gellért Thermal Bath. As the ship departs, enjoy the views of the Danube and its riverbanks. Before dinner, we will make a stop in the Hungarian town of Esztergom, a place of great historical significance as the first capital of the Kingdom of Hungary and the coronation site of its first king, Stephen I, in the year 1000. The Esztergom Basilica is the largest church in Hungary and a symbol of the city. Night on board. |
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| Day 6 | BRATISLAVA Full board on board. Early in the morning, we arrive in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Our optional guided tour will take you through this imperial city, showing fascinating sights such as the National Theatre, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Michael’s Gate, the old Town Hall, and the impressive fortress perched on a hill. Night on board. |
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| Day 7 | DÜRNSTEIN* Full board on board. Early in the morning, we arrive in Dürnstein, a charming village in the heart of the winding Wachau Valley, featuring a medieval castle. From the pier, you can walk directly into the historic center, passing through the city’s medieval gates and arriving at Pranger Square. From here, enjoy a beautiful view of the castle ruins, famously known as the place where Richard the Lionheart was supposedly imprisoned. Don’t miss the opportunity to taste the typical wines of the Wachau region. In the afternoon, enjoy the landscapes of the magnificent Wachau Valley. At lunchtime, the ship sets sail for Passau. In the evening, Captain’s Dinner. Night on board. |
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| Day 8 | PASSAU Disembarkation after breakfast. End of our services. |
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Ship MS "Crucestar"
Technical Details
Length: 110 m | Beam: 11.4m | Draft: 1.5m | Speed: 23 km/h | Remodelling: 2009 | Currency on board: Euro | Accepted cards: Visa, Mastercard. | Passenger capacity - 154. | Voltage 220V. *Vessel classification has been given at our own discretion
Amenities
This ship is equipped with the most modern facilities that will guarantee a comfortable and relaxing cruise. The restaurant and the lounge bar are located on the Superior bridge, offering passengers the possibility of moving through public areas without going downstairs. Onboard, there is an elevator that connects the Middle and Upper decks. On the Sol bridge there is a promenade area with chairs, tables, loungers and a jacuzzi. From here you can enjoy panoramic views under the shade of an awning. A small library is available to customers on board the ship. Wi-Fi is subject to additional cost and is available throughout the ship.
Accommodation
The tourist cabins are distributed over three decks. All have shower and toilet, satellite television with a channel that shows images from the camera installed in the bow of the ship, hairdryer, safe, internal telephone. The standard cabins are compact (about 11m2) and have a small window. During the day, one bed is put away and the other is converted into a comfortable sofa. The deluxe cabins, recently remodeled, are more spacious (about 14m2) and have 2 beds that can be joined or separated. They are equiped with large opening windows. Cabin No. 218 offers the possibility of triple accommodation.
