Cruise ship on the Danube River with forested hills in Vienna, Austria.
Bridge over the Danube River with the town of Mautern and vineyards in the background.
Couple enjoying Danube river cruise with castle view, Vienna.
Dürnstein town with blue church tower and Danube River, Austria.
Gourmet dish with green sorbet and sauce on Vienna cruise, Austria.
Aerial view of Göttweig Abbey surrounded by lush green hills in Austria.
Hinterhaus castle ruins on a hill surrounded by lush greenery and vineyards.

Krems & Melk: Wachau Valley Cruise on Danube River

Vienna
Sightseeing Cruises
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Duration: Varies (1.5 hours to 5.5 hours)

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Cruise the Danube from Krems to Melk, passing terraced vineyards, medieval castles, and storybook villages in the scenic Wachau Valley.

Live commentary in English and German shares tales of medieval rulers, ruined castles, and wine-growing traditions of the Wachau Valley.

Opt for a round-trip cruise or add a 3-course meal on board for an enhanced Wachau Valley experience.

3 to 5-hr Danube river cruise

English & German-speaking guide

One-way cruise from Krems to Melk (option based)

One-way cruise from Melk to Krems (option based)

Round-trip cruise Krems to Melk & back (option based)

3-course [meal](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/bfcec8d6b4a9ee792ce04ae6368e7334-Template - 1 River Afternoon Cruise.pdf) on board (option based)

Dürnstein town with blue church tower and Danube River, Austria.

Dürnstein town with blue church tower and Danube River, Austria.

What to bring

  • Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

  • Dress appropriately for the weather, as parts of the cruise may be outdoors.

What’s not allowed

  • Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on board for security reasons.

  • Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

  • Smoking is not allowed inside the vessel.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund..

  • Children aged 9 and younger can join for free, but must be included in the booking.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

  • The cruise operates in most weather conditions; in case of severe weather, the provider will inform you of any changes.

Gourmet dish with green sorbet and sauce on Vienna cruise, Austria.

Gourmet dish with green sorbet and sauce on Vienna cruise, Austria.

Aerial view of Göttweig Abbey surrounded by lush green hills in Austria.

Aerial view of Göttweig Abbey surrounded by lush green hills in Austria.

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FAQs

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.. Children aged 9 and younger can join for free, but must be included in the booking. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. The cruise operates in most weather conditions; in case of severe weather, the provider will inform you of any changes.
This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance. Dress appropriately for the weather, as parts of the cruise may be outdoors.
Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on board for security reasons. Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals. Smoking is not allowed inside the vessel.

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