CRUISE THE DANUBE
The Danube is one of Europe’s most beautiful rivers, and our Blue Danube cruise waltzes between the glorious capital cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, with stops in Dürnstein, Melk Abbey and Salzburg.
The river flows for 1700 miles through the heart of Europe, and along the way, you will enjoy the stunning landscapes and spectacular cities that have inspired composers and writers for centuries.
We sail on the MS Ariana, one of our favourite ships. It is spacious, modern and very comfortable. Recently renovated rooms and the ship’s brand-new culinary team will perfectly compliment this extraordinary Theatrical Adventure.
Every night is filled with fantastic operatic entertainment. Our outstanding professional opera singers and musical director ensure a bespoke programme of musical magic.

Itinerary
19 March
Performance: Our onboard soloists entertain
20 March
21 March
22 March
23 March
24 March
25 March
26 March
What's included
- All meals from dinner on the first day through to breakfast on the final morning
- Complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Farewell Gala Dinner and Cocktail Reception
- Nightly Entertainment, with our world-class entertainers
- Excursions as listed, led by our expert tour-guides
What's not included
- Flights or transfers
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Excursions listed as ‘Optional’ in the itinerary

Deck Plan


At a Glance
This fabulous cruise will see us travel through the Austrian capital Vienna, the Slovakian capital Bratislava and the Hungarian capital Budapest. We will also visit Salzburg, Melk Abbey and Durnstein.
Excursions
- Full day coach trip and guided tour to Salzburg
- Optional excursion to Melk Abbey
- Walking tour around Dürnstein
- Guided tour around Budapest
- Optional tour to Szentendre
- Guided walking tour around Bratislava’s Old Town
- Guided coach tour around Vienna’s Ringstrasse, followed by a walking tour through the city centre
Onboard
The Ariana is one of our favourite ships to cruise on. It’s modern, spacious cabins come equipped with:
- Full en-suite shower rooms
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Mini safe
- Personal air-conditioning and heating