Bustling metropolises, beautiful countryside and a completely new river experience! On this cruise you`ll experience the popular Danube metropolises with all the modern comforts and refined elegance. Between the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau and the Hungarian capital Budapest, a journey full of cultural highlights awaits you. Relax on the sun deck on this spectacular cruise to the metropolises on the Danube.
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Spectacular Metropolises Cruise-Only prices include:
• 7 night cruise aboard the modern river cruise ship, MS Belvedere, round trip from Passau
• All shipboard main meals
• Welcome and Farewell reception
• Festive gala dinner onboard
• Excursion package with four excursions included – Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and visit Benedictine Melk Abbey (valued at EUR 160 per person)^
• The services of a nicko cruise director and local tour guides
• A bi-lingual departure with English-speaking service on board and excursions
• Comfortable Sennheiser Audio system is used on all excursions
• Entertainment programme
• All port and government charges
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DISCOUNTS:
A range of earlybird and combination discounts may be available on this cruise. Please contact us for your current best offer and availability. All rates shown are in Euros per person twin share based on full brochure fare. Single supplements apply.
^Included Shore Tours: Nicko Cruises guarantee that the excursions will be carried out in English provided at least 1 person has booked the excursion package in advance. It is therefore strongly recommends guests to book the package in advance. For other excursions the minimum number of pax is between 20 and 25 pax (depending on the excursion).
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BEVERAGE PACKAGE*:
For an additional cost you may include a beverage package in your cruise. Please advise your consultant at time of booking.
River Cruise Beverage Package: priced from EUR 203 per person includes:
• House wine by the glass (white, rose and red)
• Sparkling house wine by the glass
• Draft and bottled beers, non-alcoholic beer
• Cocktails and long drinks
• All non-alcoholic house beverages
• Water provided in the cabins and on daily excursions
• All coffee specialities (alcohol-free)
• Hot chocolate and tea
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May 2024 | Passau, Germany |
4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 07 May 2024 | Ybbs, Austria |
6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 07 May 2024 | Vienna, Austria |
8:30 PM | |
| 08 May 2024 | Vienna, Austria |
7:00 PM | |
| 09 May 2024 | Budapest, Hungary |
12:00 PM | |
| 10 May 2024 | Budapest, Hungary |
2:00 PM | |
| 11 May 2024 | Bratislava, Slovakia |
8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12 May 2024 | Melk, Austria |
7:30 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 13 May 2024 | Passau, Germany |
7:30 AM | 9:30 AM |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
Bustling metropolises, beautiful countryside and a completely new river experience! On this cruise you’ll experience the popular Danube metropolises with all the modern comforts and refined elegance. Between the UNESCO World Heritage Wachauand the Hungarian capital Budapest, a journey full of cultural highlights awaits you. Arrange your very own personal dream river cruise on our nickoVISION: three restaurants on board guarantee variety throughout your entire cruise. The modernly furnished MS BELVEDERE will also welcome you in comfort, style and with lots of panoramamic views. Relax on the sun deck or in the spa area on the spectacular cruise to the metropolises on the Danube.
Our MS BELVEDERE offers best conditions for a comfortable river cruise. Experience the beauty of the Danube’s riverside landscapes in an elegant atmosphere on board: whether in the best company from the spacious sun deck or privately from your stylishly furnished cabin. Unlike its sister ships, the ship also has 22 m2 junior suites. Enjoy relaxing moments in the wellness area with sauna and culinary delights in the cosy restaurant.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 126.7 m
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 176
Ship Amenities
- Individual Climate Control
- Satellite TV
- Radio
- Hair Dryer
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Telephone
Ship Facilities
- Panorama Restaurant
- Panorama Saloon with Bar
- Souvenir Shop
- Wellness Area
- Sauna
- Whirlpool
- Fitness Equipment
- Sun Deck
nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH is one of the most dynamic cruise providers in Germany. In recent years, the company has evolved from a leading river cruise provider with more than 30 years of experience into a well-known provider of small ships with destination-oriented ocean routes. With its fleet, which is as modern as it is comfortable, nicko cruises travels the world’s oceans as well as all domestic waterways and coastal sections that are in demand for tourists. In 2023, the programme includes not only 22 river ships, but also the classic ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA.
With its “time to discover” philosophy, nicko cruises focuses on cruise schedules that are rich in discovery and on intensive travel experiences in the product fields river and ocean. The product features of so-called “slow cruising”, such as small ships and long anchorage times, are combined with emotional moments at nicko cruises. During the cruises, guests always have plenty of time for exploring. Thanks to the large variety of products, everyone will find just the right trip at nicko cruises, individually tailored to their needs. The ships in the fleet are all in the 4 to 5-star category according to German land hotel trade standards. Attractive inland excursions and the varied culinary offers on board round off the travel experience. nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH has its company headquarters in Stuttgart, where it employs roughly 110 highly motivated members of staff.
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All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outside cabins and have individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, shower/WC, SAT-TV with radio, hair dryer, refrigerator, safe and telephone. The cabins are approx. 14.5 m² in size and offer beds next to each other, which can be placed separately on request.
The cabins on the middle and upper deck have panoramic windows that open down to the floor (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large, non-opening portholes. Some of the 2-berth cabins can also be occupied by 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outside cabins and have individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, shower/WC, SAT-TV with radio, hair dryer, refrigerator, safe and telephone. The cabins are approx. 14.5 m² in size and offer beds next to each other, which can be placed separately on request.
The cabins on the middle and upper deck have panoramic windows that open down to the floor (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large, non-opening portholes. Some of the 2-berth cabins can also be occupied by 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outside cabins and have individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, shower/WC, SAT-TV with radio, hair dryer, refrigerator, safe and telephone. The cabins are approx. 14.5 m² in size and offer beds next to each other, which can be placed separately on request.
The cabins on the middle and upper deck have panoramic windows that open down to the floor (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large, non-opening portholes. Some of the 2-berth cabins can also be occupied by 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outside cabins and have individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, shower/WC, SAT-TV with radio, hair dryer, refrigerator, safe and telephone. The cabins are approx. 14.5 m² in size and offer beds next to each other, which can be placed separately on request.
The cabins on the middle and upper deck have panoramic windows that open down to the floor (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large, non-opening portholes. Some of the 2-berth cabins can also be occupied by 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outside cabins and have individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, shower/WC, SAT-TV with radio, hair dryer, refrigerator, safe and telephone. The cabins are approx. 14.5 m² in size and offer beds next to each other, which can be placed separately on request.
The cabins on the middle and upper deck have panoramic windows that open down to the floor (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large, non-opening portholes. Some of the 2-berth cabins can also be occupied by 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outside cabins and have individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, shower/WC, SAT-TV with radio, hair dryer, refrigerator, safe and telephone. The cabins are approx. 14.5 m² in size and offer beds next to each other, which can be placed separately on request.
The cabins on the middle and upper deck have panoramic windows that open down to the floor (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large, non-opening portholes. Some of the 2-berth cabins can also be occupied by 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outside cabins and have individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, shower/WC, SAT-TV with radio, hair dryer, refrigerator, safe and telephone. The cabins are approx. 14.5 m² in size and offer beds next to each other, which can be placed separately on request.
The cabins on the middle and upper deck have panoramic windows that open down to the floor (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large, non-opening portholes. Some of the 2-berth cabins can also be occupied by 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outside cabins and have individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, shower/WC, SAT-TV with radio, hair dryer, refrigerator, safe and telephone. The cabins are approx. 14.5 m² in size and offer beds next to each other, which can be placed separately on request.
The cabins on the middle and upper deck have panoramic windows that open down to the floor (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large, non-opening portholes. Some of the 2-berth cabins can also be occupied by 3 persons.
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outside cabins and have individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, shower/WC, SAT-TV with radio, hair dryer, refrigerator, safe and telephone.
The cabins on the middle and upper deck have panoramic windows that open down to the floor (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large, non-opening portholes. Some of the 2-berth cabins can also be occupied by 3 persons.
The Junior Suites on the upper deck are 22 m² in size and offer Sloping beds facing the panorama window. They are additionally equipped with spacious cupboards, storage areas and a comfortable seating area.
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