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Spectacular Metropolises on the Danube - Nicko Cruises

7 Night Cruise Only

  • Cruise Line: Nicko Cruises
  • Ship: Belvedere
  • Package Departs: 14 July 2025
  • Package Duration: 7 Nights
  • Offer Type: Cruise Only
  • Embark Ship: Passau, Germany
  • Disembark Ship: Passau, Germany
Spectacular Metropolises on the Danube Cruise prices include:
- 7 night cruise aboard the river cruise ship Belvedere from Passau return
- All shipboard main meals as well as coffee and cake or midnights snacks depending on the daily programme
- Welcome and Farewell reception
- Excursion package with four excursions included - city tours of Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava & tour of Melk Abbey (valued at EUR160 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
- Onboard entertainment programme
- Use of the spa with sauna, whirlpool and rest area
- Use of the outdoor fitness equipment on the sun deck
- 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 recommended for 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
(served from 9am to midnight)
Special Conditions
*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin in EURO, based on full brochure cruise fare and are correct as of 09Dec24. Some cabins may have obstructed views. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of inquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Not included: International or domestic airfares, hotel accommodation or transfers, and onboard purchases, visas, vaccinations or medical visits. Discount offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn without prior notice. Beverage package terms and conditions: Beverage packages can only be booked for the entire duration of the cruise and for all persons sharing the cabin. They are not transferrable to other people. Nicko beverage packages are valid only during the cruise and they are non-refundable. Beverage packages may not be booked for persons under 18 years of age. they do not include mini bar content.
Special Validity Dates
Special is valid from 9 December 2024 to 22 September 2025 or until sold out/withdrawn.
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
14 Jul 2025 Passau, Germany Embark
15 Jul 2025 Ybbs, Austria
15 Jul 2025 Vienna, Austria Overnight
16 Jul 2025 Vienna, Austria
17 Jul 2025 Budapest, Hungary Overnight
18 Jul 2025 Budapest, Hungary
19 Jul 2025 Bratislava, Slovakia
20 Jul 2025 Melk, Austria
21 Jul 2025 Passau, Germany Disembark
8 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

Lively metropolises, enchanting landscapes and an entirely new river experience! This comfortable cruise offers all modern conveniences and an atmosphere of understated elegance for your Danube cities experience. It includes an abundance of cultural highlights between the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau and the Hungarian capital of Budapest. The newly refurbished BELVEDERE also provides comfortable and stylish accommodation with wonderful panoramic views. Relax on the sun deck or in the spa on this spectacular cruise to the metropolises of 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
  • Beam: 11.4 m
  • Draft: 1.5 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.

Main Deck

Middle Deck

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

OJ - 2 Bed Junior Suite Upper Deck with French Balcony OJ - 2 Bed Junior Suite Upper Deck with French Balcony
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.

OD - 2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony OD - 2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony
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.

OV - 2 Bed Upper Deck Front with French Balcony OV - 2 Bed Upper Deck Front with French Balcony
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.

OX - 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony OX - 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony
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.

MD - 2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony MD - 2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony
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.

MV - 2 Bed Middle Deck Front with French Balcony MV - 2 Bed Middle Deck Front with French Balcony
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.

MX - 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony MX - 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony
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.

HD - 2 Bed Main Deck HD - 2 Bed Main Deck
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.

HX - 2 Bed Main Deck Front/Aft HX - 2 Bed Main Deck Front/Aft
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.
From

EUR1,359*

per person
*All prices are per person twin share unless stated as solo, triple or quad share.
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