BlueSun Cruises | Spectacular Metropolises on the Danube

Cruise Line: Nicko Cruises
Ship: nickoVision
Package Departs: 15 September 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 nickoVision 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 & 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, shore excursions 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 17 December 2024 to 8 September 2025 or until sold out/withdrawn.

Cruise Itinerary

Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
15 Sep 2025	Passau, Germany	Embark
16 Sep 2025	Ybbs, Austria
16 Sep 2025	Vienna, Austria		Overnight
17 Sep 2025	Vienna, Austria
18 Sep 2025	Budapest, Hungary		Overnight
19 Sep 2025	Budapest, Hungary
20 Sep 2025	Bratislava, Slovakia
21 Sep 2025	Melk, Austria
22 Sep 2025	Passau, Germany	Disembark

8 days | Passau • Vienna • Budapest • Bratislava • Passau

Lively metropolises, enchanting landscapes and an entirely new river experience! This 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. On our nickoVISION ship you can enjoy a tailormade river cruise to meet all expectations. There are three restaurants on board, serving a wide array of culinary delights throughout the cruise.

Our new nickoVISION ship with its innovative design and a completely new on-board concept will be providing a new standard on the river! A ship for anyone who used to find river cruises “outdated”. For anyone who doesn't want to have to decide what they are eating for dinner at breakfast time. For anyone who wants spontaneous experiences and individual enjoyment while on holiday.

Ship Profile & Stats

Length: 135 m
Beam: 11.45 m
Draft: 2.1 m
Passenger capacity (dbl): 220

Ship Amenities

Individual Climate Control
Radio
Telephone
Satellite TV
Hair Dryer
Fridge
Safe

Ship Facilities

3 Restaurants
Panorama Salon
Vision Bar
Sun Deck
Pool
Spa
Fitness Area
Sauna
Steam Bath
Library
Souvenir Shop

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.

OD - 2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony

Bright colours and modern design with a perfect use of space - the 14m² cabins are especially designed with a lot of passion. The comfortable double beds can be seperated, french balconies on upper and middle deck provide great views from your cabin. The windows on the main deck cannot be opened. You will find convenient storage shelves in every bathroom. Of course, you will also have plenty of space in the wardrobe for your clothes. The amenities also include individually adjustable air conditioning, radio, telephone, satellite TV, shower/WC, hairdryer, fridge and a safe.