Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
Austria, Germany Bike + Boat Tours
Bike Austria & the historic cities on the Danube Cycle Path!
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- Length8 days
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Overview
Beginning in the German town of Passau, this European bike and boat tour quickly crosses the Austrian border, following the mighty Danube downstream. The relaxing Danube Bike Path is your route as you pedal through typical villages and lovely riverscapes.
You experience the mighty Danube as it meanders through the "Great Loop" and enjoy the gorgeous landscape of the legendary Wachau with its castles and fortresses.
Vienna, rich in architecture and history, must be experienced. Sights like St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the city hall are easy to reach during a wonderful sightseeing tour by bike. A stroll through the Naschmarkt (famous food market) is a wonderful cultural and culinary adventure. You can also relax at any of the cozy coffee houses or at a typical traditional Viennese wine tavern in the suburbs.
Highlights vary by boat so be sure to read each vessel's itinerary!
Highlights
- Passau - The City of Three Rivers
- The Schloegen Danube Loop
- Wachau - World Cultural Heritage site
- Linz - Upper Austria's Capital
- Vienna - City of music and culture
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Itinerary
Each boat has a slightly different itinerary so be sure to check the day-to-day details, what is included and not included, and visit the pricing section as well.
*Important Information:
In case of flood or low tide, the shipping company reserves the right to change the route and/or bridge parts of passages with buses. Bicycle touring routes may also be affected. In extreme situations, the shipping company reserves the right to cancel the journey on short notice. No legal right shall be constituted of both situations. (Water level is force majeure). The same applies for officially ordered - previously not announced - repair work on locks or bridges or in case of unexpected breakdown of engine or power unit.
Please be aware that these ships, like all other ships on the Danube, are not just your "floating hotels" but also a machine, running engines, also during the night. Especially crossing locks and bridges - and the preparation work - may cause noise. If you are sensitive to noises, please bring your own earplugs.
Day 1: Passau
Day 2: Engelhartszell - Brandstatt, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Brandstatt - Linz, 16 mi. (26 km)
Day 4: Tulln - Vienna, 19 mi (31 km)
Day 5: Vienna (day of rest)
Day 6: Wachau | Krems - Melk, 23 mi. (37 km)
Day 7: Grein - Mauthausen, 22 mi. (36 km)
Day 8: PassauAll distances are approximate.
Day 1: Passau
Individual arrival in Passau, the city of three rivers. Make sure to take some time to stroll through this charming city's narrow lanes, and visit the Passau cathedral and the world's largest church organ. You will begin your journey with a relaxing boat ride, watching Passau's city scape fade gently away.Day 2: Engelhartszell - Brandstatt, 28 mi. (45 km)
As you cycle throguh the lush countryside, you'll enjoy the scents of dense forests and freshly mowed meadows. You may take a break at teh Schlögener Blick observation point and see a magnificent view of the Schlögener Schlinge, where the Danube flows through a gorge and doubles back on itself.Day 3: Brandstatt - Linz, 16 mi. (26 km)
You'll have rural ride again today. At lunch, you'll reach the Upper Austrian capital of Linz—"it all begins in Linz"! This is the European Capital of Culture 2009. Explore the largest church in Austria or take the Pöstlingberhbahn, the steepest adhesion railway, to a lookout point over the city. You can also visit the ARS Electronica Museum where you can try out some of the most impressive examples of modern technology.Day 4: Tulln - Vienna, 19 mi (31 km)
Before entering Vienna, you can visit Klosterneuburg, a monastery situated in unforgettable scenery. You'll be able to see the dome of this 900-year-old baroque building as you approach. "Kahlenbergerdorf" is known for its wine taverns, and you'll have the opportunity to visit after a stroll through the vineyards and a striking view of Vienna. You'll take a city tour by bus in the afternoon where you'll pass most of the famous sights. You'll also have the option to go on a guided walking tour through the historic center of Austria's capital.
Day 5: Vienna (day of rest)
You can see all of Vienna's most famous sights on a city tour by bike or a hop-on-hop-off bus tour. The unforgettable Ringstrabße is remniscent of times long past, and Vienna's welcoming coffee houses will entice you with mouthwatering Viennese cakes and pastries. The Naschmarket market is a feast for every sense. You'll be able to end the evening with a concert of waltz and classical operetta music in Sisi's summer residence.Day 6: Wachau | Krems - Melk, 23 mi. (37 km)
You'll spend today in the enduring Wachau valley. You'll cycle through wine-growing villages, decorated with terraced vineyards and apricot trees. Dürnstein awaits you with its narrow lanes and the castle in which Richard I of England, or "Lionheart", was once imprisoned. You can find the first rate famous Wachau wines in Spitz, one of the most famous wine-growing villages according to the World Cultural Heritage Landscape.Day 7: Grein - Mauthausen, 22 mi. (36 km)
You'll cycle along a varied route, offering memorable scenery beginning in the medieval town of Grein, home to Austria's oldest theater. Next, you'll bike through the delightful hinterland of the Strudengau region, where you may even be personally guided through the romantic Clam Castle by the castle's lord! You'll then take a journey back to prehistoric Celtic Villages in Mitterkirchen. Your last stop will be at the Mauthausen Memorial, a World War II concentration memorial site 5 kilometers outside of Mauthausen sitting atop a hill.Day 8: Passau
The ship will bring you to Passau, where you will disembark at about 11:00 am. It's recommmended that you don't make any arrangements for onward travel until after 12:00 pm.Language on board: German & English
Land excursions:
Offered as an option with a surcharge (not included in tour price), these excursions can be booked directly on board. You will receive more information with your final travel documents. Depending on the number of participants some excursions could be conducted in 2 languages (German/ English).Day 1: Passau, boarding time between 4 and 5 pm. Departure by ship at 7 pm to Engelhartszell.
Day 2: Engelhartszell - Brandstatt - Great Loop, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 3: Linz - Mauthausen - Grein, 22 to 26 mi. (36 to 42 km)
Day 4: Grein - Melk - Tulln, 29 - 31 mi. (47 - 50 km)
Day 5: Tulln - Vienna - Nussdorf/ (Korneuburg may also be possible), 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 6: Vienna - Nussdorf / Korneuburg (day of rest)
Day 7: Wachau - Pöchlarn, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 49 km)
Day 8: Passau, departureAll distances are approximate.
Day 1: Passau, boarding time between 4 and 5 pm. Departure by ship at 7 pm to Engelhartszell
The Episcopal city close to the Bavarian/Austrian border is also known as the "City of Three Rivers." Boarding time begins at 4 pm. Enjoy your first dinner on board and an evening sail to Engelhartszell.Day 2: Engelhartszell - Brandstatt - Great Loop, 29 mi. (46 km)
Downstream, the route leads to pretty villages amid a natural landscape. Need a boost? Try some of the special cordials and liqueurs in the Trappist monastery in Engelhartszell, which are said to have "special healing power." If you’d like to take a break from cycling, you can take the little ferry boat through the romantic Schlögener loop, where the river makes a very abrupt 180-degree turn (approx. € 6 per person). You then travel on board from Brandstatt to Linz. Tip: discover Linz, the capital of upper Austria while riding on the bright yellow City-Express.Day 3: Linz - Mauthausen - Grein, 22 to 26 mi. (36 to 40 km)
In the early morning, the boat takes you to Mauthausen. You have the possibility to visit the memorial place, KZ-Mauthausen. The Celtic town, Mitterkirchen, gives you a look into the past. The route continues through the fertile area of the Machland region. The destination of today's stage is the charming town of Grein. Also called “the pearl of the Strudengau” due to its idyllic location.Worth a visitin Grein: the impressive Castle of Greinburg.Day 4: Grein - Melk, 29 - 31 mi. (47 - 50 km)
Today's stage is marked by a diverse landscape. At the beginning, there is the Strudengau, a narrow point of the Danube, once feared by river captains. The valley expands from Persenbeug and the bike tour leads you further to Melk with its gorgeous baroque monastery of the Benedictine brethren. On deck, enjoy the sunset and the beautiful evening illumination of the Wachau. The ship will sail to Tulln in the night arriving by early morning. Tulln is famous for its numerous market gardens where the famous Art Nouveau artist Egon Schiele was born.Day 5: Tulln - Vienna - Nussdorf/ (Korneuburg may also be possible), 22 mi. (35 km)
Right in front of Vienna's entrance, embedded in a breathtaking landscape, the monastery of Klosterneuburg is situated. From a distance, you can see the cupola of this 900-year-old baroque building. "Kahlenbergerdorf" and its wine taverns are definitely worth a visit. After a stroll through the vineyards, you can enjoy the panoramic view over Vienna.Day 6: Vienna - Nussdorf / Korneuburg (day of rest)
In Vienna, you should be sure to see the most famous places of interest like the St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg, the gorgeous boulevard "Ringstraβe" with the Burgtheater, the State Opera House, or the town hall that takes you back to the past. Take your time in the afternoon to stroll or visit one of the famous Viennese coffee bars. Later in the evening the boat cruises to Krems.Day 7: Wachau - Pöchlarn, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 49 km)
Your last biking day is a special highlight! Amidst small dreamy villages, apricot trees, vineyards, castles, monasteries, and ruins, this gentle hilly landscape enchants everybody. A powerful ruin looms above the small Baroque town of Dürnstein, while the blue tower of the monastery church is a landmark of Wachau. In the evening, you will celebrate your tour and new-found friends with a farewell dinner and cocktail.Day 8: Passau, departure
Every journey draws to an end. Once again you enjoy on deck the first sunbeams and the peaceful silence of the Danube Valley. Take a last look at the Schlögener Schlinge ("Great Loop") before you arrive in Passau. Arrival in Passau is at approximately 11 am and disembarkation is at 11:30 am. Please make note of these times when arranging your departure travel.Language on board: German/English
Land excursions:
Offered as an option with a surcharge (not included in the tour price), these excursions can be booked directly on board. You will receive more information with your final travel documents. Depending on the number of participants some excursions could be conducted in 2 languages (German/ English).Passau to Vienna
Day 1: Arrival in Passau
Day 2: Overnight dock outside of Passau - Linz | Bike tour: 18 to 22 mi. (30 to 35 km) | 34 to 37 mi. (55 to 60 km)
Day 3: Linz - Mauthausen - Grein | Bike tour: 3 mi. (5 km) optional + 22 to 25 mi. (35 to 40 km) or extend to 28 or 31 mi. (45 to 50 km)
Day 4: Grein - Overnight dock | Hike: 6 to 9 mi. (10 to 15 km)
Day 5: Overnight dock - Durnstein/Rossatz | Bike tour: 28 to 31 mi. (45 to 50 km)
Day 6: Durnstein/Rossatz - Tulln | Bike tour: 31 to 34 mi. (50 to 55 km)
Day 7: Tulln - Korneuburg/Vienna | Bike tour: 15 to 19 mi. (25 to 30 km) or extend to 25 to 28 mi. (40 to 45 km)
Day 8: Vienna/KorneuburgAll distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival in Passau
Check in on board between 3:30 pm and 4 pm. Enjoy a welcome drink during a welcome briefing and introduction to the crew. After departing from Passau at 4:30 pm, the Merlijn will sail the amazing Blue Danube, which forms the border between Germany and Austria. Dinner is served during the cruise and in the evening, there will be time for a late night stroll. The boat docks for an overnight stay.Day 2: Overnight dock outside of Passau - Linz | Bike tour: 18 to 22 mi. (30 to 35 km) | 34 to 37 mi. (55 to 60 km)
After breakfast, a bike fitting, and introduction, your first cycling tour will start. A fascinating tour along the ‘Schlögener-schlinge’ awaits you, where the Danube makes several bends that have been sculpted through the mountains over millions of years. Early birds can choose to hike up to the ‘Schlogener-Blick’ viewpoint before breakfast, from where you can view the sharpest bend in the Danube, which locals have named, “The natural wonder of upper Austria”.The Danube cycle path will lead you further along the Danube to Aschach and Brandstatt, typical Austrian towns where you might want to stop for a short visit, if only to try the infamous Austrian ‘Kaiserschmarrn’ dessert which pairs well with a delicious cup of coffee. The dessert is named after the Austrian emperor (Kaiser) Franz Joseph I, who was very fond of this kind of fluffy shredded pancake. After your visit, the Merlijn welcomes you on board again to take you to Linz. If you still have a few more miles left in you on your first day, you can cycle on to Linz. The boat docks here overnight.
“It all begins in Linz” the Austrian saying goes. Around the main square are many historical and architecturally interesting houses, such as the old Town Hall. West of the main square, there is the old quarter with many other historic buildings, such as Renaissance houses, or baroque style houses. At night, take a guided after dinner stroll through the city.
Day 3: Linz - Mauthausen - Grein | Bike tour: 3 mi. (5 km) optional + 22 to 25 mi. (35 to 40 km) or extend to 28 or 31 mi. (45 to 50 km)
During breakfast, the captain will navigate Merlijn towards Mauthausen, where your bike tour begins. In Mauthausen is a WWII Nazi concentration camp situated just a few kilometers from the city, which can be visited if you want to add an additional 5 km to today’s ride. There are two different cycle routes possible today: the shorter tour that goes along the Danube, or a longer route that leads you a bit more through the backcountry. Both routes lead to today’s destination of Grein, a picturesque town situated in a small bay at the entrance of the narrow valley of Strudengau, along the Danube. Dinner is served on board.Day 4: Grein - Overnight dock | Hike: 6 to 9 mi. (10 to 15 km)
Today offers a break from the saddle. After breakfast is an opportunity to tour the ‘Schloss Greinburg’, one of the only castles that is still privately owned. Its impressive features include a stone theater and shipping museum. The remainder of the day gives you multiple choices. Austria is not only biker friendly but also a hiker’s paradise offering so many options to explore. Depending on the ability of the group, the guide will suggest a hiking trail and lead you on a walk through beautiful nature.You can also opt to take a day off from activities and visit Grein’s shops, city theater, or museums. Or just relax on board and enjoy the beautiful scenery from behind your book.
In the afternoon, the Merlijn sets off for a stunning cruise, along the meandering Danube through the Struden bends. You’ll pass the Persenbeug lock, which brings the boat down many meters like a stair step in the river. Persenbeug is an old shipping town strategically situated next to the river, with a castle overlooking it all. It is also home to a hydro-electric power plant. This plant is the oldest power station in Austria, and almost supplied the entire nation when it was built in 1950. The day ends with an overnight stay in a small Austrian town. Enjoy this peaceful area and the calm Danube with a drink in the spacious lounge or on the comfy terrace.
Day 5: Overnight dock - Durnstein/Rossatz | Bike tour: 28 to 31 mi. (45 to 50 km)
The next two days are packed with highlights! Today’s tour will start after another delicious breakfast on board, and begins along the peacefully flowing Danube. After cycling for approximately an hour, you arrive at ‘Stift Melk’, set high above the Danube. Here, you will enjoy a guided tour to learn more about this blockbuster abbey fortress. After the tour, you’ll walk a few meters to the stunning city of Melk, which, together with the fortress, are undoubtedly the high point of any visit to the region, as well as a popular stop-off.You follow the Danube further downstream until the calm and peaceful flow of the Danube evolves into a narrow and untamed rapidly moving river, until you reach the 'Wachau. This area (German pronunciation: va-xau) is an Austrian valley with a picturesque landscape formed by the River Danube. Overloaded with castles and ruins, as well as urban architecture and vineyards, it is one of the most prominent tourist destinations of Lower Austria, appealing to ‘connoisseurs and epicureans’ due to its high quality wines. The Wachau was inscribed as ‘Wachau Cultural Landscape’ in the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites in December 2000, in recognition of its architectural and agricultural history. The day ends in Durnstein/Rossatz, where you stay overnight. After dinner, a wine-tasting session at a local winery is organized.
Day 6: Durnstein/Rossatz - Tulln | Bike tour: 31 to 34 mi. (50 to 55 km)
A longer route is planned today. During breakfast, the Merlijn will take you on a short cruise to Dürnstein, another pearl of the Wachau Valley. The small roofed stairs at the water's edge leads to the heart of the town. Dürnstein is not only known for its beautiful buildings, but also for the castle above the town where Richard I of England, yes, the Lionheart, was once imprisoned. After visiting this beautiful historic town, the rest of the tour will lead you mostly along the peacefully flowing Danube, which you can admire from the saddle of your bike. Just before arriving at the Merlijn in Tulln, you can visit the ‘Garten Tulln’, an attraction for gardening enthusiasts. The city is often referred to as ‘city of flowers” because of this botanical garden and the abundance of parks. It’s also the hometown of the influential painter, Egon Schiele.Day 7: Tulln - Korneuburg/Vienna | Bike tour: 15 to 19 mi. (25 to 30 km) or extend to 25 to 28 mi. (40 to 45 km)
This morning, you’ll leave Tulln behind and cycle the last stretch along the popular classic ‘Donau Radweg’. It will lead you through mostly rural areas: a dream for every cyclist. After a picnic lunch, there are two options: board the Merlijn, or cycle on to Vienna. In the evening, the Captain's dinner is served.Day 8: Vienna/Korneuburg
Check-out and departure after breakfast. If time allows, an afternoon exploring Vienna is highly recommended.The itinerary from Vienna to Passau simply runs in reverse. On request we can send you a full itinerary.
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Boats & Bikes
- Merlijn
Deluxe Class Barge
"The Divine Miss M" as we lovingly call the Merlijn is a diva, for sure. What can we say? Is it the luxurious cabins with the most comfortable beds you have ever slept in? Is it the lovely dining area with the large windows and skylight that let the air, light, and sun pour in? Or perhaps it is the sun deck, where you can relax with newfound friends, sharing good wine and good conversation. We think you will find it is the entire divine package! Step on board and discover for yourself! Read More
- Prinzessin Katharina
Deluxe Class Boat
On board the deluxe vessel, the Prinzessin Katharina, you will enjoy a classic elegance. With a spacious well-designed light-filled interior, a partially covered sun deck, comfortable cabins, great cuisine, and accommodating crew, your time onboard will be relaxing, refreshing, and memorable! Read More
- SE-Manon
Deluxe Class Boat
On board the comfortable deluxe ship, the Se-Manon, you will find a relaxing and cozy atmosphere. The wellness area, containing a sauna and whirlpool, invites you to relax after a day of cycling. Read More
- Swiss Crown
Deluxe Class Boat
Stylish, elegant, and timelessly beautiful, the deluxe class ship the Swiss Crown navigates the mighty Danube river on this one-of-a-kind Bike & Boat tour! Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
Swiss Crown
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Welcome cocktail
- Full meals (breakfast, onboard light lunch for non-cyclists/bag lunch for cyclists, & dinner - choice of two or three dinner entrees each evening)
- Afternoon coffee break
- Daily cabin cleaning
- One Gala Dinner with a farewell cocktail & farewell crew show
- Daily live music
- Tour leader on board (does not cycle with the group)
- 21-speed unisex bicycle including lock, handlebar bag, pannier, repair kit with pump
- GPS tracks available for download
- Information packet with route book (one per cabin)
- Daily informational meeting
- Port fees
- If you book the Guided package, also included:
Cycling tour guide
Ferry rides
Rental helmets (adults only) - Accommodation for 7 nights
- Captain’s greeting & complimentary welcome beverage
- 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches for cyclists or light lunch on board for non-cyclists, 6 three-course dinners, & 1 farewell dinner with complimentary drink
- 6 afternoon coffee breaks
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Daily live music
- Tour leader on board (does not cycle with the group)
- 7-speed unisex bicycle with hand brake & pedal brake or pedal break only (based on availability). Please indicate your preference at booking & we will do our best to confirm). Equipped with pannier bag.
- Bicycle protection
- Information packet with route book (one per cabin)
- GPS tracks available for download
- Daily informational meeting
- Port fees
- Accommodations for 7 nights aboard the Merlijn
- Welcome drink
- Meals: 7 breakfasts buffets, 6 prepared picnic lunches, and 6 three-course gourmet dinners
- Beverages: Unlimited coffee, tea, and water, and assorted bottled soft drinks, wide selection of wines, and various beers during open bar
- Standard rental bike with waterproof pannier, water bottle, towel, & universal helmet
- Fully guided cycling and hiking tours
- Daily tour briefings
- Service of staff (daily cabin cleaning and manned bar)
- Supply of bedding, towels, facial tissue, hand soap, shampoo, body wash, sewing kit, vanity kit, bathrobe, and slippers
- Lock, bridge, and harbor fees
- Wifi (signal strength and speed may vary)
- Entrance to Schloss Greinburg
- Wine tasting session at local winery
- Entrance and guided tour at Stift Melk
Prinzessin Katharina / Manon
Merlijn
What’s Not Included
Swiss Crown
- Beverages
- Helmet rental (€15 must be reserved in advance)
- Gratuities for staff & crew
- Excursions not mentioned under included
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages (drink package available for purchase on board)
- Helmets (not available, please bring your own)
- Excursions not mentioned in included
- Travel Insurance
- 1 dinner
- Excursions and entrance fees
- Beverages not mentioned (such as spirits and cocktails)
- City maps and bike maps (some are available on board but can’t be guaranteed)
- Gratuities for crew and guides
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
Prinzessin Katharina / Manon
Merlijn
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Deluxe Class Boats
Swiss Crown
Saturday departures
April 27, May 25, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 17, August 24, September 7, & September 21, 2024Guided option: June 8, July 6, September 21, 2024
April May/July/August June/September Standard (Main deck) | Double/twin
$ 1684 £ 889 $ 1,524 € 1013 kr 155297 ₪ 4154 ¥ 173120 Mex$ 18708 NZ$ 1846 NOK 12085 zł 4429 S$ 1507 kr 12083 $ 1,114 $ 1850 £ 977 $ 1,674 € 1113 kr 170628 ₪ 4565 ¥ 190210 Mex$ 20554 NZ$ 2028 NOK 13278 zł 4866 S$ 1655 kr 13276 $ 1,224 $ 2016 £ 1065 $ 1,825 € 1213 kr 185958 ₪ 4975 ¥ 207300 Mex$ 22401 NZ$ 2210 NOK 14470 zł 5303 S$ 1804 kr 14469 $ 1,334 Comfort (Middle deck) | Double/twin $ 1999 £ 1056 $ 1,810 € 1203 kr 184425 ₪ 4934 ¥ 205591 Mex$ 22216 NZ$ 2192 NOK 14351 zł 5259 S$ 1789 kr 14349 $ 1,323 $ 2166 £ 1144 $ 1,960 € 1303 kr 199756 ₪ 5344 ¥ 222681 Mex$ 24063 NZ$ 2374 NOK 15544 zł 5697 S$ 1938 kr 15542 $ 1,433 $ 2332 £ 1232 $ 2,110 € 1403 kr 215086 ₪ 5754 ¥ 239771 Mex$ 25910 NZ$ 2557 NOK 16737 zł 6134 S$ 2087 kr 16735 $ 1,543 Mini suite (Middle deck) | Double/twin $ 2182 £ 1153 $ 1,975 € 1313 kr 201289 ₪ 5385 ¥ 224390 Mex$ 24248 NZ$ 2393 NOK 15663 zł 5740 S$ 1953 kr 15661 $ 1,444 $ 2348 £ 1241 $ 2,125 € 1413 kr 216619 ₪ 5795 ¥ 241480 Mex$ 26095 NZ$ 2575 NOK 16856 zł 6177 S$ 2101 kr 16854 $ 1,554 $ 2515 £ 1328 $ 2,276 € 1513 kr 231950 ₪ 6205 ¥ 258570 Mex$ 27941 NZ$ 2757 NOK 18049 zł 6615 S$ 2250 kr 18047 $ 1,664 Superior (Upper deck) | Double/twin
$ 2348 £ 1241 $ 2,125 € 1413 kr 216619 ₪ 5795 ¥ 241480 Mex$ 26095 NZ$ 2575 NOK 16856 zł 6177 S$ 2101 kr 16854 $ 1,554 $ 2515 £ 1328 $ 2,276 € 1513 kr 231950 ₪ 6205 ¥ 258570 Mex$ 27941 NZ$ 2757 NOK 18049 zł 6615 S$ 2250 kr 18047 $ 1,664 $ 2681 £ 1416 $ 2,426 € 1613 kr 247280 ₪ 6615 ¥ 275660 Mex$ 29788 NZ$ 2939 NOK 19242 zł 7052 S$ 2399 kr 19240 $ 1,774 Standard single (Main deck) | Twin $ 2506 £ 1324 $ 2,268 € 1508 kr 231183 ₪ 6184 ¥ 257715 Mex$ 27849 NZ$ 2748 NOK 17990 zł 6593 S$ 2243 kr 17987 $ 1,658 $ 2764 £ 1460 $ 2,502 € 1663 kr 254945 ₪ 6820 ¥ 284205 Mex$ 30711 NZ$ 3030 NOK 19839 zł 7270 S$ 2473 kr 19836 $ 1,829 $ 3021 £ 1596 $ 2,735 € 1818 kr 278707 ₪ 7456 ¥ 310694 Mex$ 33574 NZ$ 3313 NOK 21688 zł 7948 S$ 2704 kr 21685 $ 1,999 Prinzessin Katharina
Saturday departures
Season A: April 20, 2024
Season B: May 4 & September 21, 2024
Season C: May 18, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 31, September 7, & September 14, 2024Season A Season B Season C Main Deck Main Deck | Twin $ 1600 £ 846 $ 1,449 € 963 kr 147632 ₪ 3949 ¥ 164576 Mex$ 17784 NZ$ 1755 NOK 11488 zł 4210 S$ 1432 kr 11487 $ 1,059 $ 1767 £ 933 $ 1,599 € 1063 kr 162963 ₪ 4359 ¥ 181665 Mex$ 19631 NZ$ 1937 NOK 12681 zł 4647 S$ 1581 kr 12679 $ 1,169 $ 1850 £ 977 $ 1,674 € 1113 kr 170628 ₪ 4565 ¥ 190210 Mex$ 20554 NZ$ 2028 NOK 13278 zł 4866 S$ 1655 kr 13276 $ 1,224 Main Deck | Twin/front-astern* $ 1351 £ 714 $ 1,223 € 813 kr 124636 ₪ 3334 ¥ 138941 Mex$ 15014 NZ$ 1481 NOK 9699 zł 3554 S$ 1209 kr 9697 $ 894 $ 1517 £ 802 $ 1,373 € 913 kr 139967 ₪ 3744 ¥ 156031 Mex$ 16861 NZ$ 1664 NOK 10892 zł 3991 S$ 1358 kr 10890 $ 1,004 $ 1684 £ 889 $ 1,524 € 1013 kr 155297 ₪ 4154 ¥ 173120 Mex$ 18708 NZ$ 1846 NOK 12085 zł 4429 S$ 1507 kr 12083 $ 1,114 Main Deck | Single $ 2099 £ 1109 $ 1,900 € 1263 kr 193623 ₪ 5180 ¥ 215845 Mex$ 23324 NZ$ 2301 NOK 15067 zł 5522 S$ 1878 kr 15065 $ 1,389 $ 2265 £ 1197 $ 2,050 € 1363 kr 208954 ₪ 5590 ¥ 232935 Mex$ 25171 NZ$ 2484 NOK 16260 zł 5959 S$ 2027 kr 16258 $ 1,499 $ 2348 £ 1241 $ 2,125 € 1413 kr 216619 ₪ 5795 ¥ 241480 Mex$ 26095 NZ$ 2575 NOK 16856 zł 6177 S$ 2101 kr 16854 $ 1,554 Main Deck | Twin/single-use $ 2306 £ 1218 $ 2,087 € 1388 kr 212710 ₪ 5690 ¥ 237122 Mex$ 25624 NZ$ 2528 NOK 16552 zł 6066 S$ 2064 kr 16550 $ 1,526 $ 2555 £ 1350 $ 2,313 € 1538 kr 235706 ₪ 6305 ¥ 262757 Mex$ 28394 NZ$ 2802 NOK 18342 zł 6722 S$ 2287 kr 18339 $ 1,691 $ 2680 £ 1416 $ 2,426 € 1613 kr 247203 ₪ 6613 ¥ 275574 Mex$ 29779 NZ$ 2938 NOK 19236 zł 7050 S$ 2398 kr 19234 $ 1,773 Upper Deck Upper Deck | Twin
$ 1933 £ 1021 $ 1,749 € 1163 kr 178293 ₪ 4770 ¥ 198755 Mex$ 21478 NZ$ 2119 NOK 13874 zł 5084 S$ 1730 kr 13872 $ 1,279 $ 2099 £ 1109 $ 1,900 € 1263 kr 193623 ₪ 5180 ¥ 215845 Mex$ 23324 NZ$ 2301 NOK 15067 zł 5522 S$ 1878 kr 15065 $ 1,389 $ 2265 £ 1197 $ 2,050 € 1363 kr 208954 ₪ 5590 ¥ 232935 Mex$ 25171 NZ$ 2484 NOK 16260 zł 5959 S$ 2027 kr 16258 $ 1,499 Upper Deck | Triple $ 1600 £ 846 $ 1,449 € 963 kr 147632 ₪ 3949 ¥ 164576 Mex$ 17784 NZ$ 1755 NOK 11488 zł 4210 S$ 1432 kr 11487 $ 1,059 $ 1767 £ 933 $ 1,599 € 1063 kr 162963 ₪ 4359 ¥ 181665 Mex$ 19631 NZ$ 1937 NOK 12681 zł 4647 S$ 1581 kr 12679 $ 1,169 $ 1933 £ 1021 $ 1,749 € 1163 kr 178293 ₪ 4770 ¥ 198755 Mex$ 21478 NZ$ 2119 NOK 13874 zł 5084 S$ 1730 kr 13872 $ 1,279 Upper Deck | Single $ 2431 £ 1285 $ 2,201 € 1463 kr 224284 ₪ 6000 ¥ 250025 Mex$ 27018 NZ$ 2666 NOK 17453 zł 6396 S$ 2176 kr 17451 $ 1,609 $ 2598 £ 1372 $ 2,351 € 1563 kr 239615 ₪ 6410 ¥ 267115 Mex$ 28865 NZ$ 2848 NOK 18646 zł 6833 S$ 2325 kr 18643 $ 1,719 $ 2764 £ 1460 $ 2,502 € 1663 kr 254945 ₪ 6820 ¥ 284205 Mex$ 30711 NZ$ 3030 NOK 19839 zł 7270 S$ 2473 kr 19836 $ 1,829 Manon
Friday departures
July 12, July 19, August 16, & August 23, 2024Main Deck | Double/twin $ 1850 £ 977 $ 1,674 € 1113 kr 170628 ₪ 4565 ¥ 190210 Mex$ 20554 NZ$ 2028 NOK 13278 zł 4866 S$ 1655 kr 13276 $ 1,224 Main Deck | Twin for single-use $ 2680 £ 1416 $ 2,426 € 1613 kr 247203 ₪ 6613 ¥ 275574 Mex$ 29779 NZ$ 2938 NOK 19236 zł 7050 S$ 2398 kr 19234 $ 1,773 Middle Deck | Double/twin $ 2182 £ 1153 $ 1,975 € 1313 kr 201289 ₪ 5385 ¥ 224390 Mex$ 24248 NZ$ 2393 NOK 15663 zł 5740 S$ 1953 kr 15661 $ 1,444 Upper Deck | Double/twin $ 2515 £ 1328 $ 2,276 € 1513 kr 231950 ₪ 6205 ¥ 258570 Mex$ 27941 NZ$ 2757 NOK 18049 zł 6615 S$ 2250 kr 18047 $ 1,664 Deluxe Class Boats
Merlijn
Friday departures
Passau to Vienna: August 8 & August 22, 2025
Vienna to Passau: August 15 & August 29, 2025August 8 All other departures Twin/double $ 4230 £ 2235 $ 3,828 € 2545 kr 390160 ₪ 10437 ¥ 434937 Mex$ 47000 NZ$ 4637 NOK 30361 zł 11126 S$ 3785 kr 30357 $ 2,799 $ 4645 £ 2454 $ 4,204 € 2795 kr 428486 ₪ 11463 ¥ 477662 Mex$ 51617 NZ$ 5093 NOK 33343 zł 12219 S$ 4157 kr 33339 $ 3,074 Twin cabin for single use on request Swiss Crown
Saturday departures
Season 1: April 26, 2025
Season 2: May 24, May 31, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 23, 2025
Season 3: June 14, September 6 & September 20, 2025Guided option offered on May 31 & September 20, 2025 (additional dates may be possible for groups of 10 or more, on request).
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Standard (Main deck) | Double/twin
$ 1700 £ 898 $ 1,539 € 1023 kr 156830 ₪ 4195 ¥ 174829 Mex$ 18892 NZ$ 1864 NOK 12204 zł 4472 S$ 1521 kr 12202 $ 1,125 $ 1866 £ 986 $ 1,689 € 1123 kr 172161 ₪ 4606 ¥ 191919 Mex$ 20739 NZ$ 2046 NOK 13397 zł 4910 S$ 1670 kr 13395 $ 1,235 $ 2033 £ 1074 $ 1,840 € 1223 kr 187491 ₪ 5016 ¥ 209009 Mex$ 22586 NZ$ 2229 NOK 14590 zł 5347 S$ 1819 kr 14588 $ 1,345 Comfort (Middle deck) | Double/twin $ 2182 £ 1153 $ 1,975 € 1313 kr 201289 ₪ 5385 ¥ 224390 Mex$ 24248 NZ$ 2393 NOK 15663 zł 5740 S$ 1953 kr 15661 $ 1,444 $ 2348 £ 1241 $ 2,125 € 1413 kr 216619 ₪ 5795 ¥ 241480 Mex$ 26095 NZ$ 2575 NOK 16856 zł 6177 S$ 2101 kr 16854 $ 1,554 $ 2515 £ 1328 $ 2,276 € 1513 kr 231950 ₪ 6205 ¥ 258570 Mex$ 27941 NZ$ 2757 NOK 18049 zł 6615 S$ 2250 kr 18047 $ 1,664 Mini suite (Middle deck) | Double/twin $ 2365 £ 1249 $ 2,141 € 1423 kr 218152 ₪ 5836 ¥ 243189 Mex$ 26279 NZ$ 2593 NOK 16976 zł 6221 S$ 2116 kr 16974 $ 1,565 $ 2531 £ 1337 $ 2,291 € 1523 kr 233483 ₪ 6246 ¥ 260279 Mex$ 28126 NZ$ 2775 NOK 18169 zł 6658 S$ 2265 kr 18166 $ 1,675 $ 2697 £ 1425 $ 2,441 € 1623 kr 248813 ₪ 6656 ¥ 277369 Mex$ 29973 NZ$ 2957 NOK 19362 zł 7095 S$ 2414 kr 19359 $ 1,785 Superior (Upper deck) | Double/twin
$ 2531 £ 1337 $ 2,291 € 1523 kr 233483 ₪ 6246 ¥ 260279 Mex$ 28126 NZ$ 2775 NOK 18169 zł 6658 S$ 2265 kr 18166 $ 1,675 $ 2697 £ 1425 $ 2,441 € 1623 kr 248813 ₪ 6656 ¥ 277369 Mex$ 29973 NZ$ 2957 NOK 19362 zł 7095 S$ 2414 kr 19359 $ 1,785 $ 2864 £ 1513 $ 2,592 € 1723 kr 264143 ₪ 7066 ¥ 294459 Mex$ 31819 NZ$ 3140 NOK 20554 zł 7533 S$ 2563 kr 20552 $ 1,895 Standard single (Main deck) | Twin $ 2523 £ 1333 $ 2,283 € 1518 kr 232716 ₪ 6225 ¥ 259424 Mex$ 28034 NZ$ 2766 NOK 18109 zł 6636 S$ 2258 kr 18107 $ 1,669 $ 2781 £ 1469 $ 2,517 € 1673 kr 256478 ₪ 6861 ¥ 285914 Mex$ 30896 NZ$ 3049 NOK 19958 zł 7314 S$ 2488 kr 19956 $ 1,840 $ 3038 £ 1605 $ 2,750 € 1828 kr 280240 ₪ 7497 ¥ 312403 Mex$ 33759 NZ$ 3331 NOK 21807 zł 7992 S$ 2719 kr 21804 $ 2,010 Extra Options
Swiss Crown
Guided package: $ 347 £ 184 $ 314 € 209 kr 32041 ₪ 857 ¥ 35718 Mex$ 3860 NZ$ 381 NOK 2493 zł 914 S$ 311 kr 2493 $ 230 *
*Minimum number of participants to confirm: 10
*Maximum number of participants total: 18Electric bike: $ 166 £ 88 $ 150 € 100 kr 15330 ₪ 410 ¥ 17090 Mex$ 1847 NZ$ 182 NOK 1193 zł 437 S$ 149 kr 1193 $ 110
Helmet rental: $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 62 ¥ 2563 Mex$ 277 NZ$ 27 NOK 179 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 179 $ 16
Arrival & departure airport transfer (to/from boat) City center Airport One way (1 - 8 people) $ 449 £ 237 $ 406 € 270 kr 41392 ₪ 1107 ¥ 46143 Mex$ 4986 NZ$ 492 NOK 3221 zł 1180 S$ 402 kr 3221 $ 297 $ 532 £ 281 $ 481 € 320 kr 49057 ₪ 1312 ¥ 54688 Mex$ 5910 NZ$ 583 NOK 3817 zł 1399 S$ 476 kr 3817 $ 352 Prinzessin Katharina & Manon
Electric bike rental (Bike protection included): $ 183 £ 97 $ 165 € 110 kr 16863 ₪ 451 ¥ 18799 Mex$ 2031 NZ$ 200 NOK 1312 zł 481 S$ 164 kr 1312 $ 121
Please indicate at the time of booking.
Swiss Crown
Guided package* $ 374 £ 198 $ 338 € 225 kr 34493 ₪ 923 ¥ 38452 Mex$ 4155 NZ$ 410 NOK 2684 zł 984 S$ 335 kr 2684 $ 247 Electric bike rental $ 199 £ 105 $ 181 € 120 kr 18397 ₪ 492 ¥ 20508 Mex$ 2216 NZ$ 219 NOK 1432 zł 525 S$ 178 kr 1431 $ 132 Helmet rental $ 25 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 62 ¥ 2563 Mex$ 277 NZ$ 27 NOK 179 zł 66 S$ 22 kr 179 $ 16 *Minimum number of participants to confirm: 10 | Maximum number of participants total: 18
Arrival & departure airport transfer (to/from boat) City center Airport One way (1 - 8 people) $ 565 £ 299 $ 511 € 340 kr 52123 ₪ 1394 ¥ 58106 Mex$ 6279 NZ$ 620 NOK 4056 zł 1486 S$ 506 kr 4056 $ 374 $ 482 £ 255 $ 436 € 290 kr 44458 ₪ 1189 ¥ 49561 Mex$ 5356 NZ$ 528 NOK 3460 zł 1268 S$ 431 kr 3459 $ 319 Merlijn
Electric bike rental $ 299 £ 158 $ 271 € 180 kr 27595 ₪ 738 ¥ 30762 Mex$ 3324 NZ$ 328 NOK 2147 zł 787 S$ 268 kr 2147 $ 198 Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
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- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
Relatively easy tour following the flow of the Danube. The route is mostly flat but there are some rolling hills especially coming out of the Danube valley. It takes place on good, asphalt bike paths very suitable for beginners and children. Daily distances can be adjusted.
Airport Info
Closest international airport to your tour start in Passau is Munich International Airport (MUC) which is well connected to the city center by either train or express bus.
Local Travel
To travel directly to Passau from the airport by public transportation, you first must take a shuttle bus to Freising train station. Cost is approximately €3. From here you take a train to Passau. Train ride is approximately 2½ hr. depending on connections and costs €30 - €45 depending on type of train. You could also utilize a transfer service such as SMS Airport Shuttle. On some boats, transfers can be booked. Please see pricing. Passau has 3 different docking locations and we will inform you of exact ship location in Passau in your final travel information.
Climate
The region has a moderate maritime climate, generally experiencing pleasantly mild winters and relatively cool summers. Please check local conditions prior to your departure and remember that your tour will cover a significant distance and will stretch along the Danube from Passau to Vienna and back.
Day of Rest
Any day can be designated a day of rest by remaining on board, relaxing on deck and enjoying the varied river scenes
Remarks
The cycling itinerary on the Merlijn is fully guided. The itineraries on the Swiss Crown and Prinzessin Katharina are generally conducted self-guided except on certain dates on the Swiss Crown, a guided option is offered (supplement applies.) See dates
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements, and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visaExtra Stay
We can arrange extra nights in Passau! If you would like to reserve additional nights on your own, we advise Booking.com for researching and reserving. You can read a detailed description of the hotels offered including a listing of amenities, customer reviews, and ratings.
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