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Sightseeing Cruises Wachau

On the way in the Wachau with DDSG Blue Danube

The two modern and fully air-conditioned ships MS Dürnstein and MS Wachau depart at Krems and Melk up to 4 times a day in each direction for an impressive and comfortable cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Experience the region from a different perspective

Food freshly prepared on board

Experience the seasons on the ship

SCHEDULE | LOW SEASON

PRESEASON, daily 30.03. – 03.05.2024
LATESEASON, daily 07.10. – 03.11.2024

TIMETABLE | PEAK SEASON

daily 04.05. – 06.10.2024

* Change to MS Wachau to continue the journey to Melk

* On the last tour: a change is required to continue the journey.

Cancellation of the cruise Sat, 22.06.2024 (Wachauer Solstice): 15:45 from Krems to Dürnstein and Spitz / 17:30 from Spitz to Emmersdorf and Melk / 17:50 from Dürnstein to Krems

All tickets “scheduled trips Wachau | there & back” are valid for 1 day each. You can interrupt any journey and continue the tour on the same day at a later departure.

Experience Wachau navigation

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site on board the MS Wachau and MS Dürnstein.

Experience Wachau from the water

Experience the beautiful landscape of the Danube valley up close and enjoy the river panorama during a leisurely boat trip.

Restaurant on board

Let us spoil you with culinary delights in our on-board restaurant – under the management of Patrick Fürst. We offer you a varied range of food and drinks at moderate prices.

Sightseeing

At any time of the year you have the opportunity to let the shores pass by in a relaxed way

landing piers

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site on board the MS Wachau and MS Dürnstein.

Krems / Stein

Donaustation 24 • 3500 Krems / Stein, Welterbeplatz 1, Schifffahrts- und Welterbezentrum

Dürnstein

Donaustation 20 • 3601 Dürnstein, Donaulände

Spitz

Donaustation 15 • 3620 Spitz, Rollfährestraße / Donaulände

Melk

Donaustation 9B • 3390 Melk, Hafenspitz, Kolomaniau 1, Rollfährestraße

RESTAURANT ON BOARD

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PRICES

GRAND WACHAU CRUISE

Krems – Melk one way € 37,00
Krems – Melk round trip € 44,00

SMALL WACHAU CRUISE

Krems – Spitz or Melk – Spitz one way € 28,00
Krems – Spitz or Melk – Spitz round trip € 34,00
Krems – Dürnstein one way € 21,00
Krems – Dürnstein round trip € 23,00
Bicycles € 3,00

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Announcements explanations of the main attractions

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Children: 0-9 years: free | 10-15 years: 50 % discount
Seniors:
20 % Discount | Monday to Friday and Sunday
Groups: 10 % discount for more than 20 persons Tour Guides free, every 21st person free
Disabled People: 20 % discount (only with ID)
also for 1 accompanying person

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COMBITICKET

SHIP + SCHNITZEL

• Cruise
• Freshly on board prepared pork schnitzel with potato salad.

from € 46,00 per person

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COMBITICKET

COMBI TICKET BOAT + CAPTAIN MENU

• Cruise
• 3-course seasonal menu and a glass of Wachau wine (1/8l)

from € 58,00 per person

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COMBI TICKET BOAT + WACHAU BREAKFAST

• Cruise
• “Wachauer Breakfast”: Wachau baked goods from the Schmidl bakery,
Butter, Wachau apricot jam, ham, cheese, apricot nectar
1 cup of coffee or tea “Wachau breakfast”

from € 42,00 per person

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COMBITICKET

COMBINATION TICKET FAMILY TICKET

Cruise 15:45 – 18:10 (Krems – Spitz – Krems)
Ice cream sundae with 2 scoops of ice cream and colorful Smarties for each child
Family ticket for 2 adults and up to 2 children up to 15 years old

€ 57,00 per family

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COMBITICKET

SHIP + APRICOT

Cruise 15:45 – 18:10 (Krems – Spitz – Krems)
• Apricot Cake and Coffee

€ 46,00 per person

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SHIP + BRETTLJAUSE

Cruise 15:45 – 18:10 (Krems – Spitz – Krems)
• Brettljause, 2 baked goods, 1/8 l wine

€ 58,00 per person

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SHIP + WINE TASTING

• Cruise
• Wine Tasting

from € 44,00 per person

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SHIP + WACHAU TRAIN

• Cruise
• Wachau Train
• Depending on the route bus transfer

from € 39,20 per person

Dürnstein Monastery

THE landmark of the Wachau with its new exhibition „Discovery of the Valuable“ is open daily from 23. March bis 27. October 2024, Mon-Sat: 9-17 , So: 10-17. You can see the gothic hall, the gorgeous danube terrace and the baroque monastery church. Audio Guide (worth € 3,00) FREE with your DDSG-Ticket. You will find more information about the Dürnstein monastery here.

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IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

Here you will find the answers to important questions about our sightseeing cruises in the Wachau.

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets are available at our landing piers in Vienna and in the Wachau. You can also conveniently purchase your tickets via the online shop and print them out at home as Print @ Hometickets.

personally | at all ticket counters in Vienna or Wachau
in the online shop | https://shop.ddsg-blue-danube.at
by email | info@ddsg-blue-danube.at
by phone | +43 1 588 80

Can I take my bike on board?

Transport as part of the Wachau Sightseeing Cruises possible for an additional charge of € 2.00.

Discounts

children
0–9 years free of charge
10–15 years 50% discount

Schoolchildren, students, military and civil servants (only with ID)
20% discount

Seniors
60plus: 20% discount Sunday – Friday (from 60 years or with a pensioner ID)

groups
10% discount from 20 people
Tour guides free, every 21st person free

Children’s groups from 10 people
50% discount, 1 accompanying person free of charge for every 10 students

Are the ships wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchairs must be registered for all journeys. You can find information on wheelchair-accessible ships and moorings under the following link and in the folder “People with special needs”.

SPECIAL NEEDS

In the case of boat trips with included bus transfers, transport for wheelchair users is unfortunately not possible.

Smoking on board?

The restaurant area is a smoke-free zone for all boat trips. Smoking is possible on the sun deck.

Table reservations

Table reservations for group bookings and menu orders possible. Otherwise free choice of seats.

Cancellation conditions
Sightseeing Cruises Vienna

free up to 2 weeks prior to departure
20% up to 24 hours before departure
50% from 24 hours before departure
100% no-show

Can I take dogs on board?

Dogs travel with us for free. However, a muzzle and leash are essential! Unfortunately, dogs cannot be transported on boat trips with included bus transfers.