Skip to main content
Duernstein town and river Danube in Austria

River Cruises in Austria

Explore

Austria is a country of contrasts boasting sophisticated cities crammed with culture-seeking tourists as well as epic Alpine scenery and snowy slopes brimming with skiers. Offering travellers unparalleled beauty in the form of majestic mountains and spectacular sightseeing opportunities, it is famous for its museums and palaces, contemporary cuisine and winter sports. Perhaps the best way to explore everything Austria has to offer is on one of our scenic Austria river cruises, where you can discover a range of gourmet delights as well as delve deeper into the country’s colourful past.

Beyond Vienna’s glitz and glamour, you can discover Austria’s third largest city, Linz, where Mozart composed his musical masterpieces or explore the magic of Salzburg and marvel at the hilltop castle that looks down upon quaint cobbled streets. Cruise the waters of the stunningly peaceful Danube river, which flows between picturesque vineyards and mountain backdrops. On our Austria river cruise holidays, we call at the fairy-tale village of Melk to see Europe’s largest monasteries; a visual banquet some might say. 

Often described as Europe’s cultural hub: Vienna is the capital of Austria which is home to many a musical masterpiece and was of course the setting of The Sound of Music. Visit some of the city’s finest buildings, including the Vienna Opera house, the lavish Hofburg Palace, and grand St Stephen's Cathedral.

Relax and relish the sights and sounds of Austrian culture with our breathtaking Austria river cruises.

Find your perfect tour

We've found you 13 River Cruises in Austria

Selecting filter and sort by options will automatically reload the results displayed below.

Filters

River Cruises
Duration
Ships
Fountain with sculptures and the Natural History Museum in Vienna, Austria
A distant view of Melk abbey on a rocky outcrop above the Danube river, Austria
Salzburg skyline with river Salzach in springtime, Austria
Wiener Ringstrasse with Burgtheater and tram at sunrise, Vienna, Austria

River Cruise

The Blue Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Manchester Airport
  • 9 included experiences
  • Full board dining
  • Visit Vienna & enjoy a live classical recital on board
  • Visit Budapest & enjoy a live Hungarian folklore show on board

River Cruise

Art and Music of the Blue Danube River Cruise

New

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • 12 included experiences
  • Full board dining
  • Enjoy on board musical performances
  • Guided tours of the most historic towns and cities
  • Behind the scenes tour with the renowned Vienna Boys Choir
Classic view of Salzburg and Festung Hohensalzburg fortress illuminated at Christmas time in Austria
Traditional Christmas market at Vienna Town Hall at night in front of town hall
Aerial view of Salzburg's Christmas Market illuminated at night in Austria

River Cruise

Christmas on the Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board with Christmas Gala dinner
  • 9 included experiences
  • Live Christmas classical quartet recital
  • Hungarian Christmas Folklore Show
Parliament on riverbank of Danube at sunrise in Budapest, Hungary

River Cruise

Gastronomy of the Danube River Cruise

New

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board dining, plus Chef’s Dinner
  • 15 included experiences
  • Explore Vienna and visit a traditional confectioner with tasting
  • Sample Hungarian and Austrian wines
  • Multiple guided tours with tastings of local specialities
Entrance of Buda district at sunrise with colourful sky in Budapest, Hungary
View of Bratislava Castle from the river under a colour evening sky
St. Stephen's Cathedral basked in the glow of evening streetlights, Vienna

River Cruise

New Year on the Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • 6 included experiences
  • Full board with New Year's Eve gala dinner
  • Live classical music recital

Other holidays to Austria

Aerial of Neuschwanstein castle surrounded by vegetation in Bavaria, Germany
Alpine lake with fir trees and distant mountains  in Tyrol, Austria

Escorted Tour

Austrian Tyrol and Italy's South Tyrol

  • Austria, Germany, Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 7 dinners
  • 9 included experiences
View of St. Wolfgang waterfront
Salzburg skyline with river Salzach in springtime, Austria

Escorted Tour

Lakes and Mountains of Austria

  • Austria
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 4 dinners
  • 7 included experiences
  • Tour of Salzburg
  • Tour of Hellbrunn Palace
  • See the Austria Lake District

River Cruises in Austria on the Riviera Travel blog

Fisherman's Bastion and statue of King Saint Stephen's in Budapest

WHAT TO DO IN BUDAPEST

Explore the beautiful city of Budapest – known as the Pearl of the Danube. Whether visiting for a day, two days or longer, here’s our essential guide to Budapest.

CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING
View of St. Stephan Cathedral in Vienna, Austria

FIRST TIMER'S GUIDE TO VIENNA

Discover Vienna – a captivating city home to historical landmarks, world-famous masterpieces and the Spanish Riding School.

CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING

Sample a Slice of History: the Sachertorte

Rich melted chocolate, springy layers of sponge and a jammy apricot glaze are essential ingredients for the iconic sachertorte.

Read more
An image of two ships crossing the Seine River, during the day

Request a Riviera Brochure

With a wide range of holidays to choose from, it might be hard to pick just one. Start planning your next holiday with our latest brochures. Simply click the brochure you'd like to receive and fill in your details. You'll receive your selection in 3-5 working days, free of charge.

View our brochures