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Sightseeing Cruises Wachau

On the way in the Wachau with DDSG Blue Danube

The three modern and fully air-conditioned ships MS Dürnstein, MS Wachau and MS Austria depart from 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

NEW LANDING STAGE 2024! | Weissenkirchen

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.

SCHEDULE| LOW SEASON

PRESEASON, daily 30.03. – 03.05.2024
AFTER-SEASON, daily 07.10. – 03.11.2024

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 closed!

Donaustation 20 • 3601 Dürnstein, Donaulände

NEW LANDING STAGE! Weißenkirchen

Danube station 18 – 3610 Weißenkirchen in der Wachau

Spitz

Donaustation 15 • 3620 Spitz, Rollfährestraße / Donaulände

Melk

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

RESTAURANT ON BOARD

PRICES

GRAND WACHAU CRUISE

Krems – Melk one way € 37.00
Krems – Melk return € 44.00

SMALL WACHAU CRUISE

Krems – Spitz or Melk – Spitz single € 28.00
Krems – Spitz or Melk – Spitz return € 34.00
Krems – Weißenkirchen single € 28.00
Krems – Weißenkirchen return € 34.00
Bicycles € 3.00

SHORT STRIPS

Weißenkirchen – Spitz one way € 21.00
Weißenkirchen – Spitz return € 23.00

Air conditioningon board

Announcements explanations of the main attractions

Children: 0-9 years: free | 10-15 years: 50 % discount
Seniors:
20 % discount | Monday to Friday and Sunday
Groups: 10 % discount from 20 people Tour guide: free, every 21st person free
People with disabilities: 20 % discount (only with ID)
also for 1 accompanying person

Course listing

COMBITICKET

SHIP + SCHNITZEL

– Boat trip
– Freshly prepared pork schnitzel with potato salad on board.

from € 46,00 per person

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COMBITICKET

COMBI TICKET BOAT + CAPTAIN MENU

– Boat trip
– 3-course seasonal menu and a glass of Wachau wine (1/8l)

from € 58,00 per person

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COMBITICKET​

COMBI TICKET BOAT + WACHAU BREAKFAST

– Boat trip
– “Wachau breakfast”: Wachau pastries 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

Course listing

COMBITICKET

COMBINATION TICKET FAMILY TICKET

Boat trip 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 of age

€ 57,00 per family

Course listing

COMBITICKET

SHIP + APRICOT

Boat trip 15:45 – 18:10 (Krems – Spitz – Krems)
– apricot cake and coffee

€ 42,00 per person

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COMBITICKET

SHIP + BRETTLJAUSE

Boat trip 15:45 – 18:10 (Krems – Spitz – Krems)
– Brettljause, 2 pastries, 1/8 l wine

€ 47,50 per person

Course listing

COMBITICKET​

SHIP + WINE TASTING

– Boat trip
– wine tasting

from € 44,00 per person

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COMBITICKET

SHIP + WACHAU TRAIN

– Boat trip
– Wachau Railway
– bus transfer depending on the route

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.

in person | in all sales outlets in Vienna or Wachau
in the online store | https://shop.ddsg-blue-danube.at
by e-mail | info@ddsg-blue-danube.at
by phone | +43 1 588 80

Vouchers & cooperations with Brandner Schifffahrt

No existing vouchers or other cooperation agreements with Brandner Schifffahrt will be accepted. Excluded from this are existing bookings with DDSG Blue Danube.

For refunds, please contact Brandner Schifffahrt directly
by e-mail | schiffahrt@brandner.at
by telephone | +43 7433 2590 21

Can I take my bike on board?

Transportation is possible on the Wachau liner service for a surcharge of € 3.00.

Discounts

Children
0-9 years free
10-15 years 50 % discount

Pupils, students, military and civilian service (only with ID)
20% discount

Seniors
60plus: 20 % discount Sunday – Friday (from 60 years or with pensioner’s card)

Groups
10% discount from 20 people
Tour guide free of charge, every 21st person free of charge

Children’s groups of 10 or more
50% discount, 1 accompanying person free for every 10 pupils

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
Vienna liner free of charge up to 2 weeks before departure 20% up to 24 hours before departure 50% from 24 hours before departure 100% for no-shows
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.