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+43 1 588 80

E-MAIL

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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 from Krems and Melk up to 3 times a day in each direction on an impressive and leisurely 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

TIMETABLE | LOW SEASON

PRE-SEASON, daily 01.04. – 05.05.2023
PRE-SEASON, daily 09.10. – 29.10.2023

DEPARTURE KREMS
LANDING PIER
DEPARTURE TIME

Krems / Stein

Donaustation Nr. 25
DEP. 10:15 Uhr

Dürnstein

Donaustation Nr. 20
DEP. 10:50 Uhr

Spitz

Donaustation Nr. 16
DEP. 11:45 Uhr

Melk / Hafenspitz

Donaustation Nr. 9b
DEP. 13:20 Uhr
DEPARTURE MELK
LANDING PIER
DEPARTURE TIME

Melk / Hafenspitz

Donaustation Nr. 9b
DEP. 13:50 Uhr

Spitz

Donaustation Nr. 16
DEP. 14:40 Uhr

Dürnstein

Donaustation Nr. 20
DEP. 15:10 Uhr

Krems / Stein

Donaustation Nr. 25
DEP. 15:30 Uhr

TIMETABLE | MAIN SEASON

MAIN SEASON, daily 06.05. – 08.10.2023

UPSTREAM
Krems / Stein
Dürnstein
Spitz arr.
Spitz dep.
Emmersdorf
Melk / Hafenspitz
LANDING PIER
25
20
16
16
38
9b
MS DÜRNSTEIN
10:15
10:50
11:45
11:45
|
13:20
MS WACHAU
13:10
13:40
14:35
14:45
15:55
16:05
MS DÜRNSTEIN
15:45
16:20
17:20*
MS WACHAU
17:30
18:40
18:50

* Change to MS Wachau to continue the journey to Melk

DOWNSTREAM
Melk / Hafenspitz
Emmersdorf
Spitz arr.
Spitz dep.
Dürnstein
Krems / Stein
LANDING PIER
9b
38
16
16
20
25
MS WACHAU
11:00
11:10
11:40
12:00
12:30
12:50
MS DÜRNSTEIN
13:50
|
14:40
14:40
15:10
15:30
MS WACHAU
16:25
|
17:10*
MS DÜRNSTEIN
17:25
17:50
18:10

* Change to MS Dürnstein to continue the journey to Krems

Limited regular service on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 due to the Wachau solstice!
The scheduled trips at 3:45 p.m. from Krems to Dürnstein and Spitz / 5:30 p.m. from Spitz to Emmersdorf and Melk / 5:50 p.m. from Dürnstein to Krems will be cancelled.

All tickets “Scheduled trips Wachau | there & back” are valid for 1 day. You can interrupt any trip and continue the tour at a later departure on the same day. Please purchase a free stopover ticket as well.

Experience Wachau shipping

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

Experience the Wachau from the water

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

Restaurant on board

Let us spoil you with culinary delights in our on-board restaurant – under the direction 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 relax and let the shore pass by

RESTAURANT ON BOARD

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PREISE

GRAND WACHAU CRUISE

Krems <-> Melk one way € 33.00
Krems <-> Melk round trip € 39.00

SMALL WACHAU RIVER CRUISE

Krems <-> Spitz or Melk <-> Spitz one way € 25.00
Krems <-> Spitz or Melk <-> Spitz round trip € 29.00
Krems <-> Dürnstein one way € 19.00
Krems <-> Dürnstein round trip € 21.00
bicycles € 2.00

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Air conditioning on board

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Announcements explaining 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 from 20 people Tour guide: in free, every 21st person free
People with disabilities: 20% discount (only with ID)
also for 1 accompanying person

landing piers

Shipping & World Heritage Center Krems / Stein

+43 2732 782 82

3500 Krems / Stein, World Heritage Site 1

krems@ddsg-blue-danube.at

landing piers

Dürnstein

+43 2732 782 82

3601 Dürnstein, Donaulände, below the monastery

krems@ddsg-blue-danube.at

landing piers

Ship station at Spitz on the Danube

+43 1 588 80

3620 Spitz, Rollfährestrasse

info@ddsg-blue-danube.at

landing piers

Melk

+43 664 287 12 03

3390 Melk, Donaustation 9B

melk@ddsg-blue-danube.at

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Experience the Wachau from the water!

Experiencing the Unesco World Heritage Site Wachau from the water is and remains unique.

The MS Wachau and MS Dürnstein represent a visiting card for the entire region and offer many passengers the opportunity to experience the “beautiful blue Danube” from the water side.

Stephanie Oberlechner

captain, DDSG Blue Danube

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

Here you will find the answers to important questions about our liner trips 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 obtain an online shop and print them out at home as Print @ Hometickets.

personally | in all sales outlets 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

Hygiene concept on the ships?

The safety and health of our guests is important to us. We have therefore developed a special hygiene concept. Information on this can be found under www.ddsg-blue-danube.at/hygienekonzept

In addition to the reduction of our passenger capacities and the provision of mouth and nose protection and disinfectants, the meals are also served in the form of a flying buffet or on the usual buffet basis – depending on the applicable regulation at the time of the journey.

Stay healthy!
Your DDSG Blue Danube team

Can i take my bike on board?

Transport as part of the Wachau liner shipping 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
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.