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
TIMETABLE | PEAK SEASON
daily 26.04. – 05.10.2025
* Change to MS Wachau to continue the journey to Melk.
* On the last tour: a change is required to continue the journey.
Cruise cancellation Sat, 21.06.2025 (Wachau 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
PRE-SEASON, daily 29.03. – 25.04.2025
POST-SEASON, daily 06.10. – 02.11.2025
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
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 € 39.00
Krems – Melk return € 47.00
SMALL WACHAU CRUISE
Krems – Spitz or Melk – Spitz single € 31.00
Krems – Spitz or Melk – Spitz return € 37.00
Krems – Weißenkirchen single € 31.00
Krems – Weißenkirchen return € 37.00
Bicycles € 3.00
SHORT STRIPS
Weißenkirchen – Spitz one way € 23.00
Weißenkirchen – Spitz return € 26.00
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
COMBITICKET
SHIP + SCHNITZEL
– Boat trip
– Freshly prepared pork schnitzel with potato salad on board.
from € 49,50 per person
COMBITICKET
COMBI TICKET BOAT + CAPTAIN MENU
– Boat trip
– 3-course seasonal menu and a glass of Wachau wine (1/8l)
from € 60,00 per person
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 € 44,50 per person
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
€ 61,00 per family
COMBITICKET
SHIP + APRICOT
– Boat trip 15:45 – 18:10 (Krems – Spitz – Krems)
– apricot cake and coffee
€ 43,00 per person
COMBITICKET
SHIP + WINE SNACK
– Boat trip 15:45 – 18:10 (Krems – Spitz – Krems)
– Brettljause, 2 pastries, 1/8 l wine
€ 48,50 per person
COMBITICKET
SHIP + WACHAU TRAIN
– Boat trip
– Wachau Railway
– bus transfer depending on the route
from € 46,60 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”.
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
free 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.
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Die neue MSW
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Die Schiffsglocke ist immer dabei.
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Aus der Vogelperspektive
Dürnstein – (C) DDSG Blue Danube – Christian Wöckinger
Landschaftlich eine Sensation
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Schiffstation in Melk
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Für Kinder das richtige Programm
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Die ganze Familie ist willkommen
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