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Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the Danube with a festive buffet, live music, a raffle and spectacular views of the fireworks over Vienna.
New Year’s Eve is one of the most magical times of the year in Vienna, and there is hardly a better place to celebrate than on the Danube. With DDSG Blue Danube’s New Year’s Eve cruises, you can enjoy a festive and relaxed night on the water, with fantastic views of Vienna’s illuminated skyline and the fireworks over the city.
Choose from four ships: MS Admiral Tegetthoff, MS Austria, MS Dürnstein and MS Kaiserin Elisabeth. On board, you can look forward to a festive New Year’s Eve buffet with culinary highlights, live music and an entertaining raffle. Welcome the new year in style, whether as a couple, with friends or as part of a group.
If you are not ready to call it a night after midnight, keep the celebrations going at the After New Year’s Eve Party. A New Year’s Eve cruise on the Danube also makes a special gift for anyone looking to celebrate the turn of the year in a truly memorable way.
Experience the turn of the year in Vienna from a unique perspective. Enjoy a festive New Year’s Eve cruise on the Danube featuring culinary highlights and spectacular views of the city.
With views of Vienna’s skyline and the fireworks above the city, the new year begins in a truly special way. The MS Austria provides the perfect setting for a festive New Year’s Eve celebration on the Danube.
Welcome the New Year aboard the MS Dürnstein. Festive atmosphere, culinary delights and impressive views of Vienna’s New Year’s Eve fireworks make this Danube cruise a truly memorable way to celebrate the start of 2027.
An elegant New Year’s Eve celebration on the Danube in Vienna awaits aboard the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth. A festive buffet, live entertainment and spectacular views of the illuminated city provide the perfect setting for a stylish start to the new year.
Enjoy a festive buffet featuring culinary highlights for New Year’s Eve and celebrate on board in a relaxed atmosphere as Vienna welcomes the new year.
Musical highlights on board—featuring live acts and a DJ, depending on the ship—plus an entertaining raffle to keep spirits high well past midnight.
Experience New Year’s Eve fireworks from the water and enjoy views of Vienna’s illuminated skyline and the Danube.
An unforgettable New Year’s Eve on the Danube: Enjoy views of Vienna’s festively illuminated skyline, a festive buffet and fireworks to ring in the new year. Caroline Kreutzberger and a DJ provide the perfect soundtrack and a lively atmosphere on board.
Ring in the new year with live music: Chris Emray & Ina Eckhard bring musical highlights on board and create the perfect atmosphere for New Year’s Eve. Enjoy a festive buffet and experience the fireworks over Vienna from the water.
Ein Abend voller Genuss und Musik auf der Donau: Ein festliches Silvesterbuffet und Livemusik von Stella Kranner und Saxophonistin Barbara Paierl sorgen für einen besonderen Jahresausklang. Zum Start ins neue Jahr eröffnet das Freideck den Blick auf die Feuerwerke über Wien.
Welcome the new year in style: On board the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth, a festive New Year’s Eve buffet meets live music by Nastja Isabella and atmospheric DJ sounds. Views of Vienna illuminated for the occasion make this New Year’s Eve on the Danube a truly special experience.
New Year’s Eve cruises in Vienna are available on the MS Admiral Tegetthoff, MS Austria, MS Dürnstein and MS Kaiserin Elisabeth. Each ship offers its own unique atmosphere and entertainment programme.
All New Year’s Eve cruises include a festive buffet, live music, a raffle and excellent views of the fireworks over Vienna.
Yes, fireworks over Vienna can be seen from the ship at New Year’s. However, visibility depends on the prevailing weather and viewing conditions. Please note that DDSG Blue Danube does not organise any fireworks itself and therefore cannot guarantee a view of fireworks.
Boarding starts at 19:00, and the ships depart for the New Year’s Eve cruise on the Danube at 20:00. After docking at 00:30, guests are free to leave the ship at any time or stay on board until the event ends at 02:00. The music ends at 01:30.
Yes. From 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., the celebrations continue on board the docked MS Admiral Tegetthoff. Caroline Kreutzberger and a DJ keep the party going into the early hours of the morning.
Absolutely. A New Year’s Eve cruise on the Danube is a memorable gift for couples, friends and families looking to celebrate the occasion in a truly special way.
Choose your preferred ship above and book directly on the respective cruise page. For group bookings and corporate celebrations, our team will be happy to assist you personally at [email protected] or +43 1 588 80-0.
