Photo: Christmas-themed salon of MS Admiral Tegetthoff with Christmas trees, garlands, and festively set tables.
Photo: MS Admiral Tegetthoff sailing on the Danube under a blue sky, showcasing its modern ship design.
Photo: Three musicians pose with an acoustic guitar in front of an ochre-colored wall, looking toward the camera.
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Viennese Advent Melodies on the Blue Danube

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A musical escape during Advent: Experience Vienna on a relaxing afternoon cruise along the Danube, accompanied by festive Viennese music and seasonal culinary delights.

Photo: Christmas-themed salon of MS Admiral Tegetthoff with Christmas trees, garlands, and festively set tables.Photo: MS Admiral Tegetthoff sailing on the Danube under a blue sky, showcasing its modern ship design.Photo: Three musicians pose with an acoustic guitar in front of an ochre-colored wall, looking toward the camera.
Vienna Theme Cruise

Viennese Advent Melodies on the Blue DanubeNew

A musical escape during Advent: Experience Vienna on a relaxing afternoon cruise along the Danube, accompanied by festive Viennese music and seasonal culinary delights.

Next Departure 12/08/2026 · 13:00 Departure location Vienna / Reichsbrücke (Headquater) Go to dock section

  • Duration: 3.5 hours
  • Festive Advent cruise through Vienna
  • Viennese songs, folk music & popular hits
  • Seasonal culinary delights

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Included in price

  • Festive Christmas Decorations on Board

    Inclusive

    Step aboard and enjoy a magical Christmas atmosphere on the Danube.

  • Delightful buffet on board

    Inclusive

    Enjoy a varied buffet selection and savour delicious culinary delights throughout the cruise.

    Photo: Person serving food from a buffet with cold platters, pastries, and stacked plates.

    Delightful buffet on board

    Inclusive

    Look forward to a varied themed buffet specially tailored to the theme of the cruise. Starters, salads, main courses and desserts offer a delicious variety to enjoy on board.

  • Live musik on board

    Inclusive

    Live music creates a great atmosphere on board.

Attractions

  • Emperor's Jubilee Church

    An impressive church on the banks of the Danube, known for its architecture and fascinating history.

    Photo: View of the Kaiser Jubilee Church at Mexikoplatz, featuring distinctive towers and red-tiled roofs, seen from the Danube.

    Emperor's Jubilee Church

    The Emperor’s Jubilee Church, better known as St. Francis of Assisi Church, is one of Vienna’s most striking sacred buildings. Located on Mexikoplatz near the Danube, it was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph I’s reign.

    With its imposing towers, neo-Gothic and Neo-Romanesque architecture, and unique riverside setting, the church remains a defining feature of Vienna’s skyline and is considered one of the landmarks of the Leopoldstadt district.

  • DC Tower & Donau City

    Vienna’s modern district with a striking skyline and innovative architecture.

    Photo: DC Tower and Donau City in Vienna, viewed from the water, featuring modern high-rise architecture along the Danube.

    DC Tower & Donau City

    Donau City represents modern Vienna and is one of Austria’s most important urban development projects. Dominating the skyline is the DC Tower, Austria’s tallest skyscraper, alongside the Vienna International Centre (UNO City), one of the four official headquarters of the United Nations.

    Surrounded by contemporary architecture, international businesses, hotels, restaurants, cafés and spacious waterfront areas, the district has become a vibrant hub on the banks of the Danube. Together with the Danube Tower and Danube Island, Donau City showcases Vienna’s international, dynamic and forward-looking character.

  • Danube Tower

    At 252 metres tall, it offers breathtaking 360° panoramic views over Vienna and the Danube.

    Photo: MS Vindobona on the Danube in Vienna, with the Danube Tower in the background.

    Danube Tower

    The Danube Tower, standing at 252 metres, is Austria’s tallest structure and one of Vienna’s most iconic landmarks. The viewing platform offers spectacular panoramic views of Vienna, the Danube and the surrounding region. Visitors can also enjoy a unique dining experience at the tower’s restaurant and café high above the city.

    A particular highlight is the 165-metre Donauturm Slide, considered the highest slide in Europe, offering an exciting adventure combined with breathtaking views. Whether as an excursion destination, a photo spot or for a memorable meal, the Danube Tower combines stunning vistas with unforgettable experiences above the rooftops of Vienna.

  • Millennium Tower

    The Millennium Tower combines shopping, offices and leisure on Vienna’s waterfront.

    Photo: Person on a ship’s open deck with views of Vienna’s Millennium Tower and Danube bridge at sunset.

    Millennium Tower

    The Millennium Tower is one of Vienna’s most recognizable skyscrapers and a prominent landmark along the Danube. Rising 202 metres above the city, it is among Austria’s tallest buildings and features modern office space, a shopping centre, restaurants, cafés and a cinema under one roof.

    Located directly on Handelskai, the tower symbolizes modern Vienna and combines urban living, business and leisure in close proximity to the Danube. Visitors can experience a fascinating contrast between Vienna’s historic heritage and contemporary architecture while enjoying one of the city’s most vibrant waterfront districts.

The Ship

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Photo: MS Admiral Tegetthoff sailing on the Danube under a blue sky, showcasing its modern ship design.
Photo: Festively decorated ship restaurant with elegantly set tables, gallery levels, and a chandelier.
Photo: Elegant dining area aboard MS Admiral Tegetthoff with gallery deck and chandelier lighting.

MS Admiral Tegetthoff

MS Admiral Tegetthoff is among Austria’s most renowned event ships. Following an extensive refurbishment in 2012, she offers a contemporary and elegant venue for experiences on the Danube.

  • On-board restaurant
  • Sound system incl. wireless & open-deck mic
  • Video system with live camera
  • LCD screens for presentations and live streaming
  • Covered sun deck with lounge furniture
  • Stage and dance floor
  • Projector & screen in entrance area
  • Accessible facilities (WC & upper deck lift)
  • Free Wi-Fi
The Ship

MS Admiral Tegetthoff

MS Admiral Tegetthoff is among Austria’s most renowned event ships. Following an extensive refurbishment in 2012, she offers a contemporary and elegant venue for experiences on the Danube.

  • On-board restaurant
  • Sound system incl. wireless & open-deck mic
  • Video system with live camera
  • LCD screens for presentations and live streaming
  • Covered sun deck with lounge furniture
  • Stage and dance floor
  • Projector & screen in entrance area
  • Accessible facilities (WC & upper deck lift)
  • Free Wi-Fi
Details
Photo: MS Admiral Tegetthoff sailing on the Danube under a blue sky, showcasing its modern ship design.Photo: Festively decorated ship restaurant with elegantly set tables, gallery levels, and a chandelier.Photo: Elegant dining area aboard MS Admiral Tegetthoff with gallery deck and chandelier lighting. Photo: Elegantly set ship salon with floral decorations and panoramic views of the Danube.

Departure Location

Photo: DDSG Blue Danube Shipping Center on the Danube with a pier and modern building.

Vienna / Reichsbrücke (Headquater)

  • Handelskai 265, 1020 Vienna
  • Ticket Office Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday & Holidays: 09:00–17:00
  • Sightseeing Cruises Vienna: Pier 5, 6
  • Theme Cruises Vienna: Pier 6, 7
  • Charter Cruises: Departure Point by Arrangement
  • Subject to change.
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Program

Musical Advent on the Danube in Vienna

Escape the pre-Christmas hustle for a few hours and enjoy Advent in Vienna on a festive cruise along the Danube. On board the MS Admiral Te

The WIENER TRI(O)LOGIE provides the festive soundtrack with Christmas-themed Viennese songs, traditional folk songs and popular hits. Seasonal specialities complete the experience and bring the flavours of Christmas on board.

A relaxing Advent cruise in Vienna for everyone who wants to enjoy the festive season away from busy shopping streets and Christmas crowds.

Itinerary & Details

  • Boarding: 13:00–13:45
  • Cruise: 14:00–17:00
  • Location: Vienna / Reichsbrücke
  • Ship: MS Admiral Tegetthoff
  • Included: Cruise, themed buffet & live music

Schedule and programme details are subject to change.

Culinary Delights

Starters

  • Viennese spread selection (vegetarian)
  • Ham rolls with stuffed eggs
  • Cheese selection with grapes | nuts | chutney (vegetarian)
  • Marinated beetroot with goat’s cheese (vegetarian)
  • Freshly baked bread rolls with butter (vegetarian)

Salads

  • Styrian scarlet runner bean salad with pumpkin seed oil (vegan)
  • Viennese potato salad (vegan)
  • Winter salad with apples (vegetarian)

Soup

  • Hearty beef broth with sliced pancakes and chives

Main Courses

  • Breaded chicken fillet with potato and lamb’s lettuce salad
  • Braised roast pork with potato dumplings and cabbage
  • Austrian-style meat patties with mashed potatoes and gravy
  • Cheese spaetzle with crispy onions (vegetarian)

Desserts

  • Warm apple strudel with vanilla sauce (vegetarian)
  • Baked apple with cinnamon and nuts (vegetarian)
  • Fresh fruit (vegan)

Notice

Information on allergens can be found on the menus on board. The buffet is subject to change.

On-board catering

JP Donau Catering Gastronomie

Enjoy a diverse culinary experience on board and indulge in the high-quality catering services provided by JP Donau Catering Gastronomie.

If you have any questions regarding our culinary services, the on-board catering team will be happy to assist you:

JP Donau Catering Opens in new window | [email protected]

Entertainment & Live music

Photo: Three musicians pose with an acoustic guitar in front of an ochre-colored wall, looking toward the camera.

WIENER TRI(O)LOGIE

The WIENER TRI(O)LOGIE sets the festive mood with Christmas-themed Viennese songs, traditional folk songs and popular hits.

Route / Itinerary

Graphic: Route map of the themed cruise on the Danube in Vienna showing the route from Reichsbrücke to the locks Nussdorf, Greifenstein and Freudenau.

The CruiseRoute / Itinerary

The cruise begins at the Vienna / Reichsbrücke landing stage and initially heads downstream towards the Freudenau Lock. After turning around, the ship heads upstream, offering views of Vienna’s modern skyline, including the DC Tower, Danube Tower and Millennium Tower, towards Klosterneuburg / Korneuburg. The ship then turns at a suitable point and returns to the Vienna / Reichsbrücke landing stage, travelling along Danube Island and through the green Danube floodplains.

Getting to the Vienna / Reichsbrücke landing stage

Getting there by public transport

Take the U1 underground line to Vorgartenstraße station. From there, it is approximately a 5-minute walk to the Vienna / Reichsbrücke landing stage.

  • Use the Vorgartenstraße exit
  • Follow the signs “Reichsbrücke / Schifffahrt”
  • Walk across Reichsbrücke to the landing stage

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FAQ

The ticket includes the Danube cruise, a buffet dinner, and live music or a show act. Drinks are not included and are available à la carte on board.

Boarding takes place from 13:15 to 13:45 at the Vienna/Reichsbrücke pier. Departure is scheduled promptly for 14:00. Please have your booking confirmation or e-ticket ready. Displaying the ticket on your smartphone is sufficient.

Yes. Your seats are reserved on board. Our crew will guide you upon boarding.

Yes. Our onboard catering team will arrange seating in advance according to group size. Groups will be seated together whenever possible.

Boarding begins at 13:00. The cruise takes place from 14:00 to 17:00, followed by return to Reichsbrücke.

The meal is served as a buffet. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

Common allergens are clearly marked. If you have any food intolerances or allergies, please inform our catering partner, JP Donau Catering Opens in new window, in advance at [email protected]. This allows our onboard culinary team to best accommodate your requests.

No. Drinks can be ordered à la carte from the service team on board.

Payment is typically possible by cash, debit card, credit card, and contactless methods. Any changes will be communicated by the crew.

The ship and the station are generally barrier-free. If you require assistance (e.g. wheelchair access), please inform us in advance so the crew can prepare accordingly.

Private photos and short videos are welcome (without flash). Professional photography or the use of tripods requires prior approval.

Yes. Cruises take place in all weather conditions. The route and use of outdoor decks may be adjusted depending on weather conditions.

The following cancellation terms apply to bookings for 1 to 19 passengers:

  • Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure
  • 50% cancellation fee up to 48 hours before departure
  • 100% cancellation fee from 48 hours before departure or in the event of a no-show

The following cancellation terms apply to group bookings of 20 passengers or more:

  • Free cancellation up to 6 weeks before departure
  • Free reduction of participant numbers by up to 20% up to 2 weeks before departure
  • 50% cancellation fee for reducing participant numbers by more than 20% up to 2 weeks before departure
  • 50% cancellation fee up to 48 hours before departure
  • 100% cancellation fee from 48 hours before departure or in the event of a no-show

Children are welcome. Please note that this is an event with live music. Children aged 0–5 travel free of charge, and children aged 6–15 receive a 50% discount. Please refer to the online shop for current details.

Pets are only allowed on themed cruises with buffet and show upon prior request. Assistance dogs are exempt.

Take metro line U1 to “Vorgartenstraße”. Use the exit “Vorgartenstraße” and follow the signs to “Reichsbrücke / Schifffahrt”. The walk to the pier takes approximately 5 minutes across the Reichsbrücke".

There is an APCOA Reichsbrücke Opens in new window parking garage located in the immediate vicinity of the pier. Please check current rates and opening hours directly with the operator before your visit.

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