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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 7 nights

Danube Waltz

  • Accommodation aboard Viking river ships with eight stateroom categories
  • Choice of outside, balcony or suite staterooms with a view
  • Suites with a separate sitting area for added comfort
From
$3,795 pp twin share
7 nights
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When & how much

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331 departures

  1. Sun 25 Oct 2026 → Sun 1 Nov 2026 7 nights · Budapest → Passau · Viking Embla Outside $3,795 Standard $3,895 Balcony $5,395 Suite $5,595 from $3,795 pp twin share Departs tomorrow Enquire
  2. Sun 25 Oct 2026 → Sun 1 Nov 2026 7 nights · Passau → Budapest · Viking Aegir Standard $3,895 Balcony $4,895 Suite $5,595 from $3,895 pp twin share Departs tomorrow Select
  3. Tue 27 Oct 2026 → Tue 3 Nov 2026 7 nights · Passau → Budapest · Viking Vilhjalm Outside $3,795 Standard $3,895 Balcony $4,895 Suite $5,595 from $3,795 pp twin share Departs in 3 days Select
  4. Tue 27 Oct 2026 → Tue 3 Nov 2026 7 nights · Budapest → Passau · Viking Ingvi Outside $3,795 Standard $4,695 Balcony $5,395 Suite $5,595 from $3,795 pp twin share Departs in 3 days Select
  5. Sun 1 Nov 2026 → Sun 8 Nov 2026 7 nights · Budapest → Passau · Viking Aegir Outside $3,595 Balcony $4,995 Suite $5,195 from $3,595 pp twin share Select
Cruise Snapshot
7 Nights

A seven-night Viking river cruise along the Danube from Passau to Budapest, with stops in six destinations

  • Seven-night Danube river cruise from Passau to Budapest
  • Visits to six destinations across four countries
  • Scenic sailing through the Wachau Valley and Danube Bend

Trip Details

Departs
Sun 25 Oct 2026
Returns
Sun 1 Nov 2026
Embarks
Budapest
Disembarks
Passau
Ship
Viking Embla
Operator
Viking Cruises

7-night Viking river cruise from Passau to Budapest aboard Viking Aegir, Viking Embla and 13 sister ships.

Along the way you'll visit Passau, Linz, Krems, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.

You'll sail aboard the Viking river ships Viking Aegir, Viking Embla and 13 sister ships.

Life in transit

Viking Embla

Viking Embla
Details · Viking

Viking Embla

Viking Embla is one of Viking's Longships — the line's fleet of near-identical, Scandinavian-designed river vessels on the rivers of Europe, with an indoor–outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.

Guests
190
Crew
50
Length
135 m
Staterooms
95
Decks
3
Deck plans
4
Viking Embla · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Embla — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Budapest

    Sun 25 Oct
    Port call at Budapest.
  2. 2

    Budapest

    Mon 26 Oct
    Port call at Budapest.
  3. 3

    Bratislava

    Tue 27 Oct
    Port call at Bratislava.
  4. 4

    Vienna

    Wed 28 Oct
    Port call at Vienna.
  5. 5

    Krems

    Thu 29 Oct
    Port call at Krems.
  6. 6

    Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley

    Thu 29 Oct
    Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley.
  7. 7

    Linz

    Fri 30 Oct
    Port call at Linz.
  8. 8

    Passau

    Sat 31 Oct
    Port call at Passau.
  9. 9

    Passau

    Sun 1 Nov
    Port call at Passau.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 7 nights aboard the Viking river ships Viking Aegir, Viking Embla and 13 sister ships
  • Visits to 6 destinations across 4 countries, including Passau, Linz, Krems, Vienna and Bratislava and more
  • Scenic cruising past Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley and Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking river ships Viking Aegir, Viking Embla and 13 sister ships.

Choose from 8 stateroom categories, spanning outside staterooms, balcony staterooms and suites.

Cabin options include outside staterooms with a view, staterooms with a private balcony or veranda and suites with a separate sitting area.

Viking Alruna – dining
Viking Alruna – dining
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 8 days and 7 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 25 Oct 2026 and 28 Nov 2028, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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