Holiday Cruise

4-day Family Cruise: Linz – Bratislava – Hainburg – Vienna (2025)

Duration:
4 Days

Dates: 11.4.-14.4. (Easter holidays),14.4.-17.4. (Easter holidays)

Get away from the hustle of everyday life! Let yourself be inspired by the excellent service, the freshly cooked meals on board and the unique flair. All of this and more on board the 1st class ship MS Primadonna – the only cruise ship under the Austrian flag – you will experience a unique holiday.

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  • If capacity is full, we will be happy to put you on the waiting list. You may be lucky enough to get your dream cabin before the cruise starts!
  • You can also book the cruise as a gift voucher

Cruise Programme

1st Day: Linz - Spitz

Embarkation in Linz-Urfahr from 16:00 | departure from Linz with coffee & cake

2nd Day: Bratislava - Hainburg

Through the Donau-Auen to Bratislava | individual walk to Bratislava castle | cruise to Hainburg | in the afternoon cycle to the nearby Carnuntum Roman Park (8.5 km) or go by bus (+ € 14,- pp to be advised when booking) and back | Optional: night-time tour “Dark Alleys” through the medieval town of Hainburg

3rd Day: Vienna

Optional: by metro to Schönbrunn and entrance to the oldest zoo in the world (lunch package included) | evening entertainment in the on-board theatre

4th Day: Linz

Disembarkation in Linz-Urfahr by 10:00 | individual journey home

Prices

Prices based on Accommodation

  • 2-bed cabin main deck astern (bunk bed/approx. 9,5 m²) …           350,- €/Person
  • 2-bed cabin main deck (2 separate ground beds/approx. 11,5 m²) … 495,- €/Person
  • 2-bed cabin upper deck (2 ground beds, BALCONY/approx. 16,5 m²) … 685,- €/Person
  • 2-bed cabin promenade deck (2 ground beds, BALCONY/approx. 16,5 m²) … 765,- €/Person

Surcharge single cabin:
50 % main deck ASTERN & main deck
75 % upper/promenade deck

Multiple bed occupancy:
Main deck cabin (except astern) up to max. 4 people (bunk beds/folding upper beds). Upper deck cabin occupancy up to max. 3 people (90 cm x 2 m single bed).

Reduction for 3rd/ 4th person:
up to 5.9 years: 100 %
up to 11.9 years: 75%
2 to 15 years: 50 %
2 children in the separate adjacent cabin of the parents: 25%

Surcharges

  • Excursion package – Entry to Carnuntum Roman Park incl. bike hire, entry to Schönbrunn Zoo and ticket for Vienna public transport + €34 (can only be booked in advance)

Included Services

  • Cruise with 3 x full board incl. harbour fees in the booked double cabin with shower/toilet/TV/safe/minibar/adjustable air conditioning
  • Free use of the wellness area (whirlpool on the sun deck and indoors, sauna, Kneipp pool)
  • Welcome show in the on-board theatre
  • Daily approx. 2h children’s programme incl. juice bar in the on-board theatre and lunch package for day 3

Transport

Transport to and from Vienna can be arranged for an additional charge. The language of the cruise is German, English can also be spoken on the ship and some of the staff also speak Slovak.

Accommodation and Gastronomy

Accommodation

The Ship MS Primadonna ****+ is the second largest ship on the Danube. Passengers can choose from 80 outside cabins with individually controlled air conditioning, shower and WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone, minibar and spacious wardrobes.

On the upper and promenade decks the cabins are 16.5 m² in size and have a balcony and a desk. On the upper deck there is an additional sofa, on the promenade deck there are two comfortable chairs. On the main deck the cabins are equipped with a large, non-opening porthole and individually adjustable heating, air conditioning and shower, WC, hairdryer, TV/radio (140 channels/satellite), safe, phone and minibar (11.5 m²). Main deck ASTERN cabins have the same equipment with 9.5 m² in size and have folding bunk beds (low-cost single occupancy).

Gastronomy

The yardstick of all cruise ships is the cuisine! For us individuality and fulfillment of customer wishes counts! From the vegetable juicer at the American breakfast buffet to selected cheese specialties as the conclusion of the 4/5 course menu, we offer 1st-class level. Dietary requests partly possible, please indicate when booking. Our dishes are influenced by the specialties of all ten Danube countries; Viennese cuisine has a particularly high value.

Tip: Of all the Danube ships our ship has the most favorable bottle wine prices e.g. a Bordeaux Lamothe-Vincent 2011 costs only € 19,80 (0,75 l). Five meals a day: breakfast buffet, served 3-course lunch or packed lunch for the bike tour, 4/5-course dinner in the evening, afternoon coffee with pastries, midnight snack.

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Reservation

Book your stay on the Danube. Your booking only becomes binding after payment of the shipping costs. We will send you payment instructions by E-mail.

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    Terms of Cancellation

    • Until 84 days before arrival 15%
    • 83 to 42 days before arrival 50%
    • 41 to 28 days before arrival 70%
    • 27 to 15 days before arrival 80%
    • 14 days before arrival 90%
    • Failure to commence the journey without prior cancellation is considered a cancellation (= no-show) with a cancellation fee of 100 %. Different cancellation conditions may be listed separately on our offer. The cancellation conditions listed at the time of your booking apply.

    The only cabin cruise ship on the Danube under the Austrian flag was built in Germany in 1998 and completely renovated in 2009. The ship’s facilities include a long hotel lobby, a panoramic restaurant ‘Primogusto’ and bar ‘Primaaperitivo’, Danube Arena ‘Primavisto’ and theatre ‘Primatheatro’, the place where most guests meet. The entire ship has a pleasant air conditioning, which can be individually regulated in the cabins. Primadonna is the second largest Danube ship with a length of 113.5 metres and a width of 17.4 metres. Staying on board, the chosen architecture makes it more pleasant – the ship has the shape of a catamaran, 9 metres high front glazing and glass floor at the reception – the view falls directly under the water and offers a unique experience. The sun deck has a small whirlpool, deckchairs and a comfortable seating area. The wellness area includes an indoor whirlpool, a Kneipp pool and a sauna where you can book medical and beauty treatments.

    Technical Data

    Length: 113.5 m
    Width: 17.4 m
    Speed: 14 knots

    Engines: 2 main engines, 3 auxiliary engines
    Air conditioning: 2 main air conditioners
    Diving depth: 1.7 m
    Fixed point above water: 8.2 m

    Capacity: 160 passengers
    Number of cabins: 80
    Number of crew members: 47
    Number of decks: 4