Are meals served onboard?

Once you are onboard the cruise, all of your meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for the whole duration of your cruise. CroisiEurope is very proud of the meals they serve to passengers and you will probably experience some of the best French and European cuisine at their tables. Depending on the excursions planned, some meals may not be provided on board however if this is the case, it will be clearly stated in the cruise programme. Breakfast is usually a self-serve buffet in the onboard restaurant, which may include pastries, coffee, tea, juice, breads, jams, a variety of sausages and cold cut meats, eggs, fresh fruit, and yoghurt. Lunch and dinner will be a 3-course sit-down meal and is served at set times and in single seating for all passengers. Both lunch and dinner meals are paired with excellent complimentary wines for you to enjoy.

Will drinks be provided on the cruise?

On all CroisiEurope cruises, you will be provided with complimentary beverages at every meal, including mineral water, fruit juice, tea, coffee, house wine and beer. Drinks served at the bar are included in the full price of selected cruises as well. Champagne, premium brand vintage wines and spirits are listed on a special wine list and are available for an additional charge on all cruises.

Are you able to cater for people with food allergies or special dietary requests?

At the time of booking please advise your specific dietary needs to our team of cruise consultants and Croisi will do their best with a menu that will meet your needs.

Is internet access accessible on board?

Complimentary wi-fi is available on all CroisiEurope ships throughout the fleet. While Wi-Fi is available in the reception area and lounge bar on most ships, on the newest ships such as Ms Gerard Schmitter, the MS Cyrano de Bergerac, MS Lafayette and the fleet of four hotel barges, Wi-Fi is available throughout. CroisiEurope is also equipping every ship in the fleet (apart from those ships on the Mekong) with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet for guests’ to use.

What dress code is expected onboard?

CroisiEurope has more of a relaxed dress code onboard compared to other cruise lines and it is recommended that you will be most comfortable during the day in smart casual clothing and casual dressy in the evening. You may wish to bring items that do not wrinkle easily, or that transport well after being ironed at home, as there are no irons provided onboard. Croisi recommends bringing a variety of clothing for the environments expected during your cruise, including light clothing and bathing suits for hot weather, a sweater or jacket for cooler weather, and of course a raincoat and/or small umbrella. For sightseeing excursions, we recommend bringing comfortable and sturdy walking shoes.

Is tipping compulsory?

Tipping onboard Croisi is at entirely at your own discretion. If you wish to leave a tip, please use the envelope found in your cabin on your last evening on board, and you can then place the envelope in the specially designated box in the reception area as you disembark the ship.

What is the main language used onboard?

The primary language onboard is French being a European cruise company, however, the majority of staff and tour guides are fluent in English, as well as the major European languages such as German, Italian and Spanish. Notices and announcements are in French and English, as well as other languages based upon the needs of the passengers on board.

Do I need to bring an adaptor plug to use the electricity on board?

The electrical service onboard is 220V. If you bring onboard any items that require electricity you must bring a two-pin plug European adaptor that will fit your item.

Do the ships have a laundry service available?

The ships do not offer a laundry service and there are no laundry facilities on board for guests to use.

Does the tour price include the airfare?

Flights before and after the cruise are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

Capitals of the Danube (port-to-port cruise)

5 days

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Start and end in Vienna

4.1

4 traveler reviews

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The staff were so attentive and very accommodating. Food was lovely, wine plentiful.
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Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 176
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Vienna
Meals
Dinner (Austrian flair)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Dinner with Austrian flair
Day 2
Vienna to Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening dancing
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna
- Backstage tour of Konzerthaus concert hall with Vienna Coffee and pastry
Landmarks
Konzerthaus
Day 3
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hungarian feast)
Included Activities
- Dinner - Hungarian feast
- Traditional folk entertainment
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest
- Discovery tour of Great Market Hall
- Gellert Baths and Spa excursion with swimming and relaxation
Landmarks
Danube River
Great Market Hall
Gellert Baths and Spa
Gellert Hill
Day 4
Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Gala dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bratislava
Landmarks
Bratislava Old Town
St Martin's Cathedral
Day 5
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Buffet breakfast

Landmarks
Konzerthaus

Landmarks
Danube River
Great Market Hall
Gellert Baths and Spa
Gellert Hill

Landmarks
Bratislava Old Town
St Martin's Cathedral

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CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3

(463 reviews)

Number of tours

554

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Vivaldi
Vivaldi is one of CroisiEurope’s finest river boats and a great choice for a Danube or Rhine river cruise. It features a modern and… Read more
Built
2009
Guests
176
Length
110m
Width
11.4m
Staterooms
88
Electricity
220v
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Traveler Reviews

4.1

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.3
Guide
3.5
Accommodation
4.5
Food
3.5
Tour Operator
4.3

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Jane
November 16th, 2019
5
We really enjoyed the cruise . The staff were so attentive and very accommodating . Food was lovely , wine...
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Traveled in November 2019
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Dear Mrs. Kelleher, thank your for your lovely review. We are glad to read you had a great time with us. We hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you again on board one of our ships. CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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LILY
November 13th, 2019
2.5
For the money that I spend in only four nights cruise it was very poor experience. I will not recommend this...
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Traveled in October 2019
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Dear Mrs. Conde, we are sorry you were not satisfied with your experience on board. If you would like to elaborate on that, we invite you to write to your travel agent who will forward your claim to us. Despite that, we hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you again on board one of our ships. Best regards Croisieurope Customer Care Department
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Bernardette
April 16th, 2019
4
We enjoyed the river cruise and tourradar we excellent. However, we felt on the boat, it was a lower class than we...
We enjoyed the river cruise and tourradar we excellent. However, we felt on the boat, it was a lower class than we are used to. (We have been to over 6 river cruises). The boat mainly catered for french speaking passengers, with the english speaking guests only getting a summary of what was said in french, plus sometimes the english was very poor which made it hard to understand.There were no menus on the tables and no choice was ever given. You ate what was served. No "either or" available, which felt as though we were in a school refectory. That was the down part, the PLUS side..the boat was comfortable, very clean, the crew very sweet and friendly, the entertainment in the lounge was great, dancing every night, which we never had on previous cruises, my family got cabins next to each other, which we had asked for, that was great, and all in all we all had a super time.Show more
Traveled in April 2019
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Dear Mrs. Portelli, Many thanks for your review. We are glad to read you had a great time with your family. Your comments on the French vs English annoucements have duly been noted. We are truly sorry about this. We have at heart to give our clientele the same and best care. We'll make sure to forward your review to the ship for immediate action. Regarding the meals, we indeed only offer a set menu. However, our Chef is happy to prepare something else in case of a special diet, allergies, preferences etc..if you mention it to the purser. We hope you will keep a lovely memory of your trip and to welcome you again one board one of our ship. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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Lina
March 24th, 2018
5
We loved everything on the cruise
Traveled in March 2018