What are the transportation options between tour locations?

Transportation includes luxury coaches, river cruises, and sometimes local transport depending on the tour itinerary.

What languages are the tours conducted in?

Tours are primarily conducted in English, but other language options might be available upon request.

What is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy is as follows(will be converted to AUD) -150.00 EUR per pax NON REFUNDABLE MORE THAN 90 Days before departure -20.00 % FROM 90 DAYS UNTIL 60 Days before departure -50.00 % FROM 59 DAYS UNTIL 30 Days before departure -60.00 % FROM 29 DAYS UNTIL 19 Days before departure -75.00 % FROM 18 DAYS UNTIL 9 Days before departure -100.00 % FROM 8 DAYS UNTIL 0 Days before departure The 9th June departure date is completely sold out. In light of the same could you kindly let us know if you month of travel is flexible as we do see space on a May and July departure date.

How much is it for a French balcony and a balcony. When is the cut off date to book.

The 2nd Aug 2025 departure is completely sold out. But the 4-11th August departure date has plenty of space on it. For a Cabin Category A on the Upper Deck with a bed and a French balcony, with sliding windows the price amounts to AUD 6,192/-. For a Cabin Category A on the Middle Deck with a High window with sliding top section the price amounts to AUD 6,093/-.

What types of accommodation are available on the tour?

The tour provides various accommodation options ranging from standard to luxury cabins, with specifics available on request.

How can I make a payment for my booking?

Payments can be made online through our secure platform using major credit cards.

How is the group size determined for the cruise?

Group sizes vary depending on the specific tour departure. For specific numbers, you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.

Is there a possibility to customize the tour itinerary?

Customizations may be possible. You should submit a request for approval, and we will see how best to accommodate your needs.

How do I select the mid-deck room on ms Beethoven?

The Middle Deck consists of the following cabins: Cabin Category A(Orange) - Price: AUD 6,500/- per cabin(2 guests per cabin), Cabin Category B(Blue) - Price: AUD 6,200/- per cabin(2 guests per cabin), Cabin Category C(Purple) - Price: AUD 6,070/- per cabin(2 guests per cabin). We cant pre select the exact cabin numbers before hand but while we place a hold we can request the operator to have the cabins side by side.

Is there an extra fee if someone is travelling alone? If so, how much is it?

All cruises will have a single supplement if you are a solo passengers. In order to provide you with the pricing, we will need to know the cabin category you are interested in. The ship would be MS Beethoven.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Embarkation
Embarkation
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail and official welcome from captain and crew
Day 2
Melk to Dürnstein
Melk to Dürnstein
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
- Guided tour of Dürnstein medieval town
Optional Activities
- Visit Melk Abbey (pre-booking required before departure)
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Dürnstein
Day 3
Bratislava
Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bratislava (CLASSIC package option)
- Hiking in Little Carpathians with views from Devin Castle (DISCOVER package option)
Landmarks
Bratislava
Devin Castle
Little Carpathians
Day 4
Puszta to Budapest
Puszta to Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise towards Budapest
Optional Activities
- Puszta excursion with traditional horse show
Landmarks
Puszta
Budapest
Day 5
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest (Buda and Pest)
- Evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest
Optional Activities
- Gellert Baths and Spa
- Budapest Market Halls
Landmarks
Budapest
Buda
Pest
Gellert Baths
Budapest Market Halls
Day 6
Esztergom to Vienna
Esztergom to Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Free time in Esztergom
- Cruise to Vienna
- Gala evening
Landmarks
Esztergom
Vienna
Day 7
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided visit of Vienna and Schönbrunn Castle (CLASSIC package option, pre-booking required before departure)
- Music and Viennese cafes excursion with backstage Konzerthaus visit and Vienna coffee and pastry (DISCOVERY package option)
- Guided tour of Hofburg Palace (pre-booking required before departure)
- Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability)
Landmarks
Vienna
Schönbrunn Castle
Konzerthaus
Hofburg Palace
Day 8
Disembarkation
Disembarkation
Meals
Breakfast (Final buffet breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Final buffet breakfast on board

Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Dürnstein

Landmarks
Bratislava
Devin Castle
Little Carpathians

Landmarks
Puszta
Budapest

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Budapest
Buda
Pest
Gellert Baths
Budapest Market Halls

Landmarks
Esztergom
Vienna

Landmarks
Vienna
Schönbrunn Castle
Konzerthaus
Hofburg Palace

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Guide
Insurance
Meals
Additional Services
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CroisiEurope River Cruises

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Rating: 4.3 (490 reviews)
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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

4.4

Overall rating based on 20 Reviews

Itinerary
4.4
Transport
4.7
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
4.4
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.3

Gaile3.8•August 2026
The company was well aware that the water levels in the Danube were low and that it would not be possible to cruise...
The company was well aware that the water levels in the Danube were low and that it would not be possible to cruise very far from Vienna, only to Durnstein and Melk. Yet it sent the offer of deferring the cruise or of a refund with 20% in addition AFTER I had travelled to Vienna!! This could have been done EARLIER, and BEFORE customers travelled to Vienna. So this was absolutely NOT ACCEPTABLE!! It was good that, in the alternative, the company offered free bus tours to many of the destinations on the itinerary. The staff of the Beethoven were absolutely wonderful, and did their best to take care of the customers. Solange, Gaelle, Judit, Florentin and others. The meals were also great! Unfortunately, the staff at the front desk NEVER answered the phone whenever I called...first, when the tour guide in Bratislava was prepared to leave SIX elderly group members behind. He took no responsibility for them. Thankfully, four returned on a bus of another cruise, and we found the other two waiting where the tour guide had left them at least THREE HOURS earlier! The other occasion when the staff did not answer the phone was on the day that I checked out early in the morning of 18 August 2026. Less than one hour after leaving, I realised that I had left the lovely souvenir CroisiEurope water bottle in my room (cost of Euros 19). I called but got no answer. So, I returned about 45 minutes later and was very disappointed to find that the souvenir water bottle, in its box, was NOT in my room... (!!!). I was even taken to my room (225) and shown that it was not there! WHERE did my souvenir bottle disappear to in LESS THAN ONE HOUR??!! Finally, I fell very sick in Vienna City Center on Monday, 17 August 2026. I called the ship's number to let them know that I was very ill and would not be able to attend the concert that I had paid EURO 92 for. Of course, there was NO ANSWER. I was therefore not able to offer my ticket to another passenger (and there were people who decided at the last moment to go!). ***I would therefore like to request a refund of the 92 Euros. If your staff had answered the phone, I would have been able to sell it to another passenger! Thank you for your kind attention. Gaile RamoutarShow more
Traveled in August 2026
Helen5.0•July 2026
Staff were excellent, boat very tidy and excursions well done
Traveled in July 2026
SANDRA5.0•September 2025
Our first ever cruise and we will recommend this cruise to friends at home. Delicious food and crew outstanding.
Traveled in September 2025
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re gladthat your very first cruise was such a positive experience. We’re delighted you enjoyed the food and that our crew helped make your journey memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on board again soon! CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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Enid5.0•July 2025
The food was very good, the service excellent, and the cabin comfortable, despite size limitations. One issue was...
The food was very good, the service excellent, and the cabin comfortable, despite size limitations. One issue was the lack of access to a laundry. The first ttour the guide in Vienna gave us was very poor. We were haragued by excessive detail, in a hot relatively airless museum with very poor lighting. She appeared to be relatively insensitive to the needs of the less fit members of the tour.Show more
Traveled in June 2025
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to know you enjoyed the food, service, and comfort on board. We’re also sorry to hear about the difficulties you encountered during the excursion and with laundry access. Your comments are valuable and help us improve the experience for future guests. The CroisiEurope Team
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Mark4.0•May 2025
Very well managed comfortable cabin and amenities. Itinerary was great with combination of towns and city eg...
Very well managed comfortable cabin and amenities. Itinerary was great with combination of towns and city eg Budapest. Activities were good especially the horse show. Food was exquisite but too much of the French cuisine and bland vegetarian. Service was impeccable great crew. Communication was primarily French and other speakers occasionally missed messages (we had a French speaking passenger at our table who kept us informed). Overall a great experience.Show more
Traveled in April 2025
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Thank you very much for your kind and detailed feedback and also for the photos you shared with us! We are delighted to hear that you had a great overall experience on board. We also appreciate your constructive comments regarding the vegetarian options and the language barrier for non-French speakers. These points are important to us, and we will certainly review them to improve the experience of all our guests in the future. Once again, thank you for your thoughtful message. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on board very soon for another memorable journey. The CroisiEurope Team
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Kim5.0•May 2025
We had an absolutely fabulous time on our trip and can't wait until our next one begins!
Traveled in June 2024
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Thank you so much for your lovely message! We’re glad to hear that you had such a fabulous time — your enthusiasm is truly appreciated. We can’t wait to welcome you back on board for your next adventure with us! The CroisiEurope Team
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Ilene4.0•October 2024
We loved the river cruise experience
Traveled in October 2024
Paul5.0•August 2024
Great introduction into river cruises . Rooms good ,food excellent, all added excursions were really informative and...
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Traveled in August 2024
Hendrik4.0•July 2024
The cruise was wonderful and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They made sure they were always available and...
The cruise was wonderful and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They made sure they were always available and ensured to keep the guests entertained. All the excursions were well arranged and the food was great. They accommodated to our vegetarian requirement. The only thing which can be improved is WiFi on the ship.. it was just not USABLE and the parking at the dock could be a more safe secured place. We had a robbery to our car with a broken glass when we returned from the holiday. Overall very good experience.Show more
Traveled in July 2024
Emma5.0•July 2024
Beautiful cruise with gorgeous scenery and various opportunities to explore lovely cities. AMAZING, friendly staff...
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Traveled in July 2024

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Brittany
Asked on March 17th, 2025
What are the transportation options between tour locations?
Transport
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written March 2025
  Transportation includes luxury coaches, river cruises, and sometimes local transport depending on the tour itinerary.
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Sono
Asked on March 6th, 2025
What languages are the tours conducted in?
Tour Details
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written March 2025
  Tours are primarily conducted in English, but other language options might be available upon request.
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Harry
Asked on February 11th, 2025
What is your cancellation policy?
Tour Details
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written February 2025
  Our cancellation policy is as follows(will be converted to AUD)
  -150.00 EUR per pax NON REFUNDABLE MORE THAN 90 Days before departure
  -20.00 % FROM 90 DAYS UNTIL 60 Days before departure
  -50.00 % FROM 59 DAYS UNTIL 30 Days before departure
  -60.00 % FROM 29 DAYS UNTIL 19 Days before departure
  -75.00 % FROM 18 DAYS UNTIL 9 Days before departure
  -100.00 % FROM 8 DAYS UNTIL 0 Days before departure
  
  The 9th June departure date is completely sold out. In light of the same could you kindly let us know if you month of travel is flexible as we do see space on a May and July departure date.
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Teresa
Asked on January 25th, 2025
How much is it for a French balcony and a balcony. When is the cut off date to book.
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Price / Availability
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written January 2025
  The 2nd Aug 2025 departure is completely sold out. But the 4-11th August departure date has plenty of space on it. For a Cabin Category A on the Upper Deck with a bed and a French balcony, with sliding windows the price amounts to AUD 6,192/-. For a Cabin Category A on the Middle Deck with a High window with sliding top section the price amounts to AUD 6,093/-.
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Amanda
Asked on October 19th, 2024
What types of accommodation are available on the tour?
Accommodation
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written October 2024
  The tour provides various accommodation options ranging from standard to luxury cabins, with specifics available on request.
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Barbara
Asked on October 14th, 2024
How can I make a payment for my booking?
Payments
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written October 2024
  Payments can be made online through our secure platform using major credit cards.
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Myriam
Asked on June 4th, 2024
How is the group size determined for the cruise?
Group size
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written June 2024
  Group sizes vary depending on the specific tour departure. For specific numbers, you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.
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Anthony
Asked on May 25th, 2024
Is there a possibility to customize the tour itinerary?
Tour Details
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written May 2024
  Customizations may be possible. You should submit a request for approval, and we will see how best to accommodate your needs.
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Carrie
Asked on April 29th, 2024
How do I select the mid-deck room on ms Beethoven?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written May 2024
  The Middle Deck consists of the following cabins: Cabin Category A(Orange) - Price: AUD 6,500/- per cabin(2 guests per cabin), Cabin Category B(Blue) - Price: AUD 6,200/- per cabin(2 guests per cabin), Cabin Category C(Purple) - Price: AUD 6,070/- per cabin(2 guests per cabin). We cant pre select the exact cabin numbers before hand but while we place a hold we can request the operator to have the cabins side by side.
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Crystal
Asked on April 10th, 2024
Is there an extra fee if someone is travelling alone? If so, how much is it?
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Single supplement
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written April 2024
  All cruises will have a single supplement if you are a solo passengers. In order to provide you with the pricing, we will need to know the cabin category you are interested in. The ship would be MS Beethoven.

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