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Cheap, Fast Transportation to Passau, Germany

June 14, 2018 by Henk Bekker in Bavaria, Danube River, Germany, River Cruises

Passau Cathedral and cruise boat

Getting to Passau, the top departure port for Danube riverboat cruise vacations in Germany and Austria is easy by train, car, or plane. The Bavarian city Passau is right on the German-Austrian border at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers. Passau is the most popular departure port for luxury riverboat cruise vacation cruises on the Danube River (Donau). … [Read more...]

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Vienna Danube Cruises in Winter, Christmas and New Year’s Eve

September 18, 2017 by Henk Bekker in Austria, Vienna / Wien

DDSG Blue Danube

City sightseeing cruises, Christmas and New Year’s Eve party sail on the Danube (Donau) in Vienna (Wien) during December and the advent season. DDSG offers sightseeing cruises on the Danube River from Vienna on all winter days with special excursions and even multiple-day cruises during the advent Christmas market period. Brunch, lunch, dinner and Christmas theme cruises are … [Read more...]

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Best Luxury Riverboat Cruises in Germany

August 2, 2017 by Henk Bekker in Danube River, Rhine / Rhein River, River Cruises

MS Modigliani of CroisiEurope in Rüdesheim

The Rhine (Rhein), Moselle (Mosel), Main, Danube (Donau), and Elbe Rivers offer the best luxury riverboat cruise vacation trips in Germany. Luxury riverboat cruises are a wonderfully convenient way to travel Europe. German rivers including the Rhine, Moselle, Main, Danube, and Elbe see many luxury multiple day riverboat cruises on cruise lines including Avalon, Viking … [Read more...]

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Tips on Savings and When to Book European Riverboat Cruise Vacations

February 5, 2017 by Henk Bekker in River Cruises

Passengers can enjoy big savings and cheap fares on Rhine, Danube, Rhone, Seine, and other European riverboat cruises by being flexible, informed, and booking cruises at the best time. Big savings are often available on European riverboat cruises with special deals offered to passengers who book far in advance, book less popular cruises or cruise dates, or simply by booking … [Read more...]

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Cruises on the Rhine River in Germany

May 18, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Germany, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River, River Cruises

MS Rhein Melodie of Nicko Cruises

Cruising the Rhein, Mosel, Main, and Danube (Donau) Rivers Cruise routings of multiple-day, luxury Rhine riverboat cruises can be extended by adding the Moselle, Main, and Danube Rivers in Germany. The Rhine (Rhein) River is enormously popular for both day trips and multiple-day cruises. Luxury European riverboat cruise liners such as Amadeus, Viking, Tauck, Avalon, and … [Read more...]

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Sightseeing in UNESCO-Listed Regensburg in Bavaria

December 20, 2012 by Henk Bekker in Bavaria, Germany, Regensburg

Panorama view of the old town of Regensburg

Top sights to see in Regensburg on the Danube in Bavaria include the best-preserved medieval city center in Germany, a Gothic cathedral, important museums, and Walhalla. Regensburg is a pretty city at the northernmost point of the Danube River in Bavaria, Southern Germany. The top sights here include the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage-listed old town, the Gothic … [Read more...]

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Transportation to Walhalla near Regensburg

December 20, 2012 by Henk Bekker in Bavaria, Germany, Regensburg

Steps from Walhall to the Danube

Getting to Walhalla and the German Hall of Fame at Donaustauf in the Danube Valley near Regensburg in Bavaria is easy by car, boat, bus, or bicycle. Walhalla – the German Hall of Fame – is in the small town Donaustauf on the northern shore of the Danube River just downstream from the city Regensburg in Eastern Bavaria. This neo-Classical Parthenon-like marble temple can … [Read more...]

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See Top Sights in Passau on the Danube

December 16, 2012 by Henk Bekker in Bavaria, Germany

Passau viewed from the Innstadt

The Baroque old town of Passau at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers on the German-Austrian border is worth exploring prior to departing on river cruises. Passau has a lovely location at the confluence of the Danube (Donau), Inn, and Ilz rivers on the German-Austrian border. Passau is the most popular departure port for cruises on the Danube River but the … [Read more...]

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Cheap Hotels in Passau for Danube Cruise Stays

March 7, 2009 by Henk Bekker in Bavaria, Danube River, Germany, River Cruises

Old Town of Passau

Comfortable Pre-Danube River Cruise Vacation Accommodation Cheap Passau hotels are ideal for pre- and post-Danube River cruise stays. Hotels range from the comfortable Holiday Inn, Passauer Wolf, Residenz, and Wilder Mann to the Rotel Inn and youth hostel. Passau is by far the most popular port for luxury Danube River cruise departures and arrivals. Danube riverboats … [Read more...]

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Routings of Danube Riverboat Cruises

February 21, 2009 by Henk Bekker in Danube River, River Cruises

Danube (Donau) River cruise vacations depart from Passau, Vienna, or Budapest with stops at Melk, Linz, and Bratislava. Cruise extensions via the Main up to the Rhine River are possible. The Danube River competes with the Rhine for being Europe's most popular waterways for riverboat cruises. With up to a hundred river passenger boats cruising on the Danube each year, … [Read more...]

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Save on Luxury Danube Riverboat Cruises

February 21, 2009 by Henk Bekker in Danube River, River Cruises

Cheap European Cruise Vacations on Luxurious German Donau Boats Booking luxury Danube (Donau) River cruise vacations on German boats operated by A-Rosa, Peter Deilmann, and Viking can save money if less inclusive packages are preferred. Luxury Danube riverboat cruises marketed in international markets often include more meals and excursions and may therefore seem more … [Read more...]

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Save on Top Cheap Luxury Cruises on European Rivers

January 26, 2009 by Henk Bekker in Danube River, Rhine / Rhein River, River Cruises

Uniworld River Ambassador on the Rhine River in Cologne

Best Savings on River Boat Cruising on the Rhine, Danube, Seine, & Rhone Savings and discount fares are often available for luxury European river boat cruises including the Rhine, Danube, Seine, and Rhone. Luxury riverboat cruising on various European rivers is increasingly popular with especially companies aiming at American passengers adding newer and innovative … [Read more...]

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