If you don’t feel like cycling, stay aboard the ship!
The tour “Boat & bike on Danube river” is a very laid-back river cruise, that can be actively enhanced by optional bike tours along the way. A lot of time is set aside for the exploration of three European capitals: Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. By bike you will be discovering the perhaps most beautiful stretches along the river Danube: the Danube valley, the Wachau region, the Danube wetlands at Devin and the Danube’s knee. Aboard the ship you can book several optional guided tours or excursions. This tour is perfectly suited for both seasoned cyclists and new enthusiasts. Couples or groups are free to organise their days to suit their needs and interests.
Find information about the new cruise ship MS Swiss Crown here.
Day 1 Arrival in Passau
Passau’s historic centre has a very distinct Mediterranean flair about it. Embarkation at approx. 4 pm, departure to Engelhartszell at 6 pm.
Day 2 Engelhartszell - Aschach, 43 km/27 mi
You will be cycling through the romantic Danube valley, where the Schlögener Schlinge distinctly stands out. Afterwards, the boat will take you to Devin, where you will arrive at around lunchtime on the following day.
Day 3 Devin - Bratislava, approx. 45 km/28 mi
Today’s bike tour features a lot of natural beauty and sights well worth visiting, such as Hof Castle. Or you can choose to explore the Slovakian capital instead. Throughout the night, the boat will take you to Budapest.
Day 4 Szentendre, approx. 24 km/15 mi, Budapest
Today, you can cycle to the lively artist’s town of Szentendre. Or, why not explore the hungarian capital. This will be followed by an overnight boat trip to Szentendre.
Day 5 Szentendre - Esztergom, 50 km/31 mi
Today you can choose between different routes. They will take you through famous landmarks such as the Danube’s knee or the King’s palace and basilica. Followed by an overnight boat trip to Vienna.
Day 6 Vienna
Vienna is perfectly suited to be discovered on a bike - but obviously, other options are also available. Followed by an overnight boat trip to the Wachau region.
Day 7 Wachau - Melk, 37-45 km/23-28 mi
The charming wine villages of the Wachau region and the magnificint Melk monastery are all stops along today’s tour. Followed by an overnight boat trip to Passau.
Day 8 Passau and departure
Around 11:00 am we will be arriving in Passau where this tour "Boat & bike on Danube river" concludes.
Here are the details on MS Swiss Crown.
Included in "Boat & bike on Danube river":
Accomodation:
Rental bicycles:
Travel time 2025:
Prices:
All prices are per person.
deck: | main | middle | upper |
may: | |||
2-bed-cabin standard | 1149 € | ||
2-bed-cabin comfort | 1469 € | ||
2-bed mini-suite | 1669 € | ||
2-bed-cabin superior | 1569 € | ||
june/august/september: | |||
2-bed-cabin standard | 1299 € | ||
2-bed-cabin comfort | 1619 € | ||
2-bed mini-suite | 1719 € | ||
2-bed-cabin superior | 1819 € | ||
2-bed cabin standard single occupancy | +55 % | ||
child 0-2,9 years | 100 % | ||
child 3-11,9 years in a standard cabin with 1 adult | - 10 % | ||
child 3-11,9 years in a standard cabin with 2 adults | - 30 % | ||
rental bike | 100 € | ||
e-bike | 220 € | ||
private bike | 30 € | ||
private e-bike (with detachable battery) | 50 € | ||
transfer Munich Train St.-Passau | 340 € | ||
transfer Munich Airport-Passau | 290 € |
Arrival to "Boat & bike on Danube river":
Arrival in Passau via train:
From the railway station to the Schiffslände Passau-Lindau it is about 4 kilometres. We recommend you take a taxi.
Price per taxi approx. 15 €
Alternatively by bus no. 3, departure at the bus station (ZOB).
Price per person approx. 2,50 €
Arrival in Munich via train:
Transfer Munich Main St.-Passau
one way (1-8 persons): 340 €
Arrival at Munich airport:
Distance to Passau approx. 160 km, excellent train connections, journey takes approx. 2.5 hours.
Train ticket price per person: approx. 25 €
Rental car, one way per vehicle: 200-250 €
Transfer Munch-Passau one way (1-8 persons): 290 €
Personal bikes:
In principle, you can bring your own bike along. However, please note that your bike will be loaded on and off the boat twice a day along with several others and therefore slight cosmetic damage to individual bikes cannot be ruled out, which is why we do not take responsibility or liability for such damage. We recommend reserving one the excellent rental bikes we offer.
Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.
Please note: