Europe River Cruises

Danube River Cruises to the Black Sea
from Germany, Vienna, and Budapest

Closed to tourists for many years the exotic lower reaches of the River Danube once again welcome visitors

With an overall length of over 1800 miles, the River Danube flows from its source in the Black Forest of Germany through eight countries to the Black Sea - it is the only major European river to flow from west to east.

From Nuremberg the Main-Danube Canal leads to the River Danube. The river flows through Austria to its capital Vienna and on to Budapest in Hungary.

From Budapest the Danube flows south through the Hungarian plains, and then turns east through Serbia.

The river passes through Belgrade with its ancient streets and Kalmegdan fortress above the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. The scenery becomes dramatic and the life more rural.

After passing through the spectacular ‘Iron Gate’, a dramatic Danube gorge between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains, the river forms a natural border between Bulgaria and Romania on its way to the Black Sea.

We offer 5 one-way voyages to/from the Black Sea - from Budapest, Vienna, Nuremberg and, new for 2009, a 21-night voyage from Amsterdam. Some of these one-way voyages also include nights in the Romanian capital of Bucharest with an optional excursion to Transylvania.

Check out our River Danube to Black Sea cruises from the selection below

River Map of Europe
Follow the River Danube from Germany to the Black Sea on our zoomable map.

Cruising through Budapest - the River Danube

Golubac

Bran Castle, Transylvania

Cruises on the River Danube to the Black Sea 2010 and 2011

See also River Danube to Budapest cruises; Rhine-Main-Danube cruises

APT Cruises

  • Travel package from UK including flights from 14 regional airports
  • Gratuities included
  • Wine with dinner
  • Shore excursions included
  • Balcony cabins available
  • Informal dress code
  • Choice of restaurants
  • Open seating for meals
  • Mainly UK/US/AUS passengers

PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise River Nts Description Ship Grade 2010 2011
Black Sea Voyage
No single supp on select dates
Danube 7 Between Budapest and Rousse plus Bucharest Various 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!
Grand Danube Cruise Danube 14 Between Nuremberg and Rousse plus Bucharest Various 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!
Grand European Cruise Danube 21 Between Trier and Rousse plus Bucharest Various 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!

Viking River Cruises

  • Travel package from UK
  • Shore excursions included
  • Informal dress code
  • Open seating for meals
  • Mainly EUR/UK/US passengers
  • House wine with dinner on board ship in 2011

PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise River Nts Description Ship Grade 2010 2011
Passage to Eastern Europe Danube 11 Between Budapest and the Black Sea plus Bucharest Viking Primadonna 5* NEW for 2011 Save on 2011 cruise!
Eastern European Odyssey Danube 15 Between Nuremberg and the Black Sea plus Bucharest Viking Danube 4* Save on 2010 cruise!

Uniworld River Cruises

  • Travel package from UK plus VIP Home Departure Service
  • Wine with lunch and dinner
  • Shore excursions included
  • Casual dress
  • Open seating for meals
  • Mainly UK/US passengers

PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise River Nts Description Ship Grade 2010 2011
Eastern European Explorer Danube 14 Between Vienna and the Black Sea plus Bucharest River Duchess, Countess, Princess 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!

Avalon Waterways

  • Travel package from UK plus Home and Return Service (2011)
  • Wine with dinner
  • Shore excursions included
  • Casual dress
  • Open seating for meals
  • Mainly UK/US passengers

PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise River Nts Description Ship Grade 2010 2011
Black Sea Discovery Danube 8 Between Budapest and the Black Sea plus Bucharest Artistry, Tranquility 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!
Blue Danube to the Black Sea Danube 12 Between Vienna and the Black Sea plus Bucharest Artistry 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!
Grand Black Sea Cruise Danube 15 Between Nuremberg and the Black Sea plus Bucharest Artistry 5* Save on 2010 cruise!
North Sea to the Black Sea Rhine, Danube 22 Amsterdam to the Black Sea plus Bucharest Artistry 5* Save on 2010 cruise!
Black Sea to the North Sea Rhine, Danube 22 Bucharest and the Black Sea to Amsterdam Artistry 5* Save on 2010 cruise!

Scenic Cruises

  • Travel package from UK
  • Butler service - on selected cabins
  • Shore excursions included
  • Balcony cabins available
  • Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Gratuities included
  • Informal dress code
  • Choice of restaurants
  • Open seating for meals
  • Mainly UK/AUS passengers

PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise River Nts Description Ship Grade 2010 2011
Black Sea Explorer Danube 11 Between Budapest and the Black Sea plus Bucharest Scenic Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Ruby 5* Save on 2011 cruise!

See also River Danube to Budapest cruises; Rhine-Main-Danube cruises

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