Europe River Cruises

River Cruises from the River Rhine via the Main-Danube Canal to the River Danube

Cruise the waterway connecting the Rhine to the Danube - an obsession of King Ludwig of Bavaria in the mid-19 century

We offer cruises from the River Rhine through the Main-Danube Canal to the River Danube and further, as well as cruises along the Canal to or from the Danube River.

The Main River flows from the River Rhine at Mainz through Frankfurt twisting and turning through vineyards, wine villages and ancient towns rich in medieval architecture. From Miltenberg with its ancient market place the Main reaches Wurzburg. Here the Prince-Bishop’s Residenz, a UNESCO World Monument, features the largest ceiling fresco in the world.

Bamberg on the Main is an architectural gem, its Old Town Hall decorated with lavish frescos. This is the start of the Main-Danube Canal, winding 106 miles through rural Bavaria linking the Main with the River Danube at Kelheim. Only completed in 1992, the Canal includes 16 locks that rise to a height of 1330 feet near Nuremberg, the highest point of any commercial waterway in Europe.

Nuremberg’s 13th century city walls are complete with moats, watchtowers and gateways. From Nuremberg the Canal continues to meet the River Danube at Kelheim and on to Passau and eventually the Black Sea.

Check out our Rhine-Main-Danube cruises from the selection below

See also
River Rhine and Moselle

River Danube to Budapest
cruises;
River Danube to Black Sea
cruises

River Map of Europe
Follow the Rhine, Main, and Main-Danube Canal to the Danube on our zoomable map
- right-click to zoom.

Main RiverMiltenberg

Wurzburg Prince-Bishop's residenzBamberg Town Hall

Elevations of the Main-Danube Canal
Elevations of the Main-Danube Canal

River Rhine via Main-Danube Canal
to River Danube Cruises 2010 and 2011

See also River Rhine and Moselle cruises; River Danube to Budapest cruises; River Danube to Black Sea 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

Europe's Heartland

No single supp on select dates

Rhine, Main, Danube 7 Between Trier and Nuremberg Various 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!

Magnificent Europe (Eastbound)

Rhine, Main, Danube 14 Between Amsterdam and Budapest Various

5*

Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!
Magnificent Europe (Westbound) Rhine, Main, Danube 14 Between Budapest and Amsterdam Various 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!
Ultimate River Cruise Rhine, Main, Danube 14 Between Budepest and Trier Various 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!

Viking River Cruises

  • Travel package from UK
  • Informal dress code
  • Shore excursions included
  • 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
Castles and Wine Moselle, Rhine, Main 7 Between Trier and Nuremberg Viking Fontane 4*

Save on 2010 cruise!

Grand European Tour Rhine, Main, Danube 14 Between Amsterdam and Budapest Viking Pride, Europe 4* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!
Grand European Tour Rhine, Main, Danube 14 Between Amsterdam and Budapest Viking Legend 5* 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  
Rhine and Main Discovery Rhine, Main 7 Between Nuremberg and Basel River Countess 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!
Treasures of Prague, Rhine and Main Rhine, Main, Danube 9 Between Prague and Cologne River Ambassador 4* New for 2011 Save on 2011 cruise!
European River Romance Rhine, Main, Danube 9 Between Paris and Nuremberg River Priness 5* NEW for 2011 Save on 2011 cruise!
European Serenade Rhine, Main, Danube 12 Between Vienna and Amsterdam River Countess, Duchess 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!
European Discovery Rhine, Main, Danube 14 Between Basel and Vienna River Countess 5* Save on 2010 cruise!
European Jewels Rhine, Main, Danube 14 Between Budapest and Amsterdam River Queen, River Empress 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
Central European Experience Moselle, Rhine, Main 11 Paris, with cruise between Trier and Nuremberg plus Prague Tranquility 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!
Upper Rhine to City of Music Rhine, Main, Danube 12 Between Basel and Vienna Affinity 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!
European Splendour Rhine, Main, Danube 12 Between Amsterdam and Vienna Artistry 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!
Magnificent Europe Rhine, Main, Danube 14 Between Amsterdam and Budapest Tranquility, Tapestry, Artistry, Poetry 5* Save on 2010 cruise! Save on 2011 cruise!
Jewels of Central Europe Moselle, Rhine, Main, Danube 16 Paris, with cruise between Trier and Budapest Tranquility 5* Save on 2010 cruise!
See also River Rhine and Moselle cruises; River Danube to Budapest cruises; River Danube to Black Sea cruises
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