River Rhine, Main and Danube cruises in Germany and Austria

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

River Map of Europe
Follow the Rhine, Main, and Main-Danube Canal to the Danube on our zoomable map
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Main River Miltenberg

Wurzburg Prince-Bishop's residenz Bamberg Town Hall

Elevations of the Main-Danube Canal

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

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	Price
Europe's Heartland	Rhine, Main, Danube	7	Between Trier and Nuremberg	Various	5*	2010 from £1689pp	Exclusive 5% discount!
Magnificent Europe (Eastbound)	Rhine, Main, Danube	14	Between Amsterdam and Budapest	Various	5*	2010 from £2142pp	Exclusive SAVE up to £1800 per person!
Magnificent Europe (Westbound)	Rhine, Main, Danube	14	Between Budapest and Amsterdam	Various	5*	2010 from £2142pp	Exclusive SAVE up to £1800 per person!
Ultimate River Cruise	Rhine, Main, Danube	14	Between Budepest and Trier	Various	5*	2010 from £2879pp	Exclusive 5% discount!


Viking River Cruises Travel package from UK Informal dress code Shore excursions included Open seating for meals Mainly EUR/UK/US passengers PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise	River	Nts	Description	Ship	Grade	Price
Castles and Wine	Moselle, Rhine, Main	7	Between Trier and Nuremberg	Viking Fontane	4*	2010 from £1295pp	Exclusive Offer £150pp Saving
Grand European Tour	Rhine, Main, Danube	14	Between Amsterdam and Budapest	Viking Legend, Spirit, Pride, Neptune	4/5*	2010 from £1875pp	Exclusive Offer £300pp Saving


Elegant 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	Price
Rhine and Main Discovery	Rhine, Main	7	Between Nuremberg and Basel	River Countess	5*	2010 from £1770pp	Save £125pp Book by 28 Feb 2010
European Serenade	Rhine, Main, Danube	12	Between Vienna and Amsterdam	River Countess, Duchess	5*	2010 from £2370pp	Save £225pp Book by 28 Feb 2010
European Discovery	Rhine, Main, Danube	14	Between Basel and Vienna	River Countess	5*	2010 from £2670pp	Save £225pp Book by 28 Feb 2010
European Jewels	Rhine, Main, Danube	14	Between Budapest and Amsterdam	River Queen, River Empress	5*	2010 from £2770pp	Save £225pp Book by 28 Feb 2010


Avalon Waterways Optional travel available 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	Price
Central European Experience	Moselle, Rhine, Main	11	Paris, with cruise between Trier and Nuremberg plus Prague	Tranquility	5*	2010 from £1359pp	Exclusive Offer £600pp Saving on 23 April
Upper Rhine to City of Music	Rhine, Main, Danube	12	Between Basel and Vienna	Affinity	5*	2010 from £1999pp
European Splendour	Rhine, Main, Danube	12	Between Amsterdam and Vienna	Artistry	5*	2010 from £1159pp	Exclusive Offer £600pp Saving on 22 Apr and 4 May
Magnificent Europe	Rhine, Main, Danube	14	Between Amsterdam and Budapest	Tranquility, Tapestry, Artistry, Poetry	5*	2010 from £1399pp	Exclusive Offer £600pp Saving on 28 March
Jewels of Central Europe	Moselle, Rhine, Main, Danube	16	Paris, with cruise between Trier and Budapest	Tranquility	5*	2010 from £2739pp


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	Price
Jewels of Europe Cruise	Rhine, Main, Danube	14	Between Amsterdam and Budapest	Scenic Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Ruby	6*	2010 from £3195pp
Jewels of the Europe Cruise plus Venice and return to UK onboard the Orient Express From £5345 per person



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