Aboard the S.S. Beatrice, this is the perfect voyage for travelers seeking aficionados of European history, music and art. Marvel at ravishing scenery as your luxurious ship glides through the Wachau Valley, celebrated as one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes into Germany and past charming Bavarian villages. Exclusive treasures are plentiful on this delightful journey. Go behind the scenes at a BMW factory to get an up close view of Germany’s rich automotive heritage. This enchanting voyage provides a variety of ways to enjoy captivating destinations as well as plenty of time to relax on board as you sail from Budapest to Nuremberg and spend two nights on shore in Prague.
Select departures run in reverse (Prague to Budapest)
Highlights
Tour to Budapest for panoramic highlights of the city with an expert guide.
Wander through the Vienna looking for legendary opera house.
Discover the preserved medieval city Regensburg, by foot with a guide.
Experience the making of Some of Austria’s finest white wines at wine yards of Spitz.
Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each has a distinctive character and allure all its own. Explore this dynamic and multi-faceted city with your choice of excursions. You can see it from a local’s perspective on our "Do as the Locals Do" walking tour, or cover more ground with a panoramic tour.
Choice of Budapest panoramic highlights and Parliament visit or “Do as the Locals Do” Budapest walking tour
Generations Excursion: Bird’s eye of Budapest ** This excursion is only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.
In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared.
The grand dame of the Danube, Vienna was the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and remains, to this day, the political and cultural center of Austria. Klimt painted here, Beethoven and Mozart composed here and Freud developed his theories here. It’s a treasure trove of splendid architecture, astonishing art collections and inviting cafés—and today, it is yours to explore. A city tour will show the architectural highlights of the Austrian capital as well as the legendary opera house in the heart of the city. Or, indulge the passion for art with visits to two distinctively different collections—a “cabinet of curiosities” collected by the Habsburgs and the Belvedere’s extraordinary cache of paintings by Klimt and other renowned artists.
Choice of Viennese highlights with Musikverein or Vienna panoramic highlights with Old Town food and art walk
Generations Excursions: Magical history tour or Schönbrunn royal experience ** These excursions are only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.
Find a comfortable seat in the lounge or on the Sun Deck today as the ship cruises through the Wachau Valley toward Emmersdorf and Spitz. Over the eons, the Danube cut a gorge through the foothills of the Bohemian mountains, resulting in a 19-mile (30-kilometer) stretch of riverine scenery so beautiful, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Landscape. Castle ruins dominate hilltops, baroque church towers appear on the riverbanks, marking historic villages and splendid abbeys and apricot orchards and vineyards cling to the rocky slopes. Some of Austria’s finest white wines are produced from grapes ripening on the dry-stone terraces above the river where grapes have been grown for 2,000 years. The ship will dock in Emmersdorf, midway through this glorious landscape.
Choice of Private Artstetten Castle reception with a member of Habsburg royalty or Spitz “Village Day” or Spitz Village strollor "Let's Go" walk the vineyards of Spitz
Generations Excursions: Wachau wanderor Artstetten Castle adventure **These excursions are only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.
The ship will cruise through a scenic highlight of the Danube early this morning, the Schlögener Schlinge—a hairpin loop in the Danube that was once very hazardous for ships and is now a lovely, serene stretch of water. Leave Austria behind today and arrive in the first German port of call, Passau. Passau is where three rivers meet—the Inn, the Ilz and the Danube—and three nations almost meet: Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic. Get to know the town and its main claim to fame, Europe’s largest pipe organ, or join an invigorating riverside hike or bike ride.
Featured Excursion: “Let's Go” scenic Bavarian river biking
Choice of Passau walking tour or "Let's Go" hike along the Ilz River
Generations Excursions: Pedal Passau
Treasure hunt trek
Ilz River splash ** These excursions are only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.
Bavaria’s first capital, Regensburg, owes its impressive historical lineage and rich architectural heritage to 600 years as a Free Imperial City, a fact recognized by UNESCO in 2006. Today, discover how the beautifully preserved medieval city coexists with a vibrant modern urban center.
Choice of Regensburg walk with Thurn and Taxis castle visit or BMW factory visit or "Let's Go" Regensburg hiking experience
Generations Excursion: Revved engines ** This excursion is only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.
Nuremberg will forever be associated with the post-WWII Nuremberg trials, but the city’s profound historical and cultural significance stretches back many centuries before that.
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour with WWII Rally Grounds and Documentation Center visits
Generations Excursion: Nuremberg climbing forest **This excursion is only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.
On board, come out on deck or find a window seat and watch the ship navigate a series of locks as it travels across the “continental divide” and through one of the modern world’s greatest feats of engineering—the Main-Danube canal. A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared this evening.
Day 8: Nuremberg (Disembark) | Transfer to Prague
1 Breakfast
Disembark the ship early and set sights on the “city of a hundred spires” as you transfer to Prague via motorcoach.
Day 9: Prague
1 Breakfast
A magnet for generations of artists, writers, scientists and composers, Prague is famous for its dynamic energy and elegant ambiance (and the beers here are pretty amazing too). A thousand years of architecture, from ornate Gothic to fanciful postmodern, has been beautifully preserved.
Choice of Prague Old Town and Charles Bridge walking tour or Hradčany Castle visit
Generations Excursion: Czech out Prague ** This excursion is only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.
Day 10: Depart for Home
1 Breakfast
You’ve experienced the best of the Danube River and Prague, sampling myriad culinary delights and exploring fascinating stops along the way. Now, your journey comes to a close. Be transferred to Prague Václav Havel Airport for your flight home.
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$4,499
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Classic
Magnificent appointed riverview stateroom (150 sq ft - 14 sq m) is located on the Moselle Deck. Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, safe, hair dryer, individual thermostat, flat TV screen and bottled water. Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes and slippers
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French Balcony
Sumptuous appointed riverview stateroom (150 sq ft - 14 sq m) located on the Danube Deck with a French balcony. Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, safe, hair dryer, individual thermostat, flat TV screen and bottled water. Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, back-lit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes and slippers
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Deluxe French Balcony
Luxuriant appointed riverview stateroom (150 sq ft - 14 sq m) located on the Rhine Deck with a French balcony. Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, safe, hair dryer, individual thermostat, flat TV screen and bottled water. Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, back-lit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes and slippers
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Suite
Lavishly appointed riverview suite (225 sq ft - 21 sq m) located on the Rhine Deck with a french balcony. Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, safe, hair dryer, individual thermostat, flat TV screen and bottled water. Marble bathroom with Hermès bath and body products, plush towels, back-lit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes and slippers.
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Grand Suite
Luxurious appointed riverview grand suite (310 sq ft - 28.8 sq m). Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, safe, hair dryer, individual thermostat, flat TV screen and bottled water. Marble bathroom with Hermès bath and body products, plush towels, back-lit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes and slippers, a rain shower and tub.
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Royal Suite
Luxurious appointed riverview royal suite (390 sq ft - 36.2 sq m) with spacious living room. Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, safe, hair dryer, individual thermostat, flat TV screen and bottled water. Marble bathroom with Hermès bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmers, back-lit magnifying mirror, mirrors, bathrobes and slippers, rain shower and tub.
Notes
Please Note: Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice.
- All fares are per guest in US Dollars based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted.
- Single Supplement applies for single accommodation. Solo occupancy pricing is dependent on cabin type, contact us for details.
Initial deposit is 15% of cruise fare plus any additional port charges., and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure by Check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.