Best Danube Riverboats

Debuting in 2027, the AmaRudi is an extraordinary luxury river cruise ship purpose-built to navigate the Danube River. Twice the width of traditional vessels, this innovative ship offers unparalleled space with expansive balcony suites, a sprawling Sun Deck, and four distinct dining venues.

With her luxurious 18th-century design, the 150-passenger S.S. Maria Theresa boasts ultra-luxury staterooms and a slew of subtle personal touches that provide a genuinely delightful and unforgettable journey down the Danube and Main Rivers.

Measuring 443 feet in length and carrying just 163 passengers, the luxury vessel, Scenic Jasper marries space and intimacy with a sense of exclusivity not regularly found on Europe’s waters. Couple this with a 1:3 crew to passenger ratio and guests can expect attentive service from the minute they step aboard these illustrious river cruise liners.

The Avalon Expression, launched in 2013, is a 164-passenger ship that is almost identical to the Avalon Panorama and Avalon Vista. It offers cruises on the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers.

The 130-passenger River Duchess is decorated in soft hues of blue and green complemented by soothing earth tones, providing a tranquil and elegant on board ambiance. You can enjoy the spectacular and ever-changing views of Europe’s most enchanting waterways in the ship’s stylish Blue Danube Lounge, Palace Restaurant, or the La Motte Sky Lounge.

Sailing the Danube River from Vienna, Frankfurt, Prague, Amsterdam, the S.S. Emilie is a Super Ship inspired by Viennese artist Gustav Klimt and his muse Emilie Flöge. Debuting in 2026, she will bring elements of Klimt’s signature style to guests, with dramatic hues, Art Nouveau elements, and stunning pops of gold.

Sail away on an unforgettable Danube River cruise aboard the Avalon Passion ship, an Avalon Waterways Suite Ship making its mark with spacious suites featuring panoramic windows that transform the space into a breezy open-air balcony.

Measuring 443 feet in length and carrying just 163 passengers, the luxury vessel, Scenic Jade marries space and intimacy with a sense of exclusivity not regularly found on Europe's waters. Couple this with a 1:3 crew to passenger ratio and guests can expect attentive service from the minute they step aboard these illustrious river cruise liners.