Top Vienna Sightseeing Cruises

Nestled along the beautiful Danube River, the UNESCO–listed Wachau Valley is home to some of Austria’s most impressive historic attractions and landmarks—but the sites can only be best admired from the water. On this round-trip sightseeing tour, cruise from Melk to Krems and admire uninterrupted views over top attractions including Dürnstein Abbey, 12th-century Schönbühel Castle, and the fortified church of St. Michael.

Enjoy unobstructed views of Vienna during an evening cruise that reveals the city when its illuminated by night. Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour lets you escape the crowds on land and reveals Vienna from a different perspective. Plus, you can opt to dine on Austrian dishes onboard the ship at the restaurant.

See Vienna from a different perspective during a sightseeing cruise on the Danube River. Ideal for first-time visitors, this cruise lets you escape the crowds on land and enjoy unobstructed views of riverside Vienna attractions as you eat a 2-course lunch. Plus, you can choose between three departure times to suit your schedule.

Enjoy a relaxing way to explore Vienna—and wend your way along the famous blue Danube—on this sightseeing boat tour. Pick from multiple daily departure times, and set sail from Schwedenplatz. You’ll discover landmarks both old and new, ranging from the Danube Tower and Millennium Tower to the Urania Observatory. You’ll also have access to the boat's on-site eatery, where you can enjoy local Viennese treats as you float along (own expense).

Embark on a boat tour of the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley, and admire some of the area’s loveliest scenery as you wend your way along the Danube River. Pick from several daily departure times, and set sail from Krems. As you travel to Melk and back, you’ll spy the grand Gottweig Abbey, will see the Schonbuhel Castle, and will even glimpse the ruins of Durnstein Castle, where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned. As you go, you can also dine at the on-board restaurant, if you wish (own expense).

Experience the beauty of Vienna onboard the luxurious MS Blue Danube. Set sail for a 75-minute sightseeing cruise and spot landmarks like the Uniqua Tower, the Urania Observatory and the Vienna Ring Tower. Along the way, admire architectural gems like Otto-Wagner’s Schützenhaus, the Zaha Hadid-House and the Rossauer Baracks, and wave at the swimmers in the Badeschiff Vienna.

Experience the culinary and musical delights typical of Vienna during this Danube River cruise. Enjoy a buffet dinner of Austrian specialties while listening to live music from a singing duo in the traditional Viennese style.