7 nights on the Danube · Vilshofen to Budapest · from A$3,127 pp
Romantic Danube is a 7-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Danube, from Vilshofen to Budapest, on AmaBella, AmaLea, AmaMora, AmaReina, AmaSofia, AmaSonata or AmaVerde. There are 134 departures between November 2026 and December 2028, from A$3,127 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
Few stretches of Europe hold as much romance as the Danube. This 7-night sailing from Vilshofen to Budapest carries you along candlelit medieval towns, vine-covered hillsides and long views of the river at dusk. It suits a celebration, whether you are marking an anniversary, traveling with a close friend or simply giving yourself something beautiful.
| Length | 7 nights |
|---|---|
| River | Danube |
| Starts and ends | Vilshofen to Budapest |
| Countries | Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary |
| Ships | AmaBella, AmaLea, AmaMora, AmaReina, AmaSofia, AmaSonata, AmaVerde |
| Departures | 134, 18 Nov 2026 to 23 Dec 2028 |
| Themed sailings | Festive Delights sailing, Wine sailing |
| From | A$3,127 pp, Window |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vilshofen, Germany | Begin Your Cruise in Vilshofen |
| 2 | Passau, Germany | Passau and Surroundings |
| 3 | Linz, Austria | Excursions from Linz |
| 4 | Weissenkirchen, Austria | Sail Strudengau and Wachau Valley |
| 5 | Vienna, Austria | Spend the Day in Vienna, Austria |
| 6 | Bratislava, Slovakia | Arrive in Bratislava, Slovakia |
| 7 | Budapest, Hungary | Full Day in Budapest, Hungary |
| 8 | Budapest, Hungary | End Your Cruise in Budapest |
As published by AmaWaterways. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.
Every departure we list, with the lowest fare in each stateroom type, per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. Press Quote on a date and a specialist confirms what is open and the price for two before you pay.
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2026Vilshofen to Budapest · Festive Delights sailing | AmaSonata | A$6,250 | A$8,497 | A$12,246 | |
| 21 Nov 2026Vilshofen to Budapest · Festive Delights sailing | AmaLea | A$6,250 | A$7,898 | A$12,246 | |
| 27 Dec 2026Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSofia | A$6,700 | A$8,348 | A$12,696 | |
| 28 Dec 2026Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaBella | A$5,200 | A$7,447 | A$11,196 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2027Vilshofen to Budapest · Wine sailing | AmaMora | A$3,127 | A$4,852 | A$9,169 | |
| 6 Mar 2027Vilshofen to Budapest · Wine sailing | AmaMora | A$5,152 | A$6,877 | A$11,194 | |
| 13 Mar 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$4,290 | A$6,015 | A$10,332 | |
| 17 Mar 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$5,328 | A$7,629 | A$11,370 | |
| 20 Mar 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$4,722 | A$6,447 | A$10,764 | |
| 22 Mar 2027Vilshofen to Budapest · Wine sailing | AmaBella | A$5,366 | A$7,667 | A$11,408 | |
| 27 Mar 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$5,472 | A$7,197 | A$11,514 | |
| 31 Mar 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$5,472 | A$7,773 | A$11,514 | |
| 3 Apr 2027Vilshofen to Budapest · Wine sailing | AmaMora | A$6,191 | A$7,916 | A$12,233 | |
| 5 Apr 2027Vilshofen to Budapest · Wine sailing | AmaVerde | A$6,335 | A$8,636 | A$12,377 | |
| 7 Apr 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$5,285 | A$7,586 | A$11,327 | |
| 14 Apr 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$6,591 | A$8,892 | A$12,633 | |
| 17 Apr 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$6,941 | A$8,666 | A$12,983 | |
| 19 Apr 2027Vilshofen to Budapest · Wine sailing | AmaBella | A$6,479 | A$8,780 | A$12,521 | |
| 21 Apr 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$6,735 | A$9,036 | A$12,777 | |
| 24 Apr 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$6,479 | A$8,204 | A$12,521 | |
| 28 Apr 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 1 May 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$6,735 | A$8,460 | A$12,777 | |
| 3 May 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$7,229 | A$9,530 | A$13,271 | |
| 15 May 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$7,085 | A$8,810 | A$13,127 | |
| 29 May 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$7,085 | A$8,810 | A$13,127 | |
| 31 May 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$6,735 | A$9,036 | A$12,777 | |
| 12 June 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$7,085 | A$8,810 | A$13,127 | |
| 23 June 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$6,335 | A$8,636 | A$12,377 | |
| 26 June 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$6,335 | A$8,060 | A$12,377 | |
| 28 June 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$6,085 | A$8,386 | A$12,127 | |
| 3 July 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$6,335 | A$8,060 | A$12,377 | |
| 12 July 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaBella | A$5,285 | A$7,586 | A$11,327 | |
| 17 July 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$6,335 | A$8,060 | A$12,377 | |
| 21 July 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$5,285 | A$7,586 | A$11,327 | |
| 24 July 2027Vilshofen to Budapest · Wine sailing | AmaMora | A$6,479 | A$8,204 | A$12,521 | |
| 26 July 2027Vilshofen to Budapest · Wine sailing | AmaVerde | A$6,335 | A$8,636 | A$12,377 | |
| 28 July 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$5,285 | A$7,586 | A$11,327 | |
| 31 July 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$7,085 | A$8,810 | A$13,127 | |
| 4 Aug 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$5,285 | A$7,586 | A$11,327 | |
| 7 Aug 2027Vilshofen to Budapest · Wine sailing | AmaMora | A$6,085 | A$7,810 | A$12,127 | |
| 9 Aug 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaBella | A$5,585 | A$7,886 | A$11,627 | |
| 11 Aug 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$5,285 | A$7,586 | A$11,327 | |
| 14 Aug 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$6,479 | A$8,204 | A$12,521 | |
| 21 Aug 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$6,623 | A$8,348 | A$12,665 | |
| 23 Aug 2027Vilshofen to Budapest · Wine sailing | AmaVerde | A$7,517 | A$9,818 | A$13,559 | |
| 25 Aug 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$6,767 | A$9,068 | A$12,809 | |
| 28 Aug 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$6,767 | A$8,492 | A$12,809 | |
| 1 Sept 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$7,311 | A$9,612 | A$13,353 | |
| 4 Sept 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$7,804 | A$9,529 | A$13,846 | |
| 8 Sept 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$7,311 | A$9,612 | A$13,353 | |
| 11 Sept 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$7,311 | A$9,036 | A$13,353 | |
| 15 Sept 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$7,311 | A$9,612 | A$13,353 | |
| 18 Sept 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$7,454 | A$9,179 | A$13,496 | |
| 20 Sept 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$7,311 | A$9,612 | A$13,353 | |
| 22 Sept 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$7,311 | A$9,612 | A$13,353 | |
| 25 Sept 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$7,661 | A$9,386 | A$13,703 | |
| 2 Oct 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$7,311 | A$9,036 | A$13,353 | |
| 6 Oct 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$7,311 | A$9,612 | A$13,353 | |
| 9 Oct 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$7,167 | A$8,892 | A$13,209 | |
| 13 Oct 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$6,767 | A$9,068 | A$12,809 | |
| 16 Oct 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$7,517 | A$9,242 | A$13,559 | |
| 18 Oct 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$5,873 | A$8,174 | A$11,915 | |
| 20 Oct 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$7,229 | A$9,530 | A$13,271 | |
| 23 Oct 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$6,479 | A$8,204 | A$12,521 | |
| 1 Nov 2027Vilshofen to Budapest · Wine sailing | AmaBella | A$6,191 | A$8,492 | A$12,233 | |
| 13 Nov 2027Vilshofen to Budapest · Wine sailing | AmaMora | A$5,759 | A$7,484 | A$11,801 | |
| 15 Nov 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$5,009 | A$7,310 | A$11,051 | |
| 17 Nov 2027Vilshofen to Budapest · Festive Delights sailing | AmaReina | A$5,153 | A$7,454 | A$11,195 | |
| 25 Dec 2027Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$4,997 | A$6,722 | A$11,039 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$4,468 | A$6,193 | A$10,510 | |
| 15 Mar 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$4,468 | A$6,769 | A$10,510 | |
| 18 Mar 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$4,468 | A$6,193 | A$10,510 | |
| 20 Mar 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaBella | A$4,612 | A$6,913 | A$10,654 | |
| 22 Mar 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$5,044 | A$7,344 | A$11,085 | |
| 25 Mar 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$4,612 | A$6,337 | A$10,654 | |
| 29 Mar 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$5,475 | A$7,776 | A$11,517 | |
| 1 Apr 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$6,225 | A$7,950 | A$12,267 | |
| 3 Apr 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$6,225 | A$8,526 | A$12,267 | |
| 5 Apr 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$6,225 | A$8,526 | A$12,267 | |
| 8 Apr 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$6,225 | A$7,950 | A$12,267 | |
| 12 Apr 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$6,369 | A$8,670 | A$12,411 | |
| 15 Apr 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$6,369 | A$8,094 | A$12,411 | |
| 17 Apr 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaBella | A$6,369 | A$8,670 | A$12,411 | |
| 22 Apr 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$6,369 | A$8,094 | A$12,411 | |
| 29 Apr 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$6,369 | A$8,094 | A$12,411 | |
| 1 May 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 13 May 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$6,769 | A$8,494 | A$12,811 | |
| 27 May 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$6,769 | A$8,494 | A$12,811 | |
| 29 May 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 10 June 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$6,769 | A$8,494 | A$12,811 | |
| 21 June 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$7,119 | A$9,420 | A$13,161 | |
| 24 June 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$6,769 | A$8,494 | A$12,811 | |
| 26 June 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 28 June 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 1 July 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$6,369 | A$8,094 | A$12,411 | |
| 10 July 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaBella | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 12 July 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 15 July 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$6,369 | A$8,094 | A$12,411 | |
| 19 July 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 24 July 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$6,369 | A$8,670 | A$12,411 | |
| 26 July 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 29 July 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$5,319 | A$7,044 | A$11,361 | |
| 2 Aug 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$6,369 | A$8,670 | A$12,411 | |
| 5 Aug 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$5,619 | A$7,344 | A$11,661 | |
| 7 Aug 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaBella | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 9 Aug 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 12 Aug 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$6,369 | A$8,094 | A$12,411 | |
| 19 Aug 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$5,463 | A$7,188 | A$11,505 | |
| 21 Aug 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$6,801 | A$9,102 | A$12,843 | |
| 23 Aug 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$5,751 | A$8,052 | A$11,793 | |
| 26 Aug 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$6,801 | A$8,526 | A$12,843 | |
| 30 Aug 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$6,945 | A$9,245 | A$12,986 | |
| 2 Sept 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$7,345 | A$9,070 | A$13,386 | |
| 6 Sept 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 9 Sept 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$7,345 | A$9,070 | A$13,386 | |
| 13 Sept 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 16 Sept 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$7,345 | A$9,070 | A$13,386 | |
| 18 Sept 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 20 Sept 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 23 Sept 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$7,345 | A$9,070 | A$13,386 | |
| 30 Sept 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$7,345 | A$9,070 | A$13,386 | |
| 4 Oct 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 7 Oct 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$7,345 | A$9,070 | A$13,386 | |
| 11 Oct 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$7,201 | A$9,502 | A$13,243 | |
| 16 Oct 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaVerde | A$7,057 | A$9,358 | A$13,099 | |
| 18 Oct 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$7,057 | A$9,358 | A$13,099 | |
| 21 Oct 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$7,057 | A$8,782 | A$13,099 | |
| 25 Oct 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 30 Oct 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaBella | A$6,625 | A$8,926 | A$12,667 | |
| 1 Nov 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$5,463 | A$7,764 | A$11,505 | |
| 8 Nov 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaSonata | A$5,031 | A$7,332 | A$11,073 | |
| 15 Nov 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaReina | A$4,888 | A$7,188 | A$10,929 | |
| 18 Nov 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaLea | A$4,888 | A$6,613 | A$10,929 | |
| 23 Dec 2028Vilshofen to Budapest | AmaMora | A$7,346 | A$9,646 | A$15,834 |
The lowest fare in each stateroom type across the departures above, per person twin share. Each type has several categories by deck and size; we quote the one you prefer.
AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.
From A$3,127 per person, twin share (A$6,254 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$3,127, Balcony from A$4,852, Suite from A$9,169. Fares are in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. They differ by date, so the table of departures above has each one.
134 times between 18 Nov 2026 and 23 Dec 2028: 4 departures in 2026, 65 departures in 2027, 65 departures in 2028. Some dates are themed sailings: festive delights sailing, wine sailing.
It starts in Vilshofen and finishes in Budapest.
AmaBella, AmaLea, AmaMora, AmaReina, AmaSofia, AmaSonata and AmaVerde, depending on the date. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.
All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, guided excursions in most places you stop, Wi-Fi, port charges and gratuities, and bicycles to borrow. Flights, travel insurance, visas and premium drinks are extra.
Choose a date in the table and press Quote, or send the form with any date. A AmaWaterways specialist replies with the staterooms open on your date and the price for two in Australian dollars, before you pay anything. Or call us on 1300 214 840.
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