Scenic River Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Budapest

   Hungary

   

   Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

2. Day 2

   Budapest

   Hungary

   

   Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

3. Day 3

   At Sea

   

4. Day 4

   Vienna

   Austria

   

   The port of Vienna is a cultural gem along the Danube River, famous for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culinary scene. Must-do experiences include sampling authentic Wiener Schnitzel and visiting the picturesque village of Dürnstein. The best season to visit is spring or early fall, when the city's gardens bloom and outdoor activities abound.

5. Day 5

   Durnstein

   Austria

   

   Dürnstein is the jewel of the Wachau — that UNESCO-protected stretch of the Danube where medieval villages, baroque spires, and precipitous terraced vineyards create the most picturesque river landscape in Central Europe. The blue-and-white tower of the Augustinian monastery and the dramatic ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192 define a skyline of romantic perfection. The surrounding vineyards produce some of Austria's greatest Grüner Veltliners and Rieslings; tasting rooms open directly onto the river path. May through October offers the finest conditions, with harvest season in September an especially memorable time to visit.

6. Day 5

   At Sea

   

7. Day 6

   Brandstatt

   Austria

   

   Brandstatt, Austria, is a charming port on the Danube River, rich in history and culture. Visitors must try the traditional Wiener Schnitzel and Apfelstrudel while exploring local markets. The best time to visit is during the spring and summer months, when the region's natural beauty and vibrant atmosphere are at their peak.

8. Day 6

   Passau

   Germany

   

   Passau occupies one of Central Europe's most dramatic natural stages — a narrow peninsula at the confluence of three rivers, the Danube, Inn, and Ilz, where the old town's baroque spires and shuttered merchants' houses crowd the very tip of the land between the waters. St. Stephen's Cathedral houses the world's largest church organ, a 17,974-pipe instrument whose daily concerts fill the nave with a sound that seems architectural in its density. The Veste Oberhaus fortress above the city commands panoramic views across three countries on clear days. Passau is a classic Danube river cruise departure point; spring and early autumn, when the river runs high and the light turns golden, are the finest seasons.

9. Day 7

   Regensburg

   Germany

   

   Regensburg, Bavaria's medieval masterpiece on the Danube, is one of Central Europe's most intact ancient cities — its Roman origins visible in the Porta Praetoria stone gate, its medieval prosperity celebrated in the soaring twin towers of St. Peter's Cathedral and the twelfth-century Stone Bridge. UNESCO World Heritage status acknowledges a skyline dotted with patrician towers, while the famous Historische Wurstküchl, Germany's oldest operating sausage kitchen, has been serving spit-grilled bratwurst since the 1140s. The surrounding hills produce excellent Bavarian whites. May through September offers the most convivial riverbank atmosphere.

10. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Germany

    

    Nuremberg commands the imagination on two levels: as the glittering medieval city where Holy Roman Emperors held court, Albrecht Dürer was born, and craftsmen produced the first pocket watch — and as the site of the 20th century's darkest chapter, where Nazi rallies and subsequent war crimes trials left permanent marks on European history and conscience. The Kaiserburg castle crowning the hill above the perfectly preserved old town offers sweeping views of a cityscape that, despite wartime bombing, remains one of Germany's most beautiful. The Documentation Centre on the former Nazi Rally Grounds is essential, sobering history; the Christmas Market on the Hauptmarkt, held since 1628, is among Europe's finest. Visit May through October or December.

11. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Germany

    

    Bamberg, the 'Franconian Rome,' is a UNESCO World Heritage city whose medieval old town — seven hills, four Romanesque-Gothic cathedral towers, and an Old Town Hall balanced impossibly on an island in the Regnitz River — survived World War II entirely intact, a miracle of preservation unique in Germany. The city is equally celebrated for its extraordinary smoked beer, Rauchbier, a speciality brewed in family-owned breweries for centuries and best tasted in the old quarter's atmospheric taverns beside a plate of smoked meats. Spring and early summer are ideal for the surrounding Franconian countryside in bloom. Nuremberg is forty minutes by rail.

12. Day 10

    Wurzburg

    Germany

    

    Würzburg, presiding over the Main River at the northern gateway of the Romantic Road, is Bavaria's most elegantly baroque city — its skyline commanded by the medieval Marienberg Fortress and its streets presided over by the magnificent Residenz, a UNESCO-listed princely palace whose frescoed Treppenhaus ceiling by Tiepolo is considered the largest fresco in the world. The surrounding Franconian wine country produces some of Germany's most distinctive Silvaner and Riesling, sold in the iconic bocksbeutel flask from cellars carved directly beneath the old city. Spring through autumn reveals the vine-clad hillsides in their most photogenic splendor; the historic Weinfest am Stein wine festival each September is a highlight of the Franconian calendar.

13. Day 11

    At Sea

    

14. Day 12

    Rudesheim

    Germany

    

    Rüdesheim am Rhein, a jewel of the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley, is where Germany's most storied wine river cuts through vine-terraced slopes and medieval castle ruins. The pedestrianised Drosselgasse laneway — beloved since the Romantic era — hums with wine taverns pouring the region's celebrated Rieslings, crisp and mineral from the slate soils. The Niederwald Monument surveys the river from the heights, reached by cable car above the vineyards. Day trips by boat unlock Bacharach, Boppard, and the legendary Lorelei rock. September's harvest festivals transform the entire valley into a convivial celebration of the vintage.

15. Day 13

    Cologne

    Germany

    

    Cologne's twin-spired Gothic cathedral, six hundred years in the building and still the city's defining monument, is the inevitable starting point — but this ancient Rhine city rewards exploration well beyond its iconic silhouette. The Romano-Germanic Museum reveals the city's Roman foundations, while the Chocolate Museum on the riverbank offers a distinctly sweeter history lesson. Cologne's famed Kölsch beer culture thrives in the old town's traditional brew-houses, where one round follows another in centuries-old wooden halls. The city is welcoming year-round, though the legendary Christmas markets (November–December) attract visitors from across Europe.

16. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Netherlands

    

    Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal ring — a concentric web of seventeenth-century merchant houses and arching stone bridges — remains one of the Western world's most perfectly preserved Golden Age cityscapes, best explored by bicycle or canal boat at a pace that lets the city's genius reveal itself slowly. The Rijksmuseum's collection of Rembrandt and Vermeer masterpieces is essential, while the Anne Frank House offers one of Europe's most profoundly moving historical encounters. Spring brings the iconic tulip season; summer fills the terraces of the Jordaan district. Schiphol Airport makes Amsterdam a seamless gateway to the entire European continent.

17. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Netherlands

    

    Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal ring — a concentric web of seventeenth-century merchant houses and arching stone bridges — remains one of the Western world's most perfectly preserved Golden Age cityscapes, best explored by bicycle or canal boat at a pace that lets the city's genius reveal itself slowly. The Rijksmuseum's collection of Rembrandt and Vermeer masterpieces is essential, while the Anne Frank House offers one of Europe's most profoundly moving historical encounters. Spring brings the iconic tulip season; summer fills the terraces of the Jordaan district. Schiphol Airport makes Amsterdam a seamless gateway to the entire European continent.

18. Day 15

    Paris

    France

    

    Paris rewards every arrival as though it were the first — the sweep of the Seine, the Gothic tracery of Notre-Dame rising again from its 2019 ashes, the Eiffel Tower somehow managing to astonish at each encounter, the Louvre's glass pyramid reflecting clouds in the courtyard of a palace that served French kings for four centuries. Beyond the monuments, Paris is a city of neighbourhoods: the Belle Époque brasseries of Montparnasse, the covered passages of the 2nd arrondissement, the rooftop terraces of Le Marais. The Luxembourg Gardens in April, or a late-September evening on the Canal Saint-Martin, are among the most civilised experiences in the world.

19. Day 16

    Paris

    France

    

    Paris rewards every arrival as though it were the first — the sweep of the Seine, the Gothic tracery of Notre-Dame rising again from its 2019 ashes, the Eiffel Tower somehow managing to astonish at each encounter, the Louvre's glass pyramid reflecting clouds in the courtyard of a palace that served French kings for four centuries. Beyond the monuments, Paris is a city of neighbourhoods: the Belle Époque brasseries of Montparnasse, the covered passages of the 2nd arrondissement, the rooftop terraces of Le Marais. The Luxembourg Gardens in April, or a late-September evening on the Canal Saint-Martin, are among the most civilised experiences in the world.

20. Day 17

    Paris

    France

    

    Paris rewards every arrival as though it were the first — the sweep of the Seine, the Gothic tracery of Notre-Dame rising again from its 2019 ashes, the Eiffel Tower somehow managing to astonish at each encounter, the Louvre's glass pyramid reflecting clouds in the courtyard of a palace that served French kings for four centuries. Beyond the monuments, Paris is a city of neighbourhoods: the Belle Époque brasseries of Montparnasse, the covered passages of the 2nd arrondissement, the rooftop terraces of Le Marais. The Luxembourg Gardens in April, or a late-September evening on the Canal Saint-Martin, are among the most civilised experiences in the world.

21. Day 18

    Paris

    France

    

    Paris rewards every arrival as though it were the first — the sweep of the Seine, the Gothic tracery of Notre-Dame rising again from its 2019 ashes, the Eiffel Tower somehow managing to astonish at each encounter, the Louvre's glass pyramid reflecting clouds in the courtyard of a palace that served French kings for four centuries. Beyond the monuments, Paris is a city of neighbourhoods: the Belle Époque brasseries of Montparnasse, the covered passages of the 2nd arrondissement, the rooftop terraces of Le Marais. The Luxembourg Gardens in April, or a late-September evening on the Canal Saint-Martin, are among the most civilised experiences in the world.

Cabin Categories

Balcony Suite

Suite

205 sq ftMax 2A

Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.

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Balcony Suite

Suite

205 sq ftMax 2C

Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableFree Mini BarTV+4

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Deluxe Balcony Suite

Suite

225 sq ftMax 2PD

Located in prime locations at the front of the ship on both the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, they offer all the features of our private Balcony Suites with our ingenious Scenic Sun Lounge, but with even more space to relax.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSuite Benefits+5

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Deluxe Balcony Suite

Suite

225 sq ftMax 2BD

Located in prime locations at the front of the ship on both the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, they offer all the features of our private Balcony Suites with our ingenious Scenic Sun Lounge, but with even more space to relax.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSuite Benefits+5

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Single Balcony Suite

Suite

153–170 sq ftMax 2BS

Located on the Sapphire deck this suite is perfect for the solo traveller. Enjoy fantastic views from your full size balcony complete with Scenic Sun Lounge. This cabin also includes an elegant bathroon with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.

One Single BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-Fi+3

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Standard Suite

Suite

160 sq ftMax 2E

Our Jewel Deck Suites provide a lovely introduction to river cruising. Comfortable and luxurious with the finest in amenities.

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Junior Balcony Suite

Suite

250 sq ftMax 2B1J

These spacious Suites, located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, have a private full-length balcony complete with a Scenic Sun Lounge and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin and shower.

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Junior Balcony Suite

Suite

250 sq ftMax 2BJ

These spacious Suites, located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, have a private full-length balcony complete with a Scenic Sun Lounge and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin and shower.

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Junior Balcony Suite

Suite

250 sq ftMax 2RJ

These spacious Suites, located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, have a private full-length balcony complete with a Scenic Sun Lounge and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin and shower.

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Royal Balcony Suite

Suite

360 sq ftMax 2RR

These Suites located on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space, impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+7

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Royal Owner's Suite

Suite

315 sq ftMax 2RO

These Suites on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space (315ft²), impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom.

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Royal Panorama Suite

Suite

475 sq ftMax 2RP

These Suites located on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space, impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom.

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Balcony Suite

Suite

205 sq ftMax 2PP

<p>Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower. <br></p><p>Room Highlights</p><p></p><ul><li> A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed</li><li> Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button</li><li> Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities</li><li>Amenities &amp; Features</li><li> Personalised butler service for every suite</li><li> Complimentary laundry service once per suite</li><li> Early morning tea and coffee</li><li> Beverage service in your suite</li><li> Mini bar, replenished daily</li><li> Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows</li><li> Nightly turndown service</li><li> Bathrobes and slippers</li><li> In-suite safe</li><li> Shoeshine and valet service. </li></ul><p></p>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableFree Mini BarTV+4

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Balcony Suite

Suite

205 sq ftMax 2BB

<p>Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower. <br></p><p>Room Highlights</p><p></p><ul><li> A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed</li><li> Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button</li><li> Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities</li><li>Amenities &amp; Features</li><li> Personalised butler service for every suite</li><li> Complimentary laundry service once per suite</li><li> Early morning tea and coffee</li><li> Beverage service in your suite</li><li> Mini bar, replenished daily</li><li> Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows</li><li> Nightly turndown service</li><li> Bathrobes and slippers</li><li> In-suite safe</li><li> Shoeshine and valet service. </li></ul><p></p>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableFree Mini BarTV+4

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Balcony Suite

Suite

205 sq ftMax 2PA

<p>Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower. <br></p><p>Room Highlights</p><p></p><ul><li> A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed</li><li> Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button</li><li> Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities</li><li>Amenities &amp; Features</li><li> Personalised butler service for every suite</li><li> Complimentary laundry service once per suite</li><li> Early morning tea and coffee</li><li> Beverage service in your suite</li><li> Mini bar, replenished daily</li><li> Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows</li><li> Nightly turndown service</li><li> Bathrobes and slippers</li><li> In-suite safe</li><li> Shoeshine and valet service. </li></ul><p></p>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableFree Mini BarTV+4

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Balcony Suite

Suite

205 sq ftMax 2BA

<p>Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower. <br></p><p>Room Highlights</p><p></p><ul><li> A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed</li><li> Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button</li><li> Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities</li><li>Amenities &amp; Features</li><li> Personalised butler service for every suite</li><li> Complimentary laundry service once per suite</li><li> Early morning tea and coffee</li><li> Beverage service in your suite</li><li> Mini bar, replenished daily</li><li> Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows</li><li> Nightly turndown service</li><li> Bathrobes and slippers</li><li> In-suite safe</li><li> Shoeshine and valet service. </li></ul><p></p>

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Standard Suite

Suite

160 sq ftMax 2D

<p>The bedroom area has a Queen-size Scenic 'Slumber bed' with Egyptian cotton linen and pillow menu. The bathroom with shower, is well stocked with L'Occitaine toiletries as well as a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. The suite also contains a complimentary in-suite mini-bar, restocked daily. The suite has a Flat screen HDTV linked to Mac Mini, complementary WiFi and use of a telephone. A safe is also provided for your valuables.</p><p>Guests staying within this suite receive butler service that includes valet and shoeshine service, drinks and cocktails.</p><p>Room Highlights</p><p></p><ul><li> A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed</li><li> Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities</li><li> Amenities and Features</li><li> Personalised butler service</li><li> Complimentary laundry service once per suite</li><li> Early morning tea and coffee</li><li> Mini bar, replenished daily</li><li> Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows</li><li> Shoeshine and valet service</li><li> Nightly turndown service</li><li> In-suite safe </li></ul><p></p>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-Fi+3

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