The Danube by bike and on the MS Primadonna: Passau – Linz – Vienna – Bratislava – Budapest – Passau
Your trip
A cycling vacation without changing hotels under the Austrian flag with the best service!
Viennese cuisine and specialties from the Danube countries, whirlpool, sauna, Kneipp basin, massage and hairdresser as well as a large sun deck, friendly crew and fresh cuisine ensure your well-being on board. Enjoy the comfort of a floating 1st class hotel.
You will experience the most beautiful sections of the Europa Cycle Route 6 during this active vacation on the Danube without any special effort!
The Schlögener Schlinge, the Wachau, the Danube Floodplains National Park, Linz (Capital of Culture 2009), Tulln (Egon Schiele Museum), Vienna (one of the TOP livable cities in the world), Budapest (wonderful lighting at night), the Danube Bend, Bratislava (twin city of Vienna) and Melk (imposing monastery) round out the experience of your cycling vacation – to name just a few of the countless highlights….
Your ship: The MS Primadonna
The double-hull (catamaran) design, unusual for river cruise ships, gives the MS Primadonna a unique spaciousness and distinctive appearance. The 60-meter-long atrium with cozy seating areas, as well as the bar with breathtaking 9-meter-high glazing offer plenty of space for gatherings.
Wonderful hours you will experience on the open deck with whirlpool.
The small but nice wellness area with sauna, whirlpool, Kneipp basin and possibility for massage lets you forget the everyday life. The demands on the kitchen team are also high – let us spoil you! The much praised, warm crew and amenities offered by the MS Primadonna will make your stay an unforgettable cruise experience.
The cabins
All 82 cabins on the MS Primadonna are outside cabins with individually adjustable air conditioning, shower and toilet, hairdryer, TV, safe, telephone, minibar and spacious wardrobes. The cabins on the main deck are approx. 11.5 sqm, equipped with a non-opening porthole (main deck aft approx. 9.5 sqm – bunk beds/ideal for single occupancy). The spacious cabins on the upper and promenade decks are approximately 16.5 square meters in size and also have a balcony with bench seat and desk.
Occupancy up to max. 4 persons in main deck cabin (bunk beds/fold-in top beds) or max. 3 persons in upper deck cabin (75 x 185 cm sofa bed) possible on request.
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Deck plan
Gastronomy
Upscale, international level with specialties of the Danube countries, especially Viennese cuisine. The meals are prepared mainly with regional, Austrian food. In the morning you can expect an American breakfast buffet with organic corner, a light 3-course menu for lunch or packed lunch for cyclists; in the evening a 4-course menu. Afternoon tea / coffee incl. Cake; late night midnight snack.
Give us your dietary requests by late. known one week before departure. We will get back to you regarding fulfillment.
Technical data
113.5 m long and 17.4 m wide, 17 knots speed. 2 main engines. 3 auxiliary engines, 2 air conditioners; 1.7 m draft, 8.2 m above waterline. 4 decks.
Route / requirement
> Easy to ride, mostly flat route with no significant climbs. Should you wish to take a rest, you are welcome to cover individual daily stages by boat.
The trip is for people with reduced mobility. MS Primadonna has two barrier-free promenade and two upper deck cabins. Please note that all bus rides/transfers e.g. also during the city tours are NOT barrier-free. Provided that you can get on and off the bus independently, the transfers/city tours are welcome.
Rental bicycles
> Sturdy touring bikes 7-speed with hub gears and coaster brake or 21-speed with derailleur and freewheel (please specify when booking), comfort saddle, 28 inch with different frame heights, equipped with saddle bag. Included in the tour price.
> Electric bikes: 8-speed (freewheel); range between 60 and 80 km (depending on riding style); suitable for heights from 1.60 m – 1.90 m. Bookable on request and with surcharge.
Own bikes
Bringing customer’s own bikes is possible without discount on the tour price, but at your own risk.
For possible damages etc. on the own bike during the whole bike trip as well as during transport trips can not be liable.
For your own safety, we recommend that you always wear a bicycle helmet on all bicycle tours.
Arrival
Railroad
Passau is very easy to reach by train. For schedules and tickets, visit www.bahn.de.
A transfer from the train station to and from the ship can be added upon request.
Car / Parking
> On the outskirts of the city at the Infopoint in Passau, an unguarded parking lot is available for the duration of the trip – included in the price.
> Transfer from the parking lot to the ship on Friday (embarkation day) at about 16:00 – included in the price.
Your travel schedule in brief
| Day | Location | To | From | ||||
| Fri | Passau (embarkation from 15:00) Schlögen |
23:00 | 18:30 | ||||
| Sa | Linz | 16:30 | 12:00 20:00 |
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| So | Tulln Vienna |
08:00 12:30 |
10:00 22:00 |
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| Mo | Štúrovo (SK)/ Esztergom (HU) Budapest |
09:30 16:30 |
12:00 | ||||
| Tue | Budapest | 21:15 | |||||
| Mi | Bratislava | 13:00 | 20:00 | ||||
| Do | Krems Pöchlarn |
09:00 15:30 |
11:30 17:00 |
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| Fri | Passau (disembarkation until 10:00) | 09:00 |
Notice:
Schedule and program changes due to local conditions (including high water, low water, bad weather, etc.) on the order of the 1st Captain possible or reserved. Bike excursions, shore programs and arrival & layover times may also be affected.
Country information
For information on travel advice and entry requirements to Austria, please see our Country Information page. Please also see our notes on package tours.
What you can look forward to ...
- the steep narrowness of the Schlögener Donauschlinge
- the lovely old town and mighty castle of Bratislava, capital of Slovakia
- Budapest, capital of Hungary with its imperial palaces and the mighty parliament on the Danube quay
- the artist village Szentendre at the gates of Budapest at the river
- the cosmopolitan city of Vienna by boat and bike
- the Wachau with its lovely wine villages, riverside forests and steep coasts
- a great crew on a comfortable ship
Use the first day to visit the episcopal residence of Passau with its baroque old town, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Three Rivers Corner and the castles Veste Oberhaus and Veste Unterhaus.
Then we have an idea for you: about 15 km and completely flat.
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