Northern Europe cruises

Northern Europe Circuit: Budapest, Bratislava & Hainburg

Budapest · Bratislava · Hainburg · Vienna · Wachau Valley · Melk · Engelhartszell · Vilshofen

Port-heavy Northern Europe itinerary. Covers Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany.

7 nights Budapest Northern Europe 11 ports

What this trip feels like

Active, varied and destination-focused

With 11 ports across 7 nights, this trip keeps the focus on time ashore. Expect more destination variety and a busier rhythm, with the ship serving as the link between port days.

Port-forward pace

11 ports in 7 nights

Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.

Broad destination variety

Budapest · Bratislava · Hainburg + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Budapest

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Port experience

Budapest · Make the most of your time ashore

Calls here tend to be relatively short, so your usable port day is more limited than at many stops.

Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety

Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $928/night, with most departures landing in the $886-$1,045/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$928/night

$6,499 total

Normal range

$886-$1,045/night

$6,199-$7,314 total

Lowest recent fare

$1,043/night

$7,299 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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7 nights · 11 port calls · 4 countries

11 port calls across Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany · More port-intensive than many 7-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Budapest

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Budapest

    Hungary

  3. 3

    Budapest

    Hungary

  4. 4

    Bratislava

    Slovakia · Northern Europe

  5. 5

    Bratislava

    Slovakia · Northern Europe

  6. 6

    Hainburg

    Austria · Northern Europe

  7. 7

    Vienna

    Austria

  8. 8

    Vienna

    Austria

  9. 9

    Wachau Valley

    Austria · Northern Europe

  10. 10

    Melk

    Austria

  11. 11

    Engelhartszell

    Austria · Northern Europe

  12. 12

    Vilshofen

    Germany

  13. 13

    Disembark in Vilshofen

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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