Port-forward pace
7 ports in 7 nights
Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.
Northern Europe cruises
Northern Europe Circuit via Linz am Rhein, Grein & Gónyú
Linz am Rhein · Grein · Dürnstein · Vienna · Gónyú · Budapest
Port-heavy Northern Europe itinerary. Covers Germany, Austria, and Hungary.
7 nights
Vilshofen
Northern Europe
7 ports
What this trip feels like
Active, varied and destination-focused
With 7 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.
Broad destination variety
Linz am Rhein · Grein · Dürnstein + more
Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.
Route logistics
Sails from Vilshofen
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Port experience
Linz am Rhein · You'll usually have a long port day
Cruise calls here typically give passengers plenty of time between arrival and departure.
Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety
Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard
Best departures
Best upcoming sailings
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Best overall value
Celebrity Boundless
Vilshofen → Linz am Rhein → Gónyú → Budapest
Nov 11 · 7 nights
About average
$5,199 balcony · $743/night
Cheapest upcoming
Celebrity Seeker
Vilshofen → Linz am Rhein → Gónyú → Budapest
Nov 9 · 7 nights
About average
$5,249 balcony · $750/night
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $928/night, with most departures landing in the $814-$1,036/night band across 33 tracked sailings.
Typical price
$928/night
$6,499 total
Normal range
$814-$1,036/night
$5,698-$7,249 total
Lowest recent fare
$686/night
$4,799 total
Comparison set
33 sailings
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When should I go?
Prices are usually lowest in fall
September–November departures have historically offered the best value.
May is typically the most expensive time to sail this itinerary.
Typical price / night
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- Best value
- Sep–Nov ~$846–$1,052/night
- Most expensive
- May ~$1,071/night
Route overview
How this route is built
7 nights · 7 port calls · 3 countries
7 port calls across Germany, Austria, Hungary · More port-intensive than many 7-night alternatives.
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