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Danube - one river, four countries

Danube - one river, four countries

Travel Description

Your Cruise

Passau – Dürnstein – Vienna Nussdorf – Esztergom – Budapest – Bratislava – Melk – Passau

  • 3% Early booking discount!
  • Classic Danube: Germany, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia
  • On board (date 15.05.25) Alexander Herzog
  • Wine themed cruise (date 28.08.25)

Embarked in the three-river city of Passau, you will relax during the cruise on the deep blue Danube. After passing the Schlögener Schlinge in the upper Danube valley, the simple Blue Tower of the collegiate church in Dürnstein will inspire you, which is considered the landmark of the Wachau. Vienna is much more pompous: enjoy an emotional serenade, visit a typical Viennese coffee house or let yourself be inspired by the romantic castles. In Budapest you will fall in love with the imposing Buda Castle, in Bratislava with the Presidential Palace in its mix of Rococo and late Baroque styles. Finally, stroll through the baroque Melk Abbey and take a last look over the blooming Wachau. Rarely has it been so difficult to say goodbye!

Discount promotion:
3% early booking discount
for bookings until 30.11.2024!

The discount has already been deducted from the prices on the travel sites. The offer is only valid for new bookings from 01.05.2024 to 30.11.2024. The discount does not apply to additional services such as beverage packages, flight surcharges, etc.

Highlights of this Cruise

On board for you (date 15.05.25)
Alexander Herzog: Experience a show with the entertainment tenor and member of "THE 12 TENORS"

Wine theme trip (date 28.08.25)

  • 2 exquisite wine tastings on board with Karl-Josef Krötz (included)
  • 2 excursions to wineries with tasting, accompanied by Karl-Josef Krötz (optional)

Combination savings:
If you combine two consecutive voyages, you will receive a 3% discount!
We will be happy to advise you personally on the combination cruise offers.

We are there for you from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 20:00 and Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00
Tel.: +49 (0)40 – 2393 680-0

Travel Itinerary
Day PortArrivalDeparturePlanned shore excursions
Day 1Passau
Passage Schlögener Schlinge
18.00Embarkation from 15.00 Uhr
Day 2Dürnstein / Austria
Vienna Nussdorf / Austria
08.30
20.30
14.30Baroque Dürnstein (H)
Viennese Serenade & Hearty Grinzing (A)
Day 3Vienna Nussdorf / Austria18.00Romantic Vienna (H)
Vienna's Old Town with Coffee House (H)
Day 4Esztergom / Hungary
Budapest / Hungary
07.30
12.00
08.30Picturesque Danube Bend (H)
Re-embarkation from the excursion
Budapest - the many faces of a city (H)
Budapest Light Tour (A)
Day 5Budapest / Hungary14.00Hungarian Puszta Tanycsárda (H)
Day 6Bratislava / Slovakia08.0014.30The small capital Bratislava (H)
Day 7Melk / Austria
Passage Wachau
08.3014.30Baroque Melk Abbey (H)
Day 8Passau07.30Disembarkation after breakfast
All times are approximate. We reserve the right to make changes to the programme, including due to high and low tide, or delays in the passage of locks.
Indicative prices for excursions: Guided city tours approx. € 20 to € 28 / Excursions by bus and, if applicable, entrance fees approx. € 39 to € 89
(H) Half day excursion (A) Evening trip

Our included services really stand out!

Included services on the Lady Cristina

To make your holiday simply enjoyable, we have put together a "package" for you with many services, so that you can enjoy a carefree river cruise. In addition, many large and small amenities will make your trip even more comfortable.

  • Comfortable cruise in the selected cabin/category
  • Full board with champagne breakfast, lunch and dinner (in the panorama restaurant = main restaurant)**
  • Culinary extras with afternoon coffee and tea with cake
  • Free coffee and tea station from morning to night
  • Complimentary welcome drink on board & festive gala dinner
  • Mobile audio system during the excursions & information material for your trip
  • Experienced Plantours tour guide
  • Payment of all port and lock fees
  • WLAN included***


**Note: Specialty restaurant at extra charge
***Internet reception in the form of WLAN is included on board. Continuous reception cannot always be guaranteed; there may be temporary interruptions in network coverage on some sections. We ask for your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the hotel management at reception.

Beverage Packages Selection: Silver, Gold, Platinum

Beverage package on board, bookable per cabin
You have the choice between three attractive beverage packages!
Choose according to your tastes and keep full control over your costs on board!

Beverage package silver (non-alcoholic):

  • Sparkling and non-carbonated mineral water (by the glass)
  • Softdrinks (Cola, Cola light, Fanta, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water)
  • various fruit juices and fruit juice spritzers
  • 20% discount on all bottled wines

Preis: 13 € per person per night

Beverage package Gold:

  • Sparkling and non-carbonated mineral water (by the glass)
  • Softdrinks (Cola, Cola light, Fanta, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water)
  • various fruit juices and fruit juice spritzers
  • Draught beer and Alster/Radler
  • Wheat beer
  • non-alcoholic beer / wheat beer
  • open house wines (white, rosé and red), also as spritzers (by the glass)
  • open sparkling wine and prosecco (by the glass)
  • Selection of wines by the glass (by the glass)
  • Selection of sparkling cocktails, non-alcoholic cocktails and long drinks
  • Cocktail of the day (with / without alcohol)
  • Selection of spirits (house brand)
  • 30% discount on all bottled wines

Preis: 27 € per person per night

Beverage package Platin:

  • Sparkling and non-carbonated mineral water (by the glass)
  • Softdrinks (Cola, Cola light, Fanta, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water)
  • various fruit juices and fruit juice spritzers
  • Draught beer and Alster/Radler
  • Wheat beer
  • non-alcoholic beer / wheat beer
  • open house wines (white, rosé and red), also as spritzers (by the glass)
  • open sparkling wine and prosecco (by the glass)
  • large selection of wines by the glass (by the glass)
  • large selection of cocktails (with / without alcohol), sparkling cocktails and long drinks
  • large selection of spirits / schnapps
  • Barista coffee (crema, cappuccino, espresso, latte macchiato, latte coffee) from the bar
  • 50% discount on all bottled wines

Your additional platinum benefits:

  • Mineral water for the excursions (0.5 lt. per guest/excursion)
  • 20% discount for on-board laundry (washing and ironing)

Preis: 35 € per person per night

Please note:

The beverage package must be booked by all persons in a cabin. Only the same beverage package can be booked per cabin (exception: children under 18 years of age). The beverage packages are not transferable to other persons. Drinks are served from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and are served exclusively in glasses. The beverage packages can only be booked for the entire duration of the cruise and only in advance. Drinks from the mini-bar are not included in the packages.

Pre-program
Hotel stay in Passau - Hotel König

Three rivers – the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz – make the landscape at the Three Rivers Corner a unique beauty. In addition, the baroque old town, in the center of which rises majestically the Cathedral of St. Stephen with the largest cathedral organ in the world. This is where charm and beauty, history and culture, art and adventure come together. Before or after your cruise, take time to explore romantic Passau. A hotel extension before or after your cruise is ideal for this.

Hotel König

Personally managed hotel in the middle of Passau's old town and directly on the Danube. All rooms are new and modern with bath or shower/WC, hair dryer, telephone, flat screen TV/radio, minibar, safe, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are accessible by elevator. Wellness area with sauna, Turkish bath and solarium (for a fee), breakfast room. Limited number of parking spaces (approx. 15 € per day).

Meals: Breakfast buffet

Subject to accommodation in equivalent hotels. Only bookable in conjunction with a river cruise.

Prices in € per person and night
in a double room 95,- €
in a single room 125,- €

Please contact us by phone Mon to Fri: 09.00 - 20.00 and Saturday: 09.00 - 14.00 on Tel. 049 (0)40 - 2393 680-0 or by e-mail at: info@plantours-kreuzfahrten.de and tell us your wishes. We will be happy to inquire about availability for you.

You can also find more information about the hotel at:

https://www.hotel-koenig.de/

Post-program
Hotel stay in Passau - Hotel König

Three rivers – the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz – make the landscape at the Three Rivers Corner a unique beauty. In addition, the baroque old town, in the center of which rises majestically the Cathedral of St. Stephen with the largest cathedral organ in the world. This is where charm and beauty, history and culture, art and adventure come together. Before or after your cruise, take time to explore romantic Passau. A hotel extension before or after your cruise is ideal for this.

Hotel König

Personally managed hotel in the middle of Passau's old town and directly on the Danube. All rooms are new and modern with bath or shower/WC, hair dryer, telephone, flat screen TV/radio, minibar, safe, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are accessible by elevator. Wellness area with sauna, Turkish bath and solarium (for a fee), breakfast room. Limited number of parking spaces (approx. 15 € per day).

Meals: Breakfast buffet

Subject to accommodation in equivalent hotels. Only bookable in conjunction with a river cruise.

Prices in € per person and night
in a double room 95,- €
in a single room 125,- €

Please contact us by phone Mon to Fri: 09.00 - 20.00 and Saturday: 09.00 - 14.00 on Tel. 049 (0)40 - 2393 680-0 or by e-mail at: info@plantours-kreuzfahrten.de and tell us your wishes. We will be happy to inquire about availability for you.

You can also find more information about the hotel at:

https://www.hotel-koenig.de/

Travel documents
The customer is responsible for procuring and carrying the travel documents required by the authorities, any necessary vaccinations, visas and for complying with customs and foreign exchange regulations.

Travel insurance

Travel cancellation and curtailment

What is insured?
You cannot or not as scheduled commence your journey because of the following event.

  • Death, severe accidental injury
  • Unexpected severe illness, Intolerance to a vaccine, pregnancy
  • Damage to your property as a result of fire, elementary, event or intent criminal of a third party

What will be replaced?

  • In case of non-commencement of the journey, we replace you among other things the contractually owed travel cancellation costs
  • In case of interruption of journey, we replace the provable incurrend additional return travel costs as well as proportionally unused travel services.

Deductible: For insurance premiums without a deductible, 100% reimbursement for all insured events. For insurance premiums with a partial deductible: For illness treated on an outpatient basis, the deductible is 20% of the reimbursable claim, but at least EUR 25 per insured person. No deductible i all other cases.
Booking deadline: Please book your travel insurance at least 30 days before the start of your trip. This information is only an example of the scope of insurance exempary. You can obtain the complete terms and conditions from Plantours. You can also view the conditions on the Internet at www.hmrv.de/avb
The tariff descriptions and the insurance conditions VB-RKS 2024 (SFE20-D) of HanseMerkur Reiseversicherung AG are decisive for the insurance cover.
Out-of-court arbitration and complaint procedures: Attempts at arbitration and complaints can - if an agreement cannot be reached with HanseMerkur - be directed to the following arbitration and complaints centers: Responsible for all classes of insurance: Versicherungsombudsmann e.V., Postfach 08 06 32, 10006 Berlin www.versicherungsombudsmann.de

Insurance conditions

The information sheet gives you a brief overview of the main contents of our insurance product. The insurance cover is described in full in the insurance conditions. To ensure that you are fully informed, please read through all the documents.

Information sheet: Travel cancellation and curtailment

Insurance terms and conditions

Status: June 2024

The current insurance rates can be found on the travel pages under travel planning.

Train and hotel

Stress-free and relaxed arrival for your cruise:
With our new partner, the rail specialist "railtour", we can now offer our cruise guests a wider range of services related to rail travel.

Whether it's a simple train ride to our German ports, the journey to the airport with an overnight stay in a hotel or now also the departure from Austrian or Swiss train stations - everything is possible. Just get in and sit back!

Click here to start booking a train/hotelSearch & Book

Parking with your car

In Düsseldorf and Frankfurt, there are plenty of parking garages and parking spaces near the jetty for your arrival by private car - but these are subject to a charge. (Parking fee € 16 per day in Düsseldorf and from € 15 per day in Frankfurt) Link recommendation:
Frankfurt: www.parkopedia.de (German website)
Düsseldorf: www.parkservice24.de/en
On this website you can select the parking option for Düsseldorf or Frankfurt. We will be happy to make recommendations or send you more detailed explanations.

In Passau and Cologne, car parking is offered by the Globus parking service. Our local partner will organize everything for you. When booking a parking space, the transfer from the parking space to the ship on the day of arrival and from the ship to the parking space on the day of departure is already included. You can make a binding booking directly with our partner online on the website www.globus-group.de (German website) or by email at: parkservice@globus-group.de vornehmen.

Passau – Parking fee per car in Euro

Nights 7: Garage 92,- Outdoor area 78,-
Nights 14: Garage 135,- Outdoor area 119,-

Cologne – Parking fee per car in Euro

Nights 2: Carport-pitch 78,- Outdoor area 62,-
Nights 3: Carport-pitch 88,- Outdoor area 72,-
Nights 4: Carport-pitch 99,- Outdoor area 81,-

Price as at: July 2024

Luggage service

For luggage transfer from your front door directly to the ship or airport and back, we recommend our long-standing and reliable partner TEFRA, Travel Logistics GmbH, phone 0800 - 500 23 50 https://www.tefra-gepaeckservice.de

On request, we will be happy to send you a brochure with the exact conditions of carriage and prices.

Notes for guests with limited mobility

Our cruises are only partially suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please contact us for further advice, specifying your specific needs.

MS LADY CRISTINA – For all those who love something special on vacation

From the light-flooded panorama lounge with bar to the elegant panorama restaurant and the speciality restaurant, MS LADY CRISTINA welcomes you with a spacious ambience. In good weather, enjoy the magnificent sun deck with a relaxing hot tub. On cloudier days, make yourself comfortable on the covered outdoor deck in the bow area and admire the passing panorama protected from wind and weather. Visit the modern fitness room or relax in the soothing sauna. In short, just come on board and let yourself be enchanted by MS LADY CRISTINA.

Your Ship

On the LADY CRISTINA you will immediately feel at home. The cabins with 15 sqm and the suites with 23 sqm offer plenty of space for a relaxing holiday. Most of them even have a French balcony, which offers a particularly unobstructed view of the cities and landscapes on the shore. What more could you want?

  • River cruise ship in the 4-star* segment with 3 cabin decks
  • Covered outdoor deck in the bow area (allows you to stay outdoors even when passing under low bridges)
  • Elegant ship with 75 comfortable outside cabins and suites (15 – 23 sqm) for 144 passengers
  • 4 luxurious suites (23 sqm) with French balcony on the violin deck
  • 6 comfortable single cabins (15 sqm), 4 with windows (piano deck) and 2 with French balcony (cello deck)
  • 65 double cabins (15 sqm), 9 with windows (piano deck) and 56 with French balcony (cello and violin deck)
  • 2 restaurants, panoramic lounge, fitness room with sauna, small whirlpool on the sun deck
  • Elevator between cello and violin deck, stair lift to the sun deck (the Piaono deck can only be reached via the stairs)

*Shipping company's own rating

MS LADY CRISTINA – Our new riverboat

Travel relaxed with our 4-star* new addition MS LADY CRISTINA to four- to thirteen-day river cruises on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle and Saar. Whether Amsterdam, Basel, Strasbourg or Vienna – LADY CRISTINA will show you the pearls of Europe. Designed in a contemporary design, you will feel like you are in a 4-star hotel on board...

MS LADY CRISTINA

Our new, well-equipped riverboat offers space for 144 guests in 71 cabins and 4 suites (most with French balconies), plus two restaurants, a covered outdoor deck in the bow area (allows you to stay in the front outdoor area when passing under low bridges) as well as a gym and whirlpool.

Our plus points

  • River cruise ship in the 4-star* segment with 3 cabin decks
  • Elegant ship with 75 comfortable outside cabins and suites for 144 passengers
  • 4 luxurious suites (23 sqm) with French balcony on the violin deck
  • 6 comfortable single cabins (15 sqm), 4 of them with windows (piano deck) and 2 with French balcony (cello deck)
  • 65 double cabins (15 sqm), 9 with windows (piano deck) and 56 with French balcony (cello and violin deck)
  • 2 restaurants, panoramic lounge, fitness room with sauna, small whirlpool on the sun deck
  • Elevator between cello and violin deck, stair lift to the sun deck
  • 3 different beverage packages as well as shore excursion packages can be booked additionally

Reception


Cozy bar

Panorama-Lounge

Stylish restaurant

Cabin example

INCLUSIVE SERVICES

  • Comfortable cruise in the selected cabin/category
  • Full board with champagne breakfast, lunch and dinner (in the panorama restaurant = main restaurant)**
  • Culinary extras with afternoon coffee and -tea with cake
  • Free coffee and tea station from morning to night
  • Complimentary welcome drink on board & festive gala dinner
  • Mobile audio system during the excursions & information material for your trip
  • Experienced Plantours cruise tour guide
  • Payment of all port and lock fees
  • Inclusive WLAN***


** Note: Specialty restaurant at an extra charge
***Internet reception in the form of WLAN is included on board. Continuous reception cannot always be guaranteed; there may be temporary interruptions in network coverage on some sections. We ask for your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the hotel management at reception.

BEVERAGE PACKAGES ON BOARD – bookable in advance*

You can choose between three attractive beverage packages! Choose according to your tastes and keep full control over your costs on board.

  • Beverage package SILVER
  • Beverage package GOLD
  • Beverage package PLATIN

You can find all the details about the attractive beverage packages on the travel pages.

* Prices per person and night (only per cabin and can be booked in advance)


For many years, the best guarantor of first-class service and catering has been our partner, the Ligabue Group ligabue group >>

Herzlich Willkommen an Bord der MS LADY CRISTINA

Deckplan der MS LADY CRISTINA

Piano Deck

Cello Deck

Violin Deck

MS LADY CRISTINA Deck plan

An overview of all decks of the LADY CRISTINA

MS LADY CRISTINA – Your home on board

On the LADY CRISTINA you will immediately feel at home. The cabins with 15 sqm and the suites with 23 sqm offer plenty of space for a relaxing holiday. MS LADY CRISTINA can accommodate 144 guests in 71 cabins and 4 suites. The cabins are equipped as double cabins with approx. 15 square meters of floor space, the majority with French balconies. The suites have a generous 23 sqm as well as a French balcony.

YOUR CABINS:

All cabins/suites are equipped with shower/WC (suites additionally with bathtub), hairdryer, TV, telephone, safe and individually controlled air conditioning. There are 28 cabins on the violin deck and 30 more cabins on the cello deck. All cabins on these two decks have a special feature of a French balcony. On the violin deck there are also 4 suites with a generous 23 m² as well as a French balcony. The piano deck has 13 cabins, the windows of which cannot be opened for safety reasons (Please note: The Piaono deck can only be reached by stairs. There is an elevator between the cello and violin decks and a stair lift between the violin and violin decks.

Two-bed

Cabin example outside, ca.15 sqm

  • Shower with WC
  • Make-up mirror and hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, safe
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • Window

Single cabin

Single - Cabin example outside, ca. 15 sqm

  • Shower with WC
  • Make-up mirror and hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, safe
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • Window

Two-bed cabin with french balcony

Cabin example twin bed with french balcony, outside, aft, ca. 15 sqm

  • Shower with WC
  • Make-up mirror and hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, safe
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • French balcony

Two-bed cabin with french balcony

Cabin example twin bed with french balcony, outside, ca. 15 sqm

  • Shower with WC
  • Make-up mirror and hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, safe
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • French balcony

Single cabin with french balcony

Single - Cabin example, with french balcony, outside, ca. 15 sqm

  • Shower with WC
  • Make-up mirror and hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, safe
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • French balcony

Two-bed cabin with french balcony

Cabin example twin bed with french balcony, outside, aft, ca. 15 sqm

  • Shower with WC
  • Make-up mirror and hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, safe
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • French balcony

Two-bed cabin with french balcony

Cabin example twin bed with french balcony, outside, ca. 15 sqm

  • Shower with WC
  • Make-up mirror and hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, safe
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • French balcony

Suite with french balcony

Cabin example Suite with french balcony, outside, ca. 23 sqm

  • Shower with WC
  • Bathtub
  • Make-up mirror and hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, safe
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • French balcony

MS LADY CRISTINA Technical Data

Year of construction2006
Length110 m
Width11,4 m
Draught1,75 m
Decks3
Cabins75
Crew
Passengers144 people (max.)
Voltage220 Volt
Elevator or stairliftElevator between cello and violin deck, stair lift to the sun deck
FlagGermany

From the light-flooded panorama lounge with bar to the elegant panorama restaurant and the speciality restaurant, MS LADY CRISTINA welcomes you with a spacious ambience. In good weather, enjoy the magnificent sun deck with a relaxing hot tub. On cloudier days, make yourself comfortable on the covered outdoor deck in the bow area and admire the passing panorama protected from wind and weather. Visit the modern fitness room or relax in the soothing sauna. In short, just come on board and let yourself be enchanted by MS LADY CRISTINA.

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