Aboard · AUSTRIA BOAT TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 austria boat tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Travel from Vienna to Hallstatt through the Salzkammergut with an English-speaking guide such as Dasha, Olga, Sofia, or Lily. See Schloss Ort, enjoy about three hours in Hallstatt, and choose a lake boat ride during the Skywalk lift closure from September 2025 to June 2026.
“It was very excited, the tour guide Sophia was incredible, my wife and I really enjoyed the tour.”
Sail a 75-minute loop from Schwedenplatz aboard the MS Wien, MS Blue Danube, or MS Vindobona. You will see modern Vienna landmarks along the Danube Canal, follow commentary on large screens in English and German, and choose between a cruise only, two-course lunch, or Wiener Schnitzel meal.
“I highly recommend it - great boat trip plus excellent service in board. The only thing that was incorrect was that when I booked the trip online it said I need to get physical tickets at the pier and that appeared not necessary as the lady at the ticket office informed us that online booking is enough. It also said that you need to be at the pier 30 min before boarding time which is again not necessary as boarding starts 5 minutes before departure time. Oher than that everything else was great.”
Cruise the Danube Canal from Schwedenplatz aboard the MS Wien, MS Blue Danube, or MS Vindobona. See modern Vienna, old military buildings, locks, and riverside graffiti. Add apple strudel with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, or pair the cruise with a Heidi Horten Collection ticket.
“All good and very relaxing I recommend the strudel and hot drink option”
Spend three hours aboard the MS Blue Danube, MS Vindobona, or MS Wien for a sparkling elderflower aperitif, fresh three-course dinner, and evening views from Vienna’s canal and Danube. Choose pork, red mullet, or a vegetarian main course, with English and German-speaking crew onboard.
“Excellent river cruise. Dinner was good with a vegetarian option available too. Only observation (as noted in some other reviews) was that the cruise is down the Danube canal - which is not hugely pretty - and you only got 20 mins on the actual Danube. It didn’t ruin our cruise though - we had a super time - as long as you know that in advance.”
Spend 40 minutes on the Salzach River, passing Salzburg’s old city, southern villas, and mountain ranges. The captain provides live commentary in English or German, with Mozart music and a playful dancing-boat finale. Reserved seating and Prosecco are available with selected options.
“Great guide/ captain. Engaging & entertaining, multi tasking like a boss. Friendly efficient welcome desk. The queue system might have been better managed & the boat was hot so opening more windows could help. Good value for money”
You’ll cruise the Salzach for 40 minutes, ride the funicular to Hohensalzburg Fortress, enjoy dinner at the Panorama Restaurant, and hear a Best of Mozart concert in historic halls. The evening runs about five hours, with English and German assistance, but includes walking and many steps.
“Everything was great, but the best part is the concert, totally recommend the vip menu”
Cruise for about 30 minutes along the Salzach, then ride a London-style double-decker bus to Hellbrunn Palace. You’ll see the palace, tour its famous trick fountains, and return to Salzburg by bus. Plan for a brisk visit with little spare time for cafés or gardens.
“WHAT A FUN TOUR! The boat ride was stunning and then the connecting bus was so much fun, the man driving it had such a great energy it boosted my mood! The trick gardens are incredible, I had so much fun! Definitely recommend… though it would be nice to get a bit more time in the gardens to explore”
Spend a full Sunday cruising from Vienna into the Wachau Valley aboard MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II. Breakfast, a lunchtime snack, and dinner are included, while drinks cost extra. After the river journey, you get two hours to explore Dürnstein on your own.
“Super hospitality and cleaness! It is my second trip with DDSG and sure will not be the last 😀”
Pick a river, a coast or a harbour.
