Danube Cruises in May 2025
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10 Danube river cruises in May 2025
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- From Berlin to Vienna and Danube Capitals Splendor
- Delightful Danube (2025) (Budapest to Nuremberg, 2025)
- The Beautiful Blue Danube
- Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia guided-Ebiketour | Danube -River | 8 days
- Romantic Danube Regensburg to Budapest
- Delightful Danube (2025) (Nuremberg to Budapest, 2025)
- Highlights of the Danube Budapest → Munich (2025)
- Danube Delights & Classic Prague 2025
- Highlights of the Danube Munich → Budapest (2025)
- Highlights of the Danube Munich to Budapest (2025)
Duration 15 days Destinations Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range up to 85 year olds River Danube Operator Europamundo May departure dates
31 May, 2025 4 spaces left From
- NZ$6,040
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Ship S.S. Beatrice River Danube Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection May departure dates
See All Departure Dates4 May, 2025 7 spaces left 18 May, 2025 8 spaces left From
- NZ$5,999+$383 upfront costs
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range up to 99 year olds Ships MS BeethovenMS Douce FranceMS L’EuropeMS Vivaldi River Danube Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises May departure dates
5 May, 2025 4 spaces left From
- NZ$4,831
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English, German River Danube Operator Terranova Touristik May departure dates
25 May, 2025 10 spaces left From
- NZ$6,162
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Hungary Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Ships Viking TorViking VarViking VeViking AtlaViking EgilViking GullveigViking Jarl River Danube Operator Viking Cruises May departure dates
See All Departure Dates2 May, 2025 6 spaces left 4 May, 2025 6 spaces left From $5,978
43% Off- NZ$3,414You save $2,564
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Hungary Age Range 16 to 100 year olds Ship S.S. Beatrice River Danube Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection May departure dates
18 May, 2025 7 spaces left From $8,099
20% Off- NZ$6,479You save $1,619
Duration 8 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany Age Range up to 99 year olds Ship Travelmarvel Capella River Danube Operator APT May departure dates
13 May, 2025 8 spaces left From
20% Off- NZ$5,680
Duration 11 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic Age Range up to 90 year olds Ships Emerald DawnEmerald Star River Danube Operator Emerald Cruises May departure dates
24 May, 2025 7 spaces left From $14,601
58% Off- NZ$6,109You save $8,492
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range up to 99 year olds Ship Travelmarvel Capella River Danube Operator APT May departure dates
20 May, 2025 10+ spaces left From
58% Off- NZ$5,233
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range up to 99 year olds Ship Travelmarvel Capella River Danube Operator APT May departure dates
20 May, 2025 10+ spaces left From
58% Off- NZ$4,045+$850 upfront costs
What people love about Danube River Cruises in May
- The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Passau to Budapest)
Enjoyed cruise immensely. Would highly recommend. Staff on The France were fabulous. Good fun.
What our customers ask about Danube Cruises in May 2025
What special events or festivals can I experience along the Danube in May?
The Danube comes alive with cultural celebrations in May. The Vienna Festival transforms Austria's capital with performances in theaters and public spaces across the city. In Budapest the Spring Festival fills St. Stephen's Basilica with classical music while the Wachau Valley welcomes wine enthusiasts to tastings in riverside towns like Dürnstein and Krems. A TourRadar traveler mentioned "The spring festivals in Vienna added an extra special dimension to our May cruise experience."
What are the top attractions to visit along the Danube in May?
May offers quieter access to the river's main sites before summer crowds arrive. Visitors can explore Budapest's Parliament Building Vienna's Belvedere Palace and the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley without long queues. The Schönbrunn Palace gardens showcase spring flowers while lesser-known gems like the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo offer cultural insights. A TourRadar traveler noted that "The spring flowers in the palace gardens and along the riverbanks made May an exceptionally scenic time for photographing landmarks."
Which Danube River ports are most scenic to visit in May?
Spring transforms the Danube's port cities. The Wachau Valley's orchards burst with blossoms while Budapest's riverfront glows in extended twilight hours. Dürnstein's hillside vineyards turn vibrant green and the Iron Gates gorge between Serbia and Romania flows with seasonal waterfalls. A TourRadar traveler commented "Cruising through the Wachau Valley in May was breathtaking - the hillside vineyards were bright green and the medieval villages looked like postcards."