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Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany

Bamberg’s medieval old town, cathedral district and smoked-beer tradition reward a visit after arranging the transfer from your actual canal landing.

⚓ Canal landing: confirm assigned pontoon and shore transfer🕒 Typical call: 6-8 hrs💶 Euro (€)🗣️ German
Docking
bayernhafen Kai 5, Main–Danube Canal near Regnitzstraße; confirm actual pontoon
Walk to center
Allow a separate old-town transfer; route, access and return depend on actual landing
Best For
Medieval architecture, UNESCO sightseeing, brewery culture, photography
Don't Miss
Schlenkerla Rauchbier (smoked beer) straight from the tap at the source
📄 Take this port with you
A printable port guide — key info, things to do & tips. Includes an editable “My Day in Port” box for your ship times & booked excursions.
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Getting Ashore

River-cruise cabin ships use the bayernhafen passenger landing at Kai 5 on the Main–Danube Canal near Regnitzstraße, not the old-town Am Kranen local harbour-tour departure. Confirm your assigned pontoon, permitted exit, transfer and return with your cruise line.

Getting Ashore in Bamberg

  • 1
    Confirm actual canal landingRiver-cruise cabin ships use the bayernhafen passenger landing at Kai 5 on the Main–Danube Canal near Regnitzstraße, not the old-town Am Kranen local harbour-tour departure. Confirm your assigned pontoon, permitted exit, transfer and return with your cruise line.
  • 2
    Arrange the old-town transferAsk the ship about actual shuttle or taxi availability, permitted pickup, current price, mobility assistance and last return. Do not treat Am Kranen or Markusbrücke as your cabin-ship berth or assume a guaranteed short walk.
  • 3
    Plan city routes and the returnThe cathedral district involves gradients and old-town cobblestones. Confirm a suitable route after reaching town and keep a generous return buffer for your actual canal boarding point; no fixed berth-to-town walk duration is promised.

💡 Pro move: Confirm assigned pontoon, permitted shore exit, transfer pickup, mobility assistance and last return with your ship. Am Kranen local boat tours are separate from the canal cabin-ship landing. This geographic area map does not mark a boarding point or certify a walking route.

Piers & Tendering by Cruise Line

River-cruise cabin ships use the bayernhafen passenger landing at Kai 5 on the Main–Danube Canal near Regnitzstraße, not the old-town Am Kranen local harbour-tour departure. Confirm your assigned pontoon, permitted exit, transfer and return with your cruise line.

Typical cruise-line arrival arrangements; confirm your ship’s assignment.
Cruise LineTypical Berth / ArrivalDock or Tender
AmaWaterways, Viking, Uniworld, most linesbayernhafen Kai 5, Main–Danube Canal near Regnitzstraße — confirm actual pontoon📍Confirm actual cabin-ship landing and access
Smaller expedition vesselsbayernhafen Kai 5, Main–Danube Canal near Regnitzstraße — confirm actual pontoon📍Confirm actual cabin-ship landing and access

Top Excursions

Bamberg rewards walkers with a compact historic core, but brewery tours and day trips to Franconian Switzerland are excellent add-ons.

Iconic

UNESCO Old Town Walking Tour

Explore the Altes Rathaus on its island, Little Venice's fishermen's houses along the Regnitz, and the vast Domplatz with its four towers. This is the classic Bamberg circuit — most of it car-free.

⏱ 2-3 hrs🚶 Easy-Moderate📷 Iconic🆓 Self-guided possible
Find walking tours in Bamberg →
Culture

Bamberg Cathedral & Neue Residenz

The 13th-century Romanesque-Gothic Dom houses the Bamberger Reiter equestrian statue and the tomb of Emperor Henry II. Next door, the Neue Residenz palace has 40+ ornate state rooms and a rose garden with sweeping city views.

⏱ 2 hrs🚶 Moderate (uphill)🏛️ UNESCO site
Find cathedral tours →
Food

Rauchbier Brewery Tour

Visit historic Schlenkerla in the Old Town: its tavern building is documented from 1405, and the brewery was founded in 1678. Building history is not a claim of seven centuries of continuous brewing.

🍺 Smoked-beer traditionConfirm current visit arrangementsAllow separate berth transfer
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Nature

Franconian Switzerland Day Trip

Bus excursions head into the Fränkische Schweiz (Franconian Switzerland) region — rolling hills, sandstone cliffs, medieval castles, and charming villages. Pottenstein and Gößweinstein are popular stops.

⏱ 4-5 hrs🚌 Bus excursion🌄 Scenic
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History

Alte Hofhaltung & Historical Museum

Adjacent to the cathedral, this 15th-century half-timbered courtyard complex was the bishop's medieval residence and now houses the Bamberg Historical Museum. Uncrowded and atmospheric.

⏱ 1-1.5 hrs🏰 Medieval👥 Low crowds
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Adventure

Regnitz River Cycling

For a Bamberg cycling outing, confirm current bike availability, a suitable permitted route and the transfer from your actual canal landing. Town riverside paths are not a certified route from an assigned gangway; arrange the return with your ship.

⏱ 2-3 hrs🚲 Easy terrain🌿 Scenic
Find bike rentals in Bamberg →

Self-Guided Walks & Hikes

Explore suitable old-town routes after transferring from your actual canal landing. Town route starts and landmarks are not cruise boarding points.

Old Town Highlights Loop

Old-town exploration after separate landing transfer; confirm route and return

Begin an old-town visit at Am Kranen after transferring from your confirmed canal landing; explore Altes Rathaus, Klein Venedig and the cathedral district along permitted routes. Allow separately for the transfer back to your actual boarding point.

Riverside & Michelsberg Walk

Old-town exploration after separate landing transfer; confirm route and return

Ask local advice about a suitable town route toward Michelsberg and current access, gradients and conditions. Begin only after arranging the transfer from your actual landing, and keep enough time to return to the canal boarding point.

Weather & Best Time to Visit

Climate normals for Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.

MonthAvg HighAvg LowRainy DaysSunriseSunset
Jan39°F / 4°C31°F / -1°C168:08 AM4:43 PM
Feb44°F / 7°C31°F / -1°C127:26 AM5:35 PM
Mar51°F / 11°C34°F / 1°C126:30 AM6:21 PM
Apr58°F / 14°C40°F / 4°C116:23 AM8:10 PM
May66°F / 19°C48°F / 9°C115:31 AM8:55 PM
Jun75°F / 24°C56°F / 13°C105:07 AM9:26 PM
Jul77°F / 25°C59°F / 15°C115:24 AM9:19 PM
Aug76°F / 24°C59°F / 15°C126:06 AM8:33 PM
Sep69°F / 21°C52°F / 11°C96:52 AM7:29 PM
Oct59°F / 15°C45°F / 7°C117:38 AM6:24 PM
Nov47°F / 8°C37°F / 3°C127:29 AM4:32 PM
Dec41°F / 5°C33°F / 1°C168:08 AM4:14 PM

Climate source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)

Representative sunrise/sunset — 2025, 15th of each month; local civil time including DST (Europe/Berlin). Source: Astral; not a forecast or climate average.

Insider Tips

  • 🍺
    Schlenkerla and your shore transfer. The Old Town tavern’s building is documented from 1405 and its brewery from 1678; plan the visit separately from the transfer to your actual canal landing.
  • 👟
    Wear comfortable shoes — Bamberg has beautiful cobblestone streets and the Cathedral Hill requires an uphill walk. Flip-flops will ruin your day.
  • 💶
    Cash useful but not required — most restaurants and shops accept cards, but smaller breweries and market stalls often prefer euro cash.
  • ⏰
    Beat the tour groups — ship excursions all hit the same spots at the same time. Head out on your own early if you want the Altes Rathaus without crowds.
  • 🌦️
    Weather can change fast — Bamberg calls are typically spring or autumn when river levels are best. Pack a light layer or rain jacket regardless of the forecast.

Getting Around

Transport options from the pier — taxis, shuttles, transit passes, and whether ride-share apps work here.

Ride-share: check availabilityNo major rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt, Grab) operate in Bamberg. Traditional taxis are the primary on-demand option.

🚍 Hop-on Hop-off Bus

Confirm the sightseeing operator’s current route, stops, fares and season separately. A city river-pier stop does not establish service to your assigned Main–Danube Canal pontoon.

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🚶 Walk

Free

Arrange or confirm your transfer from the assigned canal landing before beginning an old-town walk. Am Kranen and Markusbrücke are town references, not universal cabin-ship berths; walking distance and permitted access vary.

🚕 Taxi

Confirm actual licensed-operator quote

Confirm a permitted pickup at your actual canal shore exit, destination, party total and any waiting or return charge with the taxi operator before departure. A short old-town journey is not the same as a transfer from every berth.

🚌 Cruise Line Shuttle

Confirm ship shuttle availability and current fare

Ask your cruise director whether a shuttle operates for your actual landing, its town stop, access conditions, fare and last return. Do not assume a shuttle or a fixed walking alternative is always available.

Cruises Calling Here

Upcoming cruises that call at Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany. Dates, prices, and ports of call change — always confirm with the cruise line before booking.

Viking Mimir
Viking River Cruises
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⚓ Calls 03 Oct 202614 nights15 portsDeparts 2026-09-25
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14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam
  1. 25 Sep - 26 SepBudapest, Hungary
  2. 27 Sep - 28 SepVienna, Wien, Austria
  3. 29 SepWachau Valley, Austria
  4. 29 SepMelk, Austria
  5. 30 SepPassau, Germany Bavaria
  6. 01 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 02 OctMain-Danube Canal
  8. 02 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 03 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 04 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 05 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  12. 06 OctKoblenz, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate
  13. 07 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  14. 08 OctKinderdijk, Netherlands South Holland
  15. 09 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
$4,795from / pp
APT Solara
APT River Cruises Travelmarvel
Budapest → Amsterdam
⚓ Calls 03 Oct 202614 nights12 portsDeparts 2026-09-25
View itinerary · 12 ports
14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam
  1. 25 Sep - 26 SepBudapest, Hungary
  2. 27 Sep - 28 SepVienna, Wien, Austria
  3. 29 SepMelk, Austria
  4. 30 SepLinz, Austria
  5. 01 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  6. 02 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 03 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  8. 04 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 05 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 06 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  11. 07 OctAndernach, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate
  12. 08 Oct - 09 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
$5,695from / pp
Avalon Illumination
Avalon Waterways
Amsterdam → Budapest
⚓ Calls 03 Oct 202614 nights13 portsDeparts 2026-09-26
View itinerary · 13 ports
14 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Budapest
  1. 26 Sep - 27 SepAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
  2. 28 SepCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  3. 29 SepRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  4. 30 SepMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  5. 01 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  6. 02 OctVolkach, Germany Bavaria
  7. 03 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  8. 04 OctStadt Roth, Germany Bavaria
  9. 05 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 06 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  11. 07 OctMelk, Austria
  12. 08 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  13. 09 Oct - 10 OctBudapest, Hungary
$7,655from / pp
Emerald Destiny
Emerald Cruises
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⚓ Calls 04 Oct 202614 nights15 portsDeparts 2026-09-28
View itinerary · 15 ports
14 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Budapest
  1. 28 Sep - 29 SepAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
  2. 30 SepCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  3. 01 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  4. 02 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  5. 02 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  6. 03 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 04 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  8. 05 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 06 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 07 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  11. 08 OctMelk, Austria
  12. 08 OctDurnstein, Austria
  13. 09 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  14. 10 OctBratislava, Slovakia
  15. 11 Oct - 12 OctBudapest, Hungary
$6,153from / pp
Emerald Sky
Emerald Cruises
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⚓ Calls 05 Oct 202617 nights17 portsDeparts 2026-09-24
View itinerary · 17 ports
17 days, one-way from Prague to Amsterdam
  1. 24 Sep - 27 SepPrague, Czechia
  2. 27 Sep - 28 SepBudapest, Hungary
  3. 29 SepBratislava, Slovakia
  4. 30 SepVienna, Wien, Austria
  5. 01 OctDurnstein, Austria
  6. 01 OctMelk, Austria
  7. 02 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  8. 03 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 04 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 05 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 06 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  12. 07 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  13. 07 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  14. 08 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  15. 08 OctKoblenz, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate
  16. 09 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  17. 10 Oct - 11 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
Price on request
River Duchess
Uniworld
Budapest → Amsterdam
⚓ Calls 05 Oct 202614 nights13 portsDeparts 2026-09-27
View itinerary · 13 ports
14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam
  1. 27 Sep - 28 SepBudapest, Hungary
  2. 29 Sep - 30 SepVienna, Wien, Austria
  3. 01 OctWeissenkirchen in der Wachau, Austria
  4. 02 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  5. 03 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  6. 04 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 05 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  8. 06 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 07 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  10. 08 OctFrankfurt am Main, Germany Hesse
  11. 09 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  12. 10 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  13. 11 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
$3,699from / pp
Emerald Sky
Emerald Cruises
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⚓ Calls 05 Oct 202614 nights16 portsDeparts 2026-09-27
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14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam
  1. 27 Sep - 28 SepBudapest, Hungary
  2. 29 SepBratislava, Slovakia
  3. 30 SepVienna, Wien, Austria
  4. 01 OctDurnstein, Austria
  5. 01 OctMelk, Austria
  6. 02 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  7. 03 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  8. 04 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 05 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 06 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 07 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  12. 07 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  13. 08 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  14. 08 OctKoblenz, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate
  15. 09 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  16. 10 Oct - 11 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
$6,154from / pp
Scenic Opal
Scenic Cruises
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⚓ Calls 05 Oct 202628 nights27 portsDeparts 2026-09-29
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28 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Istanbul
  1. 29 Sep - 30 SepAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
  2. 01 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  3. 01 OctBonn, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  4. 02 OctRhine Gorge, Germany
  5. 02 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  6. 03 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 03 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  8. 04 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 05 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 06 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 07 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  12. 08 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  13. 09 OctDurnstein, Austria
  14. 09 OctKrems an der Donau, Austria
  15. 10 Oct - 11 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  16. 12 Oct - 13 OctBudapest, Hungary
  17. 14 OctMohacs, Villany-Pecs, Hungary
  18. 15 OctVukovar, Croatia
  19. 16 OctBelgrade, Serbia
  20. 18 OctSvishtov, Bulgaria
  21. 18 OctRuse, Rousse-Russe, Bulgaria
  22. 19 OctSilistra, Bulgaria
  23. 20 OctGiurgiu, Romania
  24. 20 OctBucharest, Romania
  25. 21 Oct - 23 OctIstanbul, Turkey, Galataport
  26. 23 Oct - 25 OctCanakkale, Troy, Turkey
  27. 25 Oct - 27 OctIstanbul, Turkey, Galataport
Price on request
Scenic Opal
Scenic Cruises
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⚓ Calls 05 Oct 202614 nights16 portsDeparts 2026-09-29
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14 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Budapest
  1. 29 Sep - 30 SepAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
  2. 01 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  3. 01 OctBonn, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  4. 02 OctRhine Gorge, Germany
  5. 02 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  6. 03 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 03 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  8. 04 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 05 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 06 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 07 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  12. 08 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  13. 09 OctDurnstein, Austria
  14. 09 OctKrems an der Donau, Austria
  15. 10 Oct - 11 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  16. 12 Oct - 13 OctBudapest, Hungary
Price on request
Scenic Opal
Scenic Cruises
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⚓ Calls 05 Oct 202622 nights24 portsDeparts 2026-09-29
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22 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Bucharest
  1. 29 Sep - 30 SepAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
  2. 01 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  3. 01 OctBonn, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  4. 02 OctRhine Gorge, Germany
  5. 02 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  6. 03 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 03 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  8. 04 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 05 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 06 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 07 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  12. 08 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  13. 09 OctDurnstein, Austria
  14. 09 OctKrems an der Donau, Austria
  15. 10 Oct - 11 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  16. 12 Oct - 13 OctBudapest, Hungary
  17. 14 OctMohacs, Villany-Pecs, Hungary
  18. 15 OctVukovar, Croatia
  19. 16 OctBelgrade, Serbia
  20. 18 OctSvishtov, Bulgaria
  21. 18 OctRuse, Rousse-Russe, Bulgaria
  22. 19 OctSilistra, Bulgaria
  23. 20 OctGiurgiu, Romania
  24. 20 Oct - 21 OctBucharest, Romania
Price on request
Scenic Opal
Scenic Cruises
Amsterdam → Bucharest
⚓ Calls 05 Oct 202626 nights24 portsDeparts 2026-09-29
View itinerary · 24 ports
26 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Bucharest
  1. 29 Sep - 30 SepAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
  2. 01 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  3. 01 OctBonn, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  4. 02 OctRhine Gorge, Germany
  5. 02 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  6. 03 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 03 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  8. 04 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 05 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 06 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 07 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  12. 08 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  13. 09 OctDurnstein, Austria
  14. 09 OctKrems an der Donau, Austria
  15. 10 Oct - 11 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  16. 12 Oct - 13 OctBudapest, Hungary
  17. 14 OctMohacs, Villany-Pecs, Hungary
  18. 15 OctVukovar, Croatia
  19. 16 OctBelgrade, Serbia
  20. 18 OctSvishtov, Bulgaria
  21. 18 OctRuse, Rousse-Russe, Bulgaria
  22. 19 OctSilistra, Bulgaria
  23. 20 OctGiurgiu, Romania
  24. 20 Oct - 25 OctBucharest, Romania
Price on request
Avalon Impression
Avalon Waterways
Budapest → Amsterdam
⚓ Calls 07 Oct 202614 nights13 portsDeparts 2026-09-29
View itinerary · 13 ports
14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam
  1. 29 Sep - 30 SepBudapest, Hungary
  2. 01 OctBratislava, Slovakia
  3. 02 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  4. 03 OctDurnstein, Austria
  5. 04 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  6. 05 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 06 OctStadt Roth, Germany Bavaria
  8. 07 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 08 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 09 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 10 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  12. 11 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  13. 12 Oct - 13 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
$4,806from / pp
Scenic Jasper
Scenic Cruises
Budapest → Amsterdam
⚓ Calls 07 Oct 202614 nights16 portsDeparts 2026-09-29
View itinerary · 16 ports
14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam
  1. 29 Sep - 30 SepBudapest, Hungary
  2. 01 Oct - 02 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  3. 03 OctKrems an der Donau, Austria
  4. 03 OctDurnstein, Austria
  5. 04 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  6. 05 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 06 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  8. 07 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 08 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 09 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  11. 09 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  12. 10 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  13. 10 OctRhine Gorge, Germany
  14. 10 OctBonn, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  15. 11 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  16. 12 Oct - 13 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
Price on request
Emerald Astra
Emerald Cruises
Amsterdam → Budapest
⚓ Calls 08 Oct 202612 nights16 portsDeparts 2026-10-03
View itinerary · 16 ports
12 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Budapest
  1. 03 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
  2. 04 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  3. 05 OctRhine Gorge, Germany
  4. 05 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  5. 06 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  6. 06 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  7. 07 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  8. 08 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 09 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 10 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 11 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  12. 12 OctMelk, Austria
  13. 12 OctDurnstein, Austria
  14. 13 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  15. 14 OctBratislava, Slovakia
  16. 15 OctBudapest, Hungary
Price on request
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Emerald Star
Emerald Cruises
Prague → Amsterdam
⚓ Calls 11 Oct 202624 nights21 portsDeparts 2026-09-23
View itinerary · 21 ports
24 days, one-way from Prague to Amsterdam
  1. 23 Sep - 26 SepPrague, Czechia
  2. 26 SepDresden, Germany Saxony
  3. 26 Sep - 28 SepBerlin, Germany
  4. 28 Sep - 30 SepWarsaw, Poland
  5. 01 Oct - 02 OctKrakow, Poland
  6. 02 Oct - 04 OctBudapest, Hungary
  7. 05 OctBratislava, Slovakia
  8. 06 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  9. 07 OctDurnstein, Austria
  10. 07 OctMelk, Austria
  11. 08 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  12. 09 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  13. 10 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  14. 11 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  15. 12 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  16. 13 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  17. 13 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  18. 14 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  19. 14 OctKoblenz, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate
  20. 15 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  21. 16 Oct - 17 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
Price on request
Emerald Star
Emerald Cruises
Budapest → Amsterdam
⚓ Calls 11 Oct 202614 nights16 portsDeparts 2026-10-03
View itinerary · 16 ports
14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam
  1. 03 Oct - 04 OctBudapest, Hungary
  2. 05 OctBratislava, Slovakia
  3. 06 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  4. 07 OctDurnstein, Austria
  5. 07 OctMelk, Austria
  6. 08 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  7. 09 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  8. 10 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 11 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 12 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 13 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  12. 13 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  13. 14 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  14. 14 OctKoblenz, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate
  15. 15 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  16. 16 Oct - 17 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
$6,754from / pp
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Scenic Jewel
Scenic Cruises
Paris City → Budapest
⚓ Calls 13 Oct 202617 nights17 portsDeparts 2026-10-04
View itinerary · 17 ports
17 days, one-way from Paris City to Budapest
  1. 04 Oct - 07 OctParis City, France
  2. 07 Oct - 08 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
  3. 09 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  4. 09 OctBonn, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  5. 10 OctRhine Gorge, Germany
  6. 10 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  7. 11 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  8. 11 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  9. 12 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 13 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 14 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  12. 15 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  13. 16 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  14. 17 OctDurnstein, Austria
  15. 17 OctKrems an der Donau, Austria
  16. 18 Oct - 19 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  17. 20 Oct - 21 OctBudapest, Hungary
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Scenic Jewel
Scenic Cruises
Paris City → Prague
⚓ Calls 13 Oct 202620 nights18 portsDeparts 2026-10-04
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20 days, one-way from Paris City to Prague
  1. 04 Oct - 07 OctParis City, France
  2. 07 Oct - 08 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
  3. 09 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  4. 09 OctBonn, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  5. 10 OctRhine Gorge, Germany
  6. 10 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  7. 11 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  8. 11 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  9. 12 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 13 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 14 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  12. 15 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  13. 16 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  14. 17 OctDurnstein, Austria
  15. 17 OctKrems an der Donau, Austria
  16. 18 Oct - 19 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  17. 20 Oct - 21 OctBudapest, Hungary
  18. 21 Oct - 24 OctPrague, Czechia
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Scenic Jewel
Scenic Cruises
Amsterdam → Budapest
⚓ Calls 13 Oct 202614 nights16 portsDeparts 2026-10-07
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14 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Budapest
  1. 07 Oct - 08 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
  2. 09 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  3. 09 OctBonn, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  4. 10 OctRhine Gorge, Germany
  5. 10 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  6. 11 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 11 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  8. 12 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 13 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 14 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 15 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  12. 16 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  13. 17 OctDurnstein, Austria
  14. 17 OctKrems an der Donau, Austria
  15. 18 Oct - 19 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  16. 20 Oct - 21 OctBudapest, Hungary
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Scenic Jewel
Scenic Cruises
Amsterdam → Prague
⚓ Calls 13 Oct 202617 nights17 portsDeparts 2026-10-07
View itinerary · 17 ports
17 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Prague
  1. 07 Oct - 08 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
  2. 09 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  3. 09 OctBonn, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  4. 10 OctRhine Gorge, Germany
  5. 10 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  6. 11 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 11 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  8. 12 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 13 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 14 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 15 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  12. 16 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  13. 17 OctDurnstein, Austria
  14. 17 OctKrems an der Donau, Austria
  15. 18 Oct - 19 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  16. 20 Oct - 21 OctBudapest, Hungary
  17. 21 Oct - 24 OctPrague, Czechia
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Scenic Jade
Scenic Cruises
Budapest → Amsterdam
⚓ Calls 15 Oct 202614 nights16 portsDeparts 2026-10-07
View itinerary · 16 ports
14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam
  1. 07 Oct - 08 OctBudapest, Hungary
  2. 09 Oct - 10 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  3. 11 OctKrems an der Donau, Austria
  4. 11 OctDurnstein, Austria
  5. 12 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  6. 13 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 14 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  8. 15 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 16 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 17 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  11. 17 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  12. 18 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  13. 18 OctRhine Gorge, Germany
  14. 18 OctBonn, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  15. 19 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  16. 20 Oct - 21 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
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APT Solara
APT River Cruises Travelmarvel
Amsterdam → Nuremberg
⚓ Calls 15 Oct 20267 nights7 portsDeparts 2026-10-09
View itinerary · 7 ports
7 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Nuremberg
  1. 09 Oct - 10 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
  2. 11 OctAndernach, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate
  3. 12 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  4. 13 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  5. 14 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  6. 15 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 16 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
$3,395from / pp
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APT Solara
APT River Cruises Travelmarvel
Amsterdam → Budapest
⚓ Calls 15 Oct 202614 nights12 portsDeparts 2026-10-09
View itinerary · 12 ports
14 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Budapest
  1. 09 Oct - 10 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
  2. 11 OctAndernach, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate
  3. 12 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  4. 13 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  5. 14 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  6. 15 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 16 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  8. 17 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 18 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  10. 19 OctDurnstein, Austria
  11. 20 Oct - 21 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  12. 22 Oct - 23 OctBudapest, Hungary
$4,495from / pp
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Viking Vali
Viking River Cruises
Budapest → Amsterdam
⚓ Calls 16 Oct 202614 nights15 portsDeparts 2026-10-08
View itinerary · 15 ports
14 days, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam
  1. 08 Oct - 09 OctBudapest, Hungary
  2. 10 Oct - 11 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  3. 12 OctWachau Valley, Austria
  4. 12 OctMelk, Austria
  5. 13 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  6. 14 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  7. 15 OctMain-Danube Canal
  8. 15 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 16 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 17 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 18 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  12. 19 OctKoblenz, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate
  13. 20 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  14. 21 OctKinderdijk, Netherlands South Holland
  15. 22 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
$4,595from / pp
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Emerald Sky
Emerald Cruises
Paris City → Budapest
⚓ Calls 17 Oct 202617 nights16 portsDeparts 2026-10-08
View itinerary · 16 ports
17 days, one-way from Paris City to Budapest
  1. 08 Oct - 11 OctParis City, France
  2. 11 Oct - 12 OctAmsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
  3. 13 OctCologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
  4. 14 OctRudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
  5. 15 OctMiltenberg, Germany Bavaria
  6. 15 OctWertheim am Main, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
  7. 16 OctWurzburg, Germany Bavaria
  8. 17 OctBamberg, Germany Bavaria
  9. 18 OctNuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria
  10. 19 OctRegensburg, Germany Bavaria
  11. 20 OctPassau, Germany Bavaria
  12. 21 OctMelk, Austria
  13. 21 OctDurnstein, Austria
  14. 22 OctVienna, Wien, Austria
  15. 23 OctBratislava, Slovakia
  16. 24 Oct - 25 OctBudapest, Hungary
$7,810from / pp
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