White and blue river cruise ship MS Prinzessin Katharina on calm water with forested hills and village buildings in the background.

Formal dining table set with white tablecloth, wine glasses, silverware, and napkins folded like rabbits on MS Prinzessin Katharina ship.

Elegant ship restaurant with circular buffet station featuring fresh bread, pastries and food displays. Dining tables with chairs surround the area.

Elegant ship cabin with single bed, wooden furniture, red carpet, balcony doors with curtains, and decorative artwork on white walls.

Itinerary

The Episcopal city close to the Austrian border is also known as the "City of three Rivers." Boarding time is at approx. 4-5 pm, departure around 7 pm Enjoy your first dinner on board and an evening sail to Engelhartszell.

The Engelhartszell Abbey is worth a visit; it’s known for its beautifully restored church, but also for its “healing” herbal schnapps. You’ll cycle downstream along the former towpath. For a special change of pace, take a ride on the walnut-shell-sized ferry (approx. €7 per person) through the Schlögener Schlinge. From Aschach, you can take a boat to Linz and on to Tulln. Tip: Explore Linz on the bright yellow Cityexpress.

Klosterneuburg Abbey lies just outside the gates of Vienna. The dome of this magnificent 900-year-old Baroque building is visible from afar, and the “Verdun Altar” is considered one of the masterpieces of medieval goldsmithing. From the wine tavern village of Kahlenbergerdorf, it’s worth taking a short hike through the vineyards to the Kahlenberg observation deck. You’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the metropolis.

Today, your itinerary includes the sights of this Danube metropolis: perhaps St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg, or the magnificent Ringstrasse boulevard with the Burgtheater, the State Opera, and City Hall? The possibilities are endless. Be sure to set aside enough time to stroll around or visit one of Vienna’s famous cafés. Tonight, your ship will sail to Krems in the Wachau region.

This stage takes you through picturesque river floodplains with sweeping views and small, charming villages. The wild Strudengau is a scenic highlight, once feared by boatmen, today an impressive river gorge with forested slopes and rocky banks. In the idyllic little town of Grein, Greinburg Castle which towers imposingly over the Danube awaits you; you can explore Austria’s oldest residential castle on a guided tour.

Arrival by boat in Bratislava in the morning. Discover the small, lively capital of Slovakia today. Tip: enjoy a marvellous panoramic view from the Bratislava Castle and take a ride on the vintage train through the enchanting old town. Alternatively, you can explore the city on a guided cycle tour. At night, take a boat trip from Bratislava to the beautiful Wachau region.

The vast plains of the Machland region will accompany you with their lush fields and quiet paths. In the Celtic village of Mitterkirchen, you can immerse yourself in a bygone era. Once you arrive in Mauthausen, we recommend visiting the concentration camp memorial, a place of quiet remembrance and historical responsibility. In the evening, a festive farewell dinner awaits you on board. Overnight cruise to Engelhartszell.

Relaxed and rested, you will reach Passau at around 11:00 am. Disembarkation around 11.30 am. We recommend booking train connections from approx. 13:30.

Character

Moderate

Flat and slightly downhill, for relaxed cycling, suitable for beginners and children.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Extras

Services

Services included

7 nights in outside cabins with private facilities in the booked cabin category
Full meals: 7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch for cyclists or lunch snack on board (non cyclists), 6x afternoon
coffee break, 6x 3-course-dinner and 1x farewell-dinner with farewell-drink
Captains greeting and Welcome-Drink
Programme according itinerary from/to Passau
All passenger fees and port fees
Daily cabin cleaning. Changing of towels and bed cloths as necessary.
On-board musician
Daily informational meeting
Digital Travel documents with GUIBO-App incl. GPS tracks
Tour guide on board

Services not included

Journey to and from Passau
shuttles
entrance fees and excursions
bike rental
travel insurances
parking fee
ferry fees
drinks on board
tips.

Extras

Arrival / Parking / Departure

Bus transfer Passau main station – Engelhartszell and back: €50 per person (departure from Passau main station at approx. 3:00 p.m., departure from Engelhartszell after disembarkation), bicycle transport not possible, must be booked at the time of reservation.
Parking available in Engelhartszell, directly at the harbor, within walking distance of the mooring, for 7 nights/8 days.
Parking lot: fenced, video-monitored outdoor area €75.
Single garage (also suitable for cars with bike racks for tow bars) €95.

Boarding: from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Disembarkation: from approx. 9:30 a.m.

Rental bikes on board: Smooth-running 7-speed unisex touring bikes or 8-speed e-bikes with hand and coaster brakes or freewheel (subject to availability) and pannier bag. Electric bikes (limited number available – early booking required). Please indicate your height when booking.

Bringing your own bikes: Due to limited space on the sun deck, bringing your own bike is only possible on request and to a limited extent.

Bike tours: Individual and unguided. You will cover between 35 and 50 km. All distances mentioned are approximate distances of the recommended bike tours.

Onboard language: German, English

Cycling routes/difficulty level: flat, suitable for leisure cyclists, beginners, and children.

Excursion program: We offer a small excursion program that can only be booked directly on board. A brief description will be provided with your travel documents. Depending on the composition of the group, excursions may be offered in both German and English.

Luggage: We recommend good rainwear, a bicycle helmet, a sun hat, and sports shoes.

Timetable and program changes: Subject to change. If, for example, a route cannot be navigated due to low water, high water, or bad weather, the skipper reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not a reason for free cancellation). The same applies in the event of official orders.

Further notes

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