Danube Cruises in August 2025
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10 Danube river cruises in August 2025
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- Romantic Danube Regensburg to Budapest
- Danube Capitals Splendor Main
- From Prague to Vienna and Danube Capitals Splendor
- Capital Cities Along the Danube
- From Berlin to Vienna and Danube Capitals Splendor
- Classical Danube Cruise (Budapest - Passau)
- Delightful Danube (2025) (Budapest to Nuremberg, 2025)
- The Beautiful Blue Danube
- Delightful Danube (2025) (Nuremberg to Budapest, 2025)
- Danube Explorer 2025|2026
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Hungary Age Range Ages 18+ Ships Viking TorViking AlsvinViking VarViking VeViking AtlaViking EgilViking GullveigViking IdiViking Jarl River Danube Operator Viking Cruises August departure dates
See All Departure Dates1 Aug, 2025 6 spaces left 2 Aug, 2025 4 spaces left From $6,233
42% Off- NZ$3,606You save $2,627
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range All Ages Welcome River Danube Operator Europamundo August departure dates
30 Aug, 2025 2 spaces left From
42% Off- NZ$3,801
Duration 13 days Destinations Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range All Ages Welcome River Danube Operator Europamundo August departure dates
25 Aug, 2025 2 spaces left From
42% Off- NZ$5,553
Capital Cities Along the Danube
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The river cruise is an intimate environment with extremely friendly and skilled staff.”
Amelia, traveled in August
Duration 5 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range All Ages Welcome Ships MS Douce FranceMS Vivaldi River Danube Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises August departure dates
16 Aug, 2025 2 spaces left From
42% Off- NZ$2,311
Duration 15 days Destinations Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range All Ages Welcome River Danube Operator Europamundo August departure dates
See All Departure Dates23 Aug, 2025 2 spaces left 30 Aug, 2025 2 spaces left From
42% Off- NZ$6,145
Duration 8 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, German Ships Amadeus ImperialAmadeus CaraAmadeus RivaAmadeus Nova River Danube Operator Lueftner Cruises August departure dates
8 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left From $3,560
25% Off- NZ$2,670You save $890
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary Age Range Ages 12+ Ship S.S. Beatrice River Danube Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection August departure dates
See All Departure Dates10 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left 24 Aug, 2025 8 spaces left From
25% Off- NZ$5,999
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range All Ages Welcome Ships MS BeethovenMS Douce FranceMS L’EuropeMS Vivaldi River Danube Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises August departure dates
See All Departure Dates4 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left 9 Aug, 2025 5 spaces left From
25% Off- NZ$5,017
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Hungary Age Range Ages 16+ Ship S.S. Beatrice River Danube Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection August departure dates
See All Departure Dates10 Aug, 2025 10 spaces left 24 Aug, 2025 6 spaces left From $8,499
20% Off- NZ$6,799You save $1,700
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Emerald DestinyEmerald DawnEmerald StarEmerald Sky River Danube Operator Emerald Cruises August departure dates
9 Aug, 2025 7 spaces left From $13,296
63% Off- NZ$4,984You save $8,312
What people love about Danube River Cruises in August
- The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (8 destinations)
This was my first river cruise which was a great experience that I got to share with my grandma! The staff onboard were fantastic and the food was out of this world! Definitely great value for money and can't wait to book my next one!
- The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Passau to Budapest)
We took a Danube tour in Aug 2017 and had a fantastic time! Great staff, well organized, delicious meals, clean ... can’t think of anything negative to say
- Classical Danube (Passau - Budapest - Passau) MS Fidelio
We really enjoyed our cruise on the Crucemondo "Crucestar" ship. The cabins were clean and well maintained with daily housekeeping including turn-down service. The staff on board the ship was courteous and always happy to help. The food was excellent. Each day we filled out a form to choose our lunch and dinner entrees - always 3 choices including one vegetarian. There was never a day that I couldn't find something that appealed and the variety was amazing: beef, pork, chicken, lamb, seafood, pasta, etc. Each meal also included a salad and dessert and dinner included soup as well. Almost too much at times. We were assigned a table at the beginning of the tour and sat with the same people throughout the cruise. We had great table-mates - a couple from the US and another from the UK (we are from Canada), so it was a lively international table. In fact, the entire cruise was very international with passengers from Spain, Germany, Turkey, US, UK, and Canada. All information was given in four languages, which was wonderful. We took the optional tours in the four cities (Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and Melk). The tours were conducted in English despite the fact that we (4 of us) were the only English-speaking passengers on the tours. The tour guides were very knowledgeable about their cities. The only thing I didn't like about the tour was the fact that it was a there and back cruise (Passau to Budapest to Passau). It meant a lot of cruising time. If it was a one-way cruise, we would have had a little more time in each city, which would have been nice. But I knew this ahead of time and will make this a consideration for future cruises. Overall, I was very pleased with the Crucemondo cruise line and will look at other river cruises offered by this company in the future. Thank you for a wonderful, relaxing cruise!
What our customers ask about Danube Cruises in August 2025
What shore excursions are most popular in August along the Danube?
The Danube's August excursions focus on early morning exploration of cities like Vienna and Budapest avoiding the midday heat. Travelers can join afternoon wine tastings in the Wachau Valley or attend evening performances at historic venues. Recent guests highlight the bike tours through Vienna's Danube Island and evening classical concerts at Engers Castle. Ships like Avalon's Expression provide three types of tours: Classic Discovery and Active letting travelers pick their preferred pace.
What special events and festivals can I experience along the Danube in August?
The Danube comes alive in August with cultural events. Budapest hosts the energetic Sziget Festival while Vienna presents its Film Festival at Rathausplatz. Local celebrations include summer concerts at Regensburg Cathedral where guests often praise the Cathedral Choir performances. The Weissenkirchen region opens its doors for special wine tastings as vineyards prepare for harvest season.
What sections of the Danube River are most scenic to cruise in August?
The stretch between Melk and Krems known as the Wachau Valley shows off its summer colors with flowering vineyards on terraced hillsides. The dramatic Iron Gates gorge connecting Serbia and Romania provides natural drama while Budapest's evening illumination cruise captures the city's summer glow. Guests on ships like the AmaLea often gather on the Sun Deck while passing through the Wachau Valley for the best views.
How crowded are the major Danube cities and attractions in August?
Tourist numbers peak in August with busy spots like Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace and Budapest's Parliament Building seeing high visitor counts. River cruises work around this by scheduling early access to major sites. Recent travelers note that ship-organized tours help bypass the largest crowds through strategic timing especially in Vienna and Budapest.
What is the weather like along the Danube River in August?
The Danube region enjoys reliable summer weather in August with temperatures ranging from 75-85°F (24-29°C). Cities along the route see plenty of sunshine making it good weather for outdoor activities. The warm climate suits biking through the Wachau Valley vineyards or relaxing at Vienna's outdoor cafes. Places like the Art Deco Imperial Hotel provide cool respite from the summer warmth.
What unique culinary experiences are available along the Danube in August?
August brings out the best in local food culture from wine tastings in the Wachau Valley to Vienna's fresh produce markets and Regensburg's traditional beer gardens. Ships such as AmaWaterways' AmaMagna connect guests with local food through farm-to-table dining. Visitors often mention their time at Schloss Gobelsburg monastery for wine tasting and meeting local producers in Weissenkirchen as trip highlights.