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Spirit of the Danube

launched

2021

length

442

crew

40

capacity

190

Purpose-built river cruise ship to cruise the Danube river

Spirit of the Danube is a purpose-built river ship, like her sister ship Spirit of the Rhine. She offers the same levels of comfort, services, and experience, with the addition of the latest engine technology to reduce emissions significantly.

Why choose Spirit of the Danube?

Designed and built specifically for their guests, Spirit of the Danube has inviting Panoramic windows with enhanced spaces, along with views from every public room and a large sun deck with a splash pool.

The river Danube passes through 10 countries including Austria, Hungary, and Romania and with every excursion included. Their collection of cruises showcases the Danube’s finest sights, famous cities, as well as taking you to the lesser-known ports, whilst flowing past some of the most dramatic and varied scenery in Europe.

Spirit of the Danube’s destinations

GERMANY

The land that brought Albert Einstein and Beethoven is Germany. Discover opulent palaces, alpine peaks, and atmospheric castles. This magnificent country offers charming cities that line the banks of the river Rhine as it curves its way through the sweeping countryside. Approach Berlin and be pleasantly greeted with poignant history, a modern-day playground for artists and musicians.

Some itineraries on Spirit of the Danube include:

Sounds of the 60s on the Rhine: Königswinter
Christmas Markets of the Rhineland
Romantic Rhineland
Resplendent Rhine in Autumn: Dusseldorf to Amsterdam
Glorious Scenery of the Moselle
Jazz and Wine on the Rhine and Moselle

AUSTRIA

Discover a country with rich culture, a home of Lipizzaner’s, lakes, and musical greats. Austria is a land of mountains, a land by the stream and fields of land of cathedrals. Whether you choose to go in the summer months or the winter, there is something to always take in. Embrace the festive spirits ashore in Linz, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest, or spend a week in the alps, undulating summits, pristine lakes are just some of Austria’s charms. Explore Salzburg, visit the Krimml Waterfalls, and indulge in coffee and cake in Maria Alm.

Some itineraries taking in Austria:

Lakeside Austria – Magical Zell am See
Classical Music on the Danube
Vienna, Prague, and Budapest
Autumn Colours of the Danube
Christmas Markets on the Danube

SLOVAKIA

Tucked right in the heart of Europe with no sea in sight is Slovakia. This tiny nation is no bigger than Belgium and has over 600 castles and chateaus. Discover caves, the Tatra Mountains, glacier lakes, canyons, and alpine meadows. Nature aside, Bratislava is an interesting city well worth exploring for a day or two. Here are some itineraries on the Danube.

Itineraries to Slovakia:

Art on the Danube
Prague and the Delights of the Danube: From Prague
Hidden Treasures of Central Europe
Christmas Markets of the Danube

HUNGARY

A fact – Did you know that Budapest in Hungary has the most thermal springs of any capital in the world. Hungary is well placed at the centre of Europe and has an array of fascination land of music and history. The mighty Danube divides ‘Buda’ and ‘Pest’ as it flows on towards the Black Sea. The food and wine here is a joy to indulge in, delicious fluffy plum dumplings and the intense savoury goulash is a must try.

Top river cruise holidays in Hungary:

Danube Splendours
Captivating Contrasts of the Danube: From Budapest
Autumn Colours of the Danube
Classical Music on the Danube
Christmas Markets on the Danube

ROMANIA

Romania is bold and exhilarating, one of Europe’s most fascination countries with dramatic landscapes aplenty. Medieval castles amongst the Carpathian Mountains to the Iron Gates of the Danube. Transylvania is stocked with imposing castles on cliff faces – including the famous chez Dracula, otherwise known as Bran Castle.

River cruises taking in the country of Romania:

Romania Tour Grandeur of Bucharest and Tales of Transylvania
Danube Splendours
Wildlife on the Danube Delta
Captivating Contrasts of the Danube: From Budapest
Scenic Transylvania and the Danube
Grand Voyage to the Black Sea

You will be able to explore more than you’d ever imagined aboard Spirit of the Danube. With a Saga river cruise, every cruise includes ‘Return UK travel service’ and is the best way to get your river cruise off to a great start. You’ll be picked up by their chauffeur, load up your luggage and drive you to the port, exactly that will happen on your return too.

Service, quality and value are the hallmarks of a Saga river cruise, and look what extra is included:

Speciality dining
Wi-Fi
Included excursions
On board gratuities
All-inclusive drinks^
Return UK travel service
Return travel by either economy flights or Eurostar

^All-inclusive drinks include wines at lunch and dinner, house branded spirits with mixers or as cocktails, lager, draught beer, and all soft drinks.

Cabins on Spirit of the Danube

All cabins on Spirit of the Danube are modern and contemporary, with an en-suite bathroom and shower. Lower deck cabins feature a small window, whereas cabins on Middle and Upper decks have French balconies. There are also 12 single cabins designated for solo passengers.

Dining onboard Spirit of the Danube

Enjoy exquisite, freshly prepared meals that the chef’s source their ingredients locally and will be produced to you in the Panorama Restaurant. For lunch and dinner, it will be waiter service, and for breakfast you will have the freedom of the buffet-style dining. For a more intimate experience, the Delta restaurant is a speciality and is at no extra cost, a great way to celebrate something special.