John Roberts 11/4/25 John Roberts 11/4/25

Five Best Things to Do in Budapest When You Start or Finish Your Danube River Cruise in This City

Budapest is a top port city for your Danube River cruise. The capital of Hungary is filled with so much to do. Cruisers who start or finish their cruises in Budapest should consider adding an extra day or two to see and do as much as possible in this vibrant city.

John Roberts 10/15/25 John Roberts 10/15/25

VIVA Cruises’ New Ships and Itineraries that We’re Excited About

VIVA Cruises’ 2027 cruise program is the most comprehensive in the luxury cruise line’s history, featuring new destinations, new ships and cruises available all year long.

John Roberts 6/17/25 John Roberts 6/17/25

We Took a Lower Danube River Cruise on Europe’s Best Cruise Ship

A Lower Danube River cruise offers a different pace and feel from the Upper Danube itinerary. We did our first cruise on this part of the river with Riverside Luxury Cruises on the beautiful 154-passenger Riverside Mozart, departing from Budapest for our week of fun.

John Roberts 3/14/24 John Roberts 3/14/24

I Took a Danube River Cruise with Riverside Luxury Cruises

Luxury all-inclusive Riverside Luxury Cruises offers amazing Danube River cruises.

John Roberts 6/16/23 John Roberts 6/16/23

I Tried New Cruise Line VIVA Cruises on the Danube River

Viva Cruises new luxury river ship Viva II offers fantastic Danube River cruises.

John Roberts 4/7/23 John Roberts 4/7/23

5 Awesome Danube River Cruises from Emerald Cruises to Suit Every Traveler

We love Emerald for its great wellness offerings, but that’s not the only thing that sets them apart. Check out these great ways to enjoy an Emerald river cruise.

John Roberts 4/27/20 John Roberts 4/27/20

5 Awesome Small Towns to Visit on a Danube River Cruise with Avalon Waterways

If you’ve done a Danube River cruise a few times, ports might start feeling a little familiar. Avalon Waterways is shaking it up a bit with new port offerings to small towns.

John Roberts 2/29/20 John Roberts 2/29/20

Avalon Waterways’ Danube River Cruises with Plenty of Active Excursions

Avalon Waterways’ new active itineraries will get you exploring the Danube River in a whole new way.

John Roberts 7/23/19 John Roberts 7/23/19

AmaMagna Is the Perfect River Cruise Ship to Lure Ocean Cruisers

AmaMagna is a big cruise ship by river cruising standards, which means it’s got the space for some big-time extras. Find out why we love this bold ship from AmaWaterways.