Itinerary

Day 1 Aug 1, 2027 Passau (Munich) Passau is known as a three-river city and is the first port on the Danube that is navigable by cruise ships. From here the big tours via Vienna, Bratislava and down to the Black Sea start. But the city itself also has a lot to offer, such as the opera house, the Ilz, a small river that is great for hiking, or St. Stephen's Cathedral and the old town hall. A visit to the Passau Glass Museum is particularly recommended, if you want to turn your back on the city, you can go to the Mariahilf pilgrimage church just outside. Passau (Munich) Passau (Munich) port guide Search cruises visiting Passau (Munich)

Passau (Munich) photo — Day 1 Aug 1, 2027 Passau (Munich) Passau is known as a three-river city and is the first port on the Danube that is navigable by cruise ships. From here the big tours via Vienna, Bratislava and down to the Black Sea start. But the city itself also has a lot to offer, such as the opera house, the Ilz, a small river that is great for hiking, or St. Stephen's Cathedral and the old town hall. A visit to the Passau Glass Museum is particularly recommended, if you want to turn your back on the city, you can go to the Mariahilf pilgrimage church just outside. Passau (Munich) Passau (Munich) port guide Search cruises visiting Passau (Munich)

Day 3 Aug 3, 2027 Linz (Salzburg) Baroque facades, numerous churches and, at the centre, the river. As you can see, it’s possible to describe Linz, Austria’s largest port city, in a single sentence. But that would be doing it an injustice, since there’s a whole lot more to Linz than buildings and water. In recent years, this former industrial hub has morphed into a European cultural stronghold. No matter whether it’s theatre, cinema, art or music, there’s both great demand and great support for culture here. The city also provides magnificent views – particularly in the evening – from the pilgrimage church on the Pöstlingberg hill. Linz (Salzburg) Linz (Salzburg) port guide Search cruises visiting Linz (Salzburg)

Linz (Salzburg) photo — Day 3 Aug 3, 2027 Linz (Salzburg) Baroque facades, numerous churches and, at the centre, the river. As you can see, it’s possible to describe Linz, Austria’s largest port city, in a single sentence. But that would be doing it an injustice, since there’s a whole lot more to Linz than buildings and water. In recent years, this former industrial hub has morphed into a European cultural stronghold. No matter whether it’s theatre, cinema, art or music, there’s both great demand and great support for culture here. The city also provides magnificent views – particularly in the evening – from the pilgrimage church on the Pöstlingberg hill. Linz (Salzburg) Linz (Salzburg) port guide Search cruises visiting Linz (Salzburg)

Day 4 Aug 4, 2027 Melk Melk has acquired a nice name: The gateway to the Wachau. Anyone approaching the historic city on the Danube will see Melk Abbey very early on, towering high above the river. This is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is well worth a visit in all seasons. The impressive baroque ensemble has been looked after by the monks of the Benedictine order since 1089. Culture, faith and science come together in the splendid rooms of the monastery. Melk Melk port guide Search cruises visiting Melk

Melk photo — Day 4 Aug 4, 2027 Melk Melk has acquired a nice name: The gateway to the Wachau. Anyone approaching the historic city on the Danube will see Melk Abbey very early on, towering high above the river. This is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is well worth a visit in all seasons. The impressive baroque ensemble has been looked after by the monks of the Benedictine order since 1089. Culture, faith and science come together in the splendid rooms of the monastery. Melk Melk port guide Search cruises visiting Melk

Day 4 Aug 4, 2027 Durnstein The small town is part of the Lower Austrian cultural landscape of Wachau, is located directly on the Danube and is surrounded by vineyards. Those arriving by ship have a beautiful view of the two main attractions of Dürnstein: The ruins of the Kuenringerburg towering high above the city, in which Richard the Lionheart was held for several months in 1192/93, and the Dürnstein monastery. The latter is a monastery of the Augustinian Canons which was closed at the end of the 18th century and is known for its blue and white bell tower. Durnstein Durnstein port guide Search cruises visiting Durnstein

Durnstein photo — Day 4 Aug 4, 2027 Durnstein The small town is part of the Lower Austrian cultural landscape of Wachau, is located directly on the Danube and is surrounded by vineyards. Those arriving by ship have a beautiful view of the two main attractions of Dürnstein: The ruins of the Kuenringerburg towering high above the city, in which Richard the Lionheart was held for several months in 1192/93, and the Dürnstein monastery. The latter is a monastery of the Augustinian Canons which was closed at the end of the 18th century and is known for its blue and white bell tower. Durnstein Durnstein port guide Search cruises visiting Durnstein

Day 5 Aug 5, 2027 Vienna, Austria The Viennese have a special aura about them. They come across as a bit arrogant, but underneath it all they’re warm-hearted. You could say the same about the city itself. Once you’ve been there a few hours and settled in, you won’t want to leave again anytime soon. There are all those cafes to visit, where the traditional Viennese coffee-house culture is still very much alive and well. The city’s history, with its emperors, Elisabeth of Austria and the ostentatious Habsburgs, adds to its fascination. Then there’s the music of the First Viennese School – this city brought out the best in its composers, making its own special contribution to great masterpieces. What’s more, the Austrian capital also produces excellent cuisine. It’s no coincidence that the city’s famous Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte became popular all around the world. Vienna, Austria Vienna, Austria port guide Search cruises visiting Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria photo — Day 5 Aug 5, 2027 Vienna, Austria The Viennese have a special aura about them. They come across as a bit arrogant, but underneath it all they’re warm-hearted. You could say the same about the city itself. Once you’ve been there a few hours and settled in, you won’t want to leave again anytime soon. There are all those cafes to visit, where the traditional Viennese coffee-house culture is still very much alive and well. The city’s history, with its emperors, Elisabeth of Austria and the ostentatious Habsburgs, adds to its fascination. Then there’s the music of the First Viennese School – this city brought out the best in its composers, making its own special contribution to great masterpieces. What’s more, the Austrian capital also produces excellent cuisine. It’s no coincidence that the city’s famous Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte became popular all around the world. Vienna, Austria Vienna, Austria port guide Search cruises visiting Vienna, Austria

Day 6 Aug 6, 2027 Bratislava Slovakia’s capital is situated exactly at the point where the country meets Austria and Hungary. This makes it the only capital city in the world that borders more than one neighbouring country. Due to its location, Bratislava has been an ethnic melting pot since ancient times. This influence can be seen in every corner of the city. Cultures meet and merge together. The streets of the old town – lined with well-preserved baroque and rococo city palaces – are filled with the sound of people speaking different languages. And it almost seems as though the music of the Habsburg era still echoes through the city. Bratislava Bratislava port guide Search cruises visiting Bratislava

Bratislava photo — Day 6 Aug 6, 2027 Bratislava Slovakia’s capital is situated exactly at the point where the country meets Austria and Hungary. This makes it the only capital city in the world that borders more than one neighbouring country. Due to its location, Bratislava has been an ethnic melting pot since ancient times. This influence can be seen in every corner of the city. Cultures meet and merge together. The streets of the old town – lined with well-preserved baroque and rococo city palaces – are filled with the sound of people speaking different languages. And it almost seems as though the music of the Habsburg era still echoes through the city. Bratislava Bratislava port guide Search cruises visiting Bratislava

Day 7 Aug 7, 2027 Budapest On one bank of the Danube is hilly Buda with its Fisherman’s Bastion and Castle Hill; on the other, there’s flat Pest with its House of Parliament. These two beautiful districts couldn’t be more different. Perhaps that’s why it took until 1873 for the two cities on opposite sides of the river to merge and form Budapest. Right from the start, the landmark of this new metropolis was Buda Castle, a monumental structure that rises high above Budapest and provides mesmerising views across the city. In terms of monumental grandeur, the House of Parliament is certainly on a par with Buda Castle. Erected to mark the millennium celebrations of 1896, this gigantic building was completed in just 22 years. Considering it is 96 metres high, 268 metres long and 118 meters wide, with a total of 691 rooms, that’s an incredible achievement. Budapest is a place where you keep coming across echoes from days gone by. There are traces of Ottoman rule, the extravagant Habsburg era and Soviet socialism – different cultural influences that have combined to create a vibrant, lively city that’s a must-see destination. Budapest Budapest port guide Search cruises visiting Budapest

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 140-day span: $3,799 · range $3,799–$4,249

Lower than 84% of peers This week-long sailing's from-price per night is lower than 84% of comparable sailings.

same cruise line, destination, duration, and departure window · from-price per night · as of Aug 25, 2026

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $3,799

$542 / night

Fare rows

Classic

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,799

$542 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

from $4,749

$678 / night

Fare rows

French Balcony B

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,749

$678 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

French Balcony A

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,949

$707 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Deluxe French Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,349

$764 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Suite

from $8,399

$1,199 / night

Fare rows

Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,399

$1,199 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Prices verified Aug 24, 2026

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Price history

30 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 141 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin	Current	Lowest	Highest
Oceanview	$3,799	$3,799 · Jul 12	$4,249 · Jul 8
Balcony	$4,749	$4,749 · Jul 18	$4,749 · Jul 18
Suite	$8,399	$8,369 · Apr 7	$9,299 · Jul 8

Lowest and highest fares we've recorded for each cabin type · verified 22 hours ago.

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted). · Verified 22 hours ago.

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Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $3,799 C Classic $3,799

Balcony

Lowest Balcony $4,749 DFB Deluxe French Balcony $5,349 FBA French Balcony A $4,949 FBB French Balcony B $4,749

Suite

Lowest Suite $8,399 GS Grand Suite S Suite $8,399

Lines step when the price changed; a gap means sold out or no public fare that day. Plot up to 6 at once.

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Deluxe French Balcony	DFB	Balcony
French Balcony A	FBA	Balcony
French Balcony B	FBB	Balcony
Classic	C	Oceanview
Grand Suite	GS	Suite
Suite	S	Suite

Ship

5★ 154 Passengers

Deck plans Deck images from the cruise line.

Sailing through the waterways of Central Europe, the S.S. Marlene is an homage to German-born actress and singer Marlene Dietrich. Launching in 2027, the ship is sure to impress travelers with Dietrich’s distinctive flair, drawing inspiration from her time as an old Hollywood film star and, later, a cabaret artist.

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