Austria Cruise Comparison
773 upcoming sailings from 12 cruise lines
Austria cruise port photos
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At a glance: Austria cruises on Waterways Cruise: 773 upcoming sailings from 12 cruise lines (12 river). Lowest starting fares run from $413 per person (A Rosa Cruises) to $2,994 (Celebrity River Cruises). Scenic Cruises lists the most sailings (206). 69 sailings start and 68 end in Austria.
Which cruise lines sail to Austria, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 12 lines with upcoming Austria sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as an Austria cruise?
A sailing counts as an Austria cruise if it will call at least once at an Austria ship port. That covers river sailings, whether Austria is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 773 upcoming sailings, 69 start in Austria, 68 end in Austria and 14 begin and end there. The other 650 (84%) visit Austria as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Hungary, Germany, Slovakia and other countries. River sailings call at Vienna, Melk, Durnstein, Krems and Linz on the Danube and Salzach.
- Austria cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at an Austria ship port.
- Starts in Austria
- The first stop is an Austria ship port: 69 sailings.
- Ends in Austria
- The last stop is an Austria ship port: 68 sailings, 14 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Austria is a port of call on a longer route: 650 sailings.
River cruise lines in Austria (12)
12 river cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Austria: 773 in all. The busiest ship ports are Vienna, Melk, Durnstein, Krems and Linz.
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Luxury river cruise lines (3)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Three luxury river lines sail to Austria, with 299 upcoming sailings between them. Scenic Cruises has the most (206). Starting fares begin at $1,629 per person with AmaWaterways.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Cruises | 206 | $2,317 | 9–24 nights (typically 17) | 9 · Scenic Amber, Scenic Crystal, Scenic Gem, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Opal, Scenic Pearl and Scenic Ruby |
| AmaWaterways | 59 | $1,629 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) | 10 · AmaBella, AmaFiora, AmaLea, AmaMagna, AmaMora, AmaReina, AmaRudi, AmaSofia, AmaSonata and AmaVerde |
| Uniworld | 34 | $2,799 | 7–18 nights (typically 7) | 5 · River Duchess, SS Beatrice, SS Emilie, SS Maria Theresa and SS Marlene |
Premium river cruise lines (6)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Six premium river lines sail to Austria, with 405 upcoming sailings between them. Avalon Waterways has the most (172). Starting fares begin at $1,299 per person with Riviera Travel.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Waterways | 172 | $2,464 | 6–17 nights (typically 7) | 10 · Avalon Envision, Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Impression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Visionary and Avalon Vista |
| Viking River Cruises | 116 | $1,895 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) | 32 · Viking Aegir, Viking Atla, Viking Baldur, Viking Bragi, Viking Egdir, Viking Egil, Viking Eldir, Viking Embla, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gullveig, Viking Gymir, Viking Haki, Viking Honir, Viking Ingvi, Viking Jarl, Viking Kadlin, Viking Lif, Viking Magni, Viking Mimir, Viking Rinda, Viking Rota, Viking Skadi, Viking Skirnir, Viking Tir, Viking Tor, Viking Ullur, Viking Vali, Viking Var, Viking Ve, Viking Vidar, Viking Vilhjalm and Viking Vili |
| Riviera Travel | 45 | $1,299 | 5–14 nights (typically 7) | 9 · MS Esprit, MS Geoffrey Chaucer, MS George Eliot, MS Joy, MS Oscar Wilde, MS Savor, MS William Wordsworth, Riviera Radiance and Riviera Reflection |
| Emerald Cruises | 42 | $2,245 | 7–17 nights (typically 7) | 7 · Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Luna, Emerald Sky, Emerald Star and Emerald Sun |
| Celebrity River Cruises | 21 | $2,994 | 6–7 nights (typically 7) | 3 · Celebrity Boundless, Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker |
| APT River Cruises Travelmarvel | 9 | $2,695 | 8–15 nights (typically 14) | 2 · APT Ostara and APT Solara |
Contemporary river cruise lines (3)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Three contemporary river lines sail to Austria, with 64 upcoming sailings between them. Viva Cruises has the most (24). Starting fares begin at $413 per person with A Rosa Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Cruises | 24 | $694 | 4–14 nights (typically 7) | 5 · VIVA Enjoy, VIVA Moments, VIVA Tiara, VIVA Treasures and VIVA Two |
| CroisiEurope | 22 | $669 | 5–12 nights (typically 5) | 7 · ms Beethoven, ms Douce France, ms France, ms L'Europe, ms Modigliani, ms Mona Lisa and ms Vivaldi |
| A Rosa Cruises | 18 | $413 | 4–9 nights (typically 5) | 5 · Arosa Bella, Arosa Donna, Arosa Flora, Arosa Mia and Arosa Riva |
Austria cruise ports
Every Austria ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
River ports (13)
- Vienna 772
- Melk 394
- Durnstein 345
- Krems 296
- Linz 281
- Ybbs an der Donau 71
- Grein 47
- Wachau Valley 45
- Engelhartszell 33
- Salzburg 32
- Weißenkirchen in der Wachau 28
- Spitz 11
- Hainburg an der Donau 4
See them all in the Austria cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Austria cruises page.
How to choose an Austria cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Scenic Cruises lists the most upcoming Austria sailings (206).
- Lowest starting fare: A Rosa Cruises, from $413 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Luxury lines: 3 lines, 299 sailings, from $1,629. Premium lines: 6 lines, 405 sailings, from $1,299. Contemporary lines: 3 lines, 64 sailings, from $413.
- Kind of cruise: Austria sailings here are river cruises.
- Where you start: if you want Austria as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Austria on the Austria cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- Austria cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at an Austria ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Austria when its first or last stop is an Austria ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Austria sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 773 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about Austria cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Austria?
12 cruise lines have upcoming Austria sailings on Waterways Cruise: 12 sail river itineraries. Scenic Cruises lists the most sailings (206).
How much does a Austria cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $413 per person, double occupancy, with A Rosa Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in Austria?
Luxury river lines: Scenic Cruises, AmaWaterways and Uniworld.
Can you start or end a cruise in Austria?
Yes. 69 of 773 upcoming sailings start in Austria and 68 end there; 14 do both. The other 650 (84%) visit Austria as a port of call on a longer route.
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Austria cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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