Bulgaria Cruise Comparison
216 upcoming sailings from 10 cruise lines
Bulgaria cruise port photos
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At a glance: Bulgaria cruises on Waterways Cruise: 216 upcoming sailings from 10 cruise lines (10 river). Lowest starting fares run from $1,753 per person (CroisiEurope) to $4,460 (Avalon Waterways). Scenic Cruises lists the most sailings (93). 0 sailings start and 0 end in Bulgaria.
Which cruise lines sail to Bulgaria, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 10 lines with upcoming Bulgaria 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 a Bulgaria cruise?
A sailing counts as a Bulgaria cruise if it will call at least once at a Bulgaria ship port. That covers river sailings, whether Bulgaria is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
There are 216 upcoming sailings, and all of them visit Bulgaria as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Romania, Serbia, Hungary and other countries. River sailings call at Rousse, Vidin, Silistra, Svishtov and Nikopol on the Danube.
- Bulgaria cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a Bulgaria ship port.
- Starts in Bulgaria
- The first stop is a Bulgaria ship port: 0 sailings.
- Ends in Bulgaria
- The last stop is a Bulgaria ship port: 0 sailings, 0 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Bulgaria is a port of call on a longer route: 216 sailings.
River cruise lines in Bulgaria (10)
10 river cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Bulgaria: 216 in all. The busiest ship ports are Rousse, Vidin, Silistra, Svishtov and Nikopol.
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Luxury river cruise lines (3)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Three luxury river lines sail to Bulgaria, with 120 upcoming sailings between them. Scenic Cruises has the most (93). Starting fares begin at $2,909 per person with AmaWaterways.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Cruises | 93 | $4,286 | 10–23 nights (typically 14) | 5 · Scenic Amber, Scenic Crystal, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper and Scenic Opal |
| AmaWaterways | 15 | $2,909 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) | 4 · AmaBella, AmaMagna, AmaRudi and AmaVerde |
| Uniworld | 12 | $2,999 | 9–23 nights (typically 9) | 2 · SS Beatrice and SS Marlene |
Premium river cruise lines (4)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Four premium river lines sail to Bulgaria, with 83 upcoming sailings between them. Avalon Waterways has the most (46). Starting fares begin at $3,495 per person with Viking River Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Waterways | 46 | $4,460 | 8–21 nights (typically 8) | 5 · Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Impression and Avalon Passion |
| Viking River Cruises | 26 | $3,495 | 10–22 nights (typically 10) | 10 · Viking Aegir, Viking Atla, Viking Eldir, Viking Embla, Viking Honir, Viking Jarl, Viking Kadlin, Viking Lif, Viking Ullur and Viking Vidar |
| Riviera Travel | 9 | $4,249 | 12–24 nights (typically 14) | 6 · MS Esprit, MS Geoffrey Chaucer, MS George Eliot, MS William Wordsworth, Riviera Radiance and Riviera Reflection |
| APT River Cruises Travelmarvel | 2 | $4,095 | 7–21 nights (typically 7) | 1 · APT Ostara |
Contemporary river cruise lines (3)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Three contemporary river lines sail to Bulgaria, with 13 upcoming sailings between them. CroisiEurope has the most (10). Starting fares begin at $1,753 per person with CroisiEurope.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CroisiEurope | 10 | $1,753 | 8–11 nights (typically 11) | 2 · ms L'Europe and ms Vivaldi |
| Viva Cruises | 2 | $3,939 | 12–15 nights (typically 12) | 2 · VIVA Enjoy and VIVA Two |
| A Rosa Cruises | 1 | $4,082 | 16 nights | 1 · Arosa Flora |
Bulgaria cruise ports
Every Bulgaria 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 (5)
See them all in the Bulgaria cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Bulgaria cruises page.
How to choose a Bulgaria cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Scenic Cruises lists the most upcoming Bulgaria sailings (93).
- Lowest starting fare: CroisiEurope, from $1,753 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Luxury lines: 3 lines, 120 sailings, from $2,909. Premium lines: 4 lines, 83 sailings, from $3,495. Contemporary lines: 3 lines, 13 sailings, from $1,753.
- Kind of cruise: Bulgaria sailings here are river cruises.
- Where you start: if you want Bulgaria as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Bulgaria on the Bulgaria 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.
- Bulgaria cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a Bulgaria ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Bulgaria when its first or last stop is a Bulgaria ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Bulgaria 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 216 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 Bulgaria cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Bulgaria?
10 cruise lines have upcoming Bulgaria sailings on Waterways Cruise: 10 sail river itineraries. Scenic Cruises lists the most sailings (93).
How much does a Bulgaria cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $1,753 per person, double occupancy, with CroisiEurope. 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 Bulgaria?
Luxury river lines: Scenic Cruises, AmaWaterways and Uniworld.
Can you start or end a cruise in Bulgaria?
No. All 216 upcoming sailings visit Bulgaria as a port of call on a longer route.
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Bulgaria 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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