Romania Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
39 ships from 10 cruise lines
Romania cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 217 upcoming sailings on 39 ships from 10 cruise lines visiting Romania, calling at 9 places. Cruises can start in Bucharest, Olteniţa, Giurgiu and Constanţa and end in Bucharest, Olteniţa, Giurgiu and Constanţa. Of 217 upcoming sailings, 91 start in Romania and 97 end there.
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About Romania
Romania is a Danube destination of dramatic contrasts: the grand, complicated capital of Bucharest, Roman ruins at the Iron Gates, and Europe’s wildest river delta at Tulcea. River cruises along the Lower Danube deliver the essentials—comfort, logistics, and spectacular scenery—but travelers should plan land time in Transylvania to see fortified churches, Saxon towns, and the Carpathians. The best experience is small-group, unhurried, and layered with local guides.
Typical routes
- Lower Danube between Budapest and Bucharest—passes through the Iron Gates and stops at Giurgiu for Bucharest
- Danube Delta and Black Sea expedition—Tulcea to Constanța or Sulina with nature-focused small ships
Ports overview
Romania’s Danube border is short in distance but rich in stops: the Iron Gates in the west, the Bucharest gateway at Giurgiu, and the Danube Delta in the east. Most river cruises include two to three Romanian port calls; expedition ships add Tulcea and Constanța.
Cruise season
April-June and September-October are the best months; July and August can be hot and busy on the Danube. Some itineraries operate in March and November, with a greater chance of variable water levels.
Find your Romania sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Romania, earliest departure first.
16 Days One-Way from Bucharest to Nuremberg
Starts in Romania. Also visits Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia
Scenic Amber
19 Days One-Way from Bucharest to Prague
Starts in Romania. Also visits Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia
Scenic Amber
9 Days One-Way from Bucharest to Budapest
Starts in Romania. Also visits Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia
Scenic Amber
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9 Days One-Way from Oltenita to Budapest
Starts in Romania. Also visits Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia
ms Vivaldi
15 Days Budapest, Hungary Round Trip
Visits Romania. Also visits Hungary, Serbia, Serbia-Romania
MS George Eliot
22 Days One-Way from Amsterdam to Bucharest
Ends in Romania. Also visits Netherlands, Germany, Austria
Viking Vidar
23 Days One-Way from Bucharest to Amsterdam
Starts in Romania. Also visits Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia
Viking Eldir
17 Days One-Way from Bucharest to Passau
Starts in Romania. Also visits Bulgaria, Serbia-Romania, Serbia
SS Marlene
25 Days One-Way from Amsterdam to Bucharest
Ends in Romania. Also visits Netherlands, Germany, Austria
MS Esprit
25 Days One-Way from Constanta to Amsterdam
Starts in Romania. Also visits Bulgaria, Serbia-Romania, Serbia
MS Esprit
17 Days One-Way from Passau to Bucharest
Ends in Romania. Also visits Germany, Austria, Slovakia
SS Marlene
22 Days One-Way from Amsterdam to Oltenita
Ends in Romania. Also visits Netherlands, Germany, Austria
Avalon Impression
Where Romania cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (4)
Bucharest (186) (cruises from) · Constanţa (45) (cruises from) · Giurgiu (92) (cruises from) · Olteniţa (56) (cruises from)
Ships by type: 39 river · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Romania is also in: Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Romania cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Romania cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Romania cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Romania?
9 Romania places are visited by 39 ships from 10 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Romania cruise?
April-June and September-October are the best months; July and August can be hot and busy on the Danube. Some itineraries operate in March and November, with a greater chance of variable water levels.
Sources and further reading
Background on Romania draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Romania
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Romania
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Romania - Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List
- Romania Tourism: Official Travel and Tourism Information
- AmaWaterways: Danube River Cruises
- Avalon Waterways: Romania River Cruises
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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