Serbia Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
44 ships from 10 cruise lines
Serbia cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 231 upcoming sailings on 44 ships from 10 cruise lines visiting Serbia, calling at 5 places. Cruises can start in Belgrade and end in Belgrade. Of 231 upcoming sailings, 2 start in Serbia and 3 end there. More Western Europe cruises.
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Compare Serbia cruise lines
See every Serbia cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Serbia
Serbia is Europe's hidden river-cruising gem: the Danube crosses the flat Vojvodina plain, passes Belgrade's dramatic fortress, and then slices through the Carpathians in the spectacular Iron Gates. This is a destination for milestone travelers who want history that is complicated and real, not a theme park. River cruising solves the logistics, keeps you comfortable, and puts you within walking distance of medieval fortresses, Ottoman-era streets, Art Nouveau squares, and some of the continent's most moving archaeological sites. Expect fewer crowds than Western Europe, honest food, fierce coffee culture, and a local pride that is as warm as it is stubborn.
Typical routes
- Lower Danube / Iron Gates
- Belgrade-centered / Sava-Danube
Ports overview
The Danube is the only river-cruise route through Serbia. Ships typically enter from Hungary, call at Novi Sad and Belgrade, then continue through the Iron Gates into Romania and Bulgaria. The Sava is navigable to Belgrade but rarely used by cruise vessels beyond the confluence.
Cruise season
April through June and September through October are the best months; July and August can be very hot. Most lines run from late March to early December.
Find your Serbia sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Serbia, earliest departure first.
20 Days One-Way from Budapest to Bucharest
Visits Serbia. Also visits Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia
Scenic Crystal
16 Days One-Way from Budapest to Bucharest
Visits Serbia. Also visits Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia
Scenic Crystal
15 Days One-Way from Vienna to Constanta
Visits Serbia. Also visits Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Viking Kadlin
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11 Days One-Way from Budapest to Bucharest
Visits Serbia. Also visits Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria
Viking Embla
11 Days One-Way from Bucharest to Budapest
Visits Serbia. Also visits Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia
Viking Lif
11 Days One-Way from Budapest to Bucharest
Visits Serbia. Also visits Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria
Viking Jarl
11 Days One-Way from Bucharest to Budapest
Visits Serbia. Also visits Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia
Viking Atla
10 Days One-Way from Budapest to Bucharest
Visits Serbia. Also visits Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria
Avalon Illumination
12 Days One-Way from Budapest to Bucharest
Visits Serbia. Also visits Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria
Avalon Illumination
8 Days One-Way from Budapest to Oltenita
Visits Serbia. Also visits Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria
Avalon Illumination
11 Days One-Way from Budapest to Bucharest
Visits Serbia. Also visits Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria
Avalon Illumination
9 Days One-Way from Budapest to Bucharest
Visits Serbia. Also visits Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria
Avalon Illumination
Where Serbia cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (2)
Belgrade (226) (cruises from) · Novi Sad (104) (cruises from)
Ships by type: 44 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.
Plan your Serbia cruise
Serbia cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Serbia cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Serbia cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Serbia?
5 Serbia places are visited by 44 ships from 10 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Serbia cruise?
April through June and September through October are the best months; July and August can be very hot. Most lines run from late March to early December.
Sources and further reading
Background on Serbia draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Serbia
- U.S. Department of State: Serbia International Travel Information
- Lonely Planet: Serbia
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Serbia
- National Tourism Organisation of Serbia: Serbia Travel
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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