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Art and Music of the Blue Danube River Cruise

Riviera Travel MS William Wordsworth
Date 5th Oct 26
Nights 7 Nights
Day 1
Budapest
Arrive to our luxury river cruise ship in Budapest.
Day 2
Esztergom
Explore Esztergom and its famous basilica on a guided tour of the city.
Day 3
Bratislava
Explore Slovakia’s capital city, Bratislava, and enjoy a classical music concert.
Day 4
Dürnstein & Melk
Explore Dürnstein on a guided walking tour and visit Melk Abbey.
Day 5
Salzburg
Walk in the footsteps of Mozart on a tour of Salzburg and enjoy a classical piano concert.
Day 6
Vienna
Today’s guided tours of Vienna and the Musikverein Concert Hall will be a real highlight.
Day 7
Budapest
Choose to visit Budapest’s House of Music or the Museum of Fine Arts on panoramic guided tours.
Day 8
Budapest
Begin the journey home.
Why Book
Why Book
MS William Wordsworth Stateroom Options:

  • The Emerald (Lower) Deck from £2,099pp
  • The Ruby (Middle) Deck SOLD OUT
  • The Diamond (Upper) Deck from £2,849pp

Art and Music of the Blue Danube River Cruise Highlights:

  • Return flights & transfers 
  • Hays Travel Exclusive £200 Per Booking Discount
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship 
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package 
  • Your choice of spacious cabins with window or French balcony 
  • Delicious full board* plus Chef’s Dinne 
  • Evening entertainment from quizzes to impressive performers 
  • 12 included experiences 
  • Expert Riviera Cruise Director 
  • Free Wi-Fi 

Cruise Destination Highlights:

  • Enjoy magnificent performances on board - a string quartet and a traditional Hungarian folklore show as well as classical music performances in Bratislava and Salzburg.
  • Follow in the footsteps of famous composers and listen to their music come to life with expert guided tours of the most historic towns and cities along the Danube, including Vienna, Dürnstein, Bratislava and Salzburg - the birthplace of Mozart.
  • Cruise through the pretty Nibelungengau, a beautiful stretch of the Danube immortalised in the music of Wagner.
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Musikverein Concert Hall.
  • Visit Esztergom Basilica and Melk Abbey, and choose between a visit to the House of Music or the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest.


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Background
MS William Wordsworth
Overview
After years of painstaking research to create the most perfect vessels afloat, a new era in river cruising dawns as we introduce our brand new, state of the art, ‘all suite’ ships. Swiss operated and truly world-class, we are absolutely delighted to present the five-star MS William Wordsworth. It is extremely difficult to convey just how extraordinary this outstanding ship really is and exactly what distinguishes it from similar vessels. It would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that; we have deliberately avoided the current trend for a minimalist style where you could be anywhere in the world, creating instead a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. Immediately striking is just how exceptionally spacious this new vessel is as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. Moving inside, exceptional creativity from Europe’s finest design studio has produced a superbly balanced masterpiece of onboard style, utilising sustainable rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper, sparkling glass and intricate wrought iron. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout – including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising which time after time you tell us you adore. The restaurant rivals the finest on shore establishments taking fine dining to another level complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 169 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with our first class service levels. Furthermore your suite will easily exceed your expectations for not only will you enjoy the most discerning décor, so too the ship’s dimensions afford the ultimate in space and comfort - a minimum 17 square metres (183 square feet), with upgrades available to ‘Superior’ and ‘Deluxe’ accommodation.
MS William Wordsworth
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Food & Drink

Start your morning with a full English Breakfast or opt for a lighter bite like fresh fruit and cereal. For lunch, enjoy the selection of sandwiches, burgers and pasta dishes. And don't forget dessert - there are enough options to satisfy any sweet tooth. At the end of the day, sit down to a carefully crafted four-course à la carte dinner featuring familiar dishes as well as soon-to-be favourites inspired by the destinations you visit.

Entertainment

The Diamond Deck is where you will find the very heart of the ship - the superb panoramic observation lounge and bar; a lounge in every sense of the word, complete with plenty of comfortable leather armchairs and sumptuous sofas where you can sink into warmly colourful cushions in beautiful quality fabrics with a freshly made cup of tea.

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Health & Fitness

On board you'll find a Spa and wellness area featuring Nail Salon and Hairdressing Service and Small splash pool and putting green on the Sun Deck.

Kids & Teens

Please note: there are no dedicated kids or teens facilities onboard.

Terms & Conditions
£100pp discount valid on new bookings made 22 – 30 June 2026 on sailings departing July–December 2026 (min. 4 nights). Subject to availability. May be withdrawn or amended at any time. All bookings subject to Riviera Travel’s standard booking conditions. *(except 1 lunch)
Art and Music of the Blue Danube River Cruise
MS William Wordsworth
5th Oct 26
7 Nights
From
£2,099PP
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