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The Blue Danube

Riviera Travel MS Geoffrey Chaucer
Date 26th Oct 26
Nights 7 Nights
Day 1
Arrival in Budapest.
The adventure begins in the city of Budapest.
Day 2
Esztergom
See Esztergom and its famous basilica on a guided tour, before a relaxing afternoon sailing.
Day 3
Bratislava
Explore Slovakia’s fast-emerging capital city, Bratislava. Then relax with an afternoon cruising into Lower Austria.
Day 4
Dürnstein & Melk
Take a guided tour of Dürnstein, before visiting Benedictine Melk Abbey this afternoon.
Day 5
Salzburg or Linz
Today visit Linz or Salzburg for a guided walking tour and time to explore at leisure.
Day 6
Vienna
For many, today’s guided tour of Vienna will be one of the highlights of the cruise.
Day 7
Budapest
Enjoy a leisurely morning as we cruise towards Budapest, where we'll have a guided tour this afternoon
Day 8
Budapest
It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
Why Book
Why Book
 MS Geoffrey Chaucer Cabin Options:

  • The Emerald (Lower) Deck from  £1,899pp
The Blue Danube 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 
  • 9 included experiences 
  • Free Wi-Fi 
  • Complimentary on-board tea & coffee 
  • Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host 
  • All port charges 
  • All additional taxes 
Highlights:

  • Discover the extraordinary Esztergom Basilica and Slovakian capital, Bratislava with its 17th century castle and pretty old town on tours.
  • Explore Dürnstein, famous for its ice blue tower and the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned, then visit stunning Melk Abbey.
  • Visit the charming baroque town of Linz, or the main sights of Salzburg such as the Hohensalzburg fortress, the Hellbrunn Palace and the gardens of the Mirabell Palace.
  • See Vienna's cultural sights, including St Stephen's Cathedral and the colossal Hofburg, and experience a guided tour of Budapest and its ancient Castle Hill, with views of the iconic Parliament Building.
  • Enjoy our live classical quartet recital with views of Vienna and a Hungarian folklore show in Budapest on board the ship. 

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Background
MS Geoffrey Chaucer
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 Geoffrey Chaucer. 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 Geoffrey Chaucer
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Food & Drink

Guests can enjoy meals in the main restaurant on the Ruby Deck, offering buffet breakfasts, lunches, and a four-course dinner. For lighter meals, the Main Lounge serves an early riser breakfast with small bites available at lunch.

For a more intimate experience, the Geoffrey Chaucer Bistro on the Diamond Deck offers seasonal menus in a casual setting. Dinners are complimentary, but reservations are required.

Kids & Teens

Please note: There are no dedicated children's facilities on board.

Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions apply. £100 per person discount eligible on all Riviera cruises sailing 5 nights or more. Valid on bookings made between 2 November 2025 and 16 December 2025. Prices correct at time of publication and subject to availability. E&OE.
The Blue Danube
MS Geoffrey Chaucer
26th Oct 26
7 Nights
From
£1,899PP
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