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 The Blue Danube River Cruise

Riviera Travel MS William Wordsworth
Date 17th Aug 26
Nights 7 Nights
Day 1
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 William Wordsworth Cabin Options:

  •  The Emerald (Lower) Deck from £2,349pp
  • The Ruby (Middle) Deck from £2,999pp
  • The Diamond (Upper) Deck from £3,249pp

 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 
  •  9 included experiences 
  •  Complimentary on-board tea & coffee 
  •  Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host 
  •  Full board dining 
  •  Free Wi-Fi 
  •  20kg+ checked luggage 

Cruise Port 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 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
Terms and conditions: Advertised offers are based on 2 adults sharing the lowest category stateroom/cabin/suite unless otherwise stated. Single supplements may apply. Offers are subject to availability and can change without any prior notice and may go up or down in price. Cruise Line campaign(s) and saving messages are strictly controlled by the Cruise Line(s) and are subject to change or be withdrawn without notice. Flight inclusive packages, where promoted, are based on the cheapest UK departure airport so please ask for further details. Advertised hotels, if any, are suggested however are changeable at a possible additional cost.  All prices and port itineraries are correct at the time of print but are subject to change by the Cruise Line(s) without prior notice. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure. Some ports of call may be tendered whereas vessels drop anchor a short distance away and use small boats to reach the shore. Full board to all-inclusive inclusions vary by the Cruise Line(s) and restrictions may apply. Some onboard facilities and items may incur a charge. Select destinations may require travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to be completed prior to travelling. Hays Travel LTD excepts no responsibility or compensation for any incomplete forms or declined entries from the respective country or countries that the individual(s) are visiting. 
 The Blue Danube River Cruise
MS William Wordsworth
17th Aug 26
7 Nights
From
£2,349PP
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