--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 6af8d7ec-4304-42ca-8ae6-671ace002a61 slug: 2208741 voyage_code: cruise_line: CroisiEurope ship: MS L'Europe departure_date: return_date: nights: 8 embarkation_port: Budapest disembarkation_port: Oltenita starting_price_usd: 3008.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T07:47:19Z --- # The Danube, its delta and the Balkan from Budapest > CroisiEurope · MS L'Europe · May 16 – 24   (8 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | CroisiEurope | | **Ship** | MS L'Europe | | **Duration** | 8 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Budapest | | **Disembarkation Port** | Oltenita | | **Starting Price** | 3,008 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Budapest **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views. ### Day 2: Mohacs **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mohács is a town in Baranya county, Hungary on the right bank of the Danube. ### Day 2: Osijek **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Osijek is the fourth largest city in Croatia with a population of 108,048 in 2011. It is the largest city and the economic and cultural centre of the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia, as well as the administrative centre of Osijek-Baranja County. ### Day 3: Novi Sad **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Novi Sad is a city in northern Serbia on the banks of the Danube River. Standing atop a riverside bluff, much of Petrovaradin Fortress dates to the 17th and 18th centuries, with an iconic clock tower and a network of tunnels. Across the river is the old quarter, Stari Grad, site of the Gothic Revival Name of Mary Church and the neo-Renaissance City Hall. ### Day 3: Belgard **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Belgard has defined itself among brick and concrete paver manufacturers by offering distinct pavers for stone hardscapes, retaining walls ### Day 4: Iron Gate, Romania **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Iron Gates is a gorge on the river Danube. It forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. ### Day 5: Ruse, Bulgaria **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ruse, is the fifth largest city in Bulgaria. Ruse is in the northeastern part of the country, on the right bank of the Danube, opposite the Romanian city of Giurgiu, approximately 75 km south of Bucharest, Romania's capital, 200 km from the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and 300 km from the capital Sofia. ### Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ruse, is the fifth largest city in Bulgaria. Ruse is in the northeastern part of the country, on the right bank of the Danube, opposite the Romanian city of Giurgiu, approximately 75 km south of Bucharest, Romania's capital, 200 km from the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and 300 km from the capital Sofia. ### Day 7: Cernavoda **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Cernavodă culture, ca. 4000–3200 BC, was a late Copper Age archaeological culture. It was along the lower Eastern Bug River and Danube and along the coast of the Black Sea and somewhat inland, generally in present-day Romania and Bulgaria. It is named after the Romanian town of Cernavodă. ### Day 8: Tulcea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Tulcea is a city in Northern Dobruja, Romania. It is the administrative center of Tulcea County, and had a population of 73,707 as of 2011. One village, Tudor Vladimirescu, is administered by the city. ### Day 9: Oltenita **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Oltenița is a city in Muntenia, Romania in the Călărași County on the left bank of the river Argeș where its waters flows into the Danube. Oltenița stands across the Danube from the Bulgarian city of Tutrakan. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $3,008 | ## Ship Information ### MS L'Europe Baptized in homage to the « Old Continent » and symbol of unity, the MS L’Europe is an elegant 4-anchor boat that sails on the Rhine and the Danube, at the meeting of the many marvels offered by these two romantic rivers par excellence. Completely refurbished in 2016, the MS L’Europe is a 4-anchor boat. human dimension, measuring 110 meters long and 11.40 meters wide. It can accommodate 180 passengers, in 90 cabins arranged on three decks. Each of them, with an area ranging from 9 to 100 square meters. of 13 m2, has all the amenities and offers the best living conditions. The chocolate, beige and orange tones of its chic and contemporary decoration give it a cozy atmosphere. both warm, elegant and welcoming. Located at main deck level, the restaurant, where are served all meals during the trip, offers delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large bay windows allow you to take full advantage of the panorama. On this same deck is also the lounge bar with dance floor, while on the sun deck, an ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, passengers can have comfortable deckchairs, as well as a large shaded area. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 180 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 361.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Budapest *Coordinates: 47.4984, 19.0408* Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views... ### Mohacs *Coordinates: 45.996, 18.6799* Mohács is a town in Baranya county, Hungary on the right bank of the Danube. ### Osijek *Coordinates: 45.555, 18.6955* Osijek is the fourth largest city in Croatia with a population of 108,048 in 2011. It is the largest city and the economic and cultural centre of the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia, as well as the administrative centre of Osijek-Baranja County. ### Novi Sad *Coordinates: 45.2491, 19.8331* Novi Sad is a city in northern Serbia on the banks of the Danube River. Standing atop a riverside bluff, much of Petrovaradin Fortress dates to the 17th and 18th centuries, with an iconic clock tower and a network of tunnels. Across the river is the old quarter, Stari Grad, site of the Gothic Revival Name of Mary Church and the neo-Renaissance City Hall. ### Belgard *Coordinates: 44.8206, 20.4622* Belgard has defined itself among brick and concrete paver manufacturers by offering distinct pavers for stone hardscapes, retaining walls ### Iron Gate, Romania *Coordinates: 44.6833, 22.5167* The Iron Gates is a gorge on the river Danube. It forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. ### Ruse, Bulgaria *Coordinates: 43.8496, 25.9552* Ruse, is the fifth largest city in Bulgaria. Ruse is in the northeastern part of the country, on the right bank of the Danube, opposite the Romanian city of Giurgiu, approximately 75 km south of Bucharest, Romania's capital, 200 km from the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and 300 km from the capital Sofia. ### Cernavoda *Coordinates: 44.3525, 28.0408* The Cernavodă culture, ca. 4000–3200 BC, was a late Copper Age archaeological culture. It was along the lower Eastern Bug River and Danube and along the coast of the Black Sea and somewhat inland, generally in present-day Romania and Bulgaria. It is named after the Romanian town of Cernavodă. ### Tulcea *Coordinates: 45.1787, 28.7949* Tulcea is a city in Northern Dobruja, Romania. It is the administrative center of Tulcea County, and had a population of 73,707 as of 2011. One village, Tudor Vladimirescu, is administered by the city. ### Oltenita *Coordinates: 44.0739, 26.6358* Oltenița is a city in Muntenia, Romania in the Călărași County on the left bank of the river Argeș where its waters flows into the Danube. Oltenița stands across the Danube from the Bulgarian city of Tutrakan. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2208741 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2208741 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2208741.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2208741/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/croisieurope/ms-leurope/other/39866.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 07:47:19 UTC