--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: b25c01b9-c9ff-439c-87ed-1b9a64ad9a8c slug: 2210657 voyage_code: None cruise_line: CroisiEurope ship: MS Beethoven departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Vienne, France disembarkation_port: Vienne, France starting_price_usd: 2301.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T03:57:22Z --- # Pearls Of The Austro-Hungarian Empire > CroisiEurope · MS Beethoven · Jul 14 – 21   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | CroisiEurope | | **Ship** | MS Beethoven | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Vienne, France | | **Disembarkation Port** | Vienne, France | | **Starting Price** | 2,301 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Vienne, France **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Vienne is a commune in southeastern France, located 35 kilometres south of Lyon, at the confluence of the Gère river and the Rhône. Today, it is only the fourth largest city in the Isère department, of which it is a subprefecture, but was a major center of the Roman Empire. ### Day 2: Melk **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Melk is an Austrian town on the River Danube, west of Vienna. It’s known for the 11th-century Melk Abbey, a vast monastery built high above the town. Gold statuary adorns its domed Abbey Church, and the huge library houses medieval manuscripts. The Marmorsaal is a baroque hall with a ceiling fresco and red marble walls. South of Melk, gardens surround Renaissance Schallaburg Castle, which hosts cultural exhibitions. ### Day 2: Durnstein **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dürnstein is a small town on the Danube river in the Krems-Land district, in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in the Wachau region and also a well-known wine growing area. ### Day 3: Bratislava **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. It’s surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails. The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks old town and the Danube. ### Day 4: Kalocsa **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Kalocsa is a town in Bács-Kiskun county, Hungary. It lies 142 km south of Budapest. It is situated in a marshy but highly productive district, near the left bank of the Danube River. Historically it had greater political and economic importance than at present. ### Day 5: 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 6: 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 6: Esztergom **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Esztergom is a city in northern Hungary, 46 kilometres northwest of the capital Budapest. It lies in Komárom-Esztergom county, on the right bank of the river Danube, which forms the border with Slovakia there. ### Day 7: Vienne, France **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Vienne is a commune in southeastern France, located 35 kilometres south of Lyon, at the confluence of the Gère river and the Rhône. Today, it is only the fourth largest city in the Isère department, of which it is a subprefecture, but was a major center of the Roman Empire. ### Day 8: Vienne, France **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Vienne is a commune in southeastern France, located 35 kilometres south of Lyon, at the confluence of the Gère river and the Rhône. Today, it is only the fourth largest city in the Isère department, of which it is a subprefecture, but was a major center of the Roman Empire. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $2,301 | ## Ship Information ### MS Beethoven Baptized in honor of the famous German virtuoso, the Beethoven sails on the Rhine and on the Danube. It takes cruise passengers to the meeting of the many wonders offered by these two romantic rivers par excellence. Completely refurbished in 2010, the MS Beethoven is a 4-anchor boat. human dimension, measuring 110 meters long and 11 meters wide. It can accommodate 180 passengers, in 90 cabins arranged on three decks. Each of them, with an area varying from 11.50 to 1000 square feet. 13 m2, has all the amenities and offers the best living conditions. The decoration is neat and its atmosphere, both elegant and friendly, is in perfect harmony with its environment. 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 the middle deck is the lounge bar with a dance floor, while a piano bar welcomes cruise passengers on the upper deck, in an intimate and soothing atmosphere. 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 ### Vienne, France *Coordinates: 45.5256, 4.87434* Vienne is a commune in southeastern France, located 35 kilometres south of Lyon, at the confluence of the Gère river and the Rhône. Today, it is only the fourth largest city in the Isère department, of which it is a subprefecture, but was a major center of the Roman Empire. ### Melk *Coordinates: 48.2265, 15.35* Melk is an Austrian town on the River Danube, west of Vienna. It’s known for the 11th-century Melk Abbey, a vast monastery built high above the town. Gold statuary adorns its domed Abbey Church, and the huge library houses medieval manuscripts. The Marmorsaal is a baroque hall with a ceiling fresco and red marble walls. South of Melk, gardens surround Renaissance Schallaburg Castle, which hosts cu... ### Durnstein *Coordinates: 48.3955, 15.5202* Dürnstein is a small town on the Danube river in the Krems-Land district, in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in the Wachau region and also a well-known wine growing area. ### Bratislava *Coordinates: 48.1484, 17.1073* Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. It’s surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails. The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks old town and the Danube... ### Kalocsa *Coordinates: 46.5281, 18.984* Kalocsa is a town in Bács-Kiskun county, Hungary. It lies 142 km south of Budapest. It is situated in a marshy but highly productive district, near the left bank of the Danube River. Historically it had greater political and economic importance than at present. ### 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. ### Esztergom *Coordinates: 47.6291, 18.4015* Esztergom is a city in northern Hungary, 46 kilometres northwest of the capital Budapest. It lies in Komárom-Esztergom county, on the right bank of the river Danube, which forms the border with Slovakia there. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2210657 - **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/2210657 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2210657.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2210657/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/croisieurope/ms-beethoven/other/66712.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 03:57:22 UTC