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MS Primadonna: Celebrate New Year's Eve on 1st class ship


New Year's Eve cruise from Passau including 7 x full board, atmospheric New Year's Eve party and much more on the 4****Sup. MS Primadonna

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Overview
Authentic Donau Touristic

On this cruise, you will explore the Danube metropolises of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. Experience this year's turn of the year at an atmospheric New Year's Eve celebration with live dance music and shows in the on-board theatre. Whether sparkling boulevards or idyllic alleyways, enjoy the festive season with TOP service and a varied programme.

Dates and availability

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Deck plan

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Waiting list

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Route
Saturday, Passau

Arrival in Passau. Transfer from the car park (Donau Touristik-Infopoint) or from Passau main station (ICE 93) to the ship at 3:15 PM. The MS Primadonna departs at 4:30 PM and a snack awaits you in the restaurant. In the evening, an atmospheric welcome show awaits you in the on-board theatre.

Sunday, Krems

Arrival in Krems. Optional: In the afternoon you have the option of a guided tour of the town with wine tasting in a typical ‘Wirtshaus’ in the vineyards. The ship leaves Krems at 7:00 PM. Entertainment evening in the on-board theatre.

Monday, Vienna

The ship arrives in Vienna at 8:00 AM in the morning. Optional: bus excursion to Klosterneuburg Abbey with guided tour. Enjoy lunch on board. Optional: city tour in the afternoon with a stop at Schönbrunn Palace and a walk through the baroque palace gardens. Alternatively, an individual visit to the palace is also possible. If you wish, you can round off the evening in a cosy wine tavern. Departure at 10:00 PM.

Tuesday, Budapest

After lunch, you will cross the Danube Bend near Visegrád: one of the most beautiful river landscapes in Europe, often referred to as the ‘Hungarian Wachau’. A mulled wine reception awaits you on the open deck as you enter the city. Arrival in Budapest at around 3:00 PM. Optional: city tour of the Hungarian capital (duration: approx. 3 hours). In the evening, entertainment programme in the on-board theatre.

Wednesday, Budapest - New Year's Eve

The morning is free for individual shopping or sightseeing (the shops are open until 2:00 PM). Optional: afternoon excursion to Gödöllő Castle. In the evening, a festive 5-course New Year's Eve menu with wine accompaniment from the Bernard-Massard winery in Trier, the oldest sparkling wine producer in Germany. Live dance music and show acts ensure an unforgettable New Year's Eve on board. The ship departs at 1:00 AM.

Thursday, Bratislava

The MS Primadonna docks in Bratislava at around 3:00 PM. Optional: guided city tour (duration: approx. 1 hour) through the Slovakian capital. The ship leaves Bratislava at 7:30 PM. In the evening, an entertaining programme awaits you in the on-board theatre.

Friday, Melk

After lunch, at around 2:00 PM, the ship arrives in Melk. Optional: visit to Melk Abbey. Alternatively, the afternoon is at your disposal for an individual tour of the baroque old town. Departure at 5:00 PM. In the evening, farewell event in the on-board theatre.

Saturday, Passau

Arrival in Passau at 10:00 AM. Disembarkation by 11:00 AM at the latest. Transfer to the main railway station (ICE 28/departure 11:34 AM) or back to the car park.
 
In the interests of your safety, the 1st captain may change the programme at any time (even at short notice) due to high water, low water or other cases of FORCE MAJEURE. Arrival times are subject to lock waiting times and normal water levels.

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Prices & Services
Price per person
  • Two bed bunk bed | full board - main deck - astern - 8 days
    • 28.12.2026 | season price
      € 1.105,- Arrival Mo
  • Two bed | full board - main deck - 8 days
    • 28.12.2026 | season price
      € 1.282,- Arrival Mo
  • Two bed | full board - upper deck - 8 days
    • 28.12.2026 | season price
      € 1.808,- Arrival Mo
  • Two bed | full board - promenade deck - 8 days
    • 28.12.2026 | season price
      € 1.903,- Arrival Mo
  • bunk bed cabin for single use | full board - main deck - astern - 8 days
    • 28.12.2026 | season price
      € 1.470,- Arrival Mo
  • Two bed cabin for single use | full board - main deck - 8 days
    • 28.12.2026 | season price
      € 1.923,- Arrival Mo
Services
  • Cruise with 7 x full board including port charges in the booked double cabin Shower/WC/TV/telephone/safe/minibar/adjustable heating
  • Transfer to and from the ship (fixed times) in Passau
  • Free use of the wellness area (whirlpool, sauna, Kneipp pool)
  • 2 x hydrojet waterbed massage (approx. 15 minutes each) per person
  • 6 entertainment programmes and New Year's Eve party in the on-board theatre
  • Mulled wine reception on the open deck on arrival in Budapest
  • City tour of Bratislava as per itinerary
Excursion package + € 145,-*
  • City tour Krems & wine tasting
  • City tour Vienna
  • City tour Budapest
  • Admission Melk Abbey

*Please book additional services such as excursion packages at the same time. Some excursions can also be booked individually subject to availability and according to the price list on board (e.g. city tour) Minimum number of participants 20 persons.

Bus excursion to Klosterneuburg + € 25,-
 
Discount
    • on arrival Mo from 28.12. - 28.12.2026
  • web discount
    • € 10,- per person on arrival Mo from 28.12. - 28.12.2026
  • child discount
    • 100 % for children up to 5,9 years in double cabin main deck or upper deck with 2 full-paying adults (maximum 2 children) on arrival Mo from 28.12. - 28.12.2026
    • 75 % Reduced price for 3-/4 bed occupancy for children up to 17,9 years with 2 full-paying guests on arrival Sa from 28.12. - 28.12.2026
    • 25 % 2 children up to 15 years in extra cabin next to parents on main deck. (This discount can only be deducted at the time of invoicing. Please state this under 'Other' when booking!) on arrival Mo from 28.12. - 28.12.2026
  • Promotional code
    • If you have a promotion code, add it in the booking mask. After we have checked the validity and amount we will reduce the price. on arrival Mo from 28.12. - 28.12.2026
Ship
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Deck plan

Get an overview of our ship and the various decks in advance. Take a look at our deck plan to choose your favourite spot on board now.
Click HERE for the deck plan.

Gourmet Culinary

We are committed to Viennese cuisine. Depending on the cruise itinerary, we also serve specialities from the respective Danube countries, prepared by a 9-man/woman kitchen brigade from all these countries. On board we offer our guests 5 meals a day: American breakfast buffet hot and cold with a juicer for your personalised smoothie, 3-course menu of choice at lunchtime, coffee and cake in the afternoon, 4-course menu of choice in the evening and a midnight snack later in the evening. Several times a week, ‘cheese from the trolley’ is served as a fifth course.

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Place of interest
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    ©  (c) Stadt Passau
    ❄️ Passau ❄️

    Passau is located on the border with Austria and at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz and is therefore also…

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    ❄️ Vienna❄️

    The ‘music capital of the world’ (Frank Sinatra), the description of which goes beyond the scope of this article.

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    Discover the Hungarian capital with its numerous sights from Margaret Island to the castle district. The formerly independent…

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    ❄️ Bratislava ❄️

    The Slovakian capital boasts numerous sights and is well worth a visit. The small and compact centre of Bratislava is located…

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    ©  (c) Franz Gleiß / Stadt Melk
    ❄️ Melk ❄️

    The Lower Austrian district capital of Melk lies on the right bank of the Danube and is part of the Waldviertel region.…