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5-night Essence Of The Danube Westbound Cruise

Budapest/Vienna

Voyage Overview

Embarkation
Budapest
Disembarkation
Vienna
Destination Highlight

Caught between eastern and western Europe, Budapest has a character uniquely its own. It's also the last cheap, civilised city in Europe. Budapest can seem like one big sight, with each phase in its history, from the Ottoman period until the Communist days and from renaissance to revolution, leaving its mark on the city. For the tourist, a trip to Hungary's capital is dominated by the majestic sights of Buda. In the summer, there are open-air festivals at Szeged, Diosgyor Castle in Miskolc, Gyor and Pecs. Visit the former Royal Palace complex, the Matyas templom and the Belvaros. Margaret Island is a giant recreational park and feels pleasantly separated from the city bustle. Hungarian National Gallery houses Hungarian art since the birth of the nation. Although Esztergom is Hungary's most sacred city, home of the Archbishop and the nation's biggest church, it has a real-life edge. The first-time visitor to Szeged is invariably struck by its space and grandeur. One's immediate impressions of Hungary's third largest provincial city are of greenery and plazas, of broad.

About the Ship
Maintaining Tauck’s high standards for quality and comfort, ms Joy cruises exclusively for Tauck on the Danube River as part of the Destination Fleet. With a maximum of 130 guests, the 443-foot riverboat and her sister ships continue the tradition of providing more space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways, transporting fewer passengers than most longships (135 meters). Her deck plan is innovative, with a total of 67 cabins, the most popular cabins tend to be the largest, so cruise have used the added ship length to offer twenty-two 300-square-foot Tauck Suites – the most of any river cruise ship on any European river. To increase the amount of natural sunlight on the lower deck, cruise have created 8 loft cabins that extend from the first to the second decks, providing guests with an additional view, all windows in these loft cabins open.

Stateroom Options

Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite
Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite (Cat 7)
$5,090

Size: 300 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Two floor-to-ceiling French balconies, each 98 inches x 75 inches with one sliding door that opens, 32" LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, Coffee maker, Breakfast room service, Iron plus ironing board, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available, a $100 credit per stateroom to be used onboard the ship (spa services, gift shop purchases, etc).

Cat 6 Ruby Deck
Cat 6 Ruby Deck (Cat 6)
$4,660

Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) with one sliding door that opens, 32” LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed, luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.

Cat 5 Ruby / Diamond Deck
Cat 5 Ruby / Diamond Deck (Cat 5)
$4,490

Size: 190 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) with one sliding door that opens, 32” LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.

Cat 4 Ruby Deck
Cat 4 Ruby Deck (Cat 4)
$3,975

Size: 190 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32” LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.

Cat 3 Emerald Deck
Cat 3 Emerald Deck (Cat 3)
$3,720

Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No. Stateroom Amenities: Innovatively designed 225 sq. ft. “split-level” loft cabins, One-and-a-half deck window that opens at the top, electronically controlled, Loft sitting area, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 32” LED TV, Window (98 inches x 114 inches) can be partially opened, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.

Cat 2 Ruby Deck
Cat 2 Ruby Deck (Cat 2)
$3,330

Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32” LED TV,220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.

Cat 1 Emerald Deck
Cat 1 Emerald Deck (Cat 1)
$2,990

Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32” LED TV,220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.

Included Amenities

Exclusive Bonus: Contact us for exclusive perks available on this sailing.

Experience with Tauck

  • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - An Imperial Evening at a private Vienna palace with dinner and classical performers

Tauck Value includes

  • All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Directors
  • Choice of sightseeing in Vienna's Museum of Fine Arts (Kunsthistorisches) or the imperial Schönbrunn Palace 
  • A guided tour of the 900-year-old Melk Abbey
  • Choices in Dürnstein: A walking tour, or an active bike ride through vineyards and along the Wachau Valley – plus an afternoon wine tasting
  • A guided tour of Vienna with stops to sample local and traditional bites
  • A walking tour led by a local guide in Bratislava 
  • Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
  • Airport and train station transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
  • 14 meals; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges
Starting From
$2,990
Price includes all private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment, and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff.
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Trip Summary
Ship Name ms Joy for Tauck
Departure Date October 29, 2027
Duration 5 Nights
Offer ID 1677606
Ship Facts
Built 2016
Guests 134
Crew 34
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Offer Highlights

  • Duration: 5 Nights
  • Supplier: Budapest/Vienna
  • Destination: Budapest/Vienna
  • Starting Rate: $2990

Frequently Asked Questions

Special Solo Traveler Savings: No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers! Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings of $1,000 per cabin in Category 4 and 5 on the November 3 departure. Shipboard Credit for Category 7 Staterooms: a $100 shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to guests booked in a Category 7 stateroom to be used for onboard purchases or services (spa, laundry, gift shop, etc.) Land/Cruise price per person: based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, shore excursions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, and on all included meals. Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks. Shore Excursion Selection: Tauck will contact guests 90 days prior to departure to assist with shore excursion selections. Itinerary Changes: Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Further, museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. This cruise includes a fair amount of walking.All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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Special Solo Traveler Savings: No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!

Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings of $1,000 per cabin in Category 4 and 5 on the November 3 departure.

Shipboard Credit for Category 7 Staterooms: a $100 shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to guests booked in a Category 7 stateroom to be used for onboard purchases or services (spa, laundry, gift shop, etc.)

Land/Cruise price per person: based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, shore excursions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, and on all included meals. Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.

Shore Excursion Selection: Tauck will contact guests 90 days prior to departure to assist with shore excursion selections.

Itinerary Changes: Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Further, museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. This cruise includes a fair amount of walking.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.