8 Days – July 31st – August 7th 2025

Join your host, Joanie Madden, the charismatic world-renowned flute and whistle player, on an unforgettable journey along the Danube River. Enjoy a full ship’s charter featuring an incredible lineup of world-class entertainers, including the legendary Irish music ensemble, Cherish the Ladies, as they mark their 40th anniversary!

This classic cruise brings together glorious cities along one of the world‘s most beautiful stretches of rivers on a trip through the heart of Old World Europe.

This quintessential cruise sails along the beautiful Danube beginning with an overnight in the “Queen of the Danube“ — the capital city of Budapest.  Along the way travel through four of Europe‘s most important countries — Hungary, Slovakia, Austria & Germany. Explore years of history and culture in the Imperial cities of Budapest, Vienna & Bratislava as well as the UNESCO protected Austrian Wachau Valley — blanketed with rolling hills, flourishing vineyards and picturesque villages. Experience the beauty along the Danube River with fantastic entertainment which guarantees you a lifetime of memories.

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