Small Wachau Cruise
from Krems, from Spitz or from Melk
operation days: Wednesday to Sunday
Let us talk about the powerful heart of the Wachau. On the way between Krems and Spitz you can gaze at numerous closely spaced castles, palaces and lovely wine villages.
As a one-way trip from Krems to Spitz and ideally back again, the Small Wachau Cruise is especially suitable for families with smaller children. You can also start the boat trip in Melk or Spitz and go briskly downstream or with leisure upstream.
Schedule 2023
* Possibility of boarding or disembarking for groups only
**continuation of the journey from Spitz to Melk/Emmersdorf conducted with the BRANDNER private bus (free of charge)
(Arrival in Emmersdorf 17:25; Melk at 17:30 | For details click here!
Small Wachau Cruise
one-way
from Krems, Spitz or Melk
Krems – Spitz 10:05 – 11:35
Krems – Spitz 15:40 – 17:00
Small Wachau Cruise
there and back
from/to Spitz
Spitz – Melk | Melk – Spitz
11:35 – 12:55 | 13:45 – 14:30
Small Wachau Cruise
there and back
from/to Krems
Krems – Spitz | Spitz – Krems
10:05 – 11:35 | 14:30 – 15:25
Small Wachau Cruise
there and back
from/to Krems
Krems – Spitz – Krems
15:40 – 17:55
Discounts for children
Children up to 9 years
accompanied by parents/grand parentsChildren 10 - 15 years
accompanied by parents/grand parentsOther discounts
- Guests 60+ (exempt Saturdays and holidays)
- Pupils and students (with ID)
- People with special needs
Bicycle transport
- Adult bicycle: € 2,00
- Children's bike (10-15 years): € 1,00
- Bicycle trailer: € 2,00
The bicycle transportaion in our private bus during the ridefrom Spitz to Emmersdorf/Melk is also possible.against advanced notification)
Book your Cruise with the MS Austria now
Tickets are available at our ticket offices in the Krems, Melk, Spitz and Dürnstein. In Weißenkirchen tickets are available directly at the Danube station and on board the MS Austria.
The MS Austria, the most beautiful ship in the Wachau, is barrier-free on the main deck with access to the small sun deck and suitable sanitary facilities.
The ms austria princess, the charter.ship “yacht.alike”, is entirely barrier-free A stair lift provides easy access to the spacious sundeck.
You can find more information about accessibility on board here!
The interior area as well as the large sun deck of the MS Austria is a non-smoking area. The smoker’s lounge on the small sun deck is available for enjoying a cigarette. The ms austria princess offers a cozy sundeck where smoking is allowed.
Cool.down and relax: All spaces of the MS Austria, the Queen of the Wachau, are fully air-conditioned and ensure “cool” excursion enjoyment – even on hot summer days!
Free of charge, muzzle and leash absolutely necessary!
Muzzles can also be rented free of charge directly at the ship.
Book the unforgettable experience now
Further offers for you
Erleben Sie die einzigartige Energie des Tagesbeginns auf der Donau, spüren das Leben in all seiner Fülle und genießen Sie ein herrliches Frühstück.
Erleben Sie die Nachmittagsrundfahrt von Krems nach Spitz und retour und genießen Sie dazu einen saftigen Marillenkuchen und herrlichen Kaffee.
Nehmen Sie sich eine Auszeit und genießen Sie die Nachmittagsrundfahrt sowie eine herrliche Wachauer Jause inkl. Original Wachauer Laberl.