Constructed at the Vahali Shipyards in Serbia, Spirit of the Danube was built in 2022 and set sail on her inaugural cruise in the same year. Her naming ceremony took place in Arnhem in the Netherlands with her Godmother, broadcaster and journalist Dame Jenni Murray, in attendance. She has four passenger decks, can accommodate 182 passengers and is one of the most eco-friendly ships on the European waterways.Her naming ceremony took place in Arnhem in the Netherlands with her Godmother, broadcaster and journalist Dame Jenni Murray, in attendance. She has four passenger decks, can accommodate 182 passengers and is one of the most eco-friendly ships on the European waterways.
Elegant décor
The interior design features Art Nouveau style in pink and green hues and a Danube Delta wildlife theme, with designs incorporating migratory birds throughout. The elegant lobby features a stunning mosaic representing the river and the places of interest that run along it created by artist Ann Bubis. While the ship’s corridors showcase hand-cut paper artworks by Andrew Malon.
- Size boutique
- Style Luxury
- Type river
- Year of launch 2022
- Length 135.0m
- Width 11.0m
- Decks 4
- Language English (British)
- Currency Euro (€)
- No. of passengers 172
- No. of crew 40
- No. of cabins 95
Gratuities on board are included in the cost of your holiday. Tipping shoreside e.g. for hotel staff, coach drivers or guides is not included, so if you have received good service, tipping is at your discretion.
Over 75% of Spirit of the Danube’s cabins have French balconies, looking out from the Middle and Upper decks. With floor-to-ceiling windows, they offer personal, private views of every destination. Cabins on the Lower deck are smaller and feature a small picture window, so they also have natural light. All are equipped with a flat-screen television, a Bluetooth speaker with USB, tea and coffee-making facilities, a small fridge, hairdryer, telephone, safe, seating area bathrobes and slippers.
Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony
Over 75% of Spirit of the Danube’s cabins have French balconies, looking out from the Middle and Upper decks. With floor-to-ceiling windows, they offer personal, private views of every destination. Cabins on the Lower deck are smaller and feature a small picture window, so they also have natural light. All are equipped with a flat-screen television, a Bluetooth speaker with USB, tea and coffee-making facilities, a small fridge, hairdryer, telephone, safe, seating area, bathrobes and slippers.
Standard Outside Cabin
Cabins on the Lower deck are smaller and feature a small picture window, so they also have natural light. All are equipped with a flat-screen television, a Bluetooth speaker with USB, tea and coffee-making facilities, a small fridge, hairdryer, telephone, safe, seating area, bathrobes and slippers.
Single Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony
Over 75% of Spirit of the Danube’s cabins have French balconies, looking out from the Middle and Upper decks. With floor-to-ceiling windows, they offer personal, private views of every destination. Cabins on the Lower deck are smaller and feature a small picture window, so they also have natural light. All are equipped with a flat-screen television, a Bluetooth speaker with USB, tea and coffee-making facilities, a small fridge, hairdryer, telephone, safe, seating area, bathrobes and slippers.
Single Standard Cabin
Over 75% of Spirit of the Danube’s cabins have French balconies, looking out from the Middle and Upper decks. With floor-to-ceiling windows, they offer personal, private views of every destination. Cabins on the Lower deck are smaller and feature a small picture window, so they also have natural light. All are equipped with a flat-screen television, a Bluetooth speaker with USB, tea and coffee-making facilities, a small fridge, hairdryer, telephone, safe, seating area, bathrobes and slippers.
Sundeck
- Splash Pool
- Games
- Sundeck
- Terrace
Upper Deck
- Delta Restaurant
- Library
- Bar
- Belvedere Lounge
- Outside Terrace
- Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony
- Single Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony
Middle Deck
- Panorama Restaurant
- Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony
- Single Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony
Lower Deck
- Small Gym
- Standard Outside Cabin
- Single Standard Outside Cabin
Spirit of the Danube offers freshly prepared menus using local ingredients. Buffet breakfasts, lunch and dinner are waiter-served in the Panorama restaurant. Guests may dine in the more intimate Delta speciality restaurant at no extra cost.
Panorama Restaurant
Every mealtime is a special event, often stretching to four or five courses. Spirit of the Danube has two restaurants; the Panorama is the main restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the more intimate Delta Restaurant is open for a light lunch or speciality dinner reservation. Alfresco barbecue dining is available on the outside terrace when the weather is fine.
Complimentary afternoon tea is served daily, and tea, coffee and biscuits are available whenever you choose from the self-service stations.
Delta Restaurant
Guests may dine in the more intimate Delta speciality restaurant at no extra cost. Open for a light lunch or speciality dinner reservation
The large sun deck at the top of the ship is the perfect place to relax as you glide from one riverside gem to another. Admire the ever-changing view from a sun lounger or even from the hot tub and enjoy waiter-served drinks and deck games. Inside, the Belvedere Lounge offers a light, sociable space where you can relax and watch the passing scenery through panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. Other facilities include a small but well-stocked library, a bar and gym.
Lobby
The elegant lobby features a stunning mosaic representing the river and the places of interest that run along it created by artist Ann Bubis.
Sun Deck
The large sun deck at the top of the ship is the perfect place to relax as you glide from one riverside gem to another. Admire the ever-changing view from a sun lounger or even from the hot tub and enjoy waiter-served drinks and deck games.
The Belvedere Lounge
The Belvedere Lounge offers a light, sociable space where you can relax and watch the passing scenery through panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows.
There is a small fitness area on the lower deck.
Gym
Located on the Sun Deck
Please Note: There are no children's facilities on board.
Explore Ashore on a River Cruise
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The Danube
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