New Year's river cruise | Passau, Vienna, Bratislava

Your ship: MAXIMA

Comfort, style and modern furnishings, plus panoramic views await you on board our MAXIMA and VIKTORIA. Enjoy unique views in the best of company from our spacious sun deck or from the privacy of your own cabin. A spa with sauna and whirlpool are also available for even more relaxing moments. Our chef conjures up gourmet food in the galley on a daily basis, and our attentive crew cater to your every whim around the clock. Lunch and dinner menus are served at the table. Depending on the daily programme, choose between a light lunch buffet in front of the panorama salon or snacks from the barbecue station on the sun deck. In winter 2023/24 all public areas were modernised to an exclusive standard. In winter 2024/25 the cabins will be refitted.

Deutschland Fluss Donau MAXIMA BOLERO VIKTORIA Schiff nicko cruises Kreuzfahrten

Deutschland Fluss Donau MAXIMA Schiff nicko cruises Kreuzfahrten

Deutschland Fluss Donau BELVEDERE Lobby Oberdeck nicko cruises Flussreisen

Deutschland Fluss Donau BELVEDERE Rezeption nicko cruises Flussreisen

nicko cruises Flusskreuzfahrt auf MAXIMA 2-Bett Kabine Mittel-/Oberdeck

Fluss Donau VIKTORIA MAXIMA BOLERO Interieur Bad Mitteldeck Oberdeck nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

Fluss Donau VIKTORIA MAXIMA BOLERO Hauptdeck nicko cruises Flussreisen

Grillstation auf MAXIMA BOLERO BELVEDERE VIKTORIA CELINA

Fluss Donau VIKTORIA MAXIMA BOLERO Interieur Spiele nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

Fluss Donau VIKTORIA MAXIMA BOLERO Interieur Bar Lounge Schiffsreisen

Fluss Donau VIKTORIA MAXIMA BOLERO Interieur Wellness nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

Fluss Donau VIKTORIA MAXIMA BOLERO Interieur Restaurant nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

Fluss Donau VIKTORIA MAXIMA BOLERO Sonnendeck nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

Flusskreuzfahrt mit nicko cruises Sonnendeck Fitness

Languages: de, en
Capacity: 180 passengers
Crew: 40 members
Length: 126.7 meter
Width: 11.4 meter
Draught: 1.5 meter
Voltage: 220 volt

day 1, 26.12.2025

Passau

Casting off: 16:00

Embarkation 3:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.

day 2, 27.12.2025

Stift Melk in Österreich bei einer Flusskreuzfahrt mit nicko cruises entdecken

Melk Stift in Oesterreich bei einer Donau Fluss Kreuzfahrt mit nicko cruises entdecken

Hofburg in Wien Oesterreich bei einer nicko cruises Donau Fluss Kreuzfahrt entdecken

Naturhistorisches Museum in Wien Oesterreich bei einer nicko cruises Donau Flussreise erleben

Melk
Wien

Mooring: 06:00 Casting off: 12:00

Mooring: 18:30

Melk

Mooring: 06:00 Casting off: 12:00
Wien

Mooring: 18:30

Cruising through the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau.

Tour of Melk Abbey

Heurigen excursion

Classical concert Vienna

Total duration: only short distances

Tour of Melk Abbey

The baroque Benedictine Abbey of Melk towers impressively above the town at the entrance to the Danube in the Wachau region. Melk has been a spiritual and cultural center of the country for more than 1,000 years. The monastery has become literarily known, among other things, through Umberto Eco's novel "The Name of the Rose". The imposing baroque building is a visible expression of the importance of the monastery in the baroque period. A guided tour through the monastery will impressively convey the former importance of the monastery. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to explore the grounds yourself before the bus picks you up again and takes you back to the ship.

Toilets: 1

Heurigen excursion

In Vienna, cozyness is still capitalized, so it is not said for nothing: Who comes to Vienna, must plan time. Experience it yourself during a typical Heurigen evening in Vienna. By bus you will go to a famous Heurigen place, where you will spend the evening in a cozy atmosphere in a typical Heurigen. "Heurigen" refers to both the rustic taverns and the young wine. The Heurigen musicians will provide the right atmosphere. The price of the excursion also includes a drink.

Toilets: 1

Classical concert Vienna

Vienna rightly deserves the epithet "world city of music". Experience one of the best chamber orchestras of the Viennese music world. Excellent opera singers, virtuoso musicians and graceful ballet soloists will impressively bring you closer to Viennese charm and joie de vivre on this evening. The performance resembles a journey back in time to Imperial Vienna. The most beautiful compositions of the waltz king Johann Strauss and W. A. Mozart will captivate you. This evening is filled with lively waltzes, polkas and operetta melodies at the highest artistic level. The subsequent ride by lights along the Ringstrasse forms an impressive conclusion to this evening.

Total duration: only short distances Toilets: 1

Total duration: only short distances

day 3, 28.12.2025

Wien

Casting off: 18:00

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Tour Schönbrunn Palace

Wien Pallas-Athene-Brunnen in Österreich bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Vienna city tour / walking tour

Today the tradition-rich Danube metropolis Vienna is on the program. From the pier you will pass the "New Vienna" with the Uno-City and the Danube Island. See imposing magnificent buildings such as the State Opera, the Burgtheater, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Votivkirche during the trip along the famous Ringstrasse. During a guided tour afterwards, you will experience this charming city and its world-famous "Viennese Schmäh" at first hand. After a short free time, you will pass the Praterstern and return to your ship.

Toilets: 2

Tour Schönbrunn Palace

Schönbrunn Palace is one of the most important cultural assets and has been one of the most visited sights in Austria since the 1960s. Learn a lot of interesting facts about the former summer residence of the Habsburgs during the palace tour and visit the state rooms of the imperial family. The World Heritage Site Schönbrunn Palace is rightly described as a magnificent synthesis of the arts of Baroque culture. After the tour, follow in the footsteps of Empress Sisi on a walk through the beautiful gardens with their artfully designed flowerbeds, statues and fountains.

Toilets: 1

day 4, 29.12.2025

Esztergom Basilika in Ungarn bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises entdecken

Esztergom in Ungarn bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises besichtigen

Budapest Parlamentsgebäude in Ungarn bei einer nicko cruises Fluss Kreuzfahrt

Esztergom
Budapest

Mooring: 06:30 Casting off: 14:00

Mooring: 17:30

Esztergom

Mooring: 06:30 Casting off: 14:00
Budapest

Mooring: 17:30

Esztergom Basilica Excursion

Budapest by night with folklore

Esztergom Basilica Excursion

Today's destination is Esztergom, the former Gran was once the capital of Hungary. According to legend, the first Hungarian king and founder of the state Stephen I saw the light of day here. Once the first royal residence and today the seat of the head of the Catholic Church, the Bishop of Esztergom, the city has a great importance in the Hungarian consciousness. The cityscape is dominated by the neo-classical cathedral high above the city, which was dedicated to St. Stephen and, with 8,000 seats, is the largest church in Hungary. A small train takes you from the landing stage directly up to the impressive basilica. During the walk around the basilica you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Danube and the opposite Slovak Sturovo, before it goes by the little train through the city back to the ship.

Toilets: 1

Budapest by night with folklore

Experience the impressive performance of a Hungarian folklore group with their spirited music and colorful traditional costumes at this evening event typical of the country. You will be served a typical Hungarian goulash soup and Hungarian wine. Afterwards you will drive back to the ship through the nocturnal Budapest, past the brightly lit magnificent buildings, such as the Parliament, Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church, Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge and the Gellert Hill.

Toilets: 1

day 5, 30.12.2025

Budapest

Casting off: 21:00

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Puszta excursion from/to Budapest

Budapest impressions

Budapest city tour / walking tour

Budapest is certainly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and bears the nickname "Queen of the Danube" not without reason. The Danube divides the Hungarian metropolis into the districts of Buda and Pest. You will first drive through the city center and enjoy the flair of the city. Enjoy a beautiful view of the Buda Castle, Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church, which still remind of the glory of past times. Also a small visit to the famous Budapest market hall may not be missing, of course.

Toilets: 1

Puszta excursion from/to Budapest

The drive to Lajosmizse takes you south of Budapest towards the Hungarian lowlands, the Puszta. Upon arrival at Tanya-Cszárda, you will be welcomed in the typical way of the country with schnapps and salty pastries. You will visit the stud farm and then you can take part in a short carriage ride across the vast plain of the Puszta. Afterwards the Csikos (Hungarian horse herders) invite you to a special kind of horse show. You will learn about the Hungarian horse traditions and get to know the habits of the former Csikos, because in former times the horse was the best friend of the man in the Puszta. After the presentation you will have the opportunity for a short walk through the stables of the Cszárda. Here you will also be served a small snack of Hungarian specialties and wine. In the boutique you will have the opportunity to buy Hungarian souvenirs, salami, paprika products, wine and brandy.

Toilets: 1

Budapest impressions

Experience Budapest today from a different perspective and up close. The famous St. Istvan Basilica and the Opera House are just a few stops on your unique discovery tour on foot and by train through the Hungarian capital. Continue on a nostalgic journey through time on the oldest subway of the European continent. Walk on one of the most famous squares of Budapest and enjoy the special flair of the city.

day 6, 31.12.2025

Bratislava Burg Altstadt Slowakei bei nicko cruises Fluss Kreuzfahrt auf der Donau

Bratislava

Mooring: 15:00

Welcome the year in the Slovakian capital.

City tour / walk Bratislava

Bratislava is located in the fertile Danube plain south of the Small Carpathians in the immediate vicinity of the borders with Austria and Hungary. The Slovakian capital could be aptly described as "small but nice". The old town has been magnificently renovated with great attention to detail. During your sightseeing tour of Bratislava, you will first drive through the embassy district to the castle (Hrad), which towers high above the city and is considered the city's landmark. There you will make a photo stop and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Here you will also get more detailed information about the eventful history of the castle, which was the residence of numerous Hungarian kings for a long time before Maria Theresa settled there and the castle experienced its heyday. Afterwards, you will continue to the Old Town and begin the walking tour. Walking together through the Old Town of Bratislava, you will see the Redoubt, the National Theater, the City Hall and some Baroque palaces and the city gates that testify to the k.u.k. Monarchy. Among other things, you will also meet the most famous man of Bratislava, Gullimann Cumil.

Toilets: 1

day 7, 01.01.2026

Krems in Oesterreich bei einer Donau Fluss Kreuzfahrt mit nicko cruises besichtigen

Bratislava
Krems

Casting off: 01:00

Mooring: 15:00 Casting off: 22:00

Bratislava

Casting off: 01:00
Krems

Mooring: 15:00 Casting off: 22:00

Stadtrundgang Krems

The double city of Krems-Stein offers its visitors a wealth of cultural and historical attractions. The more than thousand-year-old history of the city is present everywhere, be it on streets and squares, in old churches and monasteries or even the town houses and fortified buildings.

day 8, 02.01.2026

Linz Hauptplatz Dreifaltigkeitssäule in Österreich bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Die Brucknerorgel im Stift St. Florian bei einer Donau Flussreise mit nicko cruises besuchen

Linz

Mooring: 12:30 Casting off: 20:30

City tour / walk Linz

Total duration: approx. 2 hours

City tour / walk Linz

Linz owed an early economic boom as an important trading center primarily to its location on the Danube. These influences had a lasting impact on the cityscape and culture of Linz. Magnificent courtyards and proud town houses tell of times gone by. The baroque main square with its magnificent Trinity Column is also worth a visit. In 2009, the city was even named European Capital of Culture. Of course, a trip to the Freynberg is not to be missed during this discovery tour. From here you can enjoy a wonderful view.

Total duration: approx. 2 hours Toilets: 2

Total duration: approx. 2 hours

day 9, 03.01.2026