Budapest
Arrive in Budapest and begin your Danube adventure.
Exclusive Hosted Riviera Cruises Departure
Sail the Legendary Blue Danube
Hosted by Koni Raes • August 8-15, 2027
Budapest • Esztergom • Bratislava • Dürnstein • Melk Abbey • Salzburg or Linz • Vienna
Experience Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria aboard the brand-new 5-star MS Riviera Radiance.
Exclusive Early Booking Bonus
Up to $1,300 in Added Value Per Couple
Book by July 9, 2026 through Koni Raes to receive special hosted sailing incentives.
$150
Per Person Savings
$500
Airfare or Hotel Credit Per Person
TBD
Travel Partner Option Available
These promotions are only available by booking directly through Koni Raes and are not available through Riviera Cruises directly or other agencies.
Why This Cruise Is Special
A Special Hosted Sailing, Not Just a Standard Cruise
This hosted Blue Danube departure combines Riviera Cruises' elegant river cruise experience with Koni's personal planning support and exclusive booking incentives.
★5-Star ShipNew for 2025
🍷Free Drinks10am-midnight
🏰9 ExperiencesGuided tours included
📶Free Wi-FiOn board
🍽Full BoardDining included
🚢HostedBy Koni Raes
Official MS Riviera Radiance image courtesy of Riviera Travel.
Meet the Ship
MS Riviera Radiance ★★★★★
Built 2025 • 178 Guests • 44 Crew • 135 Meters
Life on board the MS Riviera Radiance feels airy, elegant, and light, with boutique-hotel styling, refined dining, and floor-to-ceiling French balconies available in over 80% of cabins and suites.
- 3 restaurants
- Lounge & bar
- Spa & wellness
- Splash pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Boutique gift shop
- Lift between guest decks
- Environmental design values
A Closer Look at MS Riviera Radiance
Ship images courtesy of Riviera Travel.
Your Blue Danube Journey
8 Days Through Hungary, Slovakia & Austria
Route map courtesy of Riviera Travel.
Esztergom
Tour the famous basilica and historic center before a relaxing afternoon sailing.
Bratislava
Explore Slovakia's fast-emerging capital, then cruise into Lower Austria.
Dürnstein & Melk
Visit romantic Dürnstein and the remarkable Benedictine Melk Abbey.
Salzburg or Linz
Choose Salzburg's classic sights or the charming Baroque town of Linz.
Vienna
Enjoy a guided tour of Austria's imperial capital and cultural highlights.
Budapest
Cruise toward Budapest and enjoy a guided city tour in the afternoon.
Return Home
Say goodbye to your crew and begin the journey home.
Complimentary All-Inclusive Drinks Package
Included Daily from 10am Until Midnight
Celebrate your trip with a free drinks package, automatically included for river cruise bookings.
- Red, white, rosé and sparkling house wines, including non-alcoholic
- Draught beers, including non-alcoholic
- Soft drinks and juices
- Cocktail and mocktail of the day
- House spirits and mixers including vodka, gin, rum, whisky, martini, sherry, brandy, port and Baileys
- Daily recommended wines
- Tea and coffee from the bar
Choose Your Cabin
Special Hosted Sailing Cabin Choices
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin cabin. Ask Koni about current cabin availability for this special hosted sailing.
Most Popular
Ruby Deck French Balcony Cabin
$3,649 per person
$7,298 per couple
Middle deck cabin with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and French balcony.
- 16 sq. meters
- French balcony
- Nespresso machine
- Walk-in shower
- Luxury toiletries
- Mini fridge
- USB charging points
- Turn down service
Best Value
Emerald Deck Double Cabin
$2,699 per person
$5,398 per couple
Lower deck cabin with fixed window and the same five-star ship experience.
- 16 sq. meters
- Fixed window
- Nespresso machine
- Walk-in shower
- Luxury toiletries
- Mini fridge
- USB charging points
- Turn down service
What's Included
Everything Needed for a Seamless River Cruise
- 7 nights aboard MS Riviera Radiance
- Full board from arrival dinner through final breakfast
- Free all-inclusive drinks package
- Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
- Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
- All visits and excursions as mentioned
- Coach travel as mentioned
- English-speaking expert guides
- Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge
- All port charges and taxes
Lunch is not included on the full-day Salzburg excursion; however, the ship will offer a packed lunch.
Flexible TBD Guest Option
Do not have your travel partner finalized yet? You may reserve with a TBD second guest name if you plan to sail with two people in the cabin.
Double deposit required: To secure all incentives for a double occupancy cabin, a $600 total deposit is required even if the second guest is TBD.
Book directly with Koni: Special hosted sailing promotions, including the air or hotel credit, are available only when booking through Koni Raes.
Important Booking Information
Reserve Early to Secure the Offer
$300
Deposit per person due within 6 weeks of initial reservation
$600
Double deposit to secure incentives when reserving double occupancy
Apr 29, 2027
Estimated final payment due date, 101 days before departure
Jul 9, 2026
Early booking incentive deadline
Cancellation Schedule
| Deposit to 101 days prior | Deposit forfeited |
| 100-61 days prior | 50% |
| 60-31 days prior | 75% |
| 30-15 days prior | 85% |
| 14 days or less | 100% |
Additional items including airport transfers may be non-refundable.
Ready to Sail the Blue Danube?
Call or Text Koni Raes Today
Special hosted sailing benefits are available only through Koni Raes. Limited availability for this special offer and cruise.
Koni Raes
Land or Sea Travel Group
Call or Text: (623) 258-0499 koniraes@hotmail.com www.landorseatravelgroup.com koniraes.inteletravel.com