Europe and Mediterranean: Capital Cities of the Danube Cruise

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

The great Danube River, once the lifeblood of empires, has been home to Europe's greatest cities for eons. Witness that history on a journey spanning the four capital cities that sit along the banks of the Danube - glittering Vienna, charming Bratislava, eclectic Budapest and storied Belgrade. While on your trip, experience the contrast between the hustle and bustle of city life with blissful countryside views and stops in a couple of local favorite towns in between.

All-Inclusive Cruise

  • True All-Inclusive Boutique River Cruising™

  • All gratuities for onboard services

  • Unlimited fine wine, beer, spirits and nonalcoholic beverages**

  • Shore excursions with local experts as your guide

  • Internet and Wi-Fi

  • All arrival and departure day transfers

Included Extras

Executive Member Benefit

  • Executive Members receive an annual 2% Reward, up to $1,250, on qualified Costco Travel purchases

  • Receive a $50 shipboard credit per person (maximum $100 per stateroom)♦

Digital Costco Shop Card

  • Member Exclusive: Digital Costco Shop Card with every Uniworld river cruise†

Sailing Itinerary

Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.

Day 1 Vienna

Overview

 
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Today, Vienna is once again in the center of Europe. But not so long ago, Vienna was just on the western side of the Iron Curtain. Many visitors are surprised to learn that Vienna is further east than Prague and Berlin.Vienna was once the heart of a vast realm, the Habsburg Empire. For a time, the possessions of the Habsburgs, who ruled for more than 600 years, were so far-flung that it was said that the sun never set on its dominions. All that came to an end more than 80 years ago. Today, Austria is a small country of about eight million people. But Vienna still has heart. It is one of the most comfortable, interesting, beautiful capital cities in the world.The Vienna of today is a modern, international metropolis in the heart of Central Europe, a city with a quality lifestyle and an embraceable joy for living. Vienna caters to your needs in terms of education, social, and health services and also offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities.

Day 2 Vienna

Overview

 
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Today, Vienna is once again in the center of Europe. But not so long ago, Vienna was just on the western side of the Iron Curtain. Many visitors are surprised to learn that Vienna is further east than Prague and Berlin.Vienna was once the heart of a vast realm, the Habsburg Empire. For a time, the possessions of the Habsburgs, who ruled for more than 600 years, were so far-flung that it was said that the sun never set on its dominions. All that came to an end more than 80 years ago. Today, Austria is a small country of about eight million people. But Vienna still has heart. It is one of the most comfortable, interesting, beautiful capital cities in the world.The Vienna of today is a modern, international metropolis in the heart of Central Europe, a city with a quality lifestyle and an embraceable joy for living. Vienna caters to your needs in terms of education, social, and health services and also offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities.

Day 3 Bratislava

Overview

 
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Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. It’s surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails. The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks the old town and the Danube.

Day 4 Budapest

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Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to the 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views.

Day 5 Ilok

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Ilok is the easternmost town and municipality in northeastern Croatia. Located in the Syrmia region, it lies on a hill overlooking the Danube River, which forms the border with the Backa region of Serbia.

Day 6 Novi Sad

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Novi Sad is the second largest city in Serbia, the capital of the autonomous province of Vojvodina, and the administrative center of the South Backa District. It is located in the southern part of the Pannonian Plain, on the border of the Backa and Srem geographical regions. Bordering the banks of the DanubeRiverr, the city faces the northern slopes of Fruška Gora mountain.This is the city of young people, music, fun, and great nightlife. It is the home of the EXIT festival, one of the best music events in Europe, that has had its first edition took place in 2000. Some of the best musicians from all over the world perform on the stages of the EXIT festival every year. Still, Novi Sad has a lot more to offer. It is an open and tolerant city of friendly people and endless cultural diversity.Each summer, Petrovaradin fFortresshosts the famous EXIT music festival. During those days, the entire city dances to the music of some of the world’s greatest bands performing on several stages all around the fortress. Each year, a large number of young people from all over the world come to Novi Sad, in the first place to have great fun.

Day 7 Belgrade

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Belgrade is the capital of the southeast European country of Serbia. Its most significant landmark is Beogradska Tvrdava, an imposing fortress at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava rivers. A testament to the city’s strategic importance to the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Serbian, and Austrian empires, the fortress is now the site of several museums and Kalemegdan, a vast park.

Day 8 Belgrade

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Belgrade is the capital of the southeast European country of Serbia. Its most significant landmark is Beogradska Tvrdava, an imposing fortress at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava rivers. A testament to the city’s strategic importance to the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Serbian, and Austrian empires, the fortress is now the site of several museums and Kalemegdan, a vast park.

Onboard the S.S. Emilie

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Costco Member Reviews

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Sailing the Danube River, the next member of Uniworld’s Super Ship™ fleet will be inspired by master Viennese painter Gustav Klimt. In his honor, the vessel is named after his beloved muse, Emilie Flöge. When she debuts in 2026, the S.S. Emilie will bring elements of Klimt’s signature style to guests, with dramatic hues, Art Nouveau elements, and stunning pops of gold. Guests who book a Grand Suite and the adjoining Deluxe French Balcony next door can see their stateroom transformed into an incredibly spacious 2-bedroom suite.

Onboard Activities

Activities & Services (included in cruise)

Fitness Lounge

  • Movies
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes
  • Culinary Arts Center
  • Educational Programs
  • Guest Lecturers
  • Complimentary Bicycles
  • Bars/Lounges
  • Onboard Entertainment
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Organized Age Specific Activities
  • Concierge Desk
  • Elevators
  • Safe Deposit Boxes
  • Self-Service Laundromat

Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

Spa

  • Full-Service Spa
  • Spa Services/Massage
  • Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
  • Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
  • Wedding/Vow Renewal

Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the cruise line without notice. Staterooms designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.

Dining

Gustav's Restaurant

Main Dining

Gustav's Restaurant: A great meal is a feast for all the senses and that starts from the moment you step into the dining room. Recline in utmost comfort on smooth velvet seating, bask in the warm glow of a room filled with golden hues and savor delicious dishes farm-to-table cuisine prepared by award-winning chefs.


Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.

Staterooms

All staterooms have Open-Air Balconies that, with the touch of a button, will lower the glass halfway to create a balcony-like effect. Adjoining staterooms are available; please inquire at the time of booking. While this is a beautiful and luxurious ship, its amenities may differ slightly from those of a Uniworld-company-owned ship.

  • Stateroom with French Balcony (Category: FB)

    Category: FB

In-suite butler service, packing and unpacking assistance, in-room breakfast, daily fruit and cookie plate and an elegant evening snack, espresso machine and fine teas, fully stocked mini bar, bottle of wine upon request, shoeshine, and free laundry service.

  • Suite with French Balcony (Category: S)

    Category: S

Deck Plan

Cruise Ship
Adele Deck
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Ship Facts

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  • Ship Name: S.S. Emilie
  • Year Built: 2026
  • Year Entered Present Fleet: 2026
  • Ship Class: River Super Ship
  • Maximum Capacity: 154
  • Number of Passenger Decks: 3
  • Number of Crew: 57
  • Officers' Nationality: European/International
  • Ocean-View without Balcony: 55
  • Ocean-View with Balcony: 10
  • Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 154
  • Country of Registry: Switzerland
  • Total Staterooms: 77
  • Suites with Balcony: 12
  • Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: European/International
Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the hotel, resort or cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the provider without notice. Hotels, resorts, ships or accommodations designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.

Available Dates & Prices

Departure Date

Inside Stateroom

River-View Stateroom

Balcony Stateroom

Suite Stateroom

Departure Date - 08/02/2026

Inside Stateroom

N/A

River-View Stateroom

$3,999

Balcony Stateroom

$5,199

Suite Stateroom

N/A

Terms & Conditions

*Price shown is per person based on double occupancy, is valid for select stateroom categories only, and does not include government taxes/fees and gratuities. Click on the Terms & Conditions link below for details.

**Unlimited beverages include premium wine and premium spirits. Diamond List of wine and spirits is available at an additional cost.

♦Executive Members receive a $50 shipboard credit per person, maximum $100 per stateroom. Executive Member benefit is valid for primary cardholder only. Shipboard credit is per stateroom based on double occupancy. Shipboard credit will be applied to your onboard account. Any unused portion of the credit is nontransferable, nonrefundable and may not be redeemed for cash.

†One Digital Costco Shop Card per room/stateroom, per stay. The exact amount of the Digital Costco Shop Card will be calculated during the booking process. The Digital Costco Shop Card promotion is nontransferable and may not be combined with any other promotion. A Digital Costco Shop Card will arrive by email approximately 10 days after the start of your cruise. Click on the Terms & Conditions link below for additional information.

Ship's registry: Switzerland

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