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Ship MS Primadonna

MS Primadonna

The luxurious cruise liner, the only one on the Danube to fly the Austrian flag, was built in Germany in 1998 and underwent a general overhaul in 2009. The spacious facilities – the hotel hall is 60 meters long – is a lively place to meet people and socialise and includes the panoramic restaurant "Primagusto", the panoramic bar "Primaaperitivo", the Danube arena "Primavista" and the "Primatheatro". There is airconditioning on the entire ship (and are individually adjustable in the cabins). The second largest Danube cruise ship is 113.5 meters long and 17.4 meters wide. The architecture makes a stay on the MS Primadonna a first class experience, with the interesting double hull design (catamaran), the 6 meter high bow ventrification, as well as a glass floor in the reception, which draws one's attention to the underwater world. There are a Jacuzzi, sun chairs and cosy seating arrangements on the outdoor deck. The spa area offers a large, indoor Jacuzzi, a Kneip pool and a sauna. Massages are available by advance reservation.

Cabins

All 80 Cabins on the MS Primadonna are outside cabins with individually adjustable air conditioning, with shower and toilet, hair dryer, satellite television, telephone, mini-bar and spacious wardrobes. The main deck cabins are approximately 12 m2 and are equipped with a large, unopenable porthole. The spacious cabins on the upper and promenade decks are appr. 16m² and are equipped with a balcony with bench seat.

Gastronomy

Sophisticated, international standard with specialities of the Danube countries, especially Viennese cuisine. The meals are prepared primarily with organic ingredients. In the morning, there is an American breakfast buffet with an organic food corner. For lunch, there is a light, 3-course, a la carte menu or a packed lunch for cyclers. In the evening, there is a 4-course a la carte menu and once a week there is a large gala buffet. In late afternoon, we offer tea or coffee and cake. Additionally, there is a "Primadonna Snack Bar" in late evening.

Technical Information

113.5 m long and 17.4 m wide, 17 knots speed. 2 main engines. 3 auxiliary engines, 2 air conditioners; 1.7 m draught, 8.2 m above the water level. Second largest cruise line on the Danube.

Travel Dates & Prices 2025

Services

• bike cruise with 7 x full board incl. harbour fees in the booked double cabin with shower/toilet/TV/telephone/safe/minibar/adjustable air conditioning
• free use of the wellness area (whirlpool on the sun deck and indoors, sauna, Kneipp pool)
• passenger transfer to the ship & back (fixed times) in Passau
• 2 x hydrojet waterbed muscle massage (approx. 15 min. each) per cabin
• on-board tour guide with daily route briefing
• route description and maps (also GPS data on request)

 Bicycles

Rental bike incl. saddle bag; 7-gear backpedal brake or 21-gear freewheel (Schauff or Kalkhoff)
E-Bike incl. saddle bag; 7- gear freewheel; 70 km range (VELO DE VILLE, KTM or Kalkhoff)
Bringing customer‘s only possible with exclusion of liability for transport damage!

Excursion package 

Concert on Bruckner organ in Linz, city tour of Vienna, ticket for Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna (minimum 20 participants). Some excursions can also be booked individually, subject to availability and according to the price list on board (e.g. Vienna city tour 1.5 hours approx. €50).

Route profile

The tours go through flat terrain, occasionally slightly downhill, ideal for leisure cyclists, beginners and children. You cycle on the fully constructed Danube cycle path; in the Danube Tour, you also cycle on country roads.

Meals on board

On board, you will be spoilt with international specialities from the Danube countries, especially Viennese cuisine. Meals are mainly prepared with organic food. In the morning, an American breakfast awaits with organic offerings. At noon, there is a light 3-course menu of your choice for all guests staying on board or a packed lunch for cyclists. In the late afternoon, tea or coffee and pastries await you. In the evening, a 4-course menu of your choice is served and a ‘Primadonna snack’ at the end of the day in the late evening.
Drinks packages cannot be booked on the Primadonna.

Good to know

Timetable and programme subject to change due to local conditions (including high water, low water, bad weather, etc.) at the discretion of the 1st Captain. Bike excursions, shore programmes and arrival and departure times may also be affected.

WLAN

WLAN free of charge throughout the trip (we are not liable for reception restrictions).

Diet

Please inform us of any dietary requirements up to 1 week before departure.

Discount for children

100% for children up to 5.9 years, 75% up to 11.9 years and 50% from 12 to 15.9 years in a double cabin on the main deck or upper deck with 2 full paying adults (maximum 2 children on the main deck, 1 child on the upper deck)
25% for up to 2 children up to 15.9 years in the parents' separate adjoining cabin (main deck only)

Arrival

By car: Private car park in open air area in Passau bookable incl. collective transfer of guests & luggage from the car park to the ship. (Transfer time from car park approx. 16:30, from Passau train station possible on request approx. 16:45. You will receive the exact times with your travel documents)
Travelling by train WITHOUT your own bikes
Arrival at Passau main station and collective transfer by bus at a fixed time (at approx. 16:30, guests and luggage) from the station to the ship.