Our second boutique river ship
Spirit of the Danube is our second purpose-built river cruise ship and promises the same levels of comfort, service and value as her sister-ship Spirit of the Rhine. With the addition of the latest engine technology to significantly reduce emissions, ensuring that our ship is one of the greenest on the rivers.
With excursions included on every cruise you’ll be able to explore more of the river Danube which passes through 10 countries including Austria, Hungary and Romania.
Cruises now on sale!
Spirit of the Danube river cruises
This new ship will cruise down the Danube, visiting eight of the 10 countries the river flows through:
- Germany
- Austria
- Slovakia
- Hungary
- Croatia
- Serbia
- Bulgaria
- Romania
Our collection showcases the Danube's finest sights, its most famous cities, along with some lesser-known gems, and passes some of the most dramatic and varied scenery in Europe too.
Dining

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.
Why choose Saga?
Quality, service and value are the hallmarks of every Saga river cruise. Every cruise includes our return UK travel service, as well as speciality dining, all inclusive drinks (including selected wines at lunch and dinner, house branded spirits with mixers or as cocktails, draught beer and lager, and all soft drinks), gratuities, Wi-Fi and included excursions.

What to expect
From the moment you leave home with our included return UK travel service until you’re welcomed aboard your ship, you can expect first-class service. Discover what makes the perfect cruise experience, every time...
Find out moreDeck plan
Please note: For safety reasons, it is sometimes necessary to close the outside deck when cruising through sections of river with very low bridges.