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A-ROSA Bella on the Danube in Lower Austria, 2008, sailing from Passau, Germany

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Cruises from Passau, Germany

Passau, where three rivers meet, is a start point for Danube cruises, about two hours from Munich.

Things to do in Passau, Germany

  • St. Stephen's CathedralBaroque, with one of the largest church organs in the world.
  • The DreiflüsseeckThe point where the Danube, Inn and Ilz meet, in three colours.
  • MunichThe Marienplatz and beer halls, for a pre-cruise stay.

When to go

  1. Jan: low season
  2. Feb: low season
  3. Mar: low season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: high season
  6. Jun: high season
  7. Jul: high season
  8. Aug: high season
  9. Sep: high season
  10. Oct: shoulder season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: low season

River cruises run from spring to autumn, with Christmas markets in December.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Long transfer: plan aheadPassau is about 180 km from Munich Airport, about 2 hours by road or 2.5 hours by train with a change. River lines usually include or sell a transfer from the airport to the ship; book it with the cruise, since river moorings can change with water levels.

Rental cars: Available in Munich with one-way drop-offs possible, but the line's coach is simpler.

The airport for Passau, Germany is Munich Airport (MUC), with 12 lounges to wait in before you board.

Munich Airport (MUC) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Passau, Germany

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A-ROSA Bella on the Danube in Lower Austria, 20083.5 ★A-ROSA River CruisesA-ROSA Bella2002 · 242 guests · DanubeA-ROSA Bella is a Danube river cruise ship carrying up to 242 guests in 100 outside cabins, many of them with French balconies. Neptun Werft in Warnemünde built her as the first…A-ROSA Donna on the Danube in Lower Austria, 20063.5 ★A-ROSA River CruisesA-ROSA Donna2002 · 206 guests · DanubeA-ROSA Donna is a Danube river cruise ship with 100 outside cabins, built by Neptun Werft in Warnemünde as a sister of A-ROSA Bella, A-ROSA Mia and A-ROSA Riva. She began her…A-ROSA Mia on the Danube in Lower Austria, 20083.5 ★A-ROSA River CruisesA-ROSA Mia2003 · 242 guests · DanubeA-ROSA Mia is a Danube river cruise ship for up to 242 guests in 100 outside cabins, the third of the four sisters Neptun Werft in Warnemünde built for A-ROSA's Danube fleet. The…A-ROSA Riva on the Danube in Budapest, below Gellért Hill, 20103.5 ★A-ROSA River CruisesA-ROSA Riva2004 · 242 guests · DanubeA-ROSA Riva is a Danube river cruise ship for up to 242 guests in 100 outside cabins, the last of the four sisters Neptun Werft in Warnemünde delivered for A-ROSA's Danube…

Ships that call at Passau, Germany

Ships based elsewhere whose Danube sailings regularly stop here. Calls vary by sailing, so check the itinerary.

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Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Passau, Germany?

On Cruise Frog, 4 ships sail from Passau, Germany: A-ROSA Bella (A-ROSA River Cruises), A-ROSA Donna (A-ROSA River Cruises), A-ROSA Mia (A-ROSA River Cruises) and A-ROSA Riva (A-ROSA River Cruises).

Which cruise lines sail from Passau, Germany?

A-ROSA River Cruises sails from Passau, Germany.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Passau, Germany?

A-ROSA Bella (A-ROSA River Cruises), at 3.5 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Passau, Germany?

Munich Airport (MUC). Lounge Frog lists 12 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.

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