5-night Essence Of The Danube Westbound Cruise From Budapest, Hungary
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Sailing Oct 29, 2027
from $2,990 per person* taxes and fees included
Sailing Oct 29, 2027
4.9/5 ⭐Google 600+ Reviews | A+ Better Business Bureau
Taxes and fees included in all prices shown
Taxes and fees included in all prices shown
4.9
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Dec 18, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
Pros: Great itinerary; excellent service; beautiful accommodations; fun
Cons: Sometimes the time at the Christmas Markets is limited
Accommodations
5
Activities
4
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Aug 13, 2022
5 out of 5 stars
Nice vessel. Good food as well as wine and beverage selection. Compliments to chef and staff. Good cleaning staff Excellent service in dining areas All staff members willing to answer any questions you have Many cruise lines have nice vessels, but the Tauck / M/S Joy excelled in the area of well trained and helpful staff.
Pros: Excellent support from the crew and staff - food selection was good and waiter helped with wine and food selections.
Cons:
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
4
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
4
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Jun 15, 2019
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful experience
Pros: Excellent service, staterooms, food.
Cons: None
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
May 16, 2019
5 out of 5 stars
See above.
Pros: The ship is very nice and the food was good. The tours were excellent.
Cons: None.
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Oct 18, 2017
5 out of 5 stars
Tauck’s river cruises are a delight in every way. The Joy was spotless, and supremely comfortable.
Pros: Onboard tour directors, excellent meals, friendly, hard working staff.
Cons: There are none!
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Sep 14, 2016
5 out of 5 stars
Great trip Staff and ship were wonderful
Pros:
Cons:
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Taxes and fees included in all prices shown
Taxes and fees included in all prices shown
per person*
taxes & fees included
per person*
taxes & fees included
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