Swiss Crown

Name: Swiss Crown
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts115o13128
Rating: 4.4 (10 reviews)

Deluxe Class Boat

Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, Croatia

Stylish, elegant, and timelessly beautiful, the deluxe class ship the Swiss Crown navigates the mighty Danube river on this one-of-a-kind Bike & Boat tour!

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Overview
As you enter the spectacular foyer of the Swiss Crown for your bike and boat experience, you will immediately feel at home, but also delightfully realize that you have arrived for your well-deserved vacation, far removed from the cares of your everyday life. Pamper yourself, relax, and rejuvenate. Cycling by day, you will experience the various cultures along the Danube, and back on board, in the restaurant, you will experience a culinary exploration.
The simple elegance of the timelessly beautiful staterooms are the perfect place to relax at the end of your cycling day.

After your cycling day, sit back, and enjoy the serene views of breathtakingly beautiful natural landscapes from the inviting, partially covered sun deck. Let yourself be pampered by the friendly, accommodating crew and create new friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
Overview
Passenger capacity: 135
Crew: 36
Length: 110m
Width: 11.4m
Draft: 1.50m
Constructed: 2000
Voltage: 220
Decks & Cabin Layout
3 Deck Levels: Main Deck, Middle Deck, Upper Deck
68 Cabins with private bathrooms
Main Deck:
❖ 12 Standard Cabins (Double/Twin) - approx. 14 m2, small windows that cannot be opened
❖ 1 Single Cabin (1 Twin Bed)
Middle Deck:
❖ 25 Comfort Cabins (Double/Twin) - approx. 14 m2, larger window that can be opened
❖ 1 Mini Suite: approx. 16 m2, panorama window that can be opened, sitting area with small table & minibar
Upper Deck:
❖ 29 Superior Cabins (Double/Twin) - approx. 14 m2, balcony (can sit on)
Cabin Amenities:
Beds: All cabins have 2 single beds that can be pushed together to form a double bed or separated into 2 twin beds
All Cabins Include:
Nespresso machine
TV
Safe
Hairdryer
Individual Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom Facilities
Boat Amenities
Restaurant & Dining Area
Panorama Lounge & Bar
Wellness Center (main deck)
Library
Sauna & Whirlpool
Sundeck with lounge chairs and tables
Small onboard boutique shop to purchase small gifts and souvenirs or clothing or accessories for your bike tours
Wifi - available onboard - the connection may vary & a supplement may apply. Access code & prices are available at the reception.
Laundry Services are available
Food & Beverages
Able to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free diets (inform at the time of booking) - no surcharge - please inform at the time of booking.
Selection of national and international drinks.
Bar tabs can be paid in cash (Euros) or with a credit card (VISA or MC) on the day of departure at the reception desk.
Self-purchased drinks can be brought onboard but may not be consumed in public areas of the boat, it is only permitted in your cabin.
Water on board is drinkable.
Additional Details
Smoking is not permitted in cabins, restaurant, café, etc. It is only allowed on the open sun deck.
Dress Code: There is no special dress code, casual clothing is sufficient but some passengers choose to dress more formally for the concert and gala dinner.
Pets are not allowed.
Excursions are available for sign-up on board, payment is made in cash or credit card to the cruise director.
Life on board
In the convivial panoramic restaurant, all guests will eat together at the same time. Provided daily are freshly prepared international and national specialties from the cuisine of the countries along the route.
If you are traveling with friends, please mention this when booking so as to ensure a common table in the restaurant. Please note that it is not always possible for several people to accommodate all at one table as there is limited space in the restaurant and not all table sizes are available.
The full board consists of: breakfast, packed lunch for bikers (resp. light meal for guests onboard), dinner with menu choice, coffee-/tea break with sweets in the afternoon. Your table number will be provided during boarding.
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Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
8 days from €815
4.6 out of 5
Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
This bike and boat tour along the Danube River has proven year after year to be one of our most popular tours. The Austrian and Hungarian alluvial landscape and the Danube River Bend is a region of…
Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
8 days from €798
4.6 out of 5
Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Austria, Germany
Beginning in the German town of Passau, this European bike and boat tour quickly crosses the Austrian border, following the mighty Danube downstream. The relaxing Danube Bike Path is your route as…
Along the Danube-Iron Gates
15 days from €2508
4 out of 5
Along the Danube-Iron Gates
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Easy–Moderate Bike + Boat Tour in Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia
Bike and boat the majesty, and beauty of the Danube River through 6 countries on this epic 15-day tour! Four diverse and beautiful capital cities will be highlighted along your route, Vienna…
Bicycles
City Touring Bicycle
28 Zoll Unisex Tour Bikes
Step-through frame
21 or 24-derailleur-gear
Caliper breaks
Puncture-proof tires
Accessories
Waterproof pannier bag
Handlebar bag
Pump & repair kit available
Bicycle lock
Helmet purchase available onboard*
*Helmets are mandatory in Slovakia and for children under 12. Child sizes are not sold on board, so please bring your own.
Electric Bicycle
Quality branded Pedelec
Hub gear
Freewheel
Powerful electric motor
Selectable pedal assistance
The battery range depends on the support level, driving style, body weight, and terrain. The more hilly the terrain, the higher the body weight, the more battery capacity is consumed.
Accessories
Waterproof pannier bag
Handlebar bag
Pump & repair kit available
Bicycle lock
Helmet purchase available onboard
Reviews
Jane S.
4 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
Austria, Germany
So many memorable moments. Beautiful ship, quite luxurious, wonderful food, spectacular towns and villages along the Danube and Vienna! What a place. I loved the classical concert in L’Orangerie at Schönbrunn Castle and the scenery between Krems and Melk. I had to pinch myself several times as I was cycling through Austria along the Danube. I had done the tulip tour on the Iris the previous week which was great too but harder cycling and not such good weather. I also didn’t use an e-bike in the Netherlands and had some pretty strong winds and long days cycling. So the Swiss Crown tour was a more relaxed week and totally different. The e-bike made it pretty easy too and the self guided tours made it easy to stop at more places along the way.
I know the Swiss Crown tour director, Jurgens, aka Ding Dong!, had to deal with some staffing issues during my week on board but he made everything so easy in spite of working lots of extra hours. There was a much bigger group Read More
Colleen R.
4 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
Austria, Germany
Cycling along the River, crossing on the small ferries, stopping for coffee, kuchens or farmhouse meals was such fun.
We thoroughly enjoyed, probably more than the city, the cycling route through the wine valley and small villages. Absolutely breathtaking and the history! Small cobblestone streets that you push your bike through whilst checking out the local offerings. Spectacular.
Israel A.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
Austria, Germany
Fantastic tour, suitable to me and my wife. The boat "Swiss Crown" was luxurious, and we loved the real outside small balcon of the room. All facilities (meals, bar, crew service) were very good. The "social" part, include meeting of varios kind ol people, was very interesting. The tour organizer' (Yorgen) was one of a kind!!! We are planning our next tour in Holland (Tulip Tour).
Michael B.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube-Iron Gates
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia
Our tour director made everything we did fun. Thanks Juergen.
Donald K.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube-Iron Gates
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia
The ship and the food were a very favorable part of the trip, lovely.
The bike tours were boring and ill described by the guide. Less farmland and more quaint villages would have met our expectations. The last day was the best.
Joseph K.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube-Iron Gates
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia
Vienna and Budapest were definite highlights as well as the bike ride from Krems to Melk which was fabulous!
Elizabeth M.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
I was very impressed with the ship, food, crew and all around organization of everything. I expected the photos from the website to enhance the appearance and size of the ship, but in person it was just as impressive. I wouldn't say our cabin was large, but it offered all that we required. There were multiple storage areas, a safe box, refrigerator, coffee station and the outlets were where they needed to be.
The ship was very clean. All cleaning seemed to be done while passengers were at meals or on excursions. I did not see anyone pushing a vacuum or hauling trash, but yet the carpets were free from dirt, and all public spaces were tidy and well-tended.
The crew were helpful and friendly. We got to know a few of them (Patrick, George, Samwell and Dida) and have fond memories of them. I hope we didn't pester them too much with our questions and demands.
The meals were wonderful - well presented and more than enough to satisfy any appetite (I now need to diet Read More
Susan C.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
I really enjoyed my trip on the Swiss Crown. The boat is beautiful, the food is fabulous, and the staff is amazing. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I especially loved the city tours we took. I highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see a variety of places and people. The Danube is gorgeous and was surprising sparsely populated in places. Gliding along with a drink on the sun deck is a wonderful way to experience the river itself. I did not ride the bikes, but my entire family enjoyed them and said they were easy to ride. Please take this trip. You will have a great time!
Marianne B.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
Beautiful vistas daily as we cycled along the Danube
Suzanne S.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube-Iron Gates
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia
The cycling was fantastic! The beauty of the towns along the Danube and the chance to get a closer look with the ability to stop to rest, shop or taste wine or beer at will was just phenomenal! The food on board was so good, and the staff was very welcoming.
Melody S.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube-Iron Gates
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia
This was the best river cruise we’ve been on. We were longing for something more active & this cruise was perfect. Cycling along the Danube was unforgettable & everything we imagined..stopping in the beautiful little towns, meeting friendly people, experiencing the food & drinks along the way. The Swiss Crown ship & staff were an added bonus! Thank you! We can’t wait to come back
Geoff J.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube-Iron Gates
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia
the staff onboard the Swiss Crown provided excellent service
Jeanie R.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
We had a wonderful time, and will go again on yet another (our third) Tripsite tour! The staff was Friendly, creative, and responsive. . . There were so many interesting people from all over, which enriched our travel experience. The scenery was uniformly beautiful and full of history, whether watching it as we sailed, biking through it, or taking a tour of one of the cities. . Our room was very comfortable -- we enjoyed sitting on our "balcony" and watching the Danube flow by . . . The chefs did an outstanding job in terms of quality, variety, and presentation and we enjoyed every meal.
I would advise future travelers to read the itinerary carefully and to plot it on a map so they would be clear how much time is available for sightseeing in certain cities. We spent longer traveling on the boat than we realized. The upside is that we did a lot of reading!
Margaret M.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
The guided bicycle tour was the most memorable part of the trip. Our guide, Thomas, was so knowledgeable about local history and culture and made sure we never got lost. The staff were remarkably friendly and helpful, and the food was varied, fresh, and delicious. From our point of view, join the guided bike tour to catch all of the local highlights and be efficient with your ride. Our fellow bike tour members were fun, energetic and competent even though our ages ranged from 29-71. Relax and don't worry about when and where you'll meet your group and what you'll need to bring. There is always someone available to clarify logistics. Take advantage of the extra activities like bus tours and concerts. They add even more richness to the experience. Finally, though we don't speak German, we always felt "in the know" because all communication was offered bilingually. Truly a great experience. We're looking to book our next one!
Jean H.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube-Iron Gates
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia
The trip provided an excellent introduction to the countries and cities visited - the bike tour guide, and some of the extra options, we’re very worthwhile. However communication between Tripsite and the contractor, Rad and Reissen, was poor and marked by numerous breakdowns. Most significant was that the Covid protocol we were told would be followed wasn’t, at all, and several people, including both of us, contracted Covid during the trip. Between us we missed seven days of activities while confined to our cabin.
Jessica B.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
Austria, Germany
The biking! Loved being able to be mainly on a proper bike path and not on roads. Freedom to explore along the way and take your time getting to the next destination by bike.
Last bike day through Wachau valley was very rushed to have to make it to the boat before 3:30pm. So much to see we were scared to miss the boat and skipped a lot of experiences. That section would be better down downstream than upstream!
Better, detailed maps would have been nice.
Wi-fi on the boat was terrible or no-existent!
Food was acceptable but not fantastic.
Thank you for always having vegetarian option!
Rose P.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
Austria, Germany
Most memorable part of trip was seeing the Lippizon horses in Vienna.
Jo L.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Swiss Crown Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
Austria, Germany
I loved the Clam Castle we toured.
Amazing that a count and countess actually live there with their children!
One disappointment was that the cruise director spent most of his time giving cycling directions in German and very little time in English.
I found the route difficult to navigate but fortunately one of our friends was able to figure it out.
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