{"id":18819,"date":"2015-09-01T07:00:19","date_gmt":"2015-09-01T13:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rivercruiseadvisor.com\/?p=18819"},"modified":"2015-09-22T13:52:48","modified_gmt":"2015-09-22T19:52:48","slug":"how-do-prices-compare-for-river-cruises-between-amsterdam-budapest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rivercruiseadvisor.com\/2015\/09\/how-do-prices-compare-for-river-cruises-between-amsterdam-budapest\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Prices Compare for River Cruises Between Amsterdam & Budapest?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Avalon Expression on the Danube River in Austria’s Wachau Valley. Photo Courtesy of Avalon Waterways.<\/p><\/div>\n

Most river cruise companies offer\u00a0itineraries that include some combination of the Rhine<\/a><\/strong>, Main<\/a><\/strong> and Danube<\/a><\/strong> rivers. For this article, we’re going to compare prices for river cruises between Amsterdam<\/a><\/strong> and Budapest<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0Most suppliers offer cruises between these two cities.<\/p>\n

An itinerary between Amsterdam and Budapest lasts an average of 15 days and travels along four major waterways – the Rhine, Main, Main-Danube Canal and the Danube. It includes the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, the entire Main River and Main-Danube Canal and the western portion of the Danube River.<\/p>\n

The data in the table below shows the lowest starting prices for\u00a0cruises for 2016 itineraries. Prices listed are per person and are based on double occupancy. Cruise fares\u00a0are rounded to the nearest whole dollar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Cruise Line<\/th>Itinerary Name<\/th>From\/To Cities (may also include reverse)<\/th># Of Days<\/th>Per Person Per Diem (double occupancy)<\/th>Lowest Starting Fare Months<\/th>Port Charges Included?<\/th>Prepaid Gratuities Included?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
AmaWaterways<\/td>Magnificent Europe<\/td>Amsterdam & Budapest<\/td>15<\/td>$427<\/td>April & August<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A-ROSA<\/td>No itineraries between Amsterdam & Budapest.<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Avalon Waterways<\/td>Magnificent Europe<\/td>Amsterdam & Budapest<\/td>15<\/td>$320<\/td>October<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CroisiEurope<\/td>From Budapest to Amsterdam<\/td>Budapest & Amsterdam<\/td>18<\/td>$267<\/td>June<\/td>Yes<\/td>Gratuities not recommended or expected.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emerald Cruises<\/td>Splendours of Europe River Cruise<\/td>Amsterdam & Budapest<\/td>15<\/td>$260<\/td>November<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grand Circle<\/td>No itineraries between Amsterdam & Budapest.<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scenic<\/td>Jewels of Europe<\/td>Budapest & Amsterdam<\/td>15<\/td>$340<\/td>March<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tauck<\/td>Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat<\/td>Amsterdam & Budapest<\/td>15<\/td>$380<\/td>October<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Uniworld<\/td>European Jewels<\/td>Amsterdam & Buapest<\/td>15<\/td>$473<\/td>November<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viking River Cruises<\/td>Grand European Tour<\/td>Amsterdam & Budapest<\/td>15<\/td>$264<\/td>November<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Please note that prices are subject to change. Figures are based on information gathered in September\u00a02015. Your prices could be higher than what is listed if you select another stateroom category.<\/p>\n

Comparing prices can be a little complex. Some cruise lines are more inclusive than others and will bundle fees, such as airport transfer fees<\/a><\/strong>, gratuities<\/a><\/strong> and port charges<\/a><\/strong> in your fare. Other cruise lines do not include these items in the cruise price\u00a0and will add them to the base price.\u00a0Typical fees for these items are listed below:<\/p>\n