Riverside Luxury Cruises has announced three new Riverside Active cycling sailings aboard Riverside Mozart in 2027 for guests who want to explore the Danube on two wheels.
The first sailing will be a seven-night journey from Passau to Vienna, taking place July 22–29, followed by a seven-night sailing from Vienna to Budapest, taking place July 29–August 5. Travelers can book either sailing or combine the two for a 14-night Passau to Budapest journey, from July 22 to August 5, featuring up to 405 miles of cycling along the Danube Cycle Path.
Each day will explore a different stretch of the Danube Cycle Path, with routes ranging from 18 to 62 miles. Cyclists can borrow an e-bike from Riverside Mozart’s fleet, or bring their own, with onboard storage available. All rides will be supported by an expert cycling guide and safety vehicle.
Cyclists will follow the Danube through the Wachau Valley, tackle the Schlögen Loop — a dramatic 180-degree bend in the river — and ride through the Danube Bend toward Visegrad while taking in the sights of vineyards, villages and historic sites along the way. In the Wachau, cyclists can ride from Melk to Durnstein, while in other ports they can choose to explore by bike or join a Riverside Choice excursion instead.
The flexibility of the experience is intentional and reflects one of Riverside’s core values. The amount guests ride each day is up to them, and a day off the bike is easy: Riverside Mozart continues to the next port, where guests can choose from Riverside Choice excursions. If a cyclist starts a ride and decides not to continue, the support vehicle can transport the guest and bicycle to the next port.
That flexibility also makes the experience work well for couples or friends with different ideas of an active vacation. One guest can spend the day cycling through the Wachau Valley while a companion explores a destination, joins an excursion or simply enjoys the ship. They will then come back together for dinner and continue the journey.
Riverside Mozart features a 1,292-sf spa that includes a swimming pool with a tidal current, Jacuzzi, saunas and steam rooms, two treatment rooms and a quiet relaxation area. Its 743-sf fitness center includes treadmills, rowing machines and stationary bikes, along with Technogym equipment, free weights and space for stretching and yoga.
The ship’s approach to flexibility extends to dining. Guests can provide food allergies, dietary preferences and aversions before sailing, and that information is available to the dining team throughout the cruise. Allergens are identified on menus and buffet offerings, with vegetarian and vegan selections clearly marked.
The full 14-night itinerary will also include a VIP, after-hours evening at Vienna’s Belvedere Palace, with a private musical performance and an opportunity to view Klimt’s The Kiss without the usual crowds.
Pricing on the seven-night sailings starts at $5,081 per person based on double occupancy, and pricing on the 14-night sailing starts at $10,161, double occupancy.
For more information, visit Riverside-Cruises.com/TA.
