Vienna Smooth Jazz Festival 2026

CRUISING ALONG THE FABLED DANUBE THROUGH THE HEART OF OLD WORLD EUROPE

VIENNA SMOOTH JAZZ FESTIVAL - River Cruise Edition
Week 1: 16. - 23. October 2026 | Week 2: 23. - 30. October 2026

Since over 29 editions our boutique-style Smooth Jazz Festivals have been known for their cosmopolitan, familiar atmosphere at unique places: Good music. Good food. Good wine. Equal to a good time! Starting with our inaugural river cruise from Paris in October 2024, we have been pushing this concept to the next level! More boutique-style. More familiar. More unique places. Equal to a more personal experience! That's our festivals' river cruise editions exploring some of Europe's most charming and historical places while sailing along picturesque waterways and countrysides.

This week-long cruise aboard the luxury AMADEUS Star begins and ends in stately Imperial Vienna – Austria's capital. Visit grand European cities like Bratislava, Budapest and Linz and admire the beauty of UNESCO protected Wachau Valley and the Danube-knee at Visegrad. Taste local specialities such as ”Linzer Torte”, ”Sacher Torte” and Austrian wines. Admire imposing architectural buildings along the banks, such as Melk Abbey and the Esztergom Basilica. Be romanced by the Danube with all her regal and romantic splendor as you cruise through the art and cultural landscape of Europe’s several thousand year history.

Culinary and musically excellence: Revel in the stylish ambience of the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, breathtaking views of the shore’s landscape, and the high-level service of the AMADEUS staff while savoring our take on haute cuisine going paired with fine wines from regional winegrowers. Every day is rounded off with the most fascinating Smooth Jazz masters live on stage in the Panorama-Lounge.
A limited festival experience to max. 130 guests.

ERIC DARIUS. Your host.

EUROPE'S LEGENDARY SOUL, FUNK & JAZZ PARTIES SINCE 2008

PRICING & RESERVATIONS

In our online-shop you can get an overview of all available packages.

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STARRING

ITINERARY & INCLUDED BENEFITS

Itinerary

VIENNA
BUDAPEST
ESZTERGOM
BRATISLAVA
DÜRNSTEIN / EMMERSDORF
LINZ
VIENNA

Optional Excursions

With our tailor-made excursion program you will get to know many different countries and cultures up close.

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Gourmet Dining

Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack
Free-flowing softdrinks, beer and selected wines from Europe's best wine regions served with lunch and dinner on board
Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner on board
Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club
Cabin water 0,7l glas bottle per day per cabin
Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

Suites & Staterooms

Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice: Spacious Mozart Suites with walk-out exterior balcony, stateroom cabins on Mozart and Strauss Decks with floor-to-ceiling dropdown windows offering a wide-open view
Individual climate control and in-room safe
Choice of bed configuration in all cabins (double or twin beds)
Etc.

Live Music every evening

Concerts like in the living room
Artists within your reach
International stars of the Contemporary and Smooth Jazz scene
Festival poster
Festival T-shirt

Voyage of Discovery

Personalized service of an experienced, AMADEUS Cruise Director
Onboard fitness center
Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent tours
AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions
All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Free WiFi on board

CRUISE SHIP & PAYMENT PLANS

MS AMADEUS Star

The cruise ship retains the design essence found throughout the AMADEUS line. Spacious personal accommodations, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and superior service from our knowledgeable and attentive crew.

Further info

Payment plans with 6-12 instalments

A deposit payment of 20% of the total travel price is due with order. The remaining 80% of the total travel price are payable in equal instalments. The balance payment is at the latest due by 1. June 2026. The interim payments are due by the 1st of each month in between.

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