Date: May 22, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Berlin, Wittenberg, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden, Saxon Switzerland, Prague, Prague, Prague; View Itinerary
BEST EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISES
Elbe River Cruise 2023
There is no better way to spend your vacation time in 2023 than on a boat down the stunning Elbe River. A sail along the Elbe seems like a peaceful way to view some of Europe's most historic cities. Elbe River, one of the major waterways of central Europe runs from the Czech Republic through Germany to the North Sea. Take the opportunity to explore the many interesting attractions along the Elbe River from Germany to the Czech Republic.
Elbe River
Elbe river cruise, at first glance, seems like a wonderfully tranquil way to see some of the most historic towns and cities in this part of Europe. From its source in the Giant Mountains in the Czech Republic, through Bohemia and Germany's "Saxon Switzerland" to meet the North Sea near Hamburg, the Elbe River covers a distance of 1,091 kilometres. All Elbe River cruise itineraries include one or more nights in Berlin, connected to the Elbe by Havel River, and Prague, linked to the Elbe by the Vltava River. A cruise along the Elbe provides a cultural tour of Germany and Eastern Europe, passing through the verdant vineyards of Saxony and the beautiful Sandstone Mountains. With year-round Elbe River cruises, best time to visit is between May and September during the summer.
Departure port on Elbe River
The most common starting points for the Elbe River river itinerary are and Hamburg. As you cruise along the Elbe, you will have the opportunity to see some of the most picturesque landscapes and towns in Europe.
Stops on a Elbe River cruise
The Elbe passes through Bulgaria, Czech Republic, and Germany. Passengers on a Elbe River cruise will have the unique opportunity to learn about and participate in a wide variety of local customs, traditions, and pastimes. On a Elbe River cruise, major ports like Dresden, Genthin, Hamburg, Litomerice, Luneburg, Magdeburg, Meissen, Melnik, Nedlitz, Oldenburg, Wittenberg, Wusterwitz, are frequently visited, but there are also some lesser-known ports that are not any less intriguing than the more well-known ones.
Cruise Lines on Elbe River
Embark on an unforgettable adventure on a luxury river cruise on the Danube in 2023. Danube river cruises are offered by a number of cruise lines, such as CroisiEurope River Cruises, and Viking River Cruises. Every river cruise line has its own range of prices as well as its own level of included amenities.
Length of Elbe cruises
In 2023, Elbe river cruises range from 7 to 12 days. You can choose between 7-day, 9-day, 10-day, and 12-day, depending on the length of your holiday.
The best time of year for a Elbe river cruises
The Elbe season for river cruising generally runs from March through December. However, the months of late spring (April–May) and early fall (September–October) are considered to be the finest times to take a Elbe river cruise. In the end, it all depends on the time of year you choose to explore the banks of the Elbe. You will find a Elbe river cruise in April 2023, May 2023, June 2023, July 2023, August 2023, September 2023, October 2023, and November 2023. River cruising offers a unique and relaxing way to visit some of Europe’s most beautiful destinations, so any month you choose, you won't go wrong.
2023 Elbe River Cruise Schedule
Find out more about the Elbe river cruises that depart from Amsterdam, Berlin, Hamburg, Prague, and other European cities in 2023.
Date: July 21, 2023
Ports of Call: Prague, Prague, Saxon Switzerland, Dresden, Meissen, Wittenberg, Wittenberg, Berlin, Berlin, Berlin; View Itinerary
Date: August 17, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Berlin, Postdam, Magdeburg, Anderten, Minden, Bremen, Dorpen, Papenburg, Groningen, Amsterdam, Amsterdam; View Itinerary
Date: August 10, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Berlin, Wittenberg, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden, Saxon Switzerland, Prague, Prague, Prague; View Itinerary
Date: July 30, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Nedlitz, Magdeburg, Wolfsburg, Luneburg, Lubeck, Hamburg; View Itinerary
Date: August 11, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Nedlitz, Magdeburg, Wolfsburg, Luneburg, Lubeck, Hamburg; View Itinerary
Date: August 25, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Berlin, Wittenberg, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden, Saxon Switzerland, Prague, Prague, Prague; View Itinerary
Date: September 10, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Nedlitz, Magdeburg, Wolfsburg, Luneburg, Lubeck, Hamburg; View Itinerary
Date: August 28, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Groningen, Oldenburg, Bremen, Minden, Hanover, Magdeburg, Brandenburg, Postdam, Berlin, Berlin; View Itinerary
Date: June 18, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Nedlitz, Magdeburg, Wolfsburg, Luneburg, Lubeck, Hamburg; View Itinerary
Date: August 17, 2023
Ports of Call: Hamburg, Lubeck, Luneburg, Wolfsburg, Magdeburg, Nedlitz, Berlin; View Itinerary
Date: May 15, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Wusterwitz, Magdeburg, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden, Litomerice, Kralupy, Prague; View Itinerary
Date: October 30, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Wusterwitz, Magdeburg, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden, Litomerice, Kralupy, Prague; View Itinerary
Date: September 14, 2023
Ports of Call: Prague, Prague, Saxon Switzerland, Dresden, Meissen, Wittenberg, Wittenberg, Berlin, Berlin, Berlin; View Itinerary
Date: May 31, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Nedlitz, Magdeburg, Wolfsburg, Luneburg, Lubeck, Hamburg; View Itinerary
Date: November 8, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Berlin, Wittenberg, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden, Saxon Switzerland, Prague, Prague, Prague; View Itinerary
Date: October 22, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Wusterwitz, Magdeburg, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden, Litomerice, Kralupy, Prague; View Itinerary
Date: April 29, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Wusterwitz, Magdeburg, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden, Litomerice, Kralupy, Prague; View Itinerary
Date: August 23, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Nedlitz, Magdeburg, Wolfsburg, Luneburg, Lubeck, Hamburg; View Itinerary
Date: September 14, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Berlin, Wittenberg, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden, Saxon Switzerland, Prague, Prague, Prague; View Itinerary
Date: July 12, 2023
Ports of Call: Hamburg, Lubeck, Luneburg, Wolfsburg, Magdeburg, Nedlitz, Berlin; View Itinerary
Date: October 22, 2023
Ports of Call: Prague, Prague, Litomerice, Dresden, Meissen, Wittenberg, Genthin, Berlin, Berlin; View Itinerary
Date: April 13, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Wusterwitz, Magdeburg, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden, Litomerice, Kralupy, Prague; View Itinerary
Date: August 15, 2023
Ports of Call: Prague, Prague, Saxon Switzerland, Dresden, Meissen, Wittenberg, Wittenberg, Berlin, Berlin, Berlin; View Itinerary
Date: September 19, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Berlin, Wittenberg, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden, Saxon Switzerland, Prague, Prague, Prague; View Itinerary
Date: July 6, 2023
Ports of Call: Hamburg, Lubeck, Luneburg, Wolfsburg, Magdeburg, Nedlitz, Berlin; View Itinerary
Date: November 7, 2023
Ports of Call: Berlin, Wusterwitz, Magdeburg, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden, Litomerice, Kralupy, Prague; View Itinerary
Date: September 4, 2023
Ports of Call: Prague, Prague, Saxon Switzerland, Dresden, Meissen, Wittenberg, Wittenberg, Berlin, Berlin, Berlin; View Itinerary
Date: May 15, 2023
Ports of Call: Prague, Prague, Litomerice, Dresden, Meissen, Wittenberg, Genthin, Berlin, Berlin; View Itinerary
Date: July 24, 2023
Ports of Call: Hamburg, Lubeck, Luneburg, Wolfsburg, Magdeburg, Nedlitz, Berlin; View Itinerary