$10,999—All-inc river + Sky Princess Norway & Iceland cruise

This 25-night Europe holiday is Imagine Cruising’s latest take on its popular river-and-ocean pairing. It starts with an all-inclusive Danube cruise aboard Transcend, a purpose-built ship with fewer guests than many European riverboats. Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Melk, Linz and Passau unfold slowly from the water. Included touring adds depth, from Budapest’s riverbanks to Bratislava, Vienna and Linz. Then London resets the tone before Sky Princess sails from Southampton. From there, the journey opens wide. Norway brings fjords, waterfalls, high cliffs and quiet harbour towns. Iceland then takes over. Akureyri, Isafjordur, Reykjavik and Grundarfjordur add lava fields, volcanic coast and big northern skies. This package includes flights, hotel stays and transfers throughout. That ease matters on a journey with several moving parts. The appeal is not just the two cruise styles. It is seeing two sides of Europe. River cruising gives you its close-up: capitals, villages and scenery at walking pace. Ocean cruising gives you the scale: fjords, islands, sea days and wild horizons. June suits both halves. The days are long, and the north feels fully awake. You start with Danube culture, then finish with Norway and Iceland in full summer light.

Starting at $10,999 per person, our research shows you cannot package this trip yourself for less. Imagine Cruising’s package saves you up to $936 per person, plus the time and effort of coordinating two cruises, flights, stays and transfers.

What's included

• International economy flights from Australia* to Budapest, return from London
• 1-night Budapest hotel stay
• 7-night, all-inclusive luxury river cruise from Budapest to Passau
  • Ports of call: Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein (Krems/Melk), Linz (Salzburg), and Passau (Munich)
  • All onboard meals
  • Unlimited drinks, including wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks
  • Mini bar with soft drinks, juices, and water, replenished daily
  • Unlimited Wi-Fi onboard (subject to availability)
  • A bottle of sparkling wine to welcome you on board
  • Premium bath amenities for unparalleled relaxation
  • Evening turndown service to ensure the most comfortable night’s sleep
  • Enjoy an overnight in port in Vienna and Budapest
  • Guided sightseeing and cultural experiences, including:
    • Budapest Highlights
    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • The Splendours of Vienna
    • Walking tour of Linz with Pöstlingbergbahn
• One-way flight from Munich to London
• 1-night London hotel stay
• 14-night cruise round-trip cruise from Southampton onboard Sky Princess
  • Ports of call: Haugesund, Skjolden, Olden, Ålesund, Akureyri, Ísafjörður, Reykjavík and Grundarfjörður
  • Accommodation in the cabin category you booked
  • All shipboard main meals (excluding specialty restaurants)
  • Most entertainment onboard
  • All port and government charges
• Transfers throughout

When

This itinerary departs Australia* on 16 June 2027.

Book by 16 July 2026.

Cabin upgrades

Featured prices are based on a Panoramic Balcony cabin for the river cruise and an Inside cabin for the ocean cruise. Upgrades start at $2000 per person:

• +$2000 for a Panoramic Balcony on the river cruise and Balcony on the Sky Princess
• +$4000 for a Panoramic Balcony on the river cruise and Suite on the Sky Princess

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Holiday snapshot

Australia* - Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna - Krems - Melk - Linz - Passau - Munich - London - Southampton - Haugesund - Skjolden - Olden - Ålesund - Akureyri - Ísafjörður - Reykjavík - Grundarfjörður - Southampton - Australia*

Itinerary highlights

In Budapest, grand boulevards, thermal baths and the illuminated Parliament Building line the Danube, with an overnight stay before boarding your luxury river cruise through the heart of Europe.

Through Bratislava, cobbled streets, baroque palaces and a hilltop castle reveal the charm of Slovakia's compact capital.

In Vienna, imperial palaces, grand cafés and a rich musical heritage showcase the elegance of Austria's former Habsburg heartland, with an overnight stay in port allowing extra time to experience the city.

At Krems, the beautiful Wachau Valley unfolds through terraced vineyards, medieval lanes and riverside villages that produce some of Austria's finest wines.

In Melk, the magnificent Benedictine Abbey rises above the Danube, commanding sweeping views across one of the river's most picturesque stretches.

Through Linz, contemporary art, elegant riverside promenades, and easy access to Salzburg reveal another side of Austria beyond its imperial capitals.

From Passau, where three rivers meet beneath baroque architecture, the journey continues into Bavaria, with nearby Munich offering grand squares, beer halls and centuries of history before your flight to London.

In London, a one-night stay provides time to enjoy the city's historic landmarks and lively neighbourhoods before boarding Sky Princess in Southampton.

At Haugesund, Viking heritage, island-dotted waterways and rugged North Sea scenery introduce Norway's spectacular western coastline.

Through Skjolden, the country's longest fjord reaches into the mountains, where towering peaks, waterfalls and emerald valleys create some of Norway's most dramatic scenery.

In Olden, glacier-fed lakes, snow-capped mountains and the nearby Briksdal Glacier showcase the remarkable beauty of the Norwegian fjords.

At Ålesund, elegant Art Nouveau architecture wraps around a network of islands framed by mountains and sea.

In Akureyri, colourful streets and snow-dusted peaks provide a gateway to Iceland's volcanic north, with nearby waterfalls, geothermal landscapes and whale-rich waters.

Through Ísafjörður, steep mountains rise directly from deep fjords, where remote fishing communities and untouched wilderness define Iceland's spectacular Westfjords.

At Reykjavík, colourful houses, striking modern architecture and geothermal energy combine in one of Europe's most distinctive capitals.

In Grundarfjörður, the iconic Kirkjufell mountain rises above lava fields and a rugged coastline, creating one of Iceland's most photographed landscapes.

Returning to Southampton, the journey concludes after combining Europe's historic river capitals with the extraordinary fjords and volcanic landscapes of the north.