Bolero, An Impressive Array of Highlights ex Passau Return

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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
28 Dec 2025 Passau, Germany Embark
29 Dec 2025 Bratislava, Slovakia
30 Dec 2025 Budapest, Hungary
31 Dec 2025 Vienna, Austria Overnight
1 Jan 2026 Vienna, Austria Overnight
2 Jan 2026 Vienna, Austria
2 Jan 2026 Melk, Austria Overnight
3 Jan 2026 Melk, Austria
3 Jan 2026 Linz, Austria
4 Jan 2026 Passau, Germany Disembark
8 days | Passau • Budapest • Vienna • Melk • Passau

Picturesque snow-covered landscapes with magnificent buildings: the Danube cities of Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna look absolutely spectacular around the time of the New Year. You will spend two nights in Vienna, with plenty of time to fully enjoy the New Year in this imperial city. And, thanks to late mooring times, you can also take all the time in the world to enjoy Bratislava, Budapest and Linz until late in the evening.

Comfort, style, modern facilities and a lot of panorama are awaiting you on-board the MS BOLERO. Enjoy the unique view in good company on the spacious sun deck, or completely in the privacy of your cabin. Our spacious wellness area is available for relaxing moments. The kitchen chef conjures up delicacies on the tables of the cosy restaurant every day. The attentive crew will pamper you around the clock.

At meal times, all guest will find a place in the generously arranged panorama restaurant. Let yourself be pampered by the friendly staff. International specialities can be found in the menu, as well as dishes from kitchens of the countries along the travelling route.

Theme evenings, quiz events, bingo (depending on the programme) as well as live music ensure that there is no time for boredom. Books, board and card games are also available.


Ship Profile & Stats
  • Length: 127.7 m
  • Beam: 11.4 m
  • Draft: 1.5 m
  • Passenger capacity (dbl): 180
Ship Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Television
  • Radio
  • Hair Dryer
  • Mini Bar
  • Safe
  • Telephone
Ship Facilities
  • Panorama Saloon with Bar
  • Panorama Restaurant
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Wellness Area with Sauna
  • Whirlpool
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Sun Deck
nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH is one of the most dynamic cruise providers in Germany. In recent years, the company has evolved from a leading river cruise provider with more than 30 years of experience into a well-known provider of small ships with destination-oriented ocean routes. With its fleet, which is as modern as it is comfortable, nicko cruises travels the world’s oceans as well as all domestic waterways and coastal sections that are in demand for tourists. In 2023, the programme includes not only 22 river ships, but also the classic ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA.

With its "time to discover" philosophy, nicko cruises focuses on cruise schedules that are rich in discovery and on intensive travel experiences in the product fields river and ocean. The product features of so-called “slow cruising”, such as small ships and long anchorage times, are combined with emotional moments at nicko cruises. During the cruises, guests always have plenty of time for exploring. Thanks to the large variety of products, everyone will find just the right trip at nicko cruises, individually tailored to their needs. The ships in the fleet are all in the 4 to 5-star category according to German land hotel trade standards. Attractive inland excursions and the varied culinary offers on board round off the travel experience. nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH has its company headquarters in Stuttgart, where it employs roughly 110 highly motivated members of staff.

Main Deck

Middle Deck

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

OD - 2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony Plan
OD - 2 Bed Upper Deck with French Balcony Photo
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.

OV - 2 Bed Upper Deck Front with French Balcony Plan
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.

OX - 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French Balcony Plan
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.

MD - 2 Bed Middle Deck with French Balcony Plan
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.

MV - 2 Bed Middle Deck Front with French Balcony Plan
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.

MX - 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French Balcony Plan
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.

HD - 2 Bed Main Deck Plan
HD - 2 Bed Main Deck Photo
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.

HX - 2 Bed Main Deck Aft Plan
HX - 2 Bed Main Deck Aft Photo
All cabins are stylish and comfortably furnished outer cabins and are equipped with an air conditioning / heating system that can be regulated separately, shower/WC, SAT TV with radio, hair dryer, minibar, safe and telephone. The cabins have an approximate size of 16m² and offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. Cabins on the middle and upper decks are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony), the cabins on the main deck have large portholes that cannot be opened. In some cabins, on request the 2 bed cabins can also be occupied with 3 persons.