River Cruise on the Danube (October 2025)
Hi everyone. For the past few months, I've been working with AmaWaterways to set up a Tasting History themed river cruise down the Danube next year (October 26 - November 2, 2025) from Vilshofen, Germany to Budapest, Hungary. It will include stops in several cities and towns along the way including Salzburg, Bratislava, and Vienna.
I'm going to be putting this out to the wider audience soon, but I wanted to let you have first crack, especially since it's a rather small boat.
For more info, visit https://www.amawaterways.com/MaxMiller You can use the "Reserve Now" button to book online (though it only works on desktop) or contact Ruth Walker whose info is in the link.
Comments (46)
Please do it again in 2026 the rooms are already sold out at prices I can consider
PLEASE make this a yearly thing. I am never able to make October/November dates because I work in elections and am always super busy that time of year. Wish I could go, SO MUCH!! Have fun on the trip!!!!
Signed up - can’t wait!
So tempted. It would be darned difficult for me though (my fibromyalgia keeps me mostly in the house, so I rarely travel. Once in the last five years, and that was for my stepmother's funeral.) I will say, it sounds like a fantastic trip.
If we weren't already leaving in 10 days for a cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest I would definitely be booking this cruise. Bon voyage!
Would have loved to do this. Maybe when kiddo is older and I can get him into history beyond trains (he's 4!)
Get him into boats and he'll be stoked to go!! 😁
Seems super fun. Maybe if my partner and I both get a significant raise out of the blue lol xD Are you planning any events in the embarkation/disembarkation locations perchance? Or specific stuff to do on the stops it makes? (might be very stressful timing-wise to arrange those tho) Those would be more accessible to plan on for me
Honestly tho if I were you I would just chill as much as possible and not really want to organize anything outside of the cruise time. But if you're feeling really type A about it then let us know if there are things to do outside of the cruise timeline
SUCH a great idea & love that you're doing this, it sounds like a blast! We would totally love to go & while not feasible for next year, if you do more of these, we would plan to save up & attend at some point!
Max - will you be on the cruise too or is it just a Tasting History themed cruise?
Yes, I’ll be there the whole time. I should make that clearer!
It sounds like fun and the price range is what I expected, but we were already planning a trip to the Mediterranean next year. I’ll look forward to seeing your posts about it.
I wish I could go, but my medical condition keeps me close to home. Many years ago (before the Berlin Wall fell) I did my Germanriver boat cruise on the Mosel River from Koblenz to Bernkastel-Koos. Wasn't overnight but had a great experience! Enjoy your tour and post lots of photos and/or videos.
If I could eat food and didn’t think cruises were the 10th circle of Hell, I’d be jumping all over this. Everyone please remember to share lots of photos, thanks.
We got excited, but the price is just too much at this time. We too will live vicariously through the videos and pictures.
When will you be rolling this out beyond the Patreon group? My husband is having sticker shock at the moment and I'm pushing back hard on him ;)
I had sticker shock too actually. I had no idea how much river cruises could cost. I’ll be posting it on Monday in the newsletter but if it sells out, we can actually switch to a full ship (right now we only have half reserved).
Wish we were a lot younger. Would have loved to do this with you and Jose. Expect the video from it will be amazing!
Hi Max. That sounds like a lot of fun! I'll be in the UK from the end of October to November 2nd-ish (husband is English) and unfortunately can't go. However, I actually live in Budapest (lol), so I'd be happy to be your tour guide when you disembark from the ship, if you've got a couple of days to spare :)
I’ll actually be in Budapest in February as well if you’re around! They’re bringing me out to do a test cruise (I am clearly spoiled).
Clicking the link gives me a "404 Page Not Found" error; maybe it's all booked?
Oh! Never mind. The link in the email is busted, but the Patreon link above does take me to the "Join Max Miller..." page. Carry on.
I really wanted to go, but they have already sold out of the two lower categories, and I can't swing the $8500 plus airfare/etc. I will have to live vicariously through the rest of you.
Same here! will be amazing to see
So my husband's reaction is "YES! I want this for you!" But we have logistical issues, namely two elementary school kids. If we can find people to watch them, how hard is it to add a +1 later on? But I am DEFINITELY there.
I always do the TCM Classic Cruise around that time of year—I'm doing the 2024 one 3 weeks from tomorrow—so as long as it doesn't clash with the 2025 trip, I'm totally in! I won't know for sure until November, though.
Oooh that sounds fun!
OMG, this would be during my 50th birthday!!!
Any potential for a fan meet up in Vienna or Budapest during this trip?
Definitely Budapest! Not sure how long I’ll be in Vienna.
Instant t=0: email read. Instant t=10 s: quote requested.
Best to email Ruth directly
Email sent to Ruth! This sounds like a lot of fun, thanks for setting it up, Max.
Ooooh, tempting!!! Though, I sort of planned a train travelling tour around the same time. Maybe I could plan that earlier in the year....
I’ve always wanted to do Europe by train!
I'll be using all my vacation time (and budget) for Japan next Spring, but I really hope this goes super well and everybody has a blast so you do more in the future!
That sounds like a very good use of vacation time. Maybe see the cherry blossoms?
I'm sure it will be a beautiful time of year to be in Europe, Max! And I think I can speak for everyone when I say we all appreciate you thinking of ways to keep the costs down.
The link on the email includes a dot "." at the end of the URL (that's the end of the sentence dot) and so the page opens to an error. If you remove the dot then you can sign up for the cruise :)
I think I fixed it. I think.
This is awesome! I just wish it wasn't smack dab in the middle of the school year when we teachers can't get that much time off: otherwise I'd be all in. But maybe you'll be able to do this again in the future!
I know ☹️ Booking during that time was the only way I could keep the price down (and it’s still rather pricey) But if this goes well, there will be future events like it.
Danube cruise.... on my birthday.... with MAX!?!?!?!?!?! Yes!!!!!!!
ME TOO!
Nice.