A Yacht and hidden bays

Austria · The Danube · May to September

In short

A Yacht and hidden bays is a small private yacht on the Danube around Vienna and the Wachau, with a skipper who knows which side channels are worth the detour, champagne on deck, and lunch or dinner served on board wherever you stop. It runs from May to September, and Avellera arranges it as part of a tailor-made journey.

By Clemens & Kamilla Sengwein-Réti, Co-Founders

A small private yacht, a skipper who knows which side channels are worth the detour, and champagne on deck. Lunch or dinner served on board, wherever you stop.

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Where: Vienna & the Wachau
When: May to September
Collection: On the Water
How: Private, arranged by Avellera as part of your tailor-made journey

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Frequently asked questions

Can you charter a private yacht on the Danube in Austria?

Yes. With A Yacht and hidden bays, Avellera arranges a small private yacht on the Danube around Vienna and the Wachau, with a skipper who knows which side channels are worth the detour. Champagne is poured on deck, and lunch or dinner is served on board wherever you stop. Avellera arranges it privately within a tailor-made journey.

When is the best time for a Danube yacht trip?

A Yacht and hidden bays runs from May to September, the warm months when time on deck and meals on board are at their best. Long summer evenings suit a dinner cruise, and early summer brings green banks along the Wachau. Avellera fixes the date and route with the skipper around your stay in Vienna or the Wachau.

How do I add a private yacht day to a trip to Vienna?

Tell Avellera your travel dates and wishes, and the Vienna team builds A Yacht and hidden bays into a private, tailor-made journey through Vienna, the Wachau and Austria, together with hotels, transfers and guides. Choose lunch or dinner on board. Planning is free, and the online planner on avellera.com returns a personal trip idea and PDF right away.

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