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Danube River cruises in November
St. Martin’s Day on November 11 brings roast goose dinners in Austria and Hungary, and Christmas markets open from mid to late November in Vienna, Budapest, Passau and Nuremberg. Expect fog, highs in the 40s °F (5–9°C) and early darkness, perfect for mulled wine.
- Good time to go
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Danube River in November: Good time to go
St. Martin’s Day on November 11 brings roast goose dinners in Austria and Hungary, and Christmas markets open from mid to late November in Vienna, Budapest, Passau and Nuremberg. Expect fog, highs in the 40s °F (5–9°C) and early darkness, perfect for mulled wine.
- Verdict
- Good time to go
- Season
- Late March to December; Christmas market cruises from late November
- Typical cruise length
- 7 nights Passau–Budapest; 10–15 nights for the lower Danube or Amsterdam–Budapest
How November compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: No regular sailings
- Feb: No regular sailings
- Mar: Shoulder season
- Apr: Good time to go
- May: Best time to go
- Jun: Best time to go
- Jul: Good time to go
- Aug: Good time to go
- Sep: Best time to go
- Oct: Good time to go
- Nov: Good time to go
- Dec: Best time to go
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
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Danube River in November: FAQs
Is November a good time to cruise Danube River?
Yes, it's a good month. St. Martin’s Day on November 11 brings roast goose dinners in Austria and Hungary, and Christmas markets open from mid to late November in Vienna, Budapest, Passau and Nuremberg. Expect fog, highs in the 40s °F (5–9°C) and early darkness, perfect for mulled wine.
When is the best time to cruise Danube River?
Late March to December; Christmas market cruises from late November. The best months are usually May, June, September, December.
Where else can I cruise in November?
November is also a top month for Mexican Riviera & Baja, Galápagos Islands, Canary Islands & Atlantic Isles, Japan, Australia & New Zealand.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.