91 cruises found
A Black Sea cruise offers the appeal of less-expected destinations: a journey into Eastern Europe through its ports, historic districts, waterfront promenades and traces of bygone empires.
From Constanța and Varna to the Bulgarian coast, the Danube–Black Sea Canal and rarer calls in Batumi, the journey blends heritage, port cities, coastal scenery and the atmosphere of Europe's eastern edge.
This destination is more about culture than beaches, ideal for travelers who enjoy unusual itineraries, full days in port and regions that remain relatively untouched by mainstream cruising.
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Black Sea
Itinerary : Passau, Vienna, Esztergom, Budapest, Mohacs, Belgrade, Golubac, Donji Milanovac, Svichtov, Rousse, Hârcova, Fetesti, Oltenita, Giurgiu, Vidin, Iron Gates (Locks), Novi SAD, Vukovar, Mohacs, Kalocsa, Budapest, Bratislava, Durnstein, Melk, Passau
Amadeus Star
16 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Passau
07/24/2027
from
US$ 3,398
Itinerary : Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Budapest, Mohacs, Vukovar, Vidin, Ilok, Novi SAD, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Vidin, Vukovar, Rousse, Mohacs, Budapest, Giurgiu
5 other departures
AmaVerde
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Giurgiu
03/15/2027
from
US$ 3,483
Other departures:
10 May 2027
07 Jun 2027
05 Jul 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Mohacs, Vidin, Vukovar, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Vukovar, Vidin, Rousse, Mohacs, Budapest, Giurgiu
3 other departures
AmaVerde
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Giurgiu
12/28/2026
from
US$ 3,619
Other departures:
10 Aug 2026
07 Sep 2026
02 Nov 2026
Itinerary : Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Budapest, Mohacs, Vidin, Vukovar, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Vukovar, Vidin, Rousse, Mohacs, Budapest, Giurgiu
8 other departures
AmaBella
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Giurgiu
11/15/2027
from
US$ 3,694
Other departures:
05 Apr 2027
03-31 May 2027
28 Jun 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Budapest, Mohacs, Vidin, Vukovar, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Vukovar, Vidin, Mohacs, Rousse, Budapest, Giurgiu
7 other departures
AmaVerde
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Giurgiu
03/22/2027
from
US$ 3,984
Other departures:
17 May 2027
14 Jun 2027
12 Jul 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Budapest, Mohacs, Vidin, Vukovar, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Vukovar, Vidin, Rousse, Mohacs, Budapest, Giurgiu
7 other departures
AmaVerde
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Giurgiu
03/22/2027
from
US$ 4,037
Other departures:
17 May 2027
14 Jun 2027
12 Jul 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Budapest, Giurgiu, Mohacs, Rousse, Budapest, Vukovar, Vidin, Ilok, Novi SAD, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Vidin, Vukovar, Rousse, Mohacs, Giurgiu, Budapest
2 other departures
AmaBella
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Budapest
03/29/2027
from
US$ 4,374
Other departures:
26 Apr 2027
08 Nov 2027
Itinerary : Passau, Vienna, Esztergom, Budapest, Mohacs, Belgrade, Golubac, Donji Milanovac, Svichtov, Rousse, Hârcova, Fetesti, Oltenita, Giurgiu, Vidin, Iron Gates (Locks), Novi SAD, Vukovar, Mohacs, Kalocsa, Budapest, Bratislava, Durnstein, Melk, Passau
1 other departures
Amadeus Nova
16 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Passau
06/08/2027
from
US$ 4,383
Other departures:
30 Jun 2027
Itinerary : Budapest, Giurgiu, Mohacs, Rousse, Budapest, Vukovar, Vidin, Ilok, Novi SAD, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Vidin, Vukovar, Rousse, Mohacs, Giurgiu, Budapest
3 other departures
AmaVerde
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
08/02/2027
from
US$ 4,543
Other departures:
12-19 Apr 2027
30 Aug 2027
Itinerary : Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Budapest, Mohacs, Vidin, Vukovar, Ilok, Novi SAD, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Vidin, Vukovar, Mohacs, Rousse, Budapest, Giurgiu
1 other departures
AmaBella
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Giurgiu
08/16/2027
from
US$ 4,705
Other departures:
19 Jul 2027
Itinerary : Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Budapest, Mohacs, Vidin, Vukovar, Ilok, Novi SAD, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Vukovar, Vidin, Mohacs, Rousse, Budapest, Giurgiu
1 other departures
AmaBella
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Giurgiu
08/16/2027
from
US$ 4,768
Other departures:
19 Jul 2027
Itinerary : Budapest, Giurgiu, Rousse, Budapest, Mohacs, Vidin, Vukovar, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Vukovar, Vidin, Mohacs, Rousse, Giurgiu, Budapest
3 other departures
AmaRudi
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
04/11/2027
from
US$ 4,928
Other departures:
09 May 2027
06 Jun 2027
03 Oct 2027
Itinerary : Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Budapest, Mohacs, Vidin, Vukovar, Ilok, Novi SAD, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Vidin, Vukovar, Novi SAD, Mohacs, Rousse, Budapest, Giurgiu
AmaBella
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Giurgiu
08/17/2026
from
US$ 4,982
Itinerary : Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Mohacs, Vidin, Vukovar, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Vukovar, Vidin, Mohacs, Rousse, Budapest, Giurgiu
3 other departures
AmaRudi
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Giurgiu
04/11/2027
from
US$ 4,994
Other departures:
09 May 2027
06 Jun 2027
03 Oct 2027
Itinerary : Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Mohacs, Vidin, Vukovar, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Vukovar, Vidin, Mohacs, Rousse, Budapest, Giurgiu
2 other departures
AmaMagna
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Giurgiu
06/20/2027
from
US$ 5,076
Other departures:
25 Apr 2027
23 May 2027
Itinerary : Budapest, Giurgiu, Mohacs, Rousse, Budapest, Vukovar, Vidin, Ilok, Novi SAD, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Vidin, Vukovar, Rousse, Mohacs, Giurgiu, Budapest
AmaMagna
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
03/21/2027
from
US$ 5,118
Itinerary : Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Budapest, Mohacs, Vidin, Vukovar, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Vukovar, Vidin, Mohacs, Rousse, Budapest, Giurgiu
2 other departures
AmaMagna
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Giurgiu
06/20/2027
from
US$ 5,144
Other departures:
25 Apr 2027
23 May 2027
Itinerary : Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Budapest, Mohacs, Vukovar, Vidin, Ilok, Novi SAD, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Vidin, Vukovar, Rousse, Mohacs, Budapest, Giurgiu
3 other departures
AmaRudi
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Giurgiu
04/04/2027
from
US$ 5,262
Other departures:
02-30 May 2027
26 Sep 2027
Itinerary : Budapest, Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Mohacs, Vidin, Vukovar, Ilok, Novi SAD, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Vukovar, Novi SAD, Vidin, Mohacs, Rousse, Giurgiu, Budapest
1 other departures
AmaVerde
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
09/28/2026
from
US$ 5,730
Other departures:
31 Aug 2026
Itinerary : Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Mohacs, Vidin, Vukovar, Ilok, Novi SAD, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Vukovar, Novi SAD, Vidin, Rousse, Mohacs, Budapest, Giurgiu
1 other departures
AmaVerde
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Giurgiu
09/28/2026
from
US$ 5,807
Other departures:
31 Aug 2026
Itinerary : Giurgiu, Budapest, Rousse, Mohacs, Vidin, Vukovar, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Passage Porte de Fer, Belgrade, Vukovar, Vidin, Mohacs, Rousse, Budapest, Giurgiu
1 other departures
AmaBella
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Giurgiu
09/21/2026
from
US$ 5,807
Other departures:
19 Oct 2026
Itinerary : Passau, Vienna, Esztergom, Budapest, Belgrade, Golubac, Donji Milanovac, Svichtov, Rousse, Hârcova, Fetesti, Oltenita, Giurgiu, Vidin, Iron Gates (Locks), Novi SAD, Vukovar, Mohacs, Kalocsa, Budapest, Bratislava, Durnstein, Melk, Passau
Amadeus Amara
16 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Passau
08/17/2026
from
US$ 7,239
Itinerary : Vilshofen, Giurgiu, Passau, Vilshofen, Rousse, Linz, Vidin, Grein, Passage Porte de Fer, Melk, Weissenkirchen, Spitz, Belgrade, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Bratislava, Vienna, Ilok, Vukovar, Budapest, Mohacs, Budapest, Mohacs, Vukovar, Bratislava, Belgrade, Vienna, Passage Porte de Fer, Krems, Weissenkirchen, Spitz, Grein, Linz, Vidin, Rousse, Passau, Vilshofen, Giurgiu, Vilshofen
AmaBella
15 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Vilshofen
08/09/2027
from
US$ 7,565
Itinerary : Vilshofen, Giurgiu, Rousse, Vilshofen, Passau, Linz, Vidin, Grein, Weissenkirchen, Passage Porte de Fer, Melk, Spitz, Belgrade, Weissenkirchen, Vienna, Bratislava, Ilok, Vukovar, Vienna, Budapest, Mohacs, Budapest, Mohacs, Vukovar, Bratislava, Vienna, Belgrade, Weissenkirchen, Krems, Passage Porte de Fer, Grein, Spitz, Linz, Vidin, Passau, Rousse, Vilshofen, Giurgiu, Vilshofen
3 other departures
AmaVerde
15 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Vilshofen
05/03/2027
from
US$ 8,555
Other departures:
31 May 2027
28 Jun 2027
18 Oct 2027
Itinerary : Vilshofen, Giurgiu, Passau, Rousse, Vilshofen, Vidin, Linz, Grein, Weissenkirchen, Passage Porte de Fer, Melk, Spitz, Vienna, Belgrade, Weissenkirchen, Vukovar, Vienna, Bratislava, Ilok, Budapest, Mohacs, Budapest, Mohacs, Bratislava, Vukovar, Belgrade, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Krems, Passage Porte de Fer, Grein, Spitz, Vidin, Linz, Passau, Rousse, Vilshofen, Giurgiu, Vilshofen
3 other departures
AmaVerde
15 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Vilshofen
05/03/2027
from
US$ 8,670
Other departures:
31 May 2027
28 Jun 2027
18 Oct 2027
Constanța
Carol I Mosque
The Danube–Black Sea Canal
Constanța
Carol I Mosque
The Danube–Black Sea Canal
Constanța
Carol I Mosque
The Danube–Black Sea Canal
Varna
Roman baths
Nessebar
Varna
Roman baths
Nessebar
Varna
Roman baths
Nessebar
Batumi Boulevard
Ali and Nino
Botanical garden
Batumi Boulevard
Ali and Nino
Botanical garden
Batumi Boulevard
Ali and Nino
Botanical garden
Weather & swimming
Atmosphere
Expert tip
Good to know
Weather & swimming
A very pleasant time to visit port cities, historic sites and waterfront promenades.
Expert tip
A good choice for a more cultural cruise, with often-comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds.
Weather & swimming
Peak summer season, with a stronger beach-resort atmosphere along the Romanian, Bulgarian and Georgian shores.
Expert tip
A good choice if you are looking for a livelier Black Sea experience, though the heat and crowds can be more intense.
Weather & swimming
An excellent balance between mild weather, a still-pleasant sea and a more comfortable sightseeing pace.
Expert tip
Often the best option for balancing heritage, the coast and the overall travel experience.
Weather & swimming
The destination becomes less beach-focused and more urban, with less predictable weather.
Expert tip
Best considered as part of a river or cultural itinerary, depending on the available programs.
| Season | Weather & swimming | Expert tip |
|---|---|---|
Time of year | Atmosphere | Good to know |
May to June | A very pleasant time to visit port cities, historic sites and waterfront promenades. | A good choice for a more cultural cruise, with often-comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. |
July to August Peak summer season, with a stronger beach-resort atmosphere along the Romanian, Bulgarian and Georgian shores. A good choice if you are looking for a livelier Black Sea experience, though the heat and crowds can be more intense. | ||
September to early October | An excellent balance between mild weather, a still-pleasant sea and a more comfortable sightseeing pace. | Often the best option for balancing heritage, the coast and the overall travel experience. |
Off-season | The destination becomes less beach-focused and more urban, with less predictable weather. | Best considered as part of a river or cultural itinerary, depending on the available programs. |
The Black Sea stands out for distinctive ports of call, where it is easy to move from an old town to a waterfront promenade, or from ancient ruins to contemporary architecture.
Constanța
Ovidiu Square, Carol I Mosque and the Casino district make for an enjoyable port call that is easy to explore.
Varna
The Roman baths, Dormition Cathedral and downtown offer a good introduction to the Bulgarian coast.
Nessebar
The narrow streets, historic churches and traditional houses make for a compact, evocative port call.
Constanța
Ovidiu Square, Carol I Mosque and the Casino district make for an enjoyable port call that is easy to explore.
Varna
The Roman baths, Dormition Cathedral and downtown offer a good introduction to the Bulgarian coast.
Nessebar
The narrow streets, historic churches and traditional houses make for a compact, evocative port call.
Sea Garden in Varna
One of the most pleasant walks linking the city and the sea.
Batumi Boulevard
A long coastal promenade bordered by sculptures, parks and modern architecture.
Constanța waterfront
A route featuring the Casino, old harbor and views of the sea.
Sea Garden in Varna
One of the most pleasant walks linking the city and the sea.
Batumi Boulevard
A long coastal promenade bordered by sculptures, parks and modern architecture.
Constanța waterfront
A route featuring the Casino, old harbor and views of the sea.
Constanța Casino
For its Art Nouveau elegance overlooking the sea.
Fortress or hills around Varna
For a broader perspective on the city and coast.
Batumi Botanical Garden
For the contrast between dense vegetation, cliffs and the Black Sea.
Constanța Casino
For its Art Nouveau elegance overlooking the sea.
Fortress or hills around Varna
For a broader perspective on the city and coast.
Batumi Botanical Garden
For the contrast between dense vegetation, cliffs and the Black Sea.
Mamaia
For a beach break near Constanța.
Golden Sands
For a taste of the Bulgarian coast's classic summer atmosphere.
Adjara Riviera
For a greener, more mountainous and more varied side of the Black Sea.
Mamaia
For a beach break near Constanța.
Golden Sands
For a taste of the Bulgarian coast's classic summer atmosphere.
Adjara Riviera
For a greener, more mountainous and more varied side of the Black Sea.
Arrive in Constanța via the Danube–Black Sea Canal
Travelers appreciate this passage because it creates a true sense of continuity between the Danube and the coast. Arriving in Constanța brings a distinct change of atmosphere, from major river infrastructure and a seaport to an old town opening onto the sea.
Walk through Constanța's old town to the Casino
This walk captures much of the port call's character. Travelers enjoy moving from Ovidiu Square to the waterfront, with the Casino as a striking visual landmark and a slightly melancholy atmosphere characteristic of old port cities.
Explore Varna from the Roman baths to the Sea Garden
Varna makes for an easy, varied day. The ancient remains add historical depth, while the Sea Garden offers a green retreat before you reach the waterfront.
Climb the minaret of Carol I Mosque for a different view of Constanța
This short climb offers a rewarding view over the old town, harbor and sea. Travelers appreciate the immediate perspective it gives them on the port of call without requiring a lengthy excursion.
Linger along the paths of Varna's Sea Garden
The Sea Garden often stands out as a more local break than the major monuments. Families, walkers, sea views and a coastal-town atmosphere give the port call more energy.
Visit Batumi Botanical Garden above the sea
When the itinerary passes through Batumi, this garden offers an interlude that feels very different from downtown. Travelers enjoy the contrast between dense vegetation, coastal views and the calmer atmosphere of the hillside trails.
The Black Sea is an enclosed sea located between Europe and Asia . This opens to the
Mediterranean Sea through the Bosphorus Strait. With a total area of 461,000 km², the Black Sea stretches 1,150 kilometers from east to west with a span of 600 kilometers from north to south. A cruise on the Black Sea
gives you the opportunity to explore the neighboring countries. Some, like Georgia, are relatively unknown. Others, like Turkey, are already part of traditional tourist circuits. But by approaching it by sea, you give a whole new dimension to its visit. Many still ask questions today about the origin of the name of the Black Sea. If you have ever had the chance to stay in one of the cities bordering the Black Sea, you will have realized that the Black Sea is actually blue
. The beaches of Adjara in Georgia perfectly bear witness to this state of the Black Sea which, contrary to popular belief, is conducive to swimming and other seaside pleasures including diving. The name of this sea actually comes from its anthracite-colored depths, caused by their concentration of hydrogen sulphide linked to confinement. From Turkey to Russia via Romania and Georgia, enjoy a relaxing break coupled with cultural discoveries in the cities bordering the Black Sea.
A cruise on the Black Sea allows you to concentrate the key destinations of this inland sea in a single trip. Bulgaria, off the coast of which an international team of archaeologists recently discovered more than 44 shipwrecks, is one of the highlights of this cruise. Along the Black Sea for more than 370 kilometres, the Rose of the Balkans has a succession of fine sandy beaches. Varna, the largest coastal city in Bulgaria welcomes you in a charming setting where 19th and 20th century architecture characterizes the landscape. For seaside pleasures, prefer the beaches located on the edge of the big cities. A 30-minute drive from Varna, the Golden Sands seaside resort unfolds 3.5 kilometers of beaches for you. These beaches located in the heart of a natural park are particularly preserved.the Aquapolis water park, one of the most beautiful in Europe . A cruise on the Black Sea also schedules a stopover in
Istanbul , this city straddling Asia and Europe. These are connected by the Bosphorus, also a link between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. The Ottoman, Romanesque and Byzantine civilizations succeeded each other in Turkey, leaving magnificent vestiges in this land of history. Include in your itinerary a visit to the Hagia Sophia, built in two stages in the 4th and 6th centuries. With the Blue Mosque, this building alone is worth the detour. This cruise will also take you to Russia, particularly in the south where you will have the opportunity to discover a tropical facet of this country. Sochi perfectly embodies this facet of Russia that many are unaware of. Between exuberant nature and turquoise sea, the sandy beaches invite you to enjoy hours of idleness. Between two waves, have a good time at the
Dolphinarium or the Mayak water parkwhich will delight young and old. Your cruise will take you to Yalta, a magnificent city on the southern coast of Ukraine. Here, architectural marvels such as the medieval castle called Swallow's Nest overlook the sea. Moreover, the city center and its architectural marvels are just a stone's throw from the seafront. This destination is ideal for combining relaxation and culture.
Most Black Sea destinations are eastern countries, known for their harsh cold and eternal snow, especially in the Caucasus mountain range. Turkey, for its part, enjoys a generally mild climate, summer and winter alike. Generally speaking, summer remains the best time to go on a cruise on the Black Sea. All the neighboring countries benefit during this season from a beautiful sunshine despite the rain that can sometimes occur. In summer, the weather in the countries bordering this inland sea has Mediterranean characteristics. Concretely, the most favorable period for exploring the countries bordering the Black Sea remains the months of May, June, July, August and even September. In the months of July and August, the conditions are particularly favorable for taking advantage of the joys of the sea and fully appreciating your cruise. During this period, the sun is shining, rainfall is rare, the temperature is pleasant, and that of the sea too. On average, the temperature is around 27° and 23° for the sea. In Bulgaria as in Turkey, summer is dry. This season is wetter in Romania and moderately rainy in the coastal regions of Russia.
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