MS Bruckmadl

The MS Bruckmadl cruise ship is a riverboat (Flussschiff) owned and operated by the German travel company "Donauschiffahrt Wurm + Kock" (translated as "Danube Shipping"), headquartered in Passau, Germany. The ship is homeported in Regensburg and operates 1-day cruise trips on the Danube River.

The vessel was launched in 1965 (as "MS Agnes Bernauer" for Ludwig Wurm) by the shipbuilder DWE-Werft at its shipyard in Deggendorf, Germany. The ship was reconstructed and modernized in 2015 in Passau. She has a draft of 1.1 m and a total power output of 410 hp. The vessel’s maximum passenger capacity is 300. There are 120 interior seats distributed across three separate salons/lounges (each with 40 seats). Two lounges are located on the Entrance Deck (aft and forward/bar lounge), and one lounge is located aft on the Upper Deck. The ship’s Navigation Bridge (called the "Wheelhouse" on riverboats) is positioned midship on the Sun Deck (roof), which is not accessible to passengers.

Bruckmadl was the first ship of Wurm + Kock, marking the founding of the Donauschiffahrt company in 1974 by Erich Wurm and his colleague Gunter Kock. The vessel was fully refurbished in 2015 for her 50th anniversary. That same year, she was renamed from "Agnes Bernauer" to "Bruckmadl" and homeported in Regensburg. The ship’s name honors Regensburg’s oldest bridge, Bruckmandl (Brückenmännchen).

In addition to the regular itinerary “Historical Strudelrundfahrten,” the boat is also available for private charters. Each of the three lounges can be rented individually. The ship also features a covered Freideck (open deck), which is often used for receptions and events.

As a day-trip riverboat, MS Bruckmadl has no passenger cabins. Other Donauschiffahrt ships homeported in Regensburg include Kristallkönigin and Kristallprinzessin.

Donauschiffahrt Wurm + Kock

The company "Donauschiffahrt Wurm + Kock" specializes in 1-day cruise tours on the Danube River, operating between Regensburg and Vienna. With a fleet of 13 vessels, Wurm + Kock is the largest day-cruise operator on the Bavarian-Austrian Danube. Nine ships are based in Passau, two in Deggendorf and Linz, and three in Regensburg.

The company’s Danube cruises feature buffet-style dining, à-la-carte snacks and beverages (including wines by the glass, soda, coffee, and tea), professional service, and scenic views of city riverfronts and Bavarian-Austrian countryside along the route.

• The company’s DONAU-Card offers a 20% discount on ferry travel only. These discounts exclude additional services such as catering or combo packages.
• Children aged 6–13 receive a 50% discount on the adult fare.
• Children up to 5 years old travel for free.
• These offers are available for all itineraries departing from Germany (Passau, Regensburg) and Austria (Linz).

Wurm + Kock’s Danube Cruise Itineraries from Regensburg

From Regensburg, Donauschiffahrt offers the following cruises:

• “Historical Strudel” (Regensburg city tour) – a 45-minute roundtrip sightseeing cruise operated by MS Bruckmadl. Commentary about the city’s history and landmarks is provided via onboard loudspeakers. Operates April through October. Price: EUR 8.90 per person.
• “Eventful Roundtrip from Regensburg to Walhalla” – roundtrip to the Walhalla memorial operated by MS Kristallkönigin and MS Kristallprinzessin. Walhalla is a hall of fame honoring distinguished German figures (sovereigns, politicians, scientists, artists). The neoclassical monument is located east of Regensburg. Duration: 2 hours. Operates April through October. Price: EUR 14.80 per person.
• Holiday cruises from Regensburg include themed itineraries (prices per person): “Sunday Buffet Cruise” (EUR 46), “Advent Buffet Cruise” (EUR 46), “Christmas Buffet Cruise” (EUR 51, lunch or dinner), “New Year’s Weekend” (EUR 47.50, gala buffet, lunch or dinner), “New Year’s Eve Cruise” (EUR 141, gala buffet, live music), and “City Cruise Regensburg–Straubing–Passau” (EUR 36).
• Dinner cruises from Regensburg include: “Italian Night” (EUR 43, 3-course menu), “Sunset Cruise” (EUR 21, optional menu), “Candlelight Dinner” (EUR 47.50, 3-course menu), “Crystal Enchantment” (EUR 47.50, gala buffet), “Christmas Enchantment” (EUR 48, 4-course menu), and “Valentine’s Day Cruise” (EUR 48, 3-course menu, live music).
• Firework cruise: “Walhalla Fire Enchantment” (EUR 69).

Danube river cruises offer one of the best ways to enrich your visit to Europe’s most beautiful cultural cities. These day-trip tours are also popular for private events such as weddings, celebrations, and themed occasions (including Christmas and New Year’s Eve).