MS Johanna

The MS Johanna cruise ship is a riverboat (Flussschiff) owned and operated by the German travel company “Donauschiffahrt Wurm + Kock” (“Danube Shipping”), headquartered in Passau, Germany. The ship is homeported in Passau and operates one-day cruise trips on the Danube River.

The vessel was launched in 1978 by the shipbuilder Hitzler-Werft at its shipyard in Regensburg, Germany. It was reconstructed in 2003 by OSWAG-Werft in Linz, Austria. The ship has a draft of 1.3 m and a total power output of 992 hp. Its maximum passenger capacity is 600. The total number of indoor seats is 343, distributed between 208 on the Entrance Deck and 135 on the Middle Deck. Each deck features a buffet counter (kitchen). Forward on the Middle Deck is the Navigation Bridge (called the “Wheelhouse” on riverboats). The vessel also has two outdoor (open-air) deck areas — the Foredeck (with bench seating) and the Aftdeck (with 4-seat tables for al fresco dining). A Sun Deck (Observation Deck) with bench seating is located above.

As a day-trip riverboat, MS Johanna has no passenger cabins. Other Donauschiffahrt vessels homeported in Passau include Donau Kristallschiff, Gisela, MS Passau, Regina Danubia, Sissi, Stadt Linz, and SUNliner-Cabrioschiff.

Donauschiffahrt Wurm + Kock

The shipowner “Donauschiffahrt Wurm + Kock” specializes in one-day cruises on the Danube River, operating between Regensburg and Vienna. With a fleet of 13 ships, Wurm + Kock is the largest day-trip cruise company on the Bavarian-Austrian stretch of the Danube. Nine ships are based in Passau, two in Deggendorf and Linz, and three in Regensburg.

Donauschiffahrt’s cruises offer buffet-style dining, à la carte snacks and drinks (including wines by the glass, soft drinks, coffee, and tea), professional service, and panoramic views of the city riverfronts and the scenic Bavarian-Austrian countryside along the route.

• The company’s DONAU-Card offers a 20% discount on ferry travel only. The discount does not apply to additional services such as catering or combo packages.
• Children aged 6–13 receive a 50% discount.
• Children up to 5 years old travel free of charge.
• These offers apply to all itineraries departing from Germany (Passau, Regensburg) and Austria (Linz).

Wurm + Kock Danube Cruise Itineraries from Passau

From Passau, Donauschiffahrt offers the following cruises:

• “Three Rivers Sightseeing Tour” – A city cruise passing St. Stephan’s Cathedral, the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers, Oberhaus Castle, and Maria Hilf Monastery. Live city commentary is provided onboard. Duration: 45 minutes (March–November). Price: EUR 8.90 per person.
• “Eventful Roundtrip with the Crystal Ship” – Roundtrip from Passau to Kasten and Obernzell. Duration: 2 hours (April–October). Price: EUR 14.80 per person.
• “Bavarian-Austrian Danube Valley” – Upper Danube Valley roundtrip from Passau to Engelhartszell (Austria) and Schloegen (river loop). Duration: 5 hours (April–October). Prices: Passau–Engelhartszell EUR 16.50 roundtrip / EUR 14.50 one way; Passau–Schloegen EUR 18.50 roundtrip / EUR 16.50 one way.
• “Day Trip from Passau to Linz” – Duration: approx. 5 hours (April–October). Prices: EUR 26 one way, EUR 29 roundtrip by ship, EUR 34 (ship to Linz, return by bus), EUR 38 (ship to Linz, return by train).
• Holiday Cruises from Passau – Themed sailings (prices per person): “Sunday Buffet Cruise” (EUR 43, gourmet buffet lunch, Regina Danubia), “Advent Buffet Cruise” (EUR 43, live folk music), “Christmas Buffet Cruise” (EUR 48, Regina Danubia), “Winter Cruise to Engelhartszell” (EUR 16.50, 3-course menu).
• Dinner Cruises from Passau – Themed sailings (prices per person): “Italian Night” (EUR 44.50, live music), “Summer Night Buffet Cruise” (EUR 40, DJ music), “Spare Ribs Buffet Cruise” (EUR 28.50, live music), “Candlelight Dinner Cruise” (EUR 44.50, buffet and live music), “New Year’s Eve Cruise” (EUR 99.50, buffet and live music).
• Fireworks Cruise from Passau – “Danube Fire Enchantment” (EUR 34–61, 3-course menu).

River cruises on the Danube offer one of the most enjoyable ways to explore Europe’s cultural capitals and scenic landscapes. Day trips are also popular for special events such as weddings, celebrations, private parties, and themed occasions (including Christmas and New Year’s Eve).