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10 Boat Trips in Romania Worth the Drive

10 tours  ·  from $22 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 10 boat trips justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.

Orsova: Danube’s Cauldrons Boat Tours with Audio Guide - Why the small boat changes the experience
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Orsova: Danube’s Cauldrons Boat Tours with Audio Guide

1.Orsova: Danube’s Cauldrons Boat Tours with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 1h 50m Our pick

Cruise from Orșova through the Danube Cauldrons to Decebalus Rock, caves, monasteries, and Iron Gates with an audio guide.

“Das Personal war sehr nett. Aufgrund eines Staus auf dem Weg nach Orsova kam ich zu spät zum gebuchten Slot, durfte dann aber auf das nächste Boot mit aufsteigen. Der Bootführer spielte Infos auf dem Weg zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten auf englisch hintereinander von einem Stick ab. Da der Geräuschpegel auf dem Speedboot sehr hoch war, habe ich kein Wort verstanden. Ich war auch die einzige Ausländerin unter den Rumänen. Hatte den Eindruck von Masse statt Klasse. Aber so ist das manchmal. Für Menschen mit chronischen Rückenleiden eher nicht zu empfehlen. Dann lieber eine Tour auf einem größeren Boot und mehr Zeit einplanen.”

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Danube Delta - Private Tour with Boat Trip & Traditional Lunch - Leaving Bucharest at 7:30 in the morning
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Danube Delta – Private Tour with Boat Trip & Traditional Lunch

2.Danube Delta – Private Tour with Boat Trip & Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $227

Explore Romania’s Danube Delta from Bucharest with a private guide, boat ride, village lunch, wildlife, and a long but rewarding day.

“Our guide was great as far as hotel pick up explaining the history of Romania. Disappointed as far as seeing birds. All the boat operators use the same canal so all the animals go somewhere else. Expensive and long drive from Bucharest. Everyone goes to the same restaurant. Not really a fisherman 's house. Same menu carp,fish,soup. Drinks extra.”

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Boat Trip to Caraorman Forest – Danube Delta (6–7 hours) - Boarding at Murighiol and getting organized
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Boat Trip to Caraorman Forest – Danube Delta (6–7 hours)

Danube Delta: Boat Tour Through the Water Lily Reserve - Watching pelicans, herons, and cormorants
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Danube Delta: Boat Tour Through the Water Lily Reserve

Danube Delta PRIVATE boat trip to Letea Forest (guided tour) - Letea village: a quiet stop with a timeworn feel
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Danube Delta PRIVATE boat trip to Letea Forest (guided tour)

Constanta: Sailing Prince - Prince, the boat you will actually use
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Constanta: Sailing Prince

6.Sailing Prince

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 2 hours

Review of Constanta’s private Sailing Prince cruise, with yacht comfort, Cazino views, swimming, dolphins, pricing, and practical booking advice.

“Deși am prins o vreme cam furtunoasă, plimbarea cu velierul a fost extrem de interesantă, skipper-ul foarte prietenos, iar ambarcațiunea bine întreținută! Recomand experiența! 🤌🏻✌🏻”

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Danube Delta PRIVATE boat trip to Mila23 Village (guided tour) - Leaving Tulcea and reaching the first channels
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Danube Delta PRIVATE boat trip to Mila23 Village (guided tour)

8.Danube Delta PRIVATE boat trip to Mila23 Village (guided tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Explore the Danube Delta by open boat, spot pelicans and lilies, visit Mila 23, and enjoy an optional fish lunch on a private English-guided trip.

“My wife and I joined several friends for a trip to the Danube delta prior to a conference in Bucharest. It was coordinated by Ilie (Sorry if misspelled !) and one of his driver guides. It was an amazing photo tour of the incredible biodiversity of the delta - truly one of the most unique areas of the world. Our guides were not only familiar with the natural history of the flora and fauna of the delta but were also expert at photographing the migratory and resident birdlife. The lodging was arranged at a wonderful boutique hotel in Mila 23 that served delicious family style meals for our group. My…”

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Danube Delta: Sunset Boat Tour Through Water Lily Reserve

9.Danube Delta: Sunset Boat Tour Through Water Lily Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $31

Watch the Danube Delta turn gold on a two-hour sunset boat tour through the Water Lily Reserve, with wildlife, music, and a local guide.

“The experience on the water through the Danube Delta was wonderful. Our guide was very caring and friendly. There was also some music to match the atmosphere. We were able to observe some animals. The boat also had a roof. Even when it rains, you are sheltered. We are grateful for the experience.”

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Daily Tours in the Danube Delta - Camely Cruise - What the slow boat pace gives you
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Daily Tours in the Danube Delta – Camely Cruise

10.Daily Tours in the Danube Delta – Camely Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Explore the Danube Delta from Tulcea on a four-hour Camely boat tour with wildlife views, snacks, coffee, and room for 10.

“"The day in the Danube Delta was simply perfect. The slow boat gave us the chance to observe wildlife without disturbing it. Our kids were happy to play inside while we enjoyed the scenery."”

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