30 Jun 2026
EuropeAre there any classical music cruises in Europe with a baroque or Renaissance focus?
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Asked by: Bob
I'm looking for a classical music focused cruise in Europe, especially baroque and/or Renaissance. What would you suggest?
Answered by: Edwina Lonsdale
AmaWaterways has two sailings with a baroque musical theme available in 2026, departing on 1 July and 8 July. Each is a 7-night trip on the Danube, starting and finishing in Budapest aboard AmaReina.
In 2027, there are three sailings on the "Celebration of Music – Best of the Danube" itinerary, although these don't have a specific baroque or Renaissance focus:
- 7 July 2027 with Stephen Jarvia, Music Director of the Dearborn Symphony
- 18 August 2027 with Andreas Delfs, Music Director of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and his wife and music partner Amy Delfs
- 22 September 2027 with David Rhyne, Director of Music at St Michael Lutheran Church in Greenville, South Carolina
Edwina Lonsdale
Edwina has been involved with European river cruising since 1982. As founder of small ship cruise specialist Mundy Cruising, Edwina is one of the world's preeminent authorities on small ship cruises.
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