MS Geoffrey Chaucer

MS Geoffrey Chaucer at a Glance

MS Geoffrey Chaucer is a river cruise ship sailing under Riviera Travel on the Danube. The current sailing on sale departs from Budapest, Hungary, runs for up to seven nights, and is available from late September 2026. Because Budapest is the departure port, every guest on this itinerary will need to fly, and Cruise1st can arrange that as part of a complete holiday package.

For a closer look at how the ship is laid out, the MS Geoffrey Chaucer cabins and deck plans page has everything you need before you decide which grade to book.

Sailing the Danube on MS Geoffrey Chaucer

The Danube is one of Europe's great river cruise routes, and Budapest is one of its most celebrated starting points — a city of grand parliament buildings, thermal baths and a skyline split by the river itself. A Danube itinerary typically moves through the heart of Central Europe, where the river connects historic cities and quiet riverside towns that are impossible to reach any other way.

Riviera Travel's approach to river cruising is guided and inclusive, making MS Geoffrey Chaucer well suited to travellers who want the destinations taken care of as well as the sailing. If you are weighing up where to cruise in Europe, our Danube river cruises page shows every itinerary we sell on the river across all departure dates.

Booking MS Geoffrey Chaucer with Cruise1st

Because every sailing on MS Geoffrey Chaucer departs from Hungary, the cruise is the middle of a longer trip — and that is exactly where Cruise1st's packaging expertise makes a difference. As one of the UK's leading cruise specialists, we book the flights, the hotel either side and the transfers alongside the cruise itself, all on one holiday and one invoice. You speak to real cruise experts on the phone before you book, not a general travel agent, which means the cabin grade and fare inclusions you end up with are the ones that actually suit your trip.

Sailings on MS Geoffrey Chaucer are available as a Cruise1st Package — cruise, flights, hotels and transfers combined — which is the simplest way to get from the UK to Budapest and back without managing separate bookings.

If you are still exploring dates, our cruise deals departing in September 2026 and October cruise deals both cover the period when MS Geoffrey Chaucer is sailing, and are a useful way to compare what else is available at the same time of year. You can also browse our full range of cruise and stay holidays or cruise and stay packages for 2026 if you want to see the broader picture before you commit.

Prices and How to Book

Sailings on MS Geoffrey Chaucer start from £2,499pp* for a seven-night Danube departure from Budapest. That figure is based on two people travelling together and covers the cruise element; when you book through Cruise1st as a package, flights, hotel and transfers are added to the same booking. Call our team to confirm availability and talk through the cabin options, or use the sailing listed on this page to check dates and go straight to the booking form.

Common Questions About MS Geoffrey Chaucer

Do I Need to Fly to Join MS Geoffrey Chaucer?

Yes — all current sailings depart from Budapest, Hungary, so every guest travelling from the UK will need to fly. Cruise1st can include return flights in your booking alongside the cruise, pre- or post-cruise hotel nights in Budapest, and airport or port transfers, so the whole trip is arranged in one place.

How Long Are the Itineraries on MS Geoffrey Chaucer?

The sailing currently on sale runs for up to seven nights on the Danube, departing from Budapest from late September 2026. River cruise itineraries of this length typically allow for a full exploration of the central Danube corridor, with calls at riverside towns and cities along the route.

Which Cruise Line Operates MS Geoffrey Chaucer?

MS Geoffrey Chaucer is operated by Riviera Travel, a UK-based specialist in guided river and ocean cruising. When you book through Cruise1st, the sailing can be combined with flights and accommodation as a Cruise1st Package, with our team handling the details.

Can I See the Cabin Layout Before I Book?

Yes. The MS Geoffrey Chaucer cabins and deck plans page shows how the ship is arranged and what each cabin grade offers, so you can make an informed choice before calling our advisors to confirm your booking.

What If I Want to Extend My Stay in Budapest?

Budapest is well worth more than a single night, and Cruise1st can arrange additional hotel nights in the city as part of your package — before the cruise, after it, or both. Speak to one of our cruise experts on the phone and they will build the stay around your travel dates.