12-Night Rhine River Castles & Vineyards
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| Stateroom Category | Inclusions | Price per Guest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior CabinPerfect budget option, cozy retreat with standard cruise amenities. | USD 7,467USD 6,571Save USD 896! | ||
| Ocean ViewFeatures a large picture window or porthole to enjoy natural light and ocean views. | USD 9,129USD 8,034Save USD 1,095! | ||
| Balcony CabinIncludes a private verandah with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and seating. | USD 11,456USD 10,081Save USD 1,375! | ||
| Junior SuiteSpacious layout with a dedicated sitting area and full bathtub. | USD 14,854USD 13,072Save USD 1,782! | ||
| SuitePremium living room, priority boarding, and luxury bath amenities. | USD 19,509USD 17,168Save USD 2,341! | ||
| Luxury SuiteElite suite with a private hot tub on the deck, concierge service. | USD 28,818USD 25,360Save USD 3,458! | ||
| Owner's SuiteThe ultimate cruise luxury, dining room, wet bar, and butler service. | USD 44,112USD 38,819Save USD 5,293! | ||
| Family CabinDesigned for up to 6 guests, bunk beds, and double vanity bathroom. | USD 13,784USD 12,130Save USD 1,654! | ||
| Accessible CabinWider doorways, roll-in shower, grab bars, and accessible closet rods. | USD 8,131USD 7,155Save USD 976! | ||
| Solo CabinSpecifically sized and priced for solo travelers, avoiding single supplements. | USD 6,468USD 5,692Save USD 776! |
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Day-by-Day Voyage Itinerary
Amsterdam
EmbarkationEmbarkation on the river ship • Welcome cocktails with the Captain • Evening canal cruise through Amsterdam
Fine Dining Room - Dutch Specialties
Illuminated Amsterdam canal cruise
Cologne
08:00 AM - 06:00 PMTour the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral • Explore the Old Town and Hohenzollern Bridge • Sample local Kölsch beer
Cologne Cathedral Guided Tour, Old Town Walking & Kölsch Beer Tasting
Früh am Dom brewery restaurant, Fine Dining Room
Onboard German folk music trio
Koblenz (Rhine Gorge)
07:00 AM - 07:00 PMScenic cruising through the Rhine Gorge castles • Visit the Deutsches Eck monument • Cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Rhine Gorge Castle Scenic Cruise Commentary, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Cable Car Tour
Weinhaus Hubertus, Fine Dining Room
Legend of the Lorelei storytelling on deck
Rüdesheim
08:00 AM - 06:00 PMRide the cable car over vineyards to Niederwald Monument • Stroll the historic Drosselgasse lane • Taste Rüdesheimer coffee with local brandy
Niederwald Monument Cable Car & Vineyard Tour, Rhine Valley Wine Tasting Excursion
Rüdesheimer Schloss, Fine Dining Room
German wine tasting seminar onboard
Strasbourg
08:00 AM - 06:00 PMExplore the Petite France canal district • Visit Strasbourg Cathedral • Taste Alsatian tarte flambée
Petite France & Cathedral Walking Tour, Alsace Wine Route Village Tour
Maison Kammerzell, Fine Dining Room
Onboard Alsatian folk accordion performance
Breisach (Black Forest)
07:00 AM - 06:00 PMDay trip into the Black Forest • Visit a traditional cuckoo clock workshop • Sample Black Forest gateau
Black Forest Village & Cuckoo Clock Tour, Freiburg Old Town Excursion
Black Forest farmhouse restaurant, Fine Dining Room
Onboard trivia contest
Basel
06:00 AM - DisembarkationBreakfast onboard • Final Old Town stroll • Disembark and transfer to airport
Breakfast buffet
Amsterdam
EmbarkationEmbarkation on the river ship • Welcome cocktails with the Captain • Evening canal cruise through Amsterdam
Fine Dining Room - Dutch Specialties
Illuminated Amsterdam canal cruise
Cologne
08:00 AM - 06:00 PMTour the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral • Explore the Old Town and Hohenzollern Bridge • Sample local Kölsch beer
Cologne Cathedral Guided Tour, Old Town Walking & Kölsch Beer Tasting
Früh am Dom brewery restaurant, Fine Dining Room
Onboard German folk music trio
Koblenz (Rhine Gorge)
07:00 AM - 07:00 PMScenic cruising through the Rhine Gorge castles • Visit the Deutsches Eck monument • Cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Rhine Gorge Castle Scenic Cruise Commentary, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Cable Car Tour
Weinhaus Hubertus, Fine Dining Room
Legend of the Lorelei storytelling on deck
Rüdesheim
08:00 AM - 06:00 PMRide the cable car over vineyards to Niederwald Monument • Stroll the historic Drosselgasse lane • Taste Rüdesheimer coffee with local brandy
Niederwald Monument Cable Car & Vineyard Tour, Rhine Valley Wine Tasting Excursion
Rüdesheimer Schloss, Fine Dining Room
German wine tasting seminar onboard
Strasbourg
08:00 AM - 06:00 PMExplore the Petite France canal district • Visit Strasbourg Cathedral • Taste Alsatian tarte flambée
Petite France & Cathedral Walking Tour, Alsace Wine Route Village Tour
Maison Kammerzell, Fine Dining Room
Onboard Alsatian folk accordion performance
Breisach (Black Forest)
DisembarkationDay trip into the Black Forest • Visit a traditional cuckoo clock workshop • Sample Black Forest gateau
Black Forest Village & Cuckoo Clock Tour, Freiburg Old Town Excursion
Black Forest farmhouse restaurant, Fine Dining Room
Onboard trivia contest
Shore Excursions
Optional activities available at your ports of call.
Best of Amsterdam
FreeA wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Amsterdam. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.
Secrets of Cologne
$255A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Cologne. This private tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.
Secrets of Koblenz (Rhine Gorge)
$231A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Koblenz (Rhine Gorge). This food tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.
Discover Rüdesheim
$138A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Rüdesheim. This family activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.
Scenic Route of Strasbourg
$201A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Strasbourg. This cultural tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.
Adventure in Breisach (Black Forest)
$161A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Breisach (Black Forest). This nature tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.
Discover Basel
$138A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Basel. This family activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.
Scenic Route of Amsterdam
$217A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Amsterdam. This cultural tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.
Best of Cologne
FreeA wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Cologne. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.
Scenic Route of Koblenz (Rhine Gorge)
$211A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Koblenz (Rhine Gorge). This cultural tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.
Discover Rüdesheim
$132A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Rüdesheim. This luxury experiences covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.
Secrets of Strasbourg
$246A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Strasbourg. This private tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.
Highlights of Breisach (Black Forest)
$96A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Breisach (Black Forest). This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.
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Guest Reviews
Realistic feedback from verified cruise bookings.
“The ship was clean and well maintained. Wi-Fi was a bit slow in remote areas, but overall a great value cruise. Slipped off to 12-Night Rhine River Castles & Vineyards and had a fantastic time.”
honeymoon Voyage • 2026-07-08“Absolutely loved the balcony cabin and the service was top notch! The excursions in ports of call were well organized. Slipped off to 12-Night Rhine River Castles & Vineyards and had a fantastic time.”
solo Voyage • 2026-07-03“The ship was clean and well maintained. Wi-Fi was a bit slow in remote areas, but overall a great value cruise. Slipped off to 12-Night Rhine River Castles & Vineyards and had a fantastic time.”
honeymoon Voyage • 2026-06-28