Rhine Cruises from Cologne
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10 best Rhine river cruises from Cologne
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Cyclists pedal 209km south from Cologne's historic center to Mainz over 8 days. Daily routes average 35km, passing Drachenburg Castle, Koblenz's Deutsches Eck, and UNESCO Middle Rhine Valley. MS Olympia barge provides comfortable accommodation between cycling segments.
Duration 8 days Destinations Cologne, Bonn, Andernach, Koblenz, Sankt Goar, Rudesheim am Rhein, Mainz Age Range up to 99 year olds River Rhine Operator UTracks From
- US$1,790
Sailing starts at Cologne's Rhine port at 16:00, passing through UNESCO Middle Rhine Valley. Visit medieval Koblenz (4 hours), Rüdesheim (5 hours), Speyer (11 hours), before reaching Strasbourg. The 435-kilometer journey spans 5 days.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim am Rhein, Speyer, Straßburg Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Ships Amadeus Silver IIAmadeus StarAmadeus CaraAmadeus Nova River Rhine Operator Lueftner Cruises From
- US$1,906
Your Rhine adventure starts in Cologne near its Gothic cathedral for an 8-day southbound route. Visit Koblenz's German Corner, float through the UNESCO Rhine Gorge, walk Rüdesheim's Drosselgasse, and finish in Basel. Daily ports include Mainz, Baden-Baden, and Strasbourg's Grande Île.
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range up to 100 year olds Ships S.S. AntoinetteS.S. Elisabeth River Rhine Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection From
- US$4,199
The S.S. Antoinette glides south from Cologne's cathedral to the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge. Stops include Koblenz's German Corner, Rüdesheim's Drosselgasse, and Mainz's Old Town before reaching Basel. The route spans 316 miles over 8 days through three countries.
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Switzerland, France Age Range up to 100 year olds Ship S.S. Antoinette River Rhine Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection From $4,299
10% Off- US$3,869You save $429
The voyage starts from Cologne's Rhine port at 18:00, passing through Westerschelde seaport to Willemstad's fortress. The route continues via Amsterdam's historic center and Markermeer lake before returning to Cologne past Emmerich's red suspension bridge.
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Ship A-ROSA AQUA River Rhine Operator A-ROSA From
10% Off- US$936
Duration 7 days Destinations Cologne, Beilstein, Trier, Saarburg, Zell, Cochem, Koblenz Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German River Rhine Operator DCS Touristik From
10% Off- US$1,124
A-ROSA SILVA sails from Cologne's medieval port to Willemstad's fortress and Antwerp's diamond district. The ship crosses Wadden Sea to historic Harlingen before passing Emmerich's suspension bridge on its return to Cologne.
Duration 10 days Destinations Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German River Rhine Operator A-ROSA From
10% Off- US$1,196
Rhine Christmas Markets 2025
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Had a fabulous time visiting different Christmas markets; very festive (gets more crowded at night)!”
Marinette, traveled in December 2023
A-ROSA AQUA leaves Cologne at 17:00, navigating through Rüdesheim's famous Drosselgasse and Mainz before reaching Frankfurt. The route leads through the dramatic Loreley Valley to historic Koblenz's Deutsches Eck, before returning to Cologne. All stops within walking distance of ports.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cologne, Rudesheim am Rhein, Mainz, Frankfurt-am-Main, Koblenz Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Ship A-ROSA AQUA River Rhine Operator A-ROSA From
10% Off- US$467
Rhine Mini Cruise Netherlands 2025
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Great trip, excellent crew.”
scott, traveled in January 2025
The cruise leaves Cologne at 17:00, sailing the Rhine to Rotterdam's harbor, Amsterdam's historic center, and Emmerich's red suspension bridge. The route covers 4 cities before returning to Cologne's cathedral-lined riverbank at 06:00 on day 5.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cologne, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Emmerich am Rhein Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Ship A-ROSA AQUA River Rhine Operator A-ROSA From
10% Off- US$675
This 5-day Rhine cruise starts from Cologne's historic port at 17:00, visiting 6 cities including Rüdesheim, Mainz, and Frankfurt. The route winds through the scenic Loreley Valley, stopping at the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz, before returning to Cologne at 05:00 on the final day.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cologne, Rudesheim am Rhein, Mainz, Frankfurt-am-Main, Loreley, Koblenz Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German River Rhine Operator A-ROSA From
10% Off- US$571
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