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River cruises in Germany
The Rhine and its tributries, the Elbe, Main and Oder
Situated in the heart of Europe and seen as a timeless destination, discover Germany on one of our cruises on the romantic Rhine, the Moselle, the Elbe and many other German waterways, including the Danube and Main rivers. Germany has more than 40 UNESCO World Heritage sites and is one of the great nations that have influenced modern Western and European civilisations. A trip to Germany promises to be a rich experience.
The country has some of the most stunning countryside and beautiful cities in the world just waiting to be discovered, combining modern life with a deep heritage, in a whirlwind of culture. Regensburg, Passau, Heildeberg, Cochem, Mainz, Coblenz, Mannheim, are towns and cities you can explore through our numerous German river cruise itineraries on small river cruise ships.
Berlin with its many sites, is a world capital of art and culture. It is a destination that brings together artists, creators, enthusiasts and lovers of life. Berlin is a city in motion, full of art, cinema, music, theatre and dance.
Hamburg meanwhile boasts a heritage dating back several centuries. You can admire the Alster, a large lake in the heart of the city, the magnificent city hall, an imposing neo-Renaissance building built in 1897, and the Chilehaus, a 10-storey brick building, which eastern facade resembles the bow of a ship.
The German waterways that crisscross the country are all full of discoveries and surprises. Cruising the Rhine, where picturesque villages surrounded by vineyards and overhung by ancient castles, will eventually seduce you. A cruise on the Elbe, meanwhile, will take you to the most beautiful corners of Europe.
A river cruise in Germany will take you to the heart of northern and central Europe, where history, culture, nature and civilization meet.
Discover all our river cruises through Germany below.
Cruise along the South-North Axis from Arles to Amsterdam (port-to-port cruise)
ARLES - PORT-SAINT-LOUIS - MARTIGUES(2) - ARLES - VIVIERS - LA VOULTE - The Vercors Plateau - TAIN-L'HERMITAGE - LYON - BASEL - BREISACH - STRASBOURG - MAINZ - KOBLENZ - COLOGNE - DÜSSELDORF – AMSTERDAM
Let yourself be tempted by this charming cruise along two mythical rivers, the Rhone and the Rhine. From the France via Germany to Netherlands you will enjoy 11 unforgettable days. Discover Arles and Avignon, two UNESCO World Heritage cities willing to retale their history through pleasant walks or bike rides. Visit also Mainz with its cosmopolitan atmosphere.
From Copenhagen to Berlin: The Baltic Sea, the Oder and Havel and Elbe Rivers (port-to-port cruise)
Copenhagen - Gedser - Rostock - STRALSUND - Island of Rügen - LAUTERBACH - Island of Usedom - WOLGAST - SZCZECIN - MESCHERIN - NIEDERFINOW - LEHNITZ - BERLIN - POTSDAM - BRANDENBURG - BURG - MAGDEBURG - CALVOERDE - WOLFSBURG - ANDERTEN - MINDEN - NIENBURG - HOYA - BREMEN - OLDENBURG - DOERPEN - PAPENBURG - GRONINGEN - AMSTERDAM(3)
From Copenhagen to Amsterdam, sail along the Baltic Sea, the Oder, the Havel and the Elbe on a cruise combining modernity and tradition, originality and simplicity. Visit the remains of Chorin Abbey, the finest example of brick architecture in Northern Germany. Discover spectacular coastlines with fine sandy beaches and limestone cliffs on the islands of Usedom and Rügen. You will discover the charm of cities such as Berlin, Bremen, Hannover, Amsterdam, and captivating cities such as Stralsund, Greifswald, Magdeburg or Nienburg.
Trans-European cruise from France to the Iron Gates, 3 rivers, the Rhine, the Main and the Danube (port-to-port cruise)
STRASBOURG - MAINZ - FRANKFURT - MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM - WURZBURG - SCHWEINFURT - BAMBERG - NUREMBERG - MÜHLHAUSEN - REGENSBURG - PASSAU - MELK - DURNSTEIN - VIENNA - ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST - MOHACS - OSIJEK - NOVI SAD - BELGRADE - The Iron Gates - RUSE - OLTENITA - CERNAVODA / FETESTI - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA - CERNAVODA / FETESTI - OLTENITA
Exhilarating ports of call and amazing cuisine are on deck for this cruise from France to Romania. Take a journey through one thousand years of tradition, where nature dazzles and monuments reflect the passionate, sometimes turbulent, history along the European waterways.
Christmas Markets along the Rhine (port-to-port package)
STRASBOURG - SPEYER - RÜDESHEIM - KOBLENZ - COLOGNE - Strasbourg(4)
Christmas markets are in full boom during the holiday season. The smell of freshly baked goods fills the air surrounding the festive wooden booths selling artisan gifts. We'll visit several markets during this cruise for an authentic German holiday experience, including those in Speyer, romantic Heidelberg, the Christmas Market of Nations in Rüdesheim, and Koblenz.
From Basel to Amsterdam : The Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine River (port-to-port cruise)
BASEL - BREISACH - STRASBOURG - MAINZ - KOBLENZ - COLOGNE - DÜSSELDORF - AMSTERDAM
From Basel to Amsterdam, embark on a cruise rich in history and authenticity. Admire the beauty of the Rhine Falls before discovering historic monuments through cities such as Haarlem or Colmar and its Unterlinden museum. You can take a stroll to the Arnhem Open Air Museum, which reveals a 100-year-old story.