This cruise travels past Boppard, St. Goar and Rudesheim, and it passes castles in these towns, including Pfalz, Sterrenberg, Liebenstein, Maus, Sooneck, Ehrenfels and Nollig. Other attractions include the Mouse Tower, Boppard, Bad Salzig, St. Goar, Kaub and the Lorelei rock, which is the sight of a legendary siren who lured men to their deaths on the rocks. The cruise will stop in Rudesheim for three hours, where visitors can visit the town center or nearby Nierwalddenkmal. The cruise runs from April through October, and it runs between eight and nine hours. This is small cruise ship that can only hold 380 passengers, and on-board amenities include a restaurant, a salon and viewing decks.
Loreley-Linie Weinand
Rheinuferstr. 55--56
D-56341 Kamp-Bornhofen on the Rhine River, Germany
011-49-0-6773-341
loreley-linie.loreleyvalley.com
This cruise sails through the Middle Rhine upon a paddle steamer, and it lasts for 11 hours. The cruise operates from April through October, and it leaves from and returns to Koblenz, Germany. The route includes views of Niederlahnstein, Boppard, St. Goar, Kaub, Oberwesel, Bacharach and Assmannshausen, and attractions include castles, the Lorelei rock and vineyards. On-board amenities include viewing decks, a restaurant, four salons and wheelchair access. Children age 3 and under travel for free. Travelers will be riding upon the Goethe, which can accommodate up to 500 passengers.
Koln-Dusseldorfer
Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AG
Frankenwerft 35 50667 Cologne
011-49-02-21-2088-318
k-d.com
This cruise takes travels from Loreley to St. Goar and St. Goarshausen, and it takes approximately four hours. The cruise travels through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, which was designated a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site, which means that the area is protected. Attractions include castles, Lorch, Bacharach, Overwesel and Bingen. This cruise does not leave on a daily basis, and interested travelers must call ahead to book their spot and confirm departure times. Groups larger than 10 people are eligible for a discount.
Roessler Line Boat Tours K.P. Rössler
Lorcher Str. 34
65385 Assmannshausen
011-49-6722-2353
roesslerlinie.de
