This short Viator cruise consists of a candlelight dinner on board the MS Stolzenfels, which departs from Cologne, Germany, at 8 p.m., sails along the Rhine and then returns at 11 p.m. The meal consists of traditional German appetizers, main courses and desserts, and is accompanied by live commentary and entertainment. Drinks are not included in the price of the cruise, and children under 17 are not allowed.
Viator
8525 Edna Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(866) 648-5873
viator.com
The Feature Nostalgic Route is a one-day cruise operated by FD Fleets in Germany. It starts out in Koblenz, at 9 a.m. and returns at 8:10 p.m. The passenger ship is called the Goethe. Built in 1913, it is reminiscent of a historical steam engine boat, with spacious saloons that are decorated and furnished in the original Art Deco manner. The tour passes through the middle Rhine, offering scenic views of Koblenz, Niederlahnstein, Oberlahnstein, Rhens, Braubach, Boppard, Kamp-Bornhofen, St. Goarshausen, St. Goar, Oberwesel, Kaub, Bacharach, Assmannshausen and Bingen on the way to Rudesheim, where the ship docks for one hour before returning to Koblenz. There is a restaurant on board, although food and drinks are not included in the cruise fee. The information narration is offered in English unless otherwise specified. Management recommends that you book your trips early (at least 24 hours in advance), as spots are frequently sold out.
KD German Rhine Line
c/o Rhine Cruise Agency
170 Hamilton Ave.
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 948-3600
kdrhine.com
The five-day Strasbourg-Koblenz-Strasbourg cruise is operated by Euro River Cruises and sets off from Strasbourg, France. Boarding is from 6 to 7 p.m. on the first day and includes an introduction to your cabin and crew and a welcome cocktail. Dinner follows on board, and you then have the opportunity to visit Strasbourg by riverboat before departing at 10 p.m. The cruise passes through many scenic towns and makes stops in the late afternoons or evenings in the German towns of Koblenz (day two), Rudesheim (day three) and Spire (day four). All breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served on board, although you can dine at the various dock towns as well. Day five brings you back to Strasbourg at 9 a.m. All meals, entertainment and port taxes are included in the cruise price. Drinks, coffee, insurance and other excursions are not included.
Euro River Cruises
365 Route 304, Suite 206
Nanuet, NY 10954
(800) 526 - 8539
eurorivercruises.com
