River Rhine cruises, also cruise Moselle and Main rivers

River Cruises on the Rhine River and Moselle River

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The mighty Rhine is one of Europe’s major arteries. It flows into the North Sea from its beginnings in the Alps, through Switzerland, Germany, France and Holland.

From Amsterdam heading upstream the lower Rhine travels colourful Dutch waterways through rich farmland to Cologne with its Old Town and great Gothic Cathedral.

The Rhine meets the Moselle at Koblenz, continues to the ancient fortress town of Boppard, and passes the famous Lorelei Rock on its way to the wine country town of Rudesheim with its lively Drosselgrasse of restaurants and taverns.

At Mainz the River Main leaves the Rhine which continues south, allowing a tour to romantic Heidelberg, the oldest university town in Germany. The upper Rhine then continues to Strasbourg, a cosmopolitan city on the French-German border with a soaring cathedral and colourful half-timbered buildings, and reaches Basle, Switzerland’s second largest city.

The Moselle is a more intimate river and meanders through woods and vineyards for over 160 miles. From Koblenz on the Rhine the river flows past hills dotted with romantic castles through wine villages such as Cochem, Bernkastel and Piesport to Trier, founded by the Romans 2000 years ago.

From the Rhine you can join the Main, and via the Main-Danube Canal cruise the River Danube to Vienna and Budapest, and on to the Black Sea.

We offer a range of cruises on the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Some start from Amsterdam or Antwerp, others cover just a section of the Rhine River. Holland at Tulip Time 2010 itineraries include other parts of Holland and visits to the Belgium towns of Antwerp and Brussels as well as the medieval city of Bruges.

River Map of Europe
Follow the Rhine, Moselle and Main on our zoomable map.

River Rhine cruises - Cologne at night

Castles on the Rhine

Hiedelbourg alongside the River Main Plenty of time for sightseeing and shopping

Cochem on the Moselle

River Rhine and River Moselle Cruises 2010

See also Rhine-Main-Danube cruises; River Danube to Budapest cruises; River Danube to Black Sea cruises


APT Cruises Travel package from UK including flights from 14 regional airports Gratuities included Wine with dinner Shore excursions included Balcony cabins available Informal dress code Choice of restaurants Open seating for meals Mainly UK/US/AUS passengers PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise	River	Nts	Description	Ship	Grade	Price
Amsterdam to Trier	Rhine, Moselle	7	Between Amsterdam and Trier	Various	5*	2010 from £1659pp	Exclusive 5% discount!
Enchanting Rhine	Rhine	7	Between Amsterdam and Basel	Various	5*	2010 from £1759pp	Exclusive 5% discount!


Viking River Cruises Travel package from UK Shore excursions included Informal dress code Open seating for meals Mainly EUR/UK/US passengers PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise	River	Nts	Description	Ship	Grade	Price
A Taste of the Rhine Short Break Cruise	Rhine	3/4	Between Basel and Dusseldorf	Viking Helvetia	5*	2010 from £570 /£670pp	Exclusive Offer £75pp Saving
Rhine Discovery	Rhine	7	Between Amsterdam and Basel	Viking Sun	4*	2010 from £995pp	Exclusive Offer £250pp Saving
Treasures of the Rhine	Rhine	14	Between Basel and Antwerp	Viking Sun	4*	2010 from £1825pp	Exclusive Offer £150pp Saving
Majestic Rhine	Rhine	7	Between Amsterdam and Basel	Viking Helvetia	5*	2010 from £1245pp	Exclusive Offer £250pp Saving


CroisiEurope Optional travel available Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Informal dress code Fixed seating for meals Mainly European passengers PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise	River	Nts	Description	Ship	Grade	Price
Romantic River Rhine Cruise Break	Rhine	4	Strasbourg to Koblenz and back	Various	4*	2010 from £399pp	1 & 5 Apr £399 plus Free Upgrade
Holland and the Rhine	Rhine	6	Between Amsterdam and Strasbourg	Various	4*	2010 from £632pp
Cruise the Rhine Valley	Rhine	5	Strasbourg to Koblenz and return	Various	4*	2010 from £562pp


Elegant River Cruises Travel package from UK plus VIP Home Departure Service Wine with lunch and dinner Shore excursions included Casual dress Open seating for meals Mainly UK/US passengers PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise	River	Nts	Description	Ship	Grade	Price
Castles Along The Rhine	Rhine	7	Between Basel and Amsterdam	River Ambassador	4*	2010 from £1195pp	Save £200pp Book by 28 Feb 2010
Springtime along the Rhine	Rhine	7	Between Amsterdam and Frankfurt	River Empress	5*	2010 from £1270pp	Save £125pp Book by 28 Feb 2010
Legendary Rhine and Moselle	Rhine, Moselle	12	Between Amsterdam and Basel plus Moselle	River Queen	5*	2010 from £2270pp	Save £225pp Book by 28 Feb 2010


Avalon Waterways Optional travel available Wine with dinner Shore excursions included Casual dress Open seating for meals Mainly UK/US passengers PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise	River	Nts	Description	Ship	Grade	Price
Romantic Rhine	Rhine	7	Between Basel and Amsterdam	Tapestry	5*	2010 from £1179pp
Windmills, Vineyards and Paris	Rhine, Moselle	12	Between Trier and Amsterdam with stay in Paris	Affinity	5*	2010 from £1559pp	Exclusive Offer £600pp Saving on 11 and 20 April
Rhine and Moselle	Moselle, Rhine	14	Between Amsterdam and Basel	Tapestry	5*	2010 from £2179pp


Shearings Holidays Coach travel from UK Rail travel option from UK Shore excursions optional Informal dress code Fixed seating for meals Mainly UK passengers PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Cruise	River	Nts	Description	Ship	Grade	Price
Rhine Valley Explorer	Rhine	9	Cologne to Rudesheim and return	Rotterdam	4*	2010 from £999pp
Magic of the Moselle	Rhine, Moselle	9	Cologne to Bernkastel and return	Rotterdam	4*	2010 from £999pp
Rhine and Moselle Discovery	Rhine, Moselle	9	Cologne to Cochem and return	Rotterdam	4*	2010 from £999pp
German and Swiss Rhine	Rhine	9	Cologne to Basle and return	Rotterdam	4*	2010 from £999pp



See also Rhine-Main-Danube cruises; River Danube to Budapest cruises; River Danube to Black Sea cruises