This short break cruise along the Rhine and Moselle rivers showcases the outstanding natural beauty of the Rhine Valley.
Explore quaint Cochem with its 11th-century hilltop castle, before cruising to Koblenz and on to pretty Boppard, where you can enjoy time at leisure.
Admire the stunning vistas of the romantic Rhine Valley including the legendary Lorelei Rock en route to the charming wine town of Rudesheim, renowned for its lively Drosselgasse. See the sights of Mainz, home to the Gutenberg Museum, before an overnight stop in Strasbourg, capital of Alsace.
4 nights accommodation on board on a full-board basis
Unlimited complimentary house wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks on board
Welcome cocktail
Entertainment on board
Cruise Manager
Gala farewell dinner
Port taxes
Fly-cruise package prices include return flights from the UK and overseas transfers
Excludes
Cruise only prices do not include flights or transfers
Optional Excursions (must be pre-booked at least 4 weeks before departure or bookable on board subject to availability)
Gratuities
Personal insurance and expenses
Special Features
CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their ships have a distinctly French flavour, the service and the food having received much praise from Blue Water Holidays customers. Staff and passengers come from many European countries and there may be other English speaking passengers on board.
Cruise Map
Itinerary
Day 1Cochem (Germany)
Board your ship at 6.00pm. After comfortably settling into your cabin, meet the crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner tonight will be followed by an evening of entertainment.
Day 2Cochem - Alken - Koblenz
Join us for the optional excursions - a guided walking tour of Cochem or a panoramic hiking in Cochem. Set sail towards Alken. Upon arrival, join the optional excursion to Thurant Castle, one of the oldest in the region. Return on board and enjoy an evening of entertainment. Set sail towards Koblenz.
Day 3Koblenz - Boppard - Rudesheim
Cruise towards Boppard. Enjoy time at leisure or join the hostess to discover the town. Continue cruising towards Rüdesheim through the Romantic Rhine Valley, passing the legendary Lorelei Rock. Enjoy some free time or join an optional excursion in Rüdesheim. Set off on board a tourist train for a tasting of the famous wines of the region, followed by a guided tour of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments. This evening, enjoy time at leisure to discover the famous Drosselgasse.
Day 4Rudesheim - Mainz
Reach Mainz early this morning. Join the optional excursions proposed - guided tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum, or discover the Rhineland vineyards leaving from Mainz. Afterwards, cruise towards Strasbourg. Tonight's is the gala dinner and evening. The ship will cruise through the night.
Day 5Strasbourg (France)
Disembark your ship after breakfast.
CMS_PP / SCM_PP - Rhine and Moselle Short Break ItineraryFor navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.
Dates and Prices
29 June 2026 - Cochem to Strasbourg - Sailing on : Monet From: £0pp
19 July 2026 - Cochem to Strasbourg - Sailing on : Monet From: £825pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£825pp
14 August 2026 - Cochem to Strasbourg - Sailing on : Monet From: £796pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£796pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£825pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£872pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£963pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1010pp
13 September 2026 - Strasbourg to Cochem - Sailing on : Mona Lisa From: £1060pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1060pp
03 October 2026 - Cochem to Strasbourg - Sailing on : Mona Lisa From: £1198pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1198pp
09 October 2026 - Strasbourg to Cochem - Sailing on : Monet From: £1007pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1007pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1060pp
10 May 2027 - Strasbourg to Cochem - Sailing on : Monet From: £1054pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1054pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1088pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1140pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1226pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1278pp
14 May 2027 - Cochem to Strasbourg - Sailing on : Monet From: £1054pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1054pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1140pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1226pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1278pp
09 June 2027 - Strasbourg to Cochem - Sailing on : Monet From: £1054pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1054pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1088pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1140pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1226pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1278pp
13 June 2027 - Cochem to Strasbourg - Sailing on : Monet From: £1054pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1054pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1088pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1140pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1226pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1278pp
14 August 2027 - Cochem to Strasbourg - Sailing on : Monet From: £1012pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1012pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1093pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1179pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1231pp
13 September 2027 - Strasbourg to Cochem - Sailing on : Monet From: £1054pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1054pp
17 September 2027 - Cochem to Strasbourg - Sailing on : Monet From: £1088pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1088pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1140pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1226pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1278pp
13 October 2027 - Cochem to Strasbourg - Sailing on : Monet From: £1054pp