Germany River Cruise

Germany

Castles, vineyards and historic cities along the Rhine, Moselle and Danube

Germany River Cruises

Germany offers some of Europe's most spectacular river cruising, with medieval castles perched atop vineyard-covered hills, charming wine villages, and historic cities along the Rhine, Moselle and Danube rivers. Our cruises take you through the heart of Germany's cultural and scenic highlights.

3 Rivers

Rhine, Moselle and Danube

Year-Round

Cruises available all seasons

UNESCO Sites

World Heritage destinations

Featured German Ports

Cologne

Cologne

Famous for its towering Gothic cathedral and charming old town along the Rhine River.

  • Rhine River
  • Must-see: Cologne Cathedral
Rüdesheim

Rüdesheim

Charming wine town in the Rhine Valley, known for its Drosselgasse lane with wine taverns.

  • Rhine River
  • Must-see: Niederwald Monument
Cochem

Cochem

Picturesque town on the Moselle River dominated by its fairytale Reichsburg Castle.

  • Moselle River
  • Must-see: Reichsburg Castle
Passau

Passau

Known as the "City of Three Rivers" where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet.

  • Danube River
  • Must-see: St. Stephen's Cathedral
Bernkastel-Kues

Bernkastel-Kues

Beautiful wine town in the Moselle Valley with half-timbered houses and vineyards.

  • Moselle River
  • Must-see: Market Square
Regensburg

Regensburg

Medieval city on the Danube with well-preserved architecture and the Stone Bridge.

  • Danube River
  • Must-see: Old Town

Popular Germany Cruises

Explore our most booked itineraries featuring Germany

Romantic Rhine

Romantic Rhine

7 days | MS "VistaGracia"
Cologne Rüdesheim Koblenz

Explore the most scenic stretch of the Rhine River with its legendary castles and vineyard-covered hills.

Moselle Valley

Moselle Valley

6 days | MS "Vistamilla"
Cochem Bernkastel Trier

Navigate the winding Moselle River through Germany's steep vineyards and fairytale villages.

Danube Delights

Danube Delights

8 days | MS "Fidelio"
Passau Regensburg Nuremberg

Experience Germany's stretch of the Danube with medieval towns and Bavarian culture.

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Germany Travel Tips

Best Time to Visit

The best time for a Germany river cruise is April through October, with pleasant weather and active vineyard scenery. Christmas markets cruises in November-December are also popular.

Currency

Germany uses the Euro (€). Credit cards are widely accepted, but it's good to have some cash for small purchases in markets or small towns.

Language

German is the official language. English is commonly spoken in tourist areas, but learning a few basic German phrases is appreciated.

Shopping

Popular souvenirs include Riesling wines from the Moselle, cuckoo clocks from the Black Forest, and traditional German steins.

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