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River cruises in Germany
The Rhine and its tributries, the Elbe, Main and Oder
Situated in the heart of Europe and seen as a timeless destination, discover Germany on one of our cruises on the romantic Rhine, the Moselle, the Elbe and many other German waterways, including the Danube and Main rivers. Germany has more than 40 UNESCO World Heritage sites and is one of the great nations that have influenced modern Western and European civilisations. A trip to Germany promises to be a rich experience.
The country has some of the most stunning countryside and beautiful cities in the world just waiting to be discovered, combining modern life with a deep heritage, in a whirlwind of culture. Regensburg, Passau, Heildeberg, Cochem, Mainz, Coblenz, Mannheim, are towns and cities you can explore through our numerous German river cruise itineraries on small river cruise ships.
Berlin with its many sites, is a world capital of art and culture. It is a destination that brings together artists, creators, enthusiasts and lovers of life. Berlin is a city in motion, full of art, cinema, music, theatre and dance.
Hamburg meanwhile boasts a heritage dating back several centuries. You can admire the Alster, a large lake in the heart of the city, the magnificent city hall, an imposing neo-Renaissance building built in 1897, and the Chilehaus, a 10-storey brick building, which eastern facade resembles the bow of a ship.
The German waterways that crisscross the country are all full of discoveries and surprises. Cruising the Rhine, where picturesque villages surrounded by vineyards and overhung by ancient castles, will eventually seduce you. A cruise on the Elbe, meanwhile, will take you to the most beautiful corners of Europe.
A river cruise in Germany will take you to the heart of northern and central Europe, where history, culture, nature and civilization meet.
Discover all our river cruises through Germany below.
Cruise across Europe from Budapest to Amsterdam (port-to-port cruise)
BUDAPEST - VIENNA - MELK - PASSAU - FRANKFURT - MAINZ - STRASBOURG - MANNHEIM - NIERSTEIN - RÜDESHEIM(3) - COLOGNE - AMSTERDAM(4)
Experience a unique trans-European cruise on the Danube, the Main and the Rhine! CroisiEurope offers you the possibility to combine two cruise programs from Budapest to Strasbourg and from Strasbourg to Amsterdam in one 18-day trip to discover cities and fabulous sites in Hungary, Austria and the Netherlands, passing through Alsace and Germany. An opportunity not to be missed!
The Rhine & Moselle (port-to-port cruise)
COCHEM - ALKEN - KOBLENZ - BOPPARD - RÜDESHEIM - MAINZ - STRASBOURG
From Cochem to Strasbourg, discover the magic of the Moselle and the romantic Rhine valley on an exceptional cruise where rivers meander between breath-taking landscapes and castles dominating hillsides. Explore authentic towns and villages with hidden gems, such as Alken and its Thurant castle, or stroll in Boppard along one of the most beautiful banks of Germany.
Grand Gastronomic Cruise on the Rhine (port-to-port cruise)
STRASBOURG - SCHOENAU - BREISACH - STRASBOURG
Enthusiasts of fine dining and wine, embark on a cruise with Marc Haeberlin(1), a 2-star awarded French chef in the Michelin guide (2021), and Serge Dubs(1), in turn best sommelier of Alsace, France, from Europe and the World from 1974 to 1989. CroisiEurope takes you on the Rhine for a journey that will tickle your taste buds.
Cruise across Europe from Amsterdam to Budapest (port-to-port cruise)
AMSTERDAM(3) - NIJMEGEN - COLOGNE - RÜDESHEIM(4) - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG - FRANKFURT - MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM - WURZBURG - Rothenburg(1) - BAMBERG - NUREMBERG - MÜHLHAUSEN - REGENSBURG - PASSAU - MELK - DURNSTEIN - VIENNA - ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST
Experience a unique trans-European cruise on the Rhine, the Main and the Danube! CroisiEurope offers you the possibility to combine two cruise programs from Amsterdam to Strasbourg and from Strasbourg to Budapest in one 19-day trip to discover cities and fabulous sites in Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Hungary. An opportunity not to be missed!
From Amsterdam to Berlin (port-to-port cruise)
AMSTERDAM - GRONINGEN - PAPENBOURG - OLDENBOURG - BREME - NIENBURG - MINDEN - HANOVER - MAGDEBOURG - POTSDAM - BERLIN
From Amsterdam to Berlin, explore the northern canals by cruising the Elbe and the Havel. You will discover Amsterdam and its famous UNESCO World Heritage Canals before diving into the heart of charming Dutch cities. In Germany, you will have the option to visit the Meyer Werft shipyard before exploring Bremen, the oldest maritime city in the country. Discover Hanover, Magdeburg or Potsdam, cities that will make you appreciate the fascinating heritage of Germany. Your cruise will end in Berlin.