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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.
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.
From Berlin to Copenhagen The Havel, the Oder and the Baltic sea (port-to-port cruise)
BERLIN - HOHENSAATEN - SZCZECIN - WOLGAST - Island of Usedom - PEENEMÜNDE - LAUTERBACH - Island of Rügen - STRALSUND - Rostock - Gedser - Copenhagen
From Berlin to Copenhagen, sail along the Havel, the Oder and the Baltic Sea on a cruise combining modernity and tradition, originality and simplicity. Discover cities with unique architecture such as Stralsund, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, but also spectacular coastlines with fine sandy beaches and limestone cliffs on the islands of Usedom and Rügen. Visit the remains of Chorin Abbey, the finest example of brick architecture in Northern Germany.
The Valley of the romantic Rhine, the Moselle and the Main (port-to-port cruise)
STRASBOURG - FRANKFURT - COCHEM - KOBLENZ - RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG
Discover breathtaking landscapes along 3 rivers: the romantic Rhine valley, the Moselle and the Main. Impressive and unforgettable, our cruise will let you discover unmissable cities, from Strasbourg to the Cochem castle, via the Frankfurt Main Tower, the Niederwald monument and Heidelberg.
From Berlin to Prague: Cruise on the Elbe and Vltava Rivers (port-to-port cruise)
BERLIN - WUSTERWITZ - MAGDEBOURG - WITTENBERG - MEISSEN - DRESDEN - USTI - KRALUPY - PRAGUE
From Berlin to Prague, discover the charming cities of Germany and Czech Republic, marked by their past but also by their cultural diversity. Visit the cities of Berlin, Potsdam, Dresden and Prague, cities that are authentic and full of charm. Let yourself be seduced by our excursions such as the gardens of the Sanssouci Palace or the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
From Berlin to Amsterdam (port-to-port cruise)
BERLIN - POTSDAM - BRANDENBURG - BURG - MAGDEBURG - CALVOERDE - WOLFSBURG - ANDERTEN - MINDEN - NIENBURG - HOYA - BREMEN - OLDENBURG - DOERPEN - PAPENBURG - GRONINGEN - AMSTERDAM(2)
From Berlin to Amsterdam, explore the northern canals by cruising the Elbe and the Havel. You will discover the history of Berlin, before exploring Potsdam, Magdeburg or Bremen, cities that will make you appreciate the eclectic heritage of Germany. You will have the option to visit the Meyer Werft shipyard before diving into the heart of charming Dutch cities. Your cruise will end in Amsterdam, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage canals.