201 cruises found
A cruise in Germany can take many forms: sailing up the Elbe into Hamburg, Kiel's docks opening onto the Baltic, Rhine castles passing by above the vineyards, or historic Danube towns between Bavaria and Central Europe.
The journey combines Hanseatic ports, cathedrals, half-timbered villages, Christmas markets, museums, local beers, riverscapes and major city ports of call. Depending on the itinerary, the experience can be ocean-going, river-focused, cultural, festive or more refined aboard a ship offering attentive service.
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Germany
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg
10 other departures
Modigliani
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
11/01/2026
from
$ 721
Other departures:
23 Nov 2026
18-22 Mar 2027
01-05-09 May 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg
10 other departures
Leonard de Vinci
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
11/09/2026
from
$ 721
Other departures:
20 Nov 2026
22-26 Mar 2027
26 Apr 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg
8 other departures
Victor Hugo
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
11/20/2026
from
$ 721
Other departures:
16 Nov 2026
03-11-19-23 Mar 2027
12-16-24 Nov 2027
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg
4 other departures
Monalisa
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
11/09/2026
from
$ 721
Other departures:
19-31 Oct 2026
13-17 Nov 2026
Itinerary : Southampton, Hamburg, Southampton
Queen Mary 2
5 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
06/19/2028
from
$ 757
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg
41 other departures
MS Gerard Schmitter
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
11/16/2026
from
$ 758
Other departures:
11 Aug 2026
29 Sep 2026
03-08-12-22 Oct 2026
Other departures
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Breisach, Strasbourg
2 other departures
MS France
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
10/23/2026
from
$ 766
Other departures:
19-27 Oct 2026
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Breisach, Strasbourg
1 other departures
Modigliani
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
10/28/2026
from
$ 766
Other departures:
24 Oct 2026
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Breisach, Strasbourg
1 other departures
Monalisa
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
10/23/2026
from
$ 766
Other departures:
27 Oct 2026
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Breisach, Strasbourg
Beethoven
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
10/30/2026
from
$ 766
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg
3 other departures
MS Lafayette
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
11/22/2027
from
$ 794
Other departures:
04-08 Nov 2026
26 Nov 2027
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg
Symphonie
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
03/05/2027
from
$ 794
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg
25 other departures
MS Monet
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
10/21/2026
from
$ 839
Other departures:
05 Sep 2026
05-17-25 Oct 2026
28 Mar 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg
23 other departures
La Boheme
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
10/25/2026
from
$ 839
Other departures:
27 Sep 2026
11-21 Oct 2026
26-30 Mar 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Southampton, Zeebrugge, Hamburg, Southampton
Queen Anne
6 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
04/02/2027
from
$ 851
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Breisach, Strasbourg
MS Gerard Schmitter
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
10/30/2026
from
$ 940
Itinerary : Southampton, Hamburg, Zeebrugge, Southampton
Queen Mary 2
6 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
10/18/2026
from
$ 946
Itinerary : Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Ludwigshafen, Strasbourg, Mainz, Cologne
MS Rhein Symphonie
7 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Cologne
12/20/2026
from
$ 1,002
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg
4 other departures
Beethoven
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
10/22/2026
from
$ 1,004
Other departures:
23-27 Mar 2027
21-25 Oct 2027
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg
3 other departures
MS France
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
10/15/2026
from
$ 1,011
Other departures:
06 Oct 2026
28 Mar 2027
09 Oct 2027
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Saint Goarshausen, Rudesheim, Mainz, Gambsheim, Strasbourg
5 other departures
Victor Hugo
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
12/07/2026
from
$ 1,305
Other departures:
16 Dec 2026
03-07-11-17 Dec 2027
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Saint Goarshausen, Rudesheim, Mainz, Gambsheim, Strasbourg
7 other departures
Beethoven
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
12/01/2026
from
$ 1,347
Other departures:
05-09-13 Dec 2026
01-05-09-13 Dec 2027
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg
5 other departures
MS Douce France
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
03/30/2027
from
$ 1,470
Other departures:
16 Mar 2027
03-07-11-15 Apr 2027
Itinerary : Cologne, Andernach, Mainz, Germersheim, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne
MS Rhein Symphonie
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Cologne
05/21/2027
from
$ 1,478
Itinerary : Strasbourg, Oberwesel, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg
2 other departures
Victor Hugo
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Strasbourg
11/12/2026
from
$ 1,625
Other departures:
07-15 Mar 2027
Hamburg
Warnemünde
Kiel
Hamburg
Warnemünde
Kiel
Hamburg
Kiel
Warnemünde
Rüdesheim
Koblenz
Cologne
Cologne
Koblenz
Rüdesheim
Cologne
Rüdesheim
Koblenz
Regensburg
Passau
Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Passau
Regensburg
Nuremberg
Regensburg
Passau
Potsdam
Berlin
Dresden
Berlin
Potsdam
Dresden
Berlin
Dresden
Potsdam
Weather & swimming
Mild, bright and very pleasant. The rivers regain their beautiful colors, the cities are easy to explore and itineraries along the Rhine, Main or Danube are especially enjoyable.
Expert advice
An excellent choice for a first river cruise in Germany, especially if you want to avoid intense heat and summer crowds.
Weather & swimming
Warmer and livelier. A good time for ocean cruises from Hamburg, Kiel or Warnemünde, as well as for major river itineraries.
Expert advice
Ideal for families and cruises to the Baltic or Northern Europe. On the rivers, simply keep an eye on water levels, which vary from year to year.
Weather & swimming
An excellent balance. The vineyards along the Rhine and Moselle are beautiful, temperatures remain pleasant and the atmosphere grows more relaxed.
Expert advice
Probably the best time for travelers who want to combine riverscapes, wine, heritage and manageable crowds.
Weather & swimming
Cold but very festive. Cologne, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau and Dresden take on a special atmosphere with their lights, market stalls, mulled wine and Advent traditions.
Expert advice
Perfect for a Christmas market-themed cruise on the Rhine, Main or Danube. Book early, as these sailings are in high demand.
| Season | Weather & swimming | Expert advice |
|---|---|---|
April - June (spring) | Mild, bright and very pleasant. The rivers regain their beautiful colors, the cities are easy to explore and itineraries along the Rhine, Main or Danube are especially enjoyable. | An excellent choice for a first river cruise in Germany, especially if you want to avoid intense heat and summer crowds. |
July - August (summer) Warmer and livelier. A good time for ocean cruises from Hamburg, Kiel or Warnemünde, as well as for major river itineraries. Ideal for families and cruises to the Baltic or Northern Europe. On the rivers, simply keep an eye on water levels, which vary from year to year. | ||
September - October (fall) | An excellent balance. The vineyards along the Rhine and Moselle are beautiful, temperatures remain pleasant and the atmosphere grows more relaxed. | Probably the best time for travelers who want to combine riverscapes, wine, heritage and manageable crowds. |
Late November - December (Christmas markets) | Cold but very festive. Cologne, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau and Dresden take on a special atmosphere with their lights, market stalls, mulled wine and Advent traditions. | Perfect for a Christmas market-themed cruise on the Rhine, Main or Danube. Book early, as these sailings are in high demand. |
In Germany, the highlights depend heavily on the type of cruise: the major northern ports offer a maritime perspective, while the Rhine, Main, Danube and Elbe provide a slower experience, closer to the cities and landscapes.
Hamburg
Speicherstadt, the Elbphilharmonie and the Elbe waterfront make this one of Northern Europe's most beautiful arrivals by water.
Kiel
The fjord, boats and maritime atmosphere make this a Baltic-focused port call.
Warnemünde
The beach, lighthouse and old canal offer a more resort-like break that is easy to combine with Rostock.
Hamburg
Speicherstadt, the Elbphilharmonie and the Elbe waterfront make this one of Northern Europe's most beautiful arrivals by water.
Kiel
The fjord, boats and maritime atmosphere make this a Baltic-focused port call.
Warnemünde
The beach, lighthouse and old canal offer a more resort-like break that is easy to combine with Rostock.
On the Romantic Rhine
The castles between Koblenz, Bingen and Rüdesheim form one of Germany's most iconic river landscapes.
On the Moselle
The river's bends, vineyards and small towns such as Cochem create a gentler, wine-country atmosphere.
On the Bavarian Danube
Regensburg and Passau combine medieval heritage and river confluences with a grand journey toward Central Europe.
On the Romantic Rhine
The castles between Koblenz, Bingen and Rüdesheim form one of Germany's most iconic river landscapes.
On the Moselle
The river's bends, vineyards and small towns such as Cochem create a gentler, wine-country atmosphere.
On the Bavarian Danube
Regensburg and Passau combine medieval heritage and river confluences with a grand journey toward Central Europe.
From Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
The view of Koblenz, the Rhine and the Moselle provides a perfect overview of the confluence.
From Table Mountain
Not to be confused with South Africa; in Germany, the most beautiful river views are primarily along the Rhine, Moselle and Elbe.
From Dresden's riverfront
The old town, domes and Elbe create one of the country's most elegant urban panoramas.
From Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
The view of Koblenz, the Rhine and the Moselle provides a perfect overview of the confluence.
From Table Mountain
Not to be confused with South Africa; in Germany, the most beautiful river views are primarily along the Rhine, Moselle and Elbe.
From Dresden's riverfront
The old town, domes and Elbe create one of the country's most elegant urban panoramas.
In Cologne
The markets around the cathedral make for an especially festive Rhine experience.
In Nuremberg
The Christkindlesmarkt remains one of the great mainstays of year-end river cruises.
In Regensburg
The markets and medieval old town create an especially welcoming atmosphere in winter.
In Cologne
The markets around the cathedral make for an especially festive Rhine experience.
In Nuremberg
The Christkindlesmarkt remains one of the great mainstays of year-end river cruises.
In Regensburg
The markets and medieval old town create an especially welcoming atmosphere in winter.
Sail the Rhine past castles, vineyards and historic villages
The Romantic Rhine remains one of Germany's most popular experiences. Travelers love seeing castles appear above the vineyards, passing through Koblenz or Rüdesheim, then settling back into the river's leisurely pace between ports of call.
Sail into Hamburg along the Elbe and past its vast docks
Hamburg impresses travelers with the sheer scale of its port. Arriving amid harbor basins, cranes, brick warehouses and the Elbphilharmonie creates a powerful image of maritime Germany: industrial, cultural and full of life.
Experience Christmas markets along the Rhine or Danube
Advent cruises often rank among travelers' favorite memories because they make it possible to visit several cities without repacking. Cologne, Nuremberg, Regensburg and Passau each offer a different atmosphere, with cathedrals, market stalls, lights and local specialties.
Spend time in Cochem amid the Moselle, half-timbered houses and Riesling
On the Moselle, Cochem stands out for its more intimate atmosphere compared with the major ports of call along the Rhine. Travelers enjoy the narrow lanes, half-timbered houses, the castle above town and breaks over a glass of local wine.
Explore Hamburg's Speicherstadt in the early morning
Speicherstadt reveals a different side of Hamburg beyond its vast docks. Travelers enjoy the canals, bridges, red-brick architecture and morning light, when the neighborhood still feels steeped in its warehouses and maritime history.
Explore Regensburg along the Danube
Regensburg is often remembered as an especially pleasant port call because it is so easy to explore. The Stone Bridge, cathedral, medieval lanes and small breweries evoke historic Germany at its most vibrant and welcoming.
Germany is one of those rare destinations that lends itself equally well to a river cruise or a maritime adventure. Your ports of call will vary according to the type of cruise you have chosen and the itinerary you are pursuing. Whatever your choice, most of these journeys take in the German capital, Berlin. A city of entertainment par excellence, Berlin boasts a lively nightlife, but that's not its only asset. A city of history, Berlin is a veritable open-air museum, with its emblematic monuments bearing witness to its tumultuous past, such as the Brandenburg Gate through which sovereigns have entered Berlin over the centuries. Take advantage of your Berlin cruise to visit the Museum Island on Spreeinsel. The museums on this island trace the city's cultural history through a collection of art dating back a hundred years.
If you take a cruise on the Moselle, you'll pass through Cochem, a peaceful town where you can relax and unwind. Here, time seems to have stood still, so marked is the medieval imprint. With its maze of narrow streets, half-timbered houses and thousand-year-old castle overlooking the town from its hilltop, you'll feel as if you've stepped back into the Middle Ages.
Hamburg, in the north of the country, is another of Germany's cruising destinations. There's plenty to see and do in this city. Start your discovery of Hamburg with a visit to the Town Hall, a veritable maze of 647 rooms! Continue with a stroll through the Alstadt, Hamburg's old town, which despite a major fire in 1842 and wartime bombardments, is still home to many old monuments. These include the Chilehauss and the Sint Nikolai Tower.
Some German cruise itineraries also pass through Kiel, a fashionable city on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Many know Kiel for its bars, pubs, trendy discos and lively nightlife. In addition to its festive ambience, Kiel also appeals for its rich architectural heritage, which blends styles in a delightful hodgepodge. Among the city's must-see buildings are the Town Hall, recognizable from afar by its high tower overlooking the city, and the Warleberger House, Kiel's oldest building.
Germany is one of those destinations where a cruise is possible all year round. If you're not afraid of the cold and would like to take advantage of your stopovers to practice a winter sport, then December is the ideal month to plan your cruise in Germany. If for you, cruising often means sunshine, it's best to wait until the warm weather arrives to plan your trip. To make the most of the lush landscape along the Rhine and Moselle rivers, it's best to plan your cruise as early as May. But as Germany enjoys a temperate climate, the sun is always shining right through to October.
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