Rhine Cruise

The 3 star MV Princess Christina has just over 100 berths and we offer accommodation on two decks - Main Deck and Promenade Deck. There are two further decks: one contains the restaurant, the other is the Sun Deck. There is also a lounge bar situated on the Promenade Deck. The entire ship is air-conditioned. A stair lift is available from the Main Deck to the Promenade Deck and to the restaurant. Deluxe cabins are available on request and are slightly larger than standard cabins and feature tea and coffee making facilities. Buffet breakfast, morning coffee, lunch and an evening meal are included on board daily. On some evenings there will be entertainment provided and on the final night, there is a farewell dinner.

You will stay for two nights at the 4 star Leonardo Hotel on the outskirts of Bruges. Facilities include a bar, restaurant, garden and terrace.

Day 1: UK/Cologne

Local departure and an afternoon crossing to Calais. Continue through Belgium into Germany to Cologne, where the mv Princess Christina is berthed overnight.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Andernach

Sail up the Rhine to Andernach. In the afternoon, join an optional excursion to the beautiful Ahr Valley and a visit to the pretty walled town of Ahrweiler.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 3: Cochem

Leaving Andernach, we cruise along into the peaceful Moselle to the attractive town of Cochem. In the afternoon, there is an optional visit to the impressive Reichsburg Castle, one of the most famous castles on the Moselle. Its medieval ramparts and spires form a dramatic backdrop to the town and once at the top you will be amazed by the wonderful views. In the evening, enjoy an optional wine tasting of the delicious local wines.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 4: Boppard

Cruise downstream back to Koblenz and continue up the Rhine to the popular riverside resort of Boppard with its pretty promenade. Free time to explore the town, known as the ‘Pearl of the Rhine’.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 5: Rüdesheim

Today our cruise passes through the dramatic scenery of the Rhine Gorge and the Lorelei Rock, before arriving at the popular wine town of Rüdesheim in the afternoon. You will have plenty of time to explore the town and soak up the atmosphere of the famous narrow street, the Drosselgasse, with its traditional wine taverns.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 6: Koblenz

Another scenic day as we turn and sail downstream from Rüdesheim to Koblenz situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. Free time to explore the Altstadt before dinner.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 7: Cologne

Your cruise continues to Königswinter, where there is an optional visit to the famous ruins of the Drachenfels Castle. The castle is reached by cog railway, and enjoys panoramic views over the Rhine and beyond. After lunch we sail back to Cologne where you can explore the city independently. In the evening enjoy the Captain’s farewell dinner.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 8: Bruges

Disembark after breakfast and enjoy a panoramic tour of Brussels before driving to Bruges for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis on the outskirts of the city.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Bruges

Today, join our included morning in beautiful Bruges where you can explore the delightful old town and perhaps take a cruise through the network of canals (at extra cost). In the afternoon there is an optional visit to the historic town of Ypres, staying to attend the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Ostend/UK

We call in at the popular seaside town of Ostend where you can stroll along the promenade or browse in the pedestrianised shopping centre before returning to Calais for a late afternoon crossing back to the UK. Return to your original departure point in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast