No cruise of the Main & Rhine Rivers is complete without a stop in enchanting Bamberg. Home to so many attractions, your only task will be deciding which ones to visit. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Bamberg hosts the daunting Imperial Cathedral, a quaint fishing village known affectionately as "Little Venice," elegant mansions and buildings that highlight the Old Town, and opportunities to bike and hike too. The famous smoked Rauchbier and ancient-recipe licorice root and Hornla pastry bring the flavors of Germany to savory fruition. Nuremberg or Kitzingen bookend your time in historic Bamberg, Germany. Contact one of our European river cruise experts today to start planning your trip!

10 Best Main Small Ship River Cruises to Bamberg for 2021

All Bamberg River Cruises

The Heart of Germany

Nuremberg to Frankfurt
6 Days from $2,199

Enjoy this wonderful Germany tour With vineyard views and historical sights, your cruise through Germany is one of a kind. Cruise through Germany from Nuremberg on the Main River cruise portion to beautiful Bamberg. Your cruise through Germany concludes in Frankfurt.

Festive Season in the Heart of Germany

Nuremberg to Frankfurt
6 Days from $2,199

Enjoy a cozy Christmas market with loved ones

Festive Season in the Heart of Germany

Nuremberg to Frankfurt
6 Days from $2,199

This festive Christmastime river cruise will take you to different cities where you can spend time browsing the stalls of Christmas markets, marvel at the historical treasures experience one-of-a-kind holiday highlights!

The Heart of Germany

Nuremberg to Frankfurt
6 Days from $2,242

Enjoy this wonderful Germany tour with vineyard views and historical sights, your cruise through Germany is one of a kind. Cruise through Germany from Nuremberg on the Main River cruise portion to beautiful Bamberg. Your cruise through Germany concludes in Frankfurt.

Central Europe: Trans-European Cruise

Budapest to Strasbourg
13 Days from $4,250

Discover Budapest, Vienna, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Rothenburg and Frankfurt on this 13-day small ship cruise along the Danube and Rhine Rivers aboard the MS Symphonie. Sample the famed local wines as you cruise the scenic Wachau Valley, and explore castles, medieval old towns, and impressive architecture, both old and new in the metropolitan cities.

Classic Germany & Amsterdam

Amsterdam-Nuremberg
8 Days from $2,499

Discover a full range of life along the Rhine and Main with visits to quaint villages and lavish palaces. Between breathtaking backdrops and rich local culture, this journey from Amsterdam to Nuremberg will leave you speechless.

Central European Experience

Westbound
8 Days from $3,499

Feel relaxed as this Central European river cruise will take you from Germany to Luxembourg on the Main, Rhine, and Moselle Rivers. You’ll also stop in Wurzburg, the “Pearl of the Romantic Road” and see the magnificent baroque Bishop’s Residenz and the largest ceiling fresco ever painted.

German Grandeur

Eastbound
9 Days from $3,599

On this 9-day wonderful Gernamy river cruise, you will start on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland. Then take a guided tour of Bamberg, before reaching Nuremberg where your cruise ends.

German Grandeur

Eastbound
9 Days from $3,599

On this 9-day wonderful Gernamy river cruise, you will start on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland. Then take a guided tour of Bamberg, before reaching Nuremberg where your cruise ends.

From the Rhine to the Danube & the Magic of 3 Rivers

9 Days from $2,492

Join MS Beethoven on its 9-day cruise that begins on Strasbourg and disembarks in Vienna. Discover the natural beauty of people, culture and environment as you sail from one river to another!

Top-Rated Main Small Ship River Cruises to Bamberg

The Heart of Germany

Nuremberg to Frankfurt
6 Days from $2,199

Festive Season in the Heart of Germany

Nuremberg to Frankfurt
6 Days from $2,199

Festive Season in the Heart of Germany

Nuremberg to Frankfurt
6 Days from $2,199

The Heart of Germany

Nuremberg to Frankfurt
6 Days from $2,242

Central Europe: Trans-European Cruise

Budapest to Strasbourg
13 Days from $4,250

Classic Germany & Amsterdam

Amsterdam-Nuremberg
8 Days from $2,499

Central European Experience

Westbound
8 Days from $3,499

German Grandeur

Eastbound
9 Days from $3,599

On this 9-day wonderful Gernamy river cruise, you will start on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland. Then take a guided tour of Bamberg, before reaching Nuremberg where your cruise ends.

German Grandeur

Eastbound
9 Days from $3,599

On this 9-day wonderful Gernamy river cruise, you will start on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland. Then take a guided tour of Bamberg, before reaching Nuremberg where your cruise ends.

From the Rhine to the Danube & the Magic of 3 Rivers

9 Days from $2,492

Join MS Beethoven on its 9-day cruise that begins on Strasbourg and disembarks in Vienna. Discover the natural beauty of people, culture and environment as you sail from one river to another!

Bamberg Small Ship River Cruise Tips & Travel Guide

European River Cruise - Christmas Markets in Germany!

Europe is full of treasures, and one of the best times to see them is over the Christmas holiday, when the traditional Christmas Markets adorn the squares of many towns throughout central Europe. Hand-crafted souvenirs, delicious sweets, and local delights characterize these age-old markets.

Our Favorite Cruise Itineraries Visiting Bamberg, Germany

Nuremburg to Amsterdam - Sail through the heart of the Rhine River, to the Main River as you visit Bamburg finishing in legendary Amsterdam. Optionally, add on a visit to Prague to the beginning of your cruise.

Budapest to Strasbourg - Set sail on the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary visiting Vienna and Melk Austria, followed by Bamburg on the Main River finishing in Strasbourg on the Rhine River.

Prague to Paris - Start off with a tour of historical Prague before traveling overland to the Main-Danube Canal at Nuremburg and Bamburg, sailing onward to the Rhine River, then on to the Moselle River where you'll visit the charming town of Cochem before heading on to Paris.