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Cruise Europe's great rivers on a luxury river cruise: Civilization in Europe was built on the banks of the Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Main, and Elbe Rivers, and for thousands of years they have been the cradle of Western culture, art, architecture, and music, and the historic towns and modern cities of Germany that you'll experience on a luxury river cruise highlight all of it. Start planning your Germany adventure today - contact us!
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10 Best Luxury River Cruises of Germany for 2026-2027

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Historic Nuremberg

Classic Christmas Markets

8 Days from $5,299
During this 8-Day main river cruise aboard S.S Elisabeth, Celebrate the holidays on a festive Christmas Market from Nuremberg to Frankfurt. Discover traditional markets, sample local holiday treats, and experience celebrations on a luxurious holiday-season voyage.
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Visit old town Frankfurt

Classic Christmas Markets

8 Days from $6,749
During this 8-day main river cruise aboard S.S. Emilie, experience the best of Germany’s Classic Christmas markets on traditions on this magical river cruise from Nuremberg to Frankfurt. Discover sample local holiday treats, and experience celebrations on a luxurious holiday-season voyage.
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Koblenz at night

Rhine & Moselle Fairytales - Cruise Only

12 Days from $5,499
Board the MS Amaprima for an 11-night cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich. Enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours and in many cases, choose between excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes, and wine & beer tastings. Visit historic medieval towns of Germany, France, and the Netherlands, highlighted by castles & other landmarks.
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Traditional colorful houses in La Petite France, Strasbourg, Alsace, France.

Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights

8 Days from $6,450
Sail from Basel to Cologne aboard Connect on this 8-day European river cruise, journey through Switzerland, Germany, and France, discovering medieval towns, scenic vineyards, and cultural landmarks.
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Trier

Rhine & Moselle Delights - Cruise Only

11 Days from $5,259
Embark on an 11-day cruise along the Rhine and Moselle, exploring Switzerland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Discover charming villages, UNESCO treasures, and enjoy hikes, bike rides, and scenic gondola views.
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Stop in beautiful Basel, Switzerland

Castles along the Rhine

8 Days from $4,399
Embark on an 8-day Rhine River cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the S.S. Antoinette. Discover the charm of medieval towns like Breisach and Braubach, explore the cobbled streets of Strasbourg, and visit the majestic Marksburg Castle. Delight in guided walking tours, bike rides along the Rhine, and panoramic views from cable cars.
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Explore Basel

Castles along the Rhine

8 Days from $8,999
Experience an 8-day Basel to Amsterdam Rhine River cruise aboard S.S. Victoria. Explore Strasbourg’s historic streets, visit Alsatian villages near Breisach, and discover Rhine Valley towns including Rüdesheim, Koblenz, and Cologne. Cruise through vineyard landscapes, medieval castles, and cultural landmarks along the scenic Upper Middle Rhine.
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Western Church with water canal view in Amsterdam

Castles along the Rhine

8 Days from $5,199
During this 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the S.S. Elisabeth, cruise from Basel to Amsterdam, visiting Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, and Cologne. Enjoy guided tours, wine tastings, scenic cruising, and cultural experiences across Switzerland, France, and Germany in 8 unforgettable days.
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Old city of Koblenz by night

Jewels of the Rhine

8 Days from $7,990
Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich aboard the Emerald Dawn. Discover Alkmaar’s cheese traditions, Cologne’s Gothic cathedral, the Rhine Gorge’s castles, and the Black Forest’s culinary delights.
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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim

Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Days from $3,479
Embark on an 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amalucia, exploring cities where rich history meets modern progress. Journey along the scenic Rhine, passing 40 castles, timeless traditions, and inspiring towns like Heidelberg, where Mark Twain wrote A Tramp Abroad.
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Top 10 Riverboats Cruising through Germany for 2026-2027

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Viking River Cruises

Viking River Cruises

from $1,999
Viking ships showcase innovative engineering, streamlined Scandinavian design, and understated elegance. Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, they provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites, and al fresco dining.
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Scenic Crystal

from $6,795
Measuring 443 feet in length and carrying just 163 passengers, the luxury vessel, Scenic Crystal marries space and intimacy with a sense of exclusivity not regularly found on Europe’s waters. Couple this with a 1:3 crew to passenger ratio and guests can expect attentive service from the minute they step aboard these illustrious river cruise liners.
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River Cruise Vessel

MS Amalea

from $3,949
The AmaLea debuts in 2018 and features the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel currently in operation. With a guest capacity of up to 158 passengers, guests can enjoy the luxury of space while passing by centuries-old castles, charming villages, and breathtaking scenery.
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MS AmaBella

MS Amabella

from $4,049
The AmaBella offers the ultimate in custom-designed luxury. This 162-passenger vessel features a combination of amenities and design details never before seen on the great waterways of Europe.
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MS Amamagna

from $4,379
The AmaMagna represents a new concept specifically designed to elevate luxury river cruising. Debuting in May 2019, AmaMagna will embark on a truly memorable Danube River journey, sailing some of the most popular itineraries in Europe.
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River Cruise Vessel

MS Amalucia

from $3,279
Sister ship to the award-winning AmaLea and AmaKristina, the elegant 156-passenger AmaLucia will be a warm, inviting ship offering plenty of space for guests to unwind when she debuts in 2021.
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MS Amastella

from $3,949
With occupancy for up to 158 passengers, the AmaStella is one of Europe's newest and most innovative riverboats, featuring a variety of staterooms to choose from (including many with Twin or French Balconies), a lounge, multiple outdoor areas and panoramic sun decks, and even a heated pool with a swim-up bar.
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MS Monet on the blue Danube River

MS Monet

from $819
Discover the unexplored gems of the Rhine and Moselle rivers aboard the MS Monet, a 154-passenger ship, refurbished in 2007. Experience some of the best French and European cuisine, relax on the comfortable lounge, stroll in the souvenir shop, and finish your days enjoying the outstanding panoramic views of Europe on the spacious sundeck.
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Christmas Market at night.

Holidays Traditions Around the Globe

From Asia to Europe to Latin America, each country celebrates their holidays in a unique way with distinct traditions. Guatemala, Ecuador, Japan, Germany, and other Adventure Life destinations will show you how a wonderful mix of cultures celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year.
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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market

Cruising Europe Christmas Markets

Explore the enchanting Christmas Markets throughout Germany, Austria and Hungary on your Europe river cruise. Drink hot mulled wine as you meander through these traditional street markets. This is sure to be a charming, festive way to spend the holiday.
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When to Visit Europe: Seasons & Temperatures

Europe is a great place to visit at any time of the year, but generally the summer months are the most popular. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule.
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Cologne's famous cathedral at sunset from the Rhine.

Best Time to Visit Germany

The best time to visit Germany is during the spring and early fall, but only during certain months. May, September, and October are the best months to visit by far. Every spring, festivals of all shapes and sizes take place around the country leading up to Oktoberfest in the fall, and during the month of May is when Germany begins to warm up.
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Neuschwanstein castle in Germany.

Best Germany Cruise River Ports

Adventures on Germany cruises take you to river ports that have enchanted visitors for centuries with gorgeous and historically important towns like Berlin, Dresden, and Hamburg. Explore cities like Lutherstadt Wittenberg where Martin Luther nailed his theses to the door of the church, discover Treir- the oldest town in the country, and try the fine wines of both Breisach and the village of Bernkastel.
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