Festive Season · CHRISTMAS CRUISES IN GERMANY
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 christmas cruises in Germany worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Cologne’s 1.5-hour winter Rhine cruise, with cathedral views, live festive music, warm Glühwein, and practical booking tips.
“Very pleasant gentle ride on the Rhine with a singer and table service for drinks. Lovely way to spend a morning away from the hustle and bustle of the markets.”
Cruise the Rhine from Rüdesheim for two festive hours of castles, Christmas tales, St. Nicholas, and a visit to the holiday market.
“Very nice with the narrator. Service also very good.”
Cruise Koblenz at Christmas with mulled wine, music, and views of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Deutsches Eck, and Stolzenfels Castle.
“We celebrated my mother's birthday with a large group of people. Everything was excellent, the atmosphere was pleasant, there were no crowds, and you could sit outside or go inside to warm up. We give it a 10 out of 10. Thank you to the organizers.”
Review of Hamburg’s two-hour New Year’s Eve harbour cruise, with skyline views, ship horns, Prosecco, meeting tips, and honest value advice.
“There wasn't really anything to be had for the money. It was more of an up-and-down ride... What a pity.”
Review the 90-minute Bonn Advent cruise on the Rhine, with festive ship decor, Bonn views, Siebengebirge scenery, snacks, and flexible booking.
“A very nice tour, I can only recommend it. It's a really nice experience with children. The service was excellent. The ordered food arrived within minutes. The service was excellent. The view was amazing, and the ship was fantastic.”
Review of Dresden’s festive Christmas river cruise to Pillnitz Castle, with a three-course meal, music, warm service, and practical booking tips.
Berlin winter Spree cruise review: compare views, warmth, mulled wine, seating, Christmas atmosphere, price, and practical tips before booking.
“De kunde ha berättat vad vi åkte förbi, vad vi såg. Pyntat båten med ljusslingor och ev spelat lite julmusik”
Review of Berlin’s Christmas Spree cruise with drag queen Audrey Naline, including route, food, price, German language, access, and booking advice.
“Im festlich geschmückten Salon der MS Audrey verbrachten wir , liebevoll umsorgt , eine fachkundig begleitete gute alte , wunderschöne Dampferfahrt 😃 Audrey , ließ die Zeit mit Unterhaltung, kleinen Spielen und Witz , der nie unter die Gürtellinie ging , wie im Fluge vergehen Danke für diesen schönen Abend”
Pick a market, a lights route or a sled team.
