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Christmas and New Year’s Day-Cruises on the Rhine from Cologne in Germany

Henk Bekker — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:25:00 +0000

Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD) offers many day-trip sightseeing pleasure cruises on the Rhine during the advent and Christmas market period. Special New Year’s Day party boats also sail from Cologne.

Christmas Market and New Year’s Eve Rhine Boats from Düsseldorf

Henk Bekker — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:18:06 +0000

KD Rhine riverboats cruise from Düsseldorf on sightseeing, dinner, and party excursions during the Christmas market period and on New Year’s Eve. More departures are possible from nearby Cologne.

Christmas and Winter Rhine Cruises from Frankfurt and Rüdesheim

Henk Bekker — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:13:34 +0000

Rhine and Main River day-trip pleasure cruise boat excursions are possible during the pre-Christmas advent period from Rüdesheim and Frankfurt. Rhein boats also cruise the Loreley Valley most winter days.

Winter Day-Trip Pleasure Boat Cruises on the Rhine River in Germany

Henk Bekker — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:06:52 +0000

During winter, pleasure boat cruises and sightseeing excursions on the Rhine River are limited but still possible. The best options are during the Christmas market period or all winter from Rüdesheim, Boppard, and Cologne.

Day Cruises on the Rhine River in Switzerland from Kreuzlingen to Schaffhausen

Henk Bekker — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:58:08 +0000

Boats cruise on the Rhine River in northern Switzerland and southern Germany from Kreuzlingen on Lake Constance via Stein am Rhein to Schaffhausen near the Rhine waterfalls (Rheinfall).

Tips on Savings and When to Book European Riverboat Cruise Vacations

Henk Bekker — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 08:45:47 +0000

Passengers can enjoy big savings and cheap fares on Rhine, Danube, Rhone, Seine and other European riverboat cruises by being flexible, informed, and booking cruises at the best time.

Big savings are often available on European riverboat cruises with special deals offered to passengers who book far in advance, book less popular cruises or [...]

Peter Deilmann River Boat Cruises Going Bankrupt

Henk Bekker — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:48:28 +0000

Luxury Rhine, Danube, Elbe, and Rhone Cruise Liner Shut Down in 2010

German luxury riverboat cruise liner Peter Deilmann Riverboat Cruises is going out of business and shutting down all Rhine, Danube, Elbe, Seine, and Rhone boats from the 2010 season.

photo credit: martinroell

As has been suspected for some time, luxury German [...]

Cheap, Fast Transportation to Passau, Germany

Henk Bekker — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:19:26 +0000

Getting to the Top Departure Port for Danube Cruises

Passau with its lovely Baroque old town is the premier departure port for Danube River boat cruise vacations in Germany and Austria. Getting here is easy by train, car, or plane.

photo credit: digital cat 

The Bavarian city Passau is right on the [...]

Best Luxury Riverboat Cruises in Germany

Henk Bekker — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:43:32 +0000

The Rhine (Rhein), Moselle (Mosel), Main, Danube (Donau), and Elbe Rivers offer the best luxury riverboat cruise vacation trips in Germany.

Traveling Along the Rhine River in Europe

Henk Bekker — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:37:12 +0000

The Rhein / Rhine / Rijn in Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland

The Rhine River, Europe’s premier waterway, flows from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

photo credit: jessicafm

Traveling along and on the Rhine River has long been popular. Europe’s premier waterway has [...]