- No driving
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- No lugging your luggage
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Rhine Valley Christmas Celebration Cruise – MS Serenade 1
Try something unique this holiday season by including our Rhine Valley celebration cruise in your Christmas plans! We’ll explore the charming riverside town of Andernach, spend Christmas Eve soaking up the scenery of Boppard, and enjoy a Christmas Day to remember with free time in Oberwesel. With other highlights including Koblenz, Bonn and Cologne, look forward to the most magical festive season so far!
Places you'll make memories
- Andernach
- Bonn
- Boppard
- Cologne
- Oberwesel
8 days from £1,449pp £2,898 for 2 people Single Room Supplement from £849pp
See datesYour Tour Includes
- 6 nights cruising on a full-board basis
- Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
- Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
- Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
- Local joining points
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Enjoy pure relaxation as you sink into your cosy seat.
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Please choose your preferred 7 or 8 day itinerary
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Cologne where we join our ship.
This morning we sail to Andernach, an attractive walled town with a pretty riverside promenade.
During the afternoon, you can join our optional excursion to the picturesque town of Winningen for some wine tasting. Here, you can sample delicious local wines and find out all about the cultivation and origin of the grapes and how they are made into wine.
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Day 2: Winningen and Wine Tasting
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Relax onboard this morning and enjoy the passing scenery as we cruise towards Boppard, where you have the afternoon at leisure to explore. Once a Roman fort, Boppard is made up of lively squares and quiet lanes where traces of its early Roman heritage are evident. Enjoy a relaxing stroll or indulge in a glass or two of some of the best wines the Middle Rhine has to offer.
Merry Christmas! This morning, we leave Boppard and set sail towards Oberwesel. We’ll cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge and past the famous Lorelei rock before arriving in Oberwesel, where there’s free time to explore.
We’ll enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch back on board the ship as we cruise towards Koblenz, arriving later this afternoon.We set sail for Cologne, arriving during the early afternoon. This beautiful city is the largest on the Rhine and is dominated by its cathedral, a gothic masterpiece which hovers above the rooftops. You are free to explore this vibrant city at leisure before we enjoy our final dinner on board this evening.
Return home.
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Continue to Cologne where we join our ship.
This morning we sail to Andernach, an attractive walled town with a pretty riverside promenade.
During the afternoon, you can join our optional excursion to the picturesque town of Winningen for some wine tasting. Here, you can sample delicious local wines and find out all about the cultivation and origin of the grapes and how they are made into wine.
Upgrade my Holiday
with an extra experience
-
Day 3: Winningen and Wine Tasting
- 2026: From £39.00pp
- 2027: From £43.00pp
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Relax onboard this morning and enjoy the passing scenery as we cruise towards Boppard, where you have the afternoon at leisure to explore. Once a Roman fort, Boppard is made up of lively squares and quiet lanes where traces of its early Roman heritage are evident. Enjoy a relaxing stroll or indulge in a glass or two of some of the best wines the Middle Rhine has to offer.
Merry Christmas! This morning, we leave Boppard and set sail towards Oberwesel. We’ll cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge and past the famous Lorelei rock before arriving in Oberwesel, where there’s free time to explore.
We’ll enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch back on board the ship as we cruise towards Koblenz, arriving later this afternoon.
We set sail for Cologne, arriving during the early afternoon. This beautiful city is the largest on the Rhine and is dominated by its cathedral, a gothic masterpiece which hovers above the rooftops. You are free to explore this vibrant city at leisure before we enjoy our final dinner on board this evening.
Return home.
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You will stay for six nights aboard the MS Serenade 1.
MS Serenade 1
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Offering the perfect synergy of luxury and intimacy, the MS Serenade 1 is guaranteed to surpass all your river cruising expectations. Boasting modern furnishings, stylish décor and beautiful artwork, this impressive vessel features four cabin types, each with outside views, climate control, and an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower and bathtub. The contemporary restaurant provides delicious cuisine in a sociable setting, whilst the spacious sun deck is the perfect spot to soak up the passing scenery. With a warm, friendly and attentive crew who are always on hand, a fantastic experience is promised aboard the MS Serenade 1.Ship Facilities
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General
- 4 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Fridge
- Shower and Bath
- Free Wifi
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Lactose or Dairy Free Menu
- Vegan Menu
Service
- Laundry Service
- Gym
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Single Supplement from £849.00