Spend Christmas on the Rhine and let the crew of the festively decorated MS Leonora take care of the cooking, table setting and washing up. The cruise starts in Düsseldorf on 23 December, and on Christmas Eve we celebrate with a Christmas dinner on board as the ship sails up the Rhine. On Christmas Day we gather for a traditional Christmas lunch. Over the holidays we visit Koblenz at the Deutsches Eck, the wine town of Rüdesheim and the cathedral city of Cologne before returning to Düsseldorf. A calm and atmospheric way to spend Christmas, with time for both good company on board and experiences ashore.
Highlights
- Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day lunch on board
- Christmas Eve on the Rhine
- Koblenz, Rüdesheim and Cologne over the holidays
- 6-day river cruise on MS Leonora
- All meals on board
- English-speaking staff on board
Itinerary
Day 1Embarkation, Düsseldorf
After you arrive on MS Leonora, the ship's cruise manager welcomes you in the lounge and goes through safety procedures and practical information. Overnight in Düsseldorf.
Day 2Düsseldorf – Christmas Eve
The ship stays in Düsseldorf until 17:00, so there is time to explore the city, for example along the Rhine promenade and in the old town. In the evening we sail up the Rhine and celebrate Christmas Eve with a Christmas dinner on board.
Day 3Koblenz and Rüdesheim – Christmas Day
We arrive in Koblenz at 07:00 and stay until 13:00. The morning can be spent walking through the old town and out to the Deutsches Eck, where the Moselle joins the Rhine. During the day a Christmas lunch is served on board, and in the afternoon we sail through the Romantic Rhine with its vineyards and castles. We arrive in Rüdesheim at 20:00.
Day 4Rüdesheim and Cologne
The morning is spent in Rüdesheim, where you can stroll along the well-known Drosselgasse and the narrow lanes of the wine town. At 12:00 we sail on down the Rhine, arriving in Cologne at 21:00.
Day 5Cologne and Düsseldorf
We stay in Cologne until 18:00, with time to see the great cathedral and walk through the old town along the Rhine. In the evening we sail the short distance to Düsseldorf, arriving at 21:00.
Day 6Düsseldorf
Disembarkation in Düsseldorf at around 09:00. Our Christmas on the Rhine comes to an end.
Please note: Sailing times are approximate and may change due to water levels, weather, locks or other conditions.
What is included?
Included
- 6 days / 5 nights on MS Leonora
- Christmas Eve dinner on 24 December
- Christmas Day lunch on 25 December
- English-speaking staff on board
- All meals and selected drinks
- Entertainment on board
- All cabins are outside cabins with window, shower/toilet, hairdryer and air conditioning
- Port and passenger fees
Not included
- Most drinks on board
- Drinks package – available to purchase
- Excursions
- Transport to and from the ship
- Service charge, €8 per person per day
Prices and dates come straight from our booking system and are always up to date. We are happy to help with transfers, excursions and flights – just ask in your enquiry.
