Germany · BOAT TOURS IN THE RHINE VALLEY
Good boat tours in the Rhine Valley fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise from Koblenz past Rhine castles, palaces, and villages on a relaxing two-hour boat tour with English and German commentary.
“Excellent 2 hr boat ride down the Rhein to see the castles and palaces. Cold beer and kuchen was great too!”
Cruise from Rüdesheim past Rhine castles, vineyards, ruins, and the Mouse Tower on a scenic, affordable 105-minute boat tour.
“I enjoyed the castle viewing and story behind each. I didn't care for the 'taxi' mode that we did, as it ate up much time. For the best experience, a longer focused tour would be preferred.”
Cruise from Koblenz to Braubach aboard La Paloma, with Rhine castles, bilingual commentary, onboard food, and fine views for $20.
“Everything was very nice. The only two things I would recommend is turn the volume up for the folks outside. At times it was hard to hear what she was saying. And not everything was in English. So sometimes it was hard to follow. Other than that the trip was absolutely excellent.Highly recommend.”
Cruise Koblenz for 70 minutes past Deutsches Eck, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, castles, and Old Town views for $16.
“personeel was erg vriendelijk, korte vaart heen en weer op de rijn met uitleg over de historie van oude gebouwen is niet erg spannend.”
Review of Koblenz’s $22 Moselle cruise to Winningen, with vineyard views, Deutsches Eck, lock delays, value, and practical tips.
Cruise from Koblenz past Rhine castles, palace views, and the Deutsches Eck on a relaxed one-hour sightseeing trip for $16.
Review of Koblenz’s four-hour La Paloma sunset cruise, with Rhine castles, DJ music, cocktails, onboard food, tips, and practical details.
Review the Rüdesheim Christmas Rhine cruise, with heated seating, seasonal stories, castles, St. Nicholas, and a festive market visit.
“Very nice with the narrator. Service also very good.”
Cruise Koblenz and the Rhine for one hour aboard La Paloma, passing castles, fortresses, and river views for $16.
Cruise Koblenz at Christmas with mulled wine, music, and views of Deutsches Eck, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, 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.”
Cruise the romantic Rhine from Rüdesheim, see castles and vineyards, taste four wines, and take home a souvenir glass.
“This was a nice trip. It went by very fast. The views we saw were incredible the wine was very good. We were all seated in 1 section in the rear of the boat. We were all crammed in the rear of the boat for the tasting which wasn’t the most comfortable.”
Cruise the Rhine from Rüdesheim through castle country, with Christmas music, heated seating, waffles, coffee, and market time.
“Nice boat trip but on board service is atrocious. 1 hour to bring us a drink and a waffle.”
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