2027 Three Rivers Cruise – Rhine, Moselle & Main

LeShuttle to Calais and overnight stay in Belgium on a bed and breakfast basis.

2027 Three Rivers Cruise – Rhine, Moselle & Main

Travel through the French-speaking Ardennes of Belgium and cross the border into Luxembourg. Spend some time exploring Luxembourg City at your own pace, with free time to wander its historic streets, admire the views from its dramatic Old Town and find lunch at leisure. Later, continue into France for our overnight stay in eastern France.

2027 Three Rivers Cruise – Rhine, Moselle & Main

Strasbourg is our first taste of France. Spend the day exploring this characterful city at your own pace, perhaps wandering the picturesque lanes of the historic centre or finding a spot for lunch beside the canals. Later this afternoon, board our ship, the MS La Boheme, and settle in for the start of our river cruise. We sail this evening, cruising overnight towards Frankfurt.

2027 Three Rivers Cruise – Rhine, Moselle & Main

Wake up in Frankfurt-am-Main, where historic streets and half-timbered buildings meet a skyline of modern towers. Known as ‘Mainhattan’, this lively city is home to one of Germany’s most important financial districts, as well as a charming Old Town. Enjoy the day at leisure, with the freedom to explore independently or join one of Croisi Europe’s optional excursions (at an extra cost). Choose from a guided tour or a panoramic city tour with an ascent of the Main Tower for views across the city. Later, return to the ship as we sail overnight towards Cochem.

2027 Three Rivers Cruise – Rhine, Moselle & Main

Cruise along the Moselle towards Cochem, passing the river’s vineyard-clad slopes along the way. Arrive in Cochem with time to explore independently or join one of Croisi Europe’s optional excursions (at an extra cost). You could take a guided tour of Cochem Castle, perched above the town, or join a panoramic hike to see more of the surrounding scenery on foot.

2027 Three Rivers Cruise – Rhine, Moselle & Main

We sail north along the Moselle towards Koblenz, where the river meets the Rhine. This afternoon, explore the town at leisure or join the onboard guest services team for a stroll through its historic streets. We’ll moor here overnight, giving you the chance to head back into town after dinner. For one of the best views across Koblenz and the rivers, take a ride on the cable car over the Rhine to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and enjoy the panorama from its grounds.

2027 Three Rivers Cruise – Rhine, Moselle & Main

Today brings one of the most scenic stretches of the cruise. Sail down the Rhine from Koblenz to Rudesheim, passing vineyard-covered hillsides, riverside villages and castles perched above the water. Look out for the famous Lorelei Rock, a steep slate cliff rising high above the Rhine and linked to the legend of a beautiful siren whose song lured sailors to their fate. Arrive in Rudesheim in the early afternoon, with time to explore independently or choose one of Croisi Europe’s optional excursions (at an extra cost). Options include a tourist train journey with wine tasting and a visit to the Mechanical Music Cabinet museum, or a hike through the surrounding vineyards.

2027 Three Rivers Cruise – Rhine, Moselle & Main

Cruise upriver to Mannheim, where our own coach meets us for an included visit to Heidelberg. Explore at your own pace or join our optional guided excursion to Heidelberg Castle, including the funicular ride up to the castle. Return to Mannheim for our final night on board, with a special gala evening and dinner before we sail overnight back towards Strasbourg.

2027 Three Rivers Cruise – Rhine, Moselle & Main

Disembark in Strasbourg and meet our coach for the journey to Nancy. Spend some free time exploring this elegant French city, perhaps admiring the grand Place Stanislas or stopping for lunch at leisure. Later, continue to our overnight hotel in northern France.

2027 Three Rivers Cruise – Rhine, Moselle & Main

 After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and head to Calais for our journey home on LeShuttle.

Trace the Moselle’s graceful loops and cruise the Moselle past vineyard-clad slopes, half-timbered hamlets and riverside chapels. Watch slate-soiled terraces stacked like amphitheaters as the ship threads the valley’s tight meanders and approaches Cochem under the watchful ramparts of Reichsburg Cochem.

Romans first planted vines here, and the valley’s Riesling heritage is written in every terraced row. From the lounge or sun deck, note the ever-shifting perspectives—steep embankments, reflective bends, and hillside paths—framing one of Germany’s most scenic wine landscapes.

Explore the Heidelberg Old Town, wandering elegant Baroque streets along the Hauptstraße to the Marktplatz and the Church of the Holy Spirit. Stroll the riverside and cross the Karl Theodor Old Bridge for classic Neckar River views, with the castle’s red sandstone silhouette rising above the rooftops.

Heidelberg’s renowned university, founded in 1386, fostered Romantic-era thinkers who praised the town’s gentle light and castle-crowned hills. Cafés, bookshops and student traditions lend a scholarly charm, while lanes open onto courtyards where history, learning and leisurely living have long intertwined.

Join a hosted stroll with the onboard team through Koblenz’s cobbled lanes to the Deutsches Eck, where the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle creates sweeping river panoramas. Browse old-town squares and fountains, and pause for photos and reflection by lively cafés and historic facades.

The city’s strategic position has shaped its character for two millennia. Across the water, the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress crowns a rocky spur, linked by cable car. Equestrian statues, guild houses and restored quarters tell a story of resilience at one of Europe’s great river junctions.

Settle into life on the river as you meet your Tour Director and crew during a convivial welcome cocktail. Raise a glass of house wine, beer or a soft drink in the lounge while wide windows frame the shoreline and a relaxed sail-away mood takes hold.

Receive a friendly introduction to the ship’s amenities, dining and daily rhythms, along with highlights of ports to come. It’s an easygoing chance to connect with fellow travellers and soak in the riverside atmosphere as your journey begins.

Mark the voyage in style at the Captain’s Gala Dinner, a celebratory multi-course menu that showcases regional flavours paired with house drinks. Linger over conversation, sample regional wines and share toasts with the crew as the dining room glows with festive ambience.

On CroisiEurope, the gala evening is a cherished finale that brings the ship’s community together. Service is polished yet warm, and live music may invite you to continue the night in the lounge after dessert.

Unwind in the lounge for onboard entertainment—from live music and social dancing to quizzes or themed sets. As the ship moors, river lights flicker past the windows, and the dance floor welcomes anyone ready to extend the evening.

These casual nights reflect the convivial spirit of European river cruising. Order a favorite drink from the all-inclusive bar, chat with fellow guests and soak in the riverside atmosphere before turning in.

Join a guided panoramic tour of Frankfurt to see the historic Romerberg, timbered guild houses and the civic legacy of St Paul’s Church. Cap the experience with an ascent of the Main Tower for far-reaching skyline and river views.

From medieval trade fairs to Europe’s financial hub, Frankfurt blends heritage with modern architecture in striking fashion. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on board with CroisiEurope during your time in the city.

Walk or shuttle up to the hilltop stronghold for a guided visit to Cochem Castle (Reichsburg). Explore neo-Gothic salons, towers and courtyards as sweeping panoramic Moselle views reveal river bends, vineyards and the town’s steep slate roofs.

With 11th-century origins and a 19th-century restoration, Reichsburg’s romantic silhouette is a Moselle icon. This optional excursion is at additional cost and bookable on board with CroisiEurope.

Follow your guide on a guided vineyard hike above Cochem, weaving among Riesling vines on terraced slopes. Expect steady climbs, rewarding viewpoints and time to pause for photos and reflection over Riesling terraces and the Moselle’s sinuous river loops.

Learn how slate soils and sun-catching angles shape Mosel wines while you take in ridge-top panoramas. This optional hike is at additional cost and bookable on board with CroisiEurope; moderate fitness and sturdy footwear are recommended.

Board the tourist train through Rudesheim’s lanes to a tasting cellar to sample regional wines from the Rheingau. Continue to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet to see orchestrions and music boxes spring to life, then wander the lively Drosselgasse.

Wine culture runs deep in Rudesheim, where centuries of trade and song have animated its taverns. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on board with CroisiEurope.

Set out on a guided vineyard walk into the Rheingau hills for wide Rhine Gorge vistas. Paths thread between rows of vines toward the Niederwald heights, with time to pause for photos and reflection over river bends and slate-green forests.

Hear how terroir, exposure and tradition shape the region’s expressive Rieslings while castle silhouettes punctuate the horizon. This optional hike is at additional cost and bookable on board with CroisiEurope.

Ascend by funicular ride to the red sandstone ruins for a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle. Stand on the Great Terrace above the Old Town and Neckar, and see curiosities such as the enormous great wine barrel inside the cellar.

Once the seat of the Prince Electors of the Palatinate, the castle bears scars from 17th-century wars yet remains a symbol of Romanticism. This optional excursion is £29pp and bookable on tour with your Tour Manager.

Glide through the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley and cruise the Rhine Gorge between Koblenz and Rudesheim. From the sun deck, take in vineyard-striped hillsides, timbered villages and castle-crowned cliffs that rise directly from the water. Cameras come out as the ship rounds bends and you pause for photos and reflection near the fabled Lorelei Rock.

This storied stretch was once guarded by medieval toll towers and hilltop fortresses. Legends of a siren echo along the slate cliffs while islets and quays slip past, revealing centuries of river trade and Rhine romance that have inspired poets, painters and travelers for generations.