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Romantic Christmas in Loreley country

Would you like to enjoy the atmosphere of Christmas during a relaxing, exclusive and culturally rich vacation?

By Pierre VO your cruise expert
A unique vacation
Who is the Cabin cruise for?
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Main characteristics
Type of boat: river boat
Number of cabins: 87
Maximum capacity: 174 travelers
Crew members: 34

Cabins

Double Cabin - 2 Separable Beds - Cat A - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies and large panoramic windows. Premium location cabins
Double Cabin - 1 Double Bed - Cat A - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies and large panoramic windows. Premium location cabins.
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NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Strasbourg
Boarding at 3pm. Excursion included: Strasbourg Christmas Market. Coach transfer to downtown... see+ Strasbourg. Discovery of the Christmas markets on foot with the animation team. The emblematic "Christkindelsmärik" unfolds its magic in the heart of Europe's capital. More than 300 wooden chalets in various squares around the city invite you to make enchanting discoveries in a magical atmosphere. Let's start with the Petite France district, the most picturesque part of old Strasbourg. Fishermen, millers and tanners once lived and worked in this waterfront district. The magnificent half-timbered houses date from the 16th and 17th centuries. Their sloping roofs open onto attics where hides were once dried. Then it's on to Cathedral Square (outside). With its 142-metre spire, the cathedral and its pink sandstone lace dress dominate the entire Alsace plain. Don't miss the Kammerzell house (1589), decorated with carved beams and half-timbering. Return on board.
Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Animated "Christmas in Alsace" evening.
Night sail to Braubach. 
Included activities: Visit Strasbourg's Christmas markets, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Strasbourg Braubach
Morning sailing on the Romantic Rhine to Braubach. The river path winds along a route dominated by... see+ theatrical ruins, hillside vineyards and majestic fortresses. Early afternoon arrival in Braubach. Braubach has retained its medieval character, with many original houses dating from the 16th to 18th centuries. Strolling through the winding lanes of the old town and its pretty half-timbered houses is like stepping back in time.
Excursion included: Marksburg Castle in Braubach. Coach transfer to Marksburg Castle. This imposing 14th-century fortress towers above the town. Most of the castles along the Rhine were restored in the Romantic style of the 19th and 20th centuries. The Marksburg is the only castle that has never been destroyed and has retained all its medieval fortifications. Today, visitors land in the Middle Ages and wander through armories, knight's halls, watchtowers, sentry boxes and even a former castle kitchen. Free time before returning to the ship.
Christmas carols and tales" theme evening. 
Included activities: Visit Marksburg Castle in Braubach, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Braubach Rüdesheim Speyer
Early morning sailing to Rüdesheim, which we reach in the early morning. Optional excursion: visit... see+ to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim. Departure by small train to the "Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett", Germany's first museum dedicated to memory-based musical instruments. From the gentle music box to the titanic concert-piano orchestrion, no fewer than 350 automatic instruments have been brought together to form one of the largest and most beautiful collections from the 18th to the 20th century, displayed on over 400 m². Free time in the picturesque city streets. The famous Drosselgasse awaits you with its guinguettes and orchestras. Walk back to the ship.
Afternoon sailing to Speyer. Time to prepare for Christmas Eve dinner.
Christmas mass in Speyer. 
Optional services: Excursion by small train and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Speyer Strasbourg
Sailing day to Strasbourg. Take the opportunity to rest or relax in the lounge-bar.
Activities and... see+ entertainment will be offered on board by the entertainment team.
Gala evening. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Strasbourg
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Mineral water available
unlimited tea and coffee on board
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
Port taxes
Assistance / repatriation insurance
The Christmas gift
Christmas Eve with aperitif and wines
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
French-speaking and English-speaking guides
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Personal expenses
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Routing
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Drinks on special menus
Coach transfer to Christmas mass
Transfer from the airport to the port
Transfer from the port to the airport
Guides speaking Spanish and Italian for groups only
Possible fuel price increases
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Filovent cancellation insurance see+
Filovent comprehensive insurance see+
Further information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
Optional excursions are subject to availability and must be booked in advance before departure
Languages spoken on board: English and French
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Visit Strasbourg's Christmas markets
We’ll depart by bus with our tour guide for downtown Strasbourg. The entire city is decked out in Christmas garlands and decorations, especially the streets and stores. Enjoy some free time exploring the Christmas markets located on Place Broglie and the... see+ cathedral plaza. In the late afternoon, enjoy the Christmas lights; you’ll see, among other places, the cathedral square, Place Kléber, the Carré d’Or, and Place Gutenberg. Return to the boat.NOTES Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.Times are approximate.The order of the stops may be subject to change. 
Included
Visit Marksburg Castle in Braubach
The medieval town of Braubach, surrounded by vineyards, is dominated by Marksburg Castle.Depart by coach for a guided tour of Marksburg Castle. Built in the 13th century, it overlooks the Rhine from a height of over 160 meters and towers above the winding... see+ streets of Braubach’s old town.It is the only fortified castle in the Rhine Valley that has never been destroyed. Construction began in the 13th century with the keep and continued over the centuries. Its evolution was primarily driven by the need for impenetrable defense: a tunnel reinforced by powerful vaults, cannons, wooden portcullis gates, and a defensive fender—all the elements were in place for a formidable defense.You’ll discover remarkable rooms, such as the impressive kitchen with its imposing open fireplace, the ladies’ quarters, the knights’ hall, the armory, the small rooms in the towers, the chapel, the cellar, the walkways, and many other places that will transport you back to the Middle Ages.Short free time before boarding the bus to return to the ship.NOTESThe order of the visits may be subject to change.Times are approximate. 
Included
Excursion by small train and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim
Take a ride on a small tourist train through the picturesque streets of Rüdesheim toward Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments, located in a beautiful historic 15th-century building very close to Drosselgasse. Tour the famous... see+ “Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet,” which houses an impressive collection of mechanical musical instruments. No fewer than 350 automatic instruments are gathered here, forming one of the largest and most beautiful collections from the 18th to the 20th century, displayed across more than 400 m². A delight for both the ears and the eyes—a true musical adventure. Thanks to these instruments, three centuries of knowledge have been preserved. From small music boxes to the colossal concert-piano orchestrions, the collection features an incredibly diverse range of instruments. You can also admire the tools and machines used to manufacture organ cylinders, cartons, note rollers, and music box plates. Visitors of all ages take great pleasure in discovering this unique music, the techniques of yesteryear, and how these instruments work. After the tour, enjoy some free time in Rüdesheim. Walk back to the boat by heading down Drosselgasse with your feet. NOTES Be sure to wear sturdy walking shoes. The streets are cobblestone. The order of the visits may be subject to change. Times are approximate.  
Not included $35 / pers.

Customer reviews

Cruise rating

Medium

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7,0

The boat

Medium

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6,5
Overall condition
8,0
Boat equipments
6,0
Boat comfort
8,0
Cabin comfort
4,0

The service

Good

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7,4
Reception and information
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Route and itinerary
8,0
Staff quality
8,0
Cuisine and catering
8,0
Activities
4,0

Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2023
  • Last booking with this partner in October 2026
  • 457 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 8,9 / 10 (216 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 9,0 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 8,9 / 10
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