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The majestic romantic Rhine Valley and the legendary Loreley Rock

Looking for a vacation with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits, all while letting yourself be carried away?

By Jakob GRIMBERG 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: 55
Maximum capacity: 106 travelers
Crew members: 26

Cabs

CatA - Double - Deck Superior
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Cat A - Single - Upper Deck
Capacity: 1 Bed maximum
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Cat B - Double - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Cat B - Single - Upper Deck
Capacity: 1 Bed maximum
Cabins with French balconies and panoramic sliding windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
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

Sailing itineraries
Strasbourg
Boarding at 6pm at the river station. Crew presentation and welcome cocktail.
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Strasbourg Koblenz
Sail to Koblenz on the most beautiful part of the Romantic Rhine. Discover the old town in the... see+ company of our animation team. Koblenz is located in the "corner of Germany", at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers. You'll catch a glimpse of the city's historic center, as well as the "Die Deutsche Eck" statue of Emperor Wilhelm I at the confluence of the two rivers. 
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Koblenz Rudesheim
Morning sailing to Rüdesheim in the beautiful valley of the Romantic Rhine. With its castles,... see+ historic towns, vineyards and the famous Loreley Rock, the sublime landscape, deeply linked to history and legend, has inspired many writers, painters and composers. Early afternoon arrival in Rüdesheim.

Optional excursions:

Authentic: Little train, wine tasting and museum of mechanical music in Rüdesheim. Departure by tourist train for a guided tour of the Rüdesheim vineyards. Wine tasting in the historic cellars of the Bassenheimer Hof, a 16th-century stately home. Then on to the Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett museum, housed in a historic 15th-century building. It houses an impressive collection of mechanical musical instruments, one of the largest and most beautiful collections from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

Experience: Rüdesheim vineyard hike. You'll arrive in the center of Rüdesheim, where the gondolas depart for the Niederwald monument. From here, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the town, vineyards and Rhine. Continue with a hike through the vineyards to St Hildegarde Abbey, built between 1900 and 1904. Free visit of the abbey, then walk back to the boat through the vineyards.

In the evening, the famous Drosselgasse awaits you, with its numerous guinguettes and orchestras.
 
Optional services: Mini-train ride, wine tasting and visit to the Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim, Hiking in the Rüdesheim vineyards, see+
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Rudesheim Mannheim Heidelberg
Morning sailing to Mannheim.

Optional authentic excursion / experience: Heidelberg. Departure by... see+ coach for Heidelberg, the symbol of German Romanticism. Meet your guides at Heidelberg Castle, where you'll discover the exterior of this magnificent, partly ruined pink sandstone castle. Since the end of the 18th century, the castle ruins have inspired painters and poets, who saw them as a symbol of the greatness and decadence of human endeavors. Goethe, Hölderlin, Uhland and Eichendorff celebrated the castle landscape, while many painters chose it as their motif. Discover the geometric terraces of the Palatinate Garden, the "Hortus Palatinus", once considered the "eighth wonder of the world". Your guides will take you on a tour of the old town. Admire the exterior of the Church of the Holy Spirit, built between 1398 and 1441 and the burial place of the Prince Electors.

Gala evening.
Night sail to Strasbourg.
 
Optional services: Guided tour of Heidelberg, see+
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Heidelberg Strasbourg
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
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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
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Routing
Personal expenses
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
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
The guides speak French and English
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional excursions are subject to availability and must be booked in advance before departure
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

You will begin the tour with a guided tour of the Rüdesheim vineyards by mini train, during which you will discover the famous vineyards that were already cultivated by the Romans. During this tour, you will learn about the history of winegrowing in the... see+ region and enjoy breathtaking views of Rüdesheim and the Rhine. The train will then stop right in front of the historic Bassenheimer Hof cellar, a 16th-century stately home, where you will take part in a wine tasting*. A winemaker from the Störzel family winery will introduce you to three wines, from the driest to the sweetest, while telling you about the history of the winery and winegrowing in the Rüdesheim region and sharing a few local anecdotes. After the tasting, you will visit the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments, located 100 meters from the winery. The "Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett" is Germany's first museum dedicated to memory musical instruments. From delicate music boxes to titanic concert-piano orchestrions, no fewer than 350 automatic instruments are brought together here to form one of the largest and most beautiful collections from the 18th to the 20th century, displayed over more than 400 m². You can also admire the tools and machines used to manufacture organ cylinders, music cards and rollers, and music box plates. Regardless of their age, visitors to the museum always take great pleasure in discovering this unique music, the techniques of yesteryear, and how these instruments work. After visiting the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments, you will have free time to return to the boat at your leisure or stroll through the narrow streets of Rüdesheim, walking down the famous Drosselgasse.NOTESPlease wear suitable clothing for the visit to the Bassenheimer Hof.Wear comfortable shoes, as the streets are cobbled and sloping.After the visit, passengers will have free time and will return to the boat by foot at their own pace to enjoy the town.The order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only.*Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, please drink responsibly. 
Not included $42 / pers.
You will reach the center of Rudesheim, a departure point for the cable cars that will take you to the Niederwald monument. From there, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the town, the vineyards, and the Rhine. Continue with a hike through the vineyards to... see+ St. Hildegard Abbey, built between 1900 and 1904. Free visit of the abbey, then return by foot to the boat through the vineyards. NOTES Please wear sturdy walking shoes. 8km hike. Elevation gain: 300m. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $78 / pers.
Departure for the tour of Heidelberg. Romantic and idyllic, cosmopolitan and dynamic, mythical and modern: Heidelberg harmoniously combines all these elements that give it its unparalleled charm. Meet your guides at Heidelberg Castle, where they will show you... see+ around the exterior of this magnificent pink sandstone castle, now partially in ruins. Since the end of the 18th century, the castle ruins have inspired painters and poets, who saw them as a symbol of the grandeur and decadence of human works. Goethe, Hölderlin, Uhland, and Eichendorff celebrated the castle's landscape, while many painters chose it as their motif. Don't miss the barrel in the courtyard. It is one of the largest wooden barrels in the world and was once filled with wine. On the opposite wall, there is a pedestal with a statue representing the dwarf Perkeo. This hard-drinking South Tyrolean served as court jester and guardian of the barrel under Charles III Philip of the Palatinate (1716-1742). Discover the geometric terraces of the Palatinate garden, the "Hortus Palatinus," once considered the "eighth wonder of the world." The garden's architect, Salomon de Caus, wanted to celebrate harmony with the city, the river, and the surrounding hills. Transfer by coach to Neckarmünzplatz, an important square in the historic center of Heidelberg, located directly on the side of the boat of the Neckar River, below the castle. You will continue with your guides on a tour of the old town. You will admire the Church of the Holy Spirit (exterior), built between 1398 and 1441, the burial place of the prince-electors, whose naves housed the "Bibliotheca Palatina" until 1623. You will also have free time to do some shopping on Germany's longest shopping street. Return to the ship.NOTESDepending on the cruise, departure and/or return on the side of the boat in MannheimPlease bring good walking shoes.To access the castle, there is a slope of about 300m to climb.The order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only. 
Not included $89 / pers.

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Commercial history with Filovent

  • Filovent partner since 2023
  • Last booking with this partner in December 2025
  • 286 bookings with this partner
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