Christmas Markets Along The Rhine

Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

Tuesday: Travel to our overnight ferry from Hull to Rotterdam.

Wednesday: Travel to Strasbourg and board MS Lafayette for a welcome cocktail, dinner and entertainment

Thursday:  Morning cruising to Speyer. After lunch we travel to Heidleberg by coach for a visit to the city. Following a guided walking tour, explore the enchanting Christmas market then return to the ship for dinner

Friday: : Morning cruising to Rűdesheim. Lunch on board then join the tourist train for a tour including the Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Museum. Dinner back on board then evening at leisure to continue enjoying Rűdesheim. 

Saturday: Cruising through the beautiful Rhine Valley to Koblenz, located at the crossroads of the Rhine and Moselle regions. An afternoon tour of Koblenz and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is followed by free time to soak up the Christmas market and picturesque old town. Tonight there is a farewell gala dinner on board as we sail to Cologne. 

Sunday: Breakfast on board before disembarking and heading to Rotterdam for the return crossing to Hull.

Monday: We head for home.

River Cruising

Life on Board
Step aboard to a world of comfort. Sit back and relax in one of the expansive lounges or enjoy the views and landscapes from the welcoming sun deck. The staff are dedicated to excellent service, offering attentiveness and great knowledge and speaking both English and French to add a continental flavour to your stay. Throughout your cruise, CroisiEurope’s onboard hosts are there to help you enjoy your cruise to the maximum, answering questions, organising excursions and even providing orientation walks in some destinations.

Inside your cabin unwind in comfort. All cabins have shower and toilet, satellite TV, a safe and a hairdryer. Each also has air-conditioning and all are outside cabins offering your own view of the river.
Upgrades are available for cabins higher on the vessel and some cabins have French balconies or private terraces. Free Wi-Fi is also available on board.

European Flavours
Start your day at the impressive selfservice buffet, offering an expansive continental breakfast that could include pastries, breads, jams, sausages and cold meats, eggs, fresh fruit and yoghurts.
Each lunch and dinner is prepared daily from local specialties, with fresh ingredients, and carefully planned with an eye on the traditions of fine French gastronomy. And what’s more, each dish is paired with excellent complimentary wines. The overall atmosphere on board is informal and casual clothing is normal, although most people like to dress up in the evening.

Unlimited Complimentary Drinks†
Complimentary drinks are part of the package during your time on board, including soft drinks, beer, house wines and most spirits. Premium brands are available to purchase from the drinks menu. Each cruise also includes a welcome cocktail with the crew and a gala dinner evening.

River Cruise Includes

• Door to door service*
• Luxury coach travel
• Reserved seats on tour coaches
• Return overnight ferry crossings (including dinner, bed & breakfast)
• Services of CrosiEurope onboard hosts
• Cruise itinerary and sightseeing excursions as stated
• Accommodation in twin cabins
• Full board & complimentary drinks on board CroisiEurope vessels (including breakfast, set menu lunch and dinner) 
• Regular entertainment

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Accommodation

MS Lafayette

A premium standard ship, intimately sized with 52 cabins over two decks. Located on the upper deck, is the lounge bar with dance floor, also the refined restaurant with large windows allowing guests to enjoy the panoramic views.

Cabin facilities include: Twin bed, shower & toilet ✦ Satellite television ✦ Internal use telephone ✦ Safe ✦ Air-conditioning ✦ Wi-Fi ✦ 220v electricity sockets ✦ Sorry no lift

Please note: Cabins are located on main and upper decks and all cabins have picture windows. †Terms and conditions apply Back to top