The Romantic Rhine Valley

Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

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

Tuesday: Travel to Strasbourg and join the MS Gerard Schmitter for our Rhine cruise. After settling into your cabin join the crew for a cocktail prior to dinner. Later, our ship cruises overnight downstream.

Wednesday: Cruising on the most beautiful section of the Rhine passing Oberwese and Sankt–Goar whilst enjoying lunch as we sail, we reach our mooring in Koblenz late afternoon from where you will see Stolzenfels Castle. Following dinner the evening is at leisure where you can explore the old city with our on-board hosts.

Thursday: Our cruise takes us past numerous castles nestled in the famed vineyards and the celebrated Loreley Rock, arriving in Rudesheim early afternoon. Following lunch we join the land train and stop at a local wine cellar for tasting followed by a visit to the popular Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum. After dinner on board why not explore the town by night, and perhaps sample a speciality Rudesheimer coffee.

Friday: We set sail early for Mannheim, for a relaxing morning cruising past the pretty towns of Wiesbaden, Nierstein and Worms. From Mannheim, by coach for an included guided tour of Heidelberg and its castle. Tonight is our gala evening dinner before we gently cruise overnight back to Strasbourg.

Saturday: Disembarking after breakfast we head to our overnight ferry back to Hull.

Sunday: 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 Gérard Schmitter

Named after the founder of CroisiEurope, the MS Gérard Schmitter is a premium ship with 87 cabins spread over three decks. It offers spacious public areas including a terrace bar, lounge bar with dance floor and restaurant. There is a lift, however it does not service the sun deck. 

Cabin facilities include: Twin beds, shower & toilet ✦ Satellite television ✦ Internal use telephone ✦ Safe ✦ Air-conditioning ✦ Wi-Fi ✦ 220v electricity sockets

Please note: Cabins are located on main, middle and upper decks ✦ Main deck cabins have high windows ✦ Middle deck cabins have high sliding windows ✦ Upper deck cabins have French balconies or high panoramic windows.