The Marne-Rhine Canal - From Lagarde to Strasbourg (port-to-port cruise)

6 nights from £2,669pp departing Thursday 20th Aug 2026

From Lagarde to Strasbourg, embark on an authentic and traditional cruise in the heart of Alsace and Moselle. You will cruise on the Marne-Rhine Canal where you will discover a colorful heritage and monuments that reflect its history through exciting tours. Explore the Hops Trail, the Haut Barr and Lutzelbourg castles or the Chagall trail and be astonished by the richness of this captivating cruise.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	20th20	AugAug	202626	Strasbourg, France, embark on the MS Madeleine
Possible transfer(1) by coach from Strasbourg to Lagarde. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
	20th20	AugAug	202626	Liernolles, France	18:00
	21st21	AugAug	202626	Liernolles, France		07:00
We'll spend the day cruising towards Xouaxange.
	21st21	AugAug	202626	Xouaxange, France	12:00
	22nd22	AugAug	202626	Xouaxange, France		08:00
In the morning, follow Chagall's Way in Saarburg. We'll cruise to Lutzelbourg. Candlelight lunch while passing through the tunnels.This afternoon, travel the Saint-Louis-Arzviller inclined plane. Stopover at the Lehrer Crystal Glassworks. We'll continue on to Lutzelbourg and arrive in the evening.
	22nd22	AugAug	202626	Niederviller, France	11:00	20:50
	22nd22	AugAug	202626	Cruising	15:30	20:50
	22nd22	AugAug	202626	Lutzelbourg, France	18:00
	23rd23	AugAug	202626	Lutzelbourg, France		10:00
We'll walk to the Chteau de Lutzelbourg. The ship will cruise to Saverne and arrive at the beginning of the afternoon. We'll visit the Chteau de Hohbarr, also known as the Eye of Alsace. Afterward, we'll return to Saverne for a guided tour of the city. At the end of our afternoon, we'll return on board the ship. Dinner will be tarte flambe, a local specialty, at a restaurant (included with cruise).
	23rd23	AugAug	202626	Saverne, France	14:00
	24th24	AugAug	202626	Saverne, France		08:00
We'll spend the morning cruising to Hochefelden. In the afternoon, join us for an excursion to the lush region of Kochersberg and a visit to the Maison du Kochersberg museum and the Villa Meteor. At the end of our day, we'll return on board the ship in Waltenheim-sur-Zorn.
	24th24	AugAug	202626	Hochfelden, France	14:00	20:50
	24th24	AugAug	202626	Waltenheim-sur-Zorn, France	18:00
	25th25	AugAug	202626	Waltenheim-sur-Zorn, France		08:00
We'll spend the morning cruising to Strasbourg. Enjoy a tour-boat ride through the oldest section of the city in the afternoon. After our excursion, we'll return on board the ship. Tonight is our festive gala evening.
	25th25	AugAug	202626	Strasbourg, France	15:30
	26th26	AugAug	202626	Strasbourg, France, disembark the MS Madeleine
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Madeleine

Launch Year

2014

Tonnage

500

Capacity

Cabins

Accessible

Main Deck

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Restaurant

Located on the main deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.

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Sun Deck

Take advantage of the sun deck to relax! It is equipped with chairs and deckchairs, allowing you to cool off while enjoying a panoramic view of the magnificent landscapes.

Lounge & Bar

The lounge is tastefully decorated, it's a quiet place where you can spend time with your friends and family. Equipped with sofa and a bar you can relax before and after dinner.

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Holiday Summary

	6 nights cruising on the Rhine
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,669pp
2PL_PP	Main Deck 2 Beds	£2,669pp
HAG_PS	Upper Deck 1 Double Bed - Disabled Person	£2,669pp

	Oceanview
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Thu 31st Jul 202531 Jul 25	1,923
Thu 2nd Apr 202602 Apr 26	2,640
Thu 23rd Jul 202623 Jul 26	2,669
Thu 6th Aug 202606 Aug 26	2,669