A Charming Cruise through Lorraine and Alsace and along the Marne-Rhine Canal (port-to-port cruise)

6 nights departing Thursday 23rd Jul 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
	23rd23	JulJul	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.
	23rd23	JulJul	202626	Liernolles, France	18:00
	24th24	JulJul	202626	Liernolles, France		07:00
We'll spend the day cruising towards Xouaxange.
	24th24	JulJul	202626	Xouaxange, France	12:00
	25th25	JulJul	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.
	25th25	JulJul	202626	Niederviller, France	11:00	09:27
	25th25	JulJul	202626	Cruising	15:30	09:27
	25th25	JulJul	202626	Lutzelbourg, France	18:00
	26th26	JulJul	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).
	26th26	JulJul	202626	Saverne, France	14:00
	27th27	JulJul	202626	Saverne, France		08:00
Well 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(2). At the end of our day, well return on board the ship in Waltenheim-sur-Zorn.
	27th27	JulJul	202626	Hochfelden, France	14:00	09:27
	27th27	JulJul	202626	Waltenheim-sur-Zorn, France	18:00
	28th28	JulJul	202626	Waltenheim-sur-Zorn, France		08:00
Well spend the morning cruising to Strasbourg. Enjoy a panoramic boat tour through the oldest section of the city in the afternoon. After our excursion, well return on board the ship. Tonight is our festive gala evening.
	28th28	JulJul	202626	Strasbourg, France	15:30
	29th29	JulJul	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*

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	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Thu 2nd Apr 202602 Apr 26	2,640
Thu 6th Aug 202606 Aug 26	2,669
Thu 20th Aug 202620 Aug 26	Please call for availability
Thu 29th Oct 202629 Oct 26	Please call for availability