The Rhine & Moselle (port-to-port cruise)

4 nights from £940pp departing Friday 19th Sep 2025

From Cochem to Strasbourg, discover the magic of the Moselle and the romantic Rhine valley on an exceptional cruise where rivers meander between breath-taking landscapes and castles dominating hillsides. Explore authentic towns and villages with hidden gems, such as Alken and its Thurant castle, or stroll in Boppard along one of the most beautiful banks of Germany.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	19th19	SepSep	202525	Cochem, Germany, embark on the MS Monet	18:00
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. Dinner tonight will be followed by an evening of entertainment.
	20th20	SepSep	202525	Cochem, Germany		11:30
Join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided walking tour of Cochem.DISCOVERY: Panoramic hiking in Cochem.We'll sail towards Alken. Upon arrival, join us for an optional excursion for both packages: visit Thurant Castle, one of the oldest in the region. We'll return on board and enjoy an evening of entertainment. We'll set sail towards Koblenz.
	20th20	SepSep	202525	Alken, Germany	14:30	18:00
	20th20	SepSep	202525	Koblenz, Germany	21:00
Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings around 8 BC. The city is rich in its history and heritage and is easily explored on foot. Take the cable car crossing over the river Rhine for spectacular aerial views or enjoy the city from the one thousand year old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein. The upper middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique landscape can be enjoyed and discovered through the interactive multimedia journey at the Romanticum. Historical and architectural sites of interest include Stolzenfels Castle, the Electoral Palace of Koblenz and Old Town. From the romantic winding streets and small squares of Old Town, stroll through the alleyways from the Church of the Holy Virgin to the St Kastor Basilica and enjoy the picturesque buildings and squares along the way. Koblenz is also very popular for its Riesling and strong Spatburgunder wines since the Romans introduced it two thousand years ago.
	21st21	SepSep	202525	Koblenz, Germany		06:30
Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings around 8 BC. The city is rich in its history and heritage and is easily explored on foot. Take the cable car crossing over the river Rhine for spectacular aerial views or enjoy the city from the one thousand year old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein. The upper middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique landscape can be enjoyed and discovered through the interactive multimedia journey at the Romanticum. Historical and architectural sites of interest include Stolzenfels Castle, the Electoral Palace of Koblenz and Old Town. From the romantic winding streets and small squares of Old Town, stroll through the alleyways from the Church of the Holy Virgin to the St Kastor Basilica and enjoy the picturesque buildings and squares along the way. Koblenz is also very popular for its Riesling and strong Spatburgunder wines since the Romans introduced it two thousand years ago. We'll cruise towards Boppard. Enjoy time at leisure or join our hostess to discover the town. We'll continue cruising towards Rdesheim through the Romantic Rhine Valley, passing the legendary Lorelei Rock. Enjoy some free time or join us for an optional excursion for both packages in Rdesheim: We'll set off on board a tourist train for a tasting of the famous wines of the region, followed by a guided tour of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments. This evening, enjoy time at leisure to discover the famous Drosselgasse.
	21st21	SepSep	202525	Boppard, Germany	09:00	18:00
	21st21	SepSep	202525	Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany	16:00
Rudesheim am Rhine is a town in the Rhine Valley in Germany and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rhine Gorge. It is known for its production of Riesling wine and has been popular for its wine making since ancient times. The Medieval Bromserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum and wine is a crucial part of Rudesheimer culture. The town is surrounded with vineyards and wineries, as well as many local wine bars and seasonal wine taverns. Wine tasting is a must do in Rudesheim and dining out is a great accompaniment. The local cuisine is seasonal and is closely intertwined with the wine growing traditions together with soups such as Zwiebelkuchen, Handkäs mit Musik and Spundekäs. Nordic Walking is popular around town, with five adventure trails around the vicinity, as well as many popular cycling routes. Great views of the town can be found from the water, the cable car to Niederwald Monument and the Monument itself. Old Town has the best examples of the town’s architecture with Eagle Tower, Oberstrasse and Rheinstein Castle some key sites to visit.
	22nd22	SepSep	202525	Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany		03:00
Rudesheim am Rhine is a town in the Rhine Valley in Germany and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rhine Gorge. It is known for its production of Riesling wine and has been popular for its wine making since ancient times. The Medieval Bromserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum and wine is a crucial part of Rudesheimer culture. The town is surrounded with vineyards and wineries, as well as many local wine bars and seasonal wine taverns. Wine tasting is a must do in Rudesheim and dining out is a great accompaniment. The local cuisine is seasonal and is closely intertwined with the wine growing traditions together with soups such as Zwiebelkuchen, Handkäs mit Musik and Spundekäs. Nordic Walking is popular around town, with five adventure trails around the vicinity, as well as many popular cycling routes. Great views of the town can be found from the water, the cable car to Niederwald Monument and the Monument itself. Old Town has the best examples of the town’s architecture with Eagle Tower, Oberstrasse and Rheinstein Castle some key sites to visit. We'll reach Mainz early this morning. Join us for the optional excursion proposed: guided tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum.Afterwards, we'll cruise towards Strasbourg. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise through the night.
	22nd22	SepSep	202525	Mainz, Germany	06:00	18:00
	23rd23	SepSep	202525	Strasbourg, France, disembark the MS Monet	05:30
We'll reach Strasbourg early this morning. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Monet

Launch Year

1999

Refit Year

2007

Tonnage

15,000

Capacity

158

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Main Deck

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Restaurant

Located on the upper 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 tastefully decorated, is located at the front of the ship and offers panoramic views. Cocktails and games, dancing, and other forms of entertainment all happen here.

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Holiday Summary

	4 nights cruising on the Rhine, Moselle
	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		£940pp
C_DBL_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Double Bed)	£940pp
A_DBL_PP	Cat A (Main Deck, Double Bed)	£1,031pp
A_TWN_PP	Cat A (Main Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£1,031pp
B_TWN_PP	Cat B (Main Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£969pp
C_TWN_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£940pp
C_TPL_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Triple)	£940pp
B_DBL_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Double Bed)	£1,101pp
A_TWN_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£1,163pp
B_TWN_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£1,101pp

	Oceanview
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Wed 14th May 202514 May 25	964
Wed 14th May 202514 May 25	940
Tue 17th Jun 202517 Jun 25	964
Tue 17th Jun 202517 Jun 25	940
Wed 9th Jul 202509 Jul 25	898
Wed 9th Jul 202509 Jul 25	930
Mon 21st Jul 202521 Jul 25	898
Sat 16th Aug 202516 Aug 25	930
Sat 16th Aug 202516 Aug 25	898
Fri 19th Sep 202519 Sep 25	964
Sun 19th Oct 202519 Oct 25	841
Sun 19th Oct 202519 Oct 25	864