Destinations

We offer a tantalizing selection of cruises which feature the main German towns and cities nestling along the Rhine. From fragrant Cologne with its magnificent Gothic cathedral and Frankfurt which bears a strong resemblance to the skyline of Manhattan to the quieter areas of Andernach, a quintessential Rhineland village which was originally a Roman Fort and Breisach, a small, old town, famous for its quaint streets and wine making.

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Whirling windmills set amongst fields blanketed with swaying tulip blooms await you on our Dutch cruises which provide you with a fascinating insight into this beautiful country. From Amsterdam, the sparkling diamond centre of the world that glistens on its labyrinth of waterways to the quaint harbours and fishing villages around the Ijsselmeer.

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The Alsace is the smallest region of France, most famous for its architecture and gastronomy, which Strasbourg is a fine example of. Located on the north-east boundary, Strasbourg was fought over for centuries by the French and Germans, so it is little wonder that it combines the best of both influences.

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Cruise through the romantic Rhine gorge of Germany, the relaxing Alsace region of France and into the northern mountain slopes of Switzerland. Espy countless aristocratic castles perched on the hillsides, attractive Rhineland towns and villages with their half timbered buildings as well as pretty river tributaries rushing to meet the mighty Rhine. After the steep vine-covered slopes of the dramatic Rhine gorge, the Rhine’s water’s broaden, the climate warms and the land flattens out slightly to reveal the lush Rhine plains. Along the river’s western shores lay the gentler rolling hills of France’s Alsace region; whilst across on the opposite eastern banks, the wooded hills of Germany’s Black Forest beckon us with its enchanting scenery, proud traditions, cuckoo clocks and cherry gateaux. Combine this with the greatest waterfalls in Central Europe and the beautiful Swiss resort of Lucerne, including the Jura Mountains, and you will not want to return home.

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From its source in the Swiss Alps, this legendary river flows across Switzerland’s northeastern border with Germany, runs directly through western Germany, finally dividing the Netherlands and ending in the North Sea. Covering a route of 820 miles it is one of the longest rivers in Europe, wending its way through a varied landscape. It is a vital waterway, rich in history that dates back to the Roman Empire and its beautiful stretches of valleys and gorges scattered with vineyards and castles are unsurpassed, making it one of the most popular rivers for river cruising.

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The Moselle is a tributary of the Rhine, running a distance of 340 miles from the Vosges Mountains, through France, Luxembourg and Germany, joining the Rhine at Koblenz. It is here, among the steep valleys, where the grapes used to make Moselle wine are grown.

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Another main tributary of the Rhine is the Neckar, which drains the Black Forest and the Swabian Alb. Running 228 miles in length, this meandering river is celebrated for its scenery and charm and shares many features of the Rhine; lined with pretty towns, vineyards, orchards, woods and castles

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The Main is the third main tributary of the Rhine which drains large sections of the central German uplands. Forming near the town of Kulmbach by the joining of its two headstreams, the Red Main and the White Main, it runs 310 miles passing many towns and cities, meeting the Rhine at the city of Mainz.

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The IJsselmeer is a fresh water lake bordering on the provinces of North Holland, Utrecht, Gelderland, Overijssel and Friesland. It was formed in 1932 when a huge dam was built across the mouth of the Zuiderzee, an inland sea, as part of a major hydraulic engineering project and takes its name from the IJssel river which is its primary feeder. Averaging between 5 to 6 metres, the IJsselmeer is shallow in depth though it is a major fresh water reserve, serving as a source for agriculture and drinking water. It is also a haven for wildlife and offers plenty of opportunity for various recreational activities.