What time do you board the ship on the first day

Check-in & check-out schedule: On 20/12, boarding will begin at 16:00; you can leave your luggage before boarding (12:00 - 16:00). On 27/12, disembarkation will take place after breakfast at 09:00.

What are the options for passengers requiring different cabin types?

Cabins on the main deck have windows, and those on the promenade deck feature French balconies. Deck preferences should be specified during booking.

What are the incentives for returning passengers?

Returning passengers may receive benefits such as potential upgrades or discounted rates based on loyalty and previous bookings.

Are there single cabins? If yes, how much do they cost?

On MS Crucevita all cabins are suited for double occupancy. There is a +75% single occupancy fee.

How accessible are the tours and cabins for families or those with small children?

Only specific cabins are suitable for families with small children, particularly those on the promenade deck, since main deck cabins are less adaptable and less safe for small children.

At what time does the ship arrive in Cologne on December 26th? Could we leave the ship, during the morning in Cologne, on the 26th?

Are excursions included? If not, tell me cost of each one, please.

I would like to get a solo price

We offer single supplement of 75% on cabins on Main and Promenade decks. The single occupancy quote for a Standard F cabin on main deck is 964.38 EUR (including discount, port and fuel taxes).

Where do we board the ship and are there beverage packages available?

Boarding details and a contact phone for the cruise director are provided prior to your cruise date. Beverage packages are available for purchase on board.

How are the tours in Heidelberg, Cologne, and Strasbourg structured and what is the cost?

The excursion package includes a walking tour of Cologne for two hours and bus and walking tours in Heidelberg and Strasbourg, each lasting four hours. The total cost per person is 165 euros.

Can you provide details on cabin accommodation and pricing for a family?

The ship predominantly has double cabins; thus, for two adults and two children, you would need two cabins. Pricing details would be quoted based on the specific requirements.

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Christmas and New Year Rhine cruise: Dusseldorf - Dusseldorf - MS Vista Rio

8 days

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Start and end in Dusseldorf

4.9

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The crew was warm, welcoming and provided great service. We would definitely cruise with Crucemundo again.
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Platinum Operator: Crucemundo
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 35
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Düsseldorf
Start point
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (Port location will be confirmed closer to departure, as it varies by departure dates and is subject to port authority changes., 16:00)
Meals
Dinner (Welcome cocktail service)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Königsallee, one of Europe's most luxurious shopping avenues
- Visit Altstadt (old town) with its 260 bars and restaurants
- Browse cultural exhibitions and events in the city
- Private transfer from Düsseldorf airport to port (for extra cost)
Landmarks
Königsallee
Altstadt
Day 2
Koblenz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Koblenz (no entrance fees)
Optional Activities
- Explore architectural heritage including churches and palaces
- Discover old aristocratic farmhouses and stately homes
Landmarks
German Corner
Day 3
Mannheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg (min. 10 pax) - city featuring Old Bridge, imposing Castle, cultural offerings, and Neckar River landscape
Landmarks
Mannheim Palace
Water Tower
Heidelberg Old Bridge
Heidelberg Castle
Day 4
Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Visit Strasbourg Cathedral
- Explore Palais Rohan and its 3 museums
- Walk across Ponts-Couverts (covered bridges)
- Discover Barrage Vauban water regulation system
Landmarks
Grande Île
Petite France
Strasbourg Cathedral
Ponts-Couverts
Barrage Vauban
Palais Rohan
Day 5
Speyer - Mainz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special New Year's Eve dinner)
Included Activities
- Special New Year's Eve dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Visit Speyer Cathedral
- Explore Speyer's 13th-century main gate
- Walk through Mainz medieval old town and Kirschgarten
- Discover Mainz Cathedral
- Visit City Hall, Neues Zeughaus, Deutschordenshaus, and Palace of the Prince Electors
Landmarks
Speyer Cathedral
Mainz Cathedral
Kirschgarten
Day 6
Rüdesheim - Bonn
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Klunkhardshof
- Explore Adler Tower (fortified tower)
- Tour Brömser Castle (thousand years old)
- Visit Ehrenfels Castle ruins
Landmarks
Adler Tower
Brömser Castle
Ehrenfels Castle
Day 7
Bonn - Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Dinner with special menu)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne
Optional Activities
- Visit Beethoven Museum in Bonn
- Explore Bonn's historic center and pedestrian area
- Shop and dine on regional cuisine in Bonn
- Browse Bonn's 30 museums
- Visit cultural monuments from Roman Empire era to modern times in Cologne
Landmarks
Beethoven Museum
Cologne Cathedral
Day 8
Düsseldorf
End point
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (Port location will be confirmed closer to departure, as it varies by departure dates and is subject to port authority changes., 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Transfer from Düsseldorf port to airport or city (for extra cost)

Landmarks
Königsallee
Altstadt

Landmarks
German Corner

Landmarks
Mannheim Palace
Water Tower
Heidelberg Old Bridge
Heidelberg Castle

Landmarks
Grande Île
Petite France
Strasbourg Cathedral
Ponts-Couverts
Barrage Vauban
Palais Rohan

Landmarks
Speyer Cathedral
Mainz Cathedral
Kirschgarten

Landmarks
Adler Tower
Brömser Castle
Ehrenfels Castle

Landmarks
Beethoven Museum
Cologne Cathedral

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Flights
Insurance
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Rating: 4.5(462 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 100%
Cancellation policy

Crucemundo Ship

MS Crucevita
MS "Crucevita" is known as one of the most elegant and impressive river ships in Western Europe. The design of the ship follows… Read more
Built
Remodeled: 2018
Guests
110
Length
104.5 m
Electricity
220 V.
Beam
11.4 m
Cruising Speed
24 km / h
Draft
1.4 m
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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Traveler Reviews

4.9

Overall rating based on 10 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.8
Guide
4.6
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.7
Tour Operator
4.5

Imelda
January 9th, 2026
An excellent river cruise experience! The food was delicious, the itinerary was great, and the cabin was very clean...
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Traveled in December 2025
Reply from: Crucemundo
Dear Imelda, thank you so much for your amazing review! We're delighted you enjoyed your experience with us, from the delicious food to the comfort of your cabin. As a thank you, we're offering you a special discount for your next cruise. We can't wait to welcome you back! Best regards, Crucemundo
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Ismail
November 12th, 2025
Loved meeting other travelers. It was such an international mix! Also, big compliments to the kitchen team for...
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Traveled in December 2024
Review collected by Crucemundo
Reply from: Crucemundo
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're delighted you enjoyed the international mix of guests and that our kitchen team could provide a great dining experience tailored to your dietary needs. As a thank you, we're offering you a special discount for your next cruise. We can't wait to welcome you back! Best regards, Crucemundo
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Eva
November 12th, 2025
I had a fantastic time. The New Year’s Eve dinner and party were really well done — even had sparklers and a...
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Traveled in December 2024
Review collected by Crucemundo
Reply from: Crucemundo
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're delighted you enjoyed the New Year’s Eve celebration and the stunning winter views of the Rhine. It’s wonderful to hear you loved the countdown on deck and the international atmosphere! As a thank you, we're offering you a special discount for your next cruise. We can't wait to welcome you back! Best regards, Crucemundo
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Kimberly
January 6th, 2025
I had an amazing time. The ship was clean and well run; the itinerary was well done with great excursions; and the...
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Traveled in December 2024
Reply from: Crucemundo
Dear Kimberly, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing time and enjoyed the transportation, accommodation, meals, and excursions. It’s fantastic to know the ship’s cleanliness and organization met your expectations, and that you found great value in your experience. A special thank you for recognizing Jessica and Mohamed for their leadership—they’ll be delighted to hear your kind words. We truly appreciate your appreciation for our staff and hope to welcome you back on board for another memorable journey! Cruce team
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Sean
December 29th, 2024
Crew were brilliant, Cruise Director too. Facilities were good. Accessibility good. Settling the bill was...
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Traveled in December 2024
Reply from: Crucemundo
Dear Sean, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the crew, Cruise Director, and facilities onboard. Regarding the billing issue, as the operator, we don’t manage the payment platform directly. The booking platform settles payments with us only once the cruise is complete. We understand the frustration with chasing refunds and recommend reaching out to the TourRadar platform directly for a resolution. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding. Crucemundo
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Tami
December 29th, 2024
Well organized, good food, pleasant people. Stops were interesting and long enough. Very enjoyable.
Traveled in December 2024
Reply from: Crucemundo
Dear Tami, thank you so much for your amazing review! We're delighted you enjoyed your experience with us. As a thank you, we're offering you a special discount for your next cruise. We can't wait to welcome you back! Best regards, Crucemundo
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Kevin
December 28th, 2024
Overall a great experience! Great service, mostly good food. However if there Asian options for food will be great...
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Traveled in December 2024
Reply from: Crucemundo
Dear Kevin, Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed the service and food. We appreciate your suggestion for including Asian meal options and your comments about the itinerary timing and cruising during the Christmas period. Your insights are valuable and will help us improve future trips. We hope to welcome you on another journey soon! Best regards, Crucemundo!
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Heather
December 29th, 2019
We enjoyed our Christmas Market Rhine River Cruise. The crew was warm, welcoming and provided great service. We...
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Traveled in December 2019
Reply from: Crucemundo
Dear Heather, Thank you so much for such a wonderfull review! We will be more than hapy to see you again onboard our cruises! Regards, Kristina
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Durudee
December 29th, 2019
Super holidays ... highly recommended. Great programme that took us to Beautiful and festive locations, generous...
Super holidays ... highly recommended. Great programme that took us to Beautiful and festive locations, generous meals and snacks, fun people (including the crew of course).Show more
Traveled in December 2019
Reply from: Crucemundo
Dear Durudee, Thank you so much for such a wonderfull review! Its great to know that you have enjoyed our cruise. Hope to see you soon on board our ships! Regards, Kristina
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Lovleen
December 28th, 2019
Everything was good and perfect
Traveled in December 2019
Reply from: Crucemundo
Dear Lovleen, Thank you for you review! It´s great to know that you have enjoyed our cruise! Kind regard, Kristina
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Adriana
Asked on August 27th, 2025
What time do you board the ship on the first day
Tour Details
- CrucemundoOperator•Written August 2025
  Check-in & check-out schedule: On 20/12, boarding will begin at 16:00; you can leave your luggage before boarding (12:00 - 16:00). On 27/12, disembarkation will take place after breakfast at 09:00.
M
Mariana
Asked on February 2nd, 2025
What are the options for passengers requiring different cabin types?
Accommodation
- CrucemundoOperator•Written February 2025
  Cabins on the main deck have windows, and those on the promenade deck feature French balconies. Deck preferences should be specified during booking.
A
Anne
Asked on December 18th, 2024
What are the incentives for returning passengers?
Other
- CrucemundoOperator•Written December 2024
  Returning passengers may receive benefits such as potential upgrades or discounted rates based on loyalty and previous bookings.
M
Mike
Asked on October 27th, 2024
Are there single cabins? If yes, how much do they cost?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- CrucemundoOperator•Written October 2024
  On MS Crucevita all cabins are suited for double occupancy. There is a +75% single occupancy fee.
Y
Yannick
Asked on October 27th, 2024
How accessible are the tours and cabins for families or those with small children?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- CrucemundoOperator•Written October 2024
  Only specific cabins are suitable for families with small children, particularly those on the promenade deck, since main deck cabins are less adaptable and less safe for small children.
L
Lori
Asked on September 3rd, 2024
At what time does the ship arrive in Cologne on December 26th? Could we leave the ship, during the morning in Cologne, on the 26th?
Tour Details
Transport
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  Lori
  Traveler•Written September 2024
  Are excursions included? If not, tell me cost of each one, please.
- CrucemundoOperator•Written September 2024
  Are excursions included? - We offer excursions free of charge for a group of 10 pax speaking same language. For your travel dates we have reached min requirement for English group. At what time does the ship arrive in Cologne on December 26th? - in the preliminary schedule the ship arrives in Cologne by 14:00 and departs at 23:00 the same day. Could we leave the ship, during the morning in Cologne, on the 26th? - no, in the morning of the 26th the ship is expected to be in Bonn.
V
Valerie
Asked on August 5th, 2024
I would like to get a solo price
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- CrucemundoOperator•Written August 2024
  We offer single supplement of 75% on cabins on Main and Promenade decks. The single occupancy quote for a Standard F cabin on main deck is 964.38 EUR (including discount, port and fuel taxes).
P
Pim
Asked on June 27th, 2024
Where do we board the ship and are there beverage packages available?
Accommodation
Meals
- CrucemundoOperator•Written June 2024
  Boarding details and a contact phone for the cruise director are provided prior to your cruise date. Beverage packages are available for purchase on board.
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Lila
Asked on June 21st, 2024
How are the tours in Heidelberg, Cologne, and Strasbourg structured and what is the cost?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- CrucemundoOperator•Written June 2024
  The excursion package includes a walking tour of Cologne for two hours and bus and walking tours in Heidelberg and Strasbourg, each lasting four hours. The total cost per person is 165 euros.
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Karel
Asked on April 18th, 2024
Can you provide details on cabin accommodation and pricing for a family?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- CrucemundoOperator•Written April 2024
  The ship predominantly has double cabins; thus, for two adults and two children, you would need two cabins. Pricing details would be quoted based on the specific requirements.

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Christmas and New Year Rhine cruise: Dusseldorf - Dusseldorf - MS Vista Rio

Itinerary

Düsseldorf

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Koblenz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Mannheim

Optional Activities

Strasbourg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Speyer - Mainz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Rüdesheim - Bonn

Optional Activities

Bonn - Cologne

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Düsseldorf

Optional Activities

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