Do you have pricing for solo travel. One traveller only.

For double cabins used as single, there is a 75% single supplement fee.

Does the price of the trip include the tours in each city in each stops? What kind? Can I get the information?

The ESSENCE OF RHINE cruise includes the following excursions in the price, provided the minimum group requirement is met (minimum 10 passengers speaking the same language): -Guided walking tour of Koblenz -Guided walking tour of Rüdesheim -Guided walking tour of Cologne On board, a selection of optional excursions will also be offered, such as: -Excursion to Heidelberg Castle -Guided walking tour of Speyer -City tour of Strasbourg

Is it possible to book with a single supplement?

Yes, you certainly can book double cabin with the single supplement.

Is they any cruise in August 20th onwards, from Paris

We can offer from 25/08 to 01/09 From Paris to Paris via Normandy. MS Monarch Countess 4+* cruise. Price 1778 euros per person. Includes accommodation, daily music program, full board, three meals per day, early-riser breakfast, late-night snack, afternoon coffee and tea with pastries, table tap water during meals, wine tasting, coffee-station, welcome and farewell captain's cocktails, farewell captain's dinner, luggage service, satellite TV, refreshments & face towels after excursions.

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$2,177

US $1,524 per person

ESSENCE OF RHINE (Cologne - Strasbourg - Mainz - Cologne)

8 days

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Start and end in Cologne

4.6

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The food was varied and delicious and the wine was lovely. I would recommend and book with crucemundo again.
Tracy, traveled in May
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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, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 40
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cologne
Meals
Dinner (Welcome cocktail included)
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Day 2
Koblenz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Koblenz
Landmarks
Deutsches Eck (German Corner)
Day 3
Mannheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Heidelberg Castle
Landmarks
Mannheim Palace
Water Tower (Wasserturm)
Heidelberg Castle
Day 4
Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore the historic center (Grande Île) - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Petite France district with its canals
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg's emblematic sights
Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
Petite France
Grande Île
Day 5
Speyer - Mainz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Speyer
Landmarks
Speyer Cathedral
Mainz Cathedral
Kirschgarten
Day 6
Rüdesheim - Andernach
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Rüdesheim
Landmarks
Brömser Castle
Ehrenfels Castle
Adler Tower
Day 7
Andernach - Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Cologne
Landmarks
Runde Turm (Round Tower)
Mariendom (Mary's Cathedral)
Cologne Cathedral
Rathausplatz Archaeological Excavation Area
Day 8
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Rathausplatz Archaeological Excavation Area

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral

Landmarks
Deutsches Eck (German Corner)

Landmarks
Mannheim Palace
Water Tower (Wasserturm)
Heidelberg Castle

Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
Petite France
Grande Île

Landmarks
Speyer Cathedral
Mainz Cathedral
Kirschgarten

Landmarks
Brömser Castle
Ehrenfels Castle
Adler Tower

Landmarks
Runde Turm (Round Tower)
Mariendom (Mary's Cathedral)
Cologne Cathedral
Rathausplatz Archaeological Excavation Area

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Rathausplatz Archaeological Excavation Area

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Crucemundo

4.5

(459 reviews)

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Age Range

1 to 105 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Crucemundo Ship

MS Vista Rio
The modern and high-capacity ship with 96 outside cabins provides a wide range of on-board equipment despite its compact ship dimensions. Th… Read more
Capacity
192
Built
2006 refurbished 2022
Guests
Crew
Length
110 m
Width
11,4 m
Suites
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
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Cruising Speed
Generators
Engines
Draft
Cabin
96
Deck
Deck with Cabins
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Traveler Reviews

4.6

Overall rating based on 5 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.7
Guide
3.0
Accommodation
4.7
Food
4.7
Tour Operator
4.5

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CELSO
May 13th, 2023
5.0
Great tour, great food, great people.
Traveled in April 2023
Reply from: Crucemundo
Dear Celso, Thanks a lot! We are happy to know that we do great our job!
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Sergio
May 10th, 2023
5.0
Very good cruise. Service and good are fantasic. Ship looks new. OPPORTUNITY for Improvement: Cruise director and...
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Traveled in April 2023
Reply from: Crucemundo
Dear Sergio, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about the cruise and the excellent service you received. It's great to hear that you found the ship to be in top condition. We will take your feedback into account and consider ways to enhance the onboard experience in the future. We will be happy to see you again on Douro, Danube, Seine, and Rhine.And to show appreciation for your loyalty we would like to give you special discounts!
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Tracy
May 8th, 2023
5.0
Great ship, excellent staff, fantastic service. The food was varied and delicious and the wine was lovely. Only...
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Traveled in April 2023
Reply from: Crucemundo
Dear Tracy, Thank you so much for your comment. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests enjoy the cruise! We will be more than happy to see you on board our ships on Douro, Moselle, Danube or Seine. We always give special discounts for our loyal clients.
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Jill
May 8th, 2023
4.0
Needs to be in ports closer to town not out in the boon docks, or have excursions available for everyone not the tour...
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Traveled in April 2023
Reply from: Crucemundo
Dear Jill, Thank you for your comment. I will pass this information to the ship. We always trying to improve. We will be more than happy to see you again on our cruises on Douro, Danube, Rhine, Moselle or Seine. We have very good discounts for our repeaters.
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MeralAka
April 15th, 2020
4.0
İt was wonderfull tour
Traveled in April 2020
Reply from: Crucemundo
Dear Meral, we appreciate your positive feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. As a thank you, we are pleased to extend a discount for your future travels. We look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Crucemundo
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Brenda
Asked on March 12th, 2026
Do you have pricing for solo travel. One traveller only.
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- CrucemundoOperator•Written March 2026
  For double cabins used as single, there is a 75% single supplement fee.
C
Colleen
Asked on February 8th, 2026
Does the price of the trip include the tours in each city in each stops? What kind? Can I get the information?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- CrucemundoOperator•Written February 2026
  The ESSENCE OF RHINE cruise includes the following excursions in the price, provided the minimum group requirement is met (minimum 10 passengers speaking the same language):
  
  -Guided walking tour of Koblenz
  -Guided walking tour of Rüdesheim
  -Guided walking tour of Cologne
  
  On board, a selection of optional excursions will also be offered, such as:
  
  -Excursion to Heidelberg Castle
  -Guided walking tour of Speyer
  -City tour of Strasbourg
N
Naomi
Asked on January 30th, 2026
Is it possible to book with a single supplement?
Single supplement
- CrucemundoOperator•Written January 2026
  Yes, you certainly can book double cabin with the single supplement.
R
Rhonda
Asked on March 29th, 2023
Is they any cruise in August 20th onwards, from Paris
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- CrucemundoOperator•Written March 2023
  We can offer from 25/08 to 01/09 From Paris to Paris via Normandy. MS Monarch Countess 4+* cruise. Price 1778 euros per person. Includes accommodation, daily music program, full board, three meals per day, early-riser breakfast, late-night snack, afternoon coffee and tea with pastries, table tap water during meals, wine tasting, coffee-station, welcome and farewell captain's cocktails, farewell captain's dinner, luggage service, satellite TV, refreshments & face towels after excursions.

From

$2,177

-30%

US $1,524 per person

+ $123 additional upfront costs

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

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ESSENCE OF RHINE (Cologne - Strasbourg - Mainz - Cologne)

Itinerary

Cologne

Koblenz

Included Activities

Mannheim

Optional Activities

Strasbourg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Speyer - Mainz

Optional Activities

Rüdesheim - Andernach

Included Activities

Andernach - Cologne

Included Activities

Cologne

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