We are a group of 4, so I didn't know if there was still room for us.

We currently have 4 cabins available for the Essence of the Rhine cruise, departing on 23rd September aboard MS VistaGracia. There are 3 cabins on the main deck with panoramic windows and 1 cabin on the upper deck with a French balcony. Our prices include: Accommodation in outside cabins Full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day Drinks during lunches and dinners (beer from the tap, house wine, soft drinks, water, coffee/tea) Welcome aperitif (limited hours) 5 o'clock tea with pastries or a midnight aperitif Coffee station Additionally, an excursion package is available free of charge if the minimum group requirement is met (minimum 10 passengers speaking the same language). This includes: Guided walk through Koblenz Guided walk in Rüdesheim Guided walk through Cologne

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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US $2,182 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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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, 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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Insurance
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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
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Electricity
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Cruising Speed
Generators
Engines
Draft
Cabin
96
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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
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
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
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
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
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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Bill
Asked on April 1st, 2026
We are a group of 4, so I didn't know if there was still room for us.
Group size
- CrucemundoOperator•Written April 2026
  We currently have 4 cabins available for the Essence of the Rhine cruise, departing on 23rd September aboard MS VistaGracia. There are 3 cabins on the main deck with panoramic windows and 1 cabin on the upper deck with a French balcony.
  
  Our prices include:
  
  Accommodation in outside cabins
  Full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day
  Drinks during lunches and dinners (beer from the tap, house wine, soft drinks, water, coffee/tea)
  Welcome aperitif (limited hours)
  5 o'clock tea with pastries or a midnight aperitif
  Coffee station
  
  Additionally, an excursion package is available free of charge if the minimum group requirement is met (minimum 10 passengers speaking the same language). This includes:
  
  Guided walk through Koblenz
  Guided walk in Rüdesheim
  Guided walk through Cologne
B
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.

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+ $147 additional upfront costs

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Price based on Shared Room

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Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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

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Cologne

Koblenz

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Mannheim

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Strasbourg

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Speyer - Mainz

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Rüdesheim - Andernach

Included Activities

Andernach - Cologne

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