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Rhine Mini Cruise Netherlands 2026

5 days
Start and end in Cologne
5.0
1 traveler review
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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
Group Size 15 - 202
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Full BoardPlus meals: Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations
    • Access to onboard amenities including sauna and gym
    • Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Cologne Cathedral tower for city views
    • Explore charming old town streets and cafes
    • Experience local Kölsch beer culture
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  2. Day 2

    Rotterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Full BoardPlus meals: Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations
    • Access to onboard amenities including sauna and gym
    • Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the promenade and observe the skyline
    • Visit Erasmusbrug bridge
    • Explore Kijk-Kubus architecture
    • View Witte Huis (first European skyscraper)
    • Discover contemporary architecture and new skyscrapers
    Landmarks
    Erasmusbrug
    Kijk-Kubus
    Witte Huis
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  3. Day 3

    Huizen

    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Full BoardPlus meals: Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations
    • Access to onboard amenities including sauna and gym
    • Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore charming old town and traditional houses
    • Visit cozy cafes and local shops
    • Walk along the marina
    • Hiking and cycling in surrounding nature
    • Water sports activities
    Landmarks
    Gooimeer
  4. Day 4

    Emmerich

    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Full BoardPlus meals: Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations
    • Access to onboard amenities including sauna and gym
    • Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the Rhine promenade
    • Photograph the Golden Gate Bridge of the Lower Rhine
    • Enjoy views of the Lower Rhine
    Landmarks
    Golden Gate Bridge of the Lower Rhine
  5. Day 5

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Included Activities

    • Full BoardPlus meals: Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations
    • Access to onboard amenities including sauna and gym
    • Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cologne Cathedral
    • Climb the cathedral tower for views
    • Explore city streets
    • Enjoy final morning in Cologne before departure
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral

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What's Included

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

A-ROSA

Gold Operator
Rating
4(154 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
84%
Cancellation policy

A-ROSA Ship

  • A-ROSA AQUA
    A-ROSA AQUA
    Cruising on a river is certainly not the fastest mode of transportation. ­  And the countless meanders of the Rhine are not the fastes… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2009
    Built
    2009
    Guests
    202
    Guests
    Crew
    Crew
    54
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Length
    135 m
    Width
    11.4 m / 36 ft
    Width
    11,4 m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    99
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Gross Tonnage
    3600 gt
    Electricity
    four 331 kW/overall 1.800 PS
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
    Cruising Speed
    max. 22 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Belgium, Netherlands, Germany

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  • Rhine Mini Cruise Netherlands 2026 reviewer 1
    January 6th, 2025
    5 star, great trip, excellent crew
    Traveled in January 2025
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Scott, thank you for leaving a review. Our crew is the heart and soul of A-ROSA and we love to hear that they made your cruise a very special experience. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! A-ROSA Team
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    4 Nov, 2026
    To Sunday
    8 Nov, 2026
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    16 Nov, 2026
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    16 Nov, 2026
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  • From Sunday
    3 Jan, 2027
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    7 Jan, 2027
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 291478

  • Currency
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  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of 40% is required to confirm your booking with A-ROSA. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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