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Christmas Markets on Rhine, MS Vista Rio

5 days
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Start and end in Dusseldorf
4.7
13 traveler reviews
  • Man observing decorative Christmas ornaments at a market stall.
  • A cruise ship on a river labeled 'MS VISTA RIO'.
  • A deluxe upper deck room on a cruise ship labeled 'MS VISTA RIO'.
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  • The ship was nice, not luxurious but more than adequate for us. Comfy casual atmosphere made the cruise perfect for us.

    Christmas Markets on Rhine, MS Vista Rio reviewer 1
    Marcia, traveled in December
    4.0
  • A bathroom labeled 'MS VISTA RIO'.
  • A standard main deck room on a cruise ship labeled 'MS VISTA RIO'.
  • A restaurant on a cruise ship labeled 'MS VISTA RIO'.
  • A bar area on a cruise ship labeled 'MS VISTA RIO'.
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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 10 - 30
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. 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., 15:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Transfer to/from port (available on request for extra payment)
    • Explore Königsallee shopping avenue
    • Visit Altstadt old town
    Landmarks
    Königsallee
    Altstadt
  2. Day 2

    Düsseldorf to Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Koblenz (no entrance fees)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore architectural heritage of Koblenz independently
    Landmarks
    German Corner
  3. Day 3

    Mainz - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mainz cathedral and medieval streets
    • Visit Klunkhardshof in Rüdesheim
    • Visit fortified Adler Tower
    • Visit Brömser Castle
    • Visit ruins of Ehrenfels Castle
    Landmarks
    Mainz Cathedral
    Kirschgarten
    Brömser Castle
    Ehrenfels Castle
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim to Cologne

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Dinner with special menu)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne (no entrance fees)
    • Captain's Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit world-famous museums in Cologne
    • Explore Roman Empire heritage sites
    • Discover modern cultural landmarks
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    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

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast before disembarkation

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christmas markets in Düsseldorf
    • Extend stay with overnight hotel accommodation
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Crucemundo

4.5
(458 reviews)

Number of tours

27

Age Range

1 to 105 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Crucemundo Ship

  • MS River Diamond
    MS River Diamond
    Modern three-deck riverboat, refurbished in 2018, offering spacious cabins and premium onboard amenities. All exterior cabins include window… Read more
    Capacity
    170
    Built
    2007 refurbished 2018
    Guests
    Crew
    Length
    135 m
    Width
    11,4 m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    85
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Refurbished
    Refurbished
    2018
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Traveler Moments

  • River with a boat and buildings in the background.
  • People ice-skating in a festive setting, cathedral in background.
  • Christmas market with people and a lit tree.
  • Riverfront with buildings and a tree-lined walkway.
  • Entrance to a Christmas market with festive lights.
  • Ornaments and crafts stall at a market.
  • Stage performance with people at a Christmas market.
  • Crafts and ornaments stall at a holiday market.
  • Christmas market with festive lights and crowd.
  • Decorated Christmas tree in front of a cathedral.
  • Close-up of a brightly lit Christmas tree with decorations.
  • Entrance of a Christmas market with people and decorations.
  • Large decorated Christmas tree in front of a cathedral.
  • Gluhwein stand at a Christmas market with lights and decorations.
  • Person dining on a ship with a meal on the table
  • Bellevue hotel facade with flags
  • Castle along a river with hills in the background
  • Castle-like structure on a rocky hill
  • Tall, narrow castle-like building with flag
  • Riverbank with modern buildings and a crane
  • Group posing with a ship captain in formal attire
  • Display of colorful candles and decorations on a market stall.
  • Stone building facade with balcony and Santa decoration.
  • Outdoor market with illuminated stalls and people browsing.
  • Market stall with lights offering snacks and sweets.

Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 13 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.7
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • Christmas Markets on Rhine, MS Vista Rio reviewer 1
    December 22nd, 2025
    4.0
    The staff and crew were extremely helpful and went out of their way to help. The ship was nice, not luxurious but...
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    • People ice-skating in a festive setting, cathedral in background.
    • Christmas market with people and a lit tree.
    • Riverfront with buildings and a tree-lined walkway.
    • River with a boat and buildings in the background.
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Dear Marcia, thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your photos! We're thrilled our helpful crew and comfy, casual atmosphere made the cruise perfect for you. We appreciate your feedback regarding the passenger mix; we are always happy to provide more details on this before you book! As a token of our appreciation, we offer special discounts for returning customers. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Crucemundo
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  • A
    November 12th, 2025
    4.7
    I would've liked more free time in the cities. Meals were great and the staff really worked hard to keep everyone...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Review collected by Crucemundo
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Thank you for your review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the hard work of our staff and our festive Christmas decorations! We sincerely appreciate your feedback regarding the free time in cities, as we are always looking for ways to balance our excursion schedules. As a returning customer, you'll receive a discount on your next visit. Looking forward to seeing you again. Best, Crucemundo
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  • A
    November 12th, 2025
    4.3
    Excursions were fine, but I found the pace too quick for my taste. I like to wander a bit more. Food onboard was...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Review collected by Crucemundo
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Thank you for your review. We're happy to hear you found the dining room service impeccable and the food lovely! We sincerely appreciate your feedback regarding the pace of the excursions, as we are always looking for ways to better balance guided tours with free time to wander. As a returning customer, you'll receive a discount on your next visit. Looking forward to seeing you again. Best, Crucemundo
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  • A
    November 12th, 2025
    4.5
    The whole cruise was such a nice surprise. I didn’t expect to enjoy the onboard atmosphere so much. The live music in...
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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 that the onboard atmosphere was such a wonderful surprise for you and that you enjoyed our live lounge music. It’s lovely to hear it felt like a "floating salon"! 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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  • L
    December 14th, 2024
    5.0
    Excellent Rhine cruise with Crucemundo booked via Tour Radar…from service, food and friendliness of crew. Great value...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Dear Lilian, thank you for your review. We're happy to hear you had a good experience with us. As a returning customer, you'll receive a discount on your next visit. Looking forward to seeing you again. Best, Crucemundo
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  • Christmas Markets on Rhine, MS Vista Rio reviewer 6
    December 13th, 2024
    4.0
    Very good food and house maintenace
    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Dear Peter, thank you for your review. We're happy to hear you had a good experience with us. As a returning customer, you'll receive a discount on your next visit. Looking forward to seeing you again. Best, Crucemundo
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  • Christmas Markets on Rhine, MS Vista Rio reviewer 7
    December 13th, 2024
    4.0
    Ports of call were excellent, they all had wonderful Christmas markets, however iteninery could have been scheduled...
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    • Decorated Christmas tree in front of a cathedral.
    • Entrance of a Christmas market with people and decorations.
    • Christmas market with festive lights and crowd.
    • Entrance to a Christmas market with festive lights.
    • Large decorated Christmas tree in front of a cathedral.
    • Close-up of a brightly lit Christmas tree with decorations.
    • Crafts and ornaments stall at a holiday market.
    • Stage performance with people at a Christmas market.
    • Ornaments and crafts stall at a market.
    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Dear Inez, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the ports of call and the Christmas markets. Thank you for sharing the photos! Regarding the itinerary, please note that the arrival and departure times are standardized for all check-ins and check-outs, so adjustments aren’t possible. However, we truly value your input and hope to welcome you on another cruise in the future! Best regards, Crucemundo
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  • D
    December 1st, 2024
    5.0
    It was very nice. Staff was great!
    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Dear Darlene, thank you for your review. We're happy to hear you had a good experience with us. As a returning customer, you'll receive a discount on your next visit. Looking forward to seeing you again. Best, Crucemundo
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  • S
    December 27th, 2023
    5.0
    Our second Crucemundo cruise was just as great as the first! The food was wonderful, and the whole crew was...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Dear Steven, Thank you for your comment! We are happy that you have enjoyed the cruise! We hope to see you on board soon! Merry Christmas, Crucemundo
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  • D
    December 22nd, 2023
    5.0
    An unforgettable experience , not only with the cruise, but as Ldo with all the lovely crew onboard as well as our...
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    • Riverbank with modern buildings and a crane
    • Tall, narrow castle-like building with flag
    • Person dining on a ship with a meal on the table
    • Castle-like structure on a rocky hill
    • Group posing with a ship captain in formal attire
    • Castle along a river with hills in the background
    • Bellevue hotel facade with flags
    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Crucemundo
    Dear David, Thank you so much for such nice words! We will be happy to see you again onboard our ships to enjoy another unforgettable cruise! Happy Christmas, Crucemundo
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      The private transfer between Dusseldorf Airport and the river (and vice versa) is available at a price of €115 per car, per trip.

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