Main River Cruises
Ready to see Frankfurt's skyline? It looks wild from the water, while Wertheim's old market square is worth seeing. Würzburg's fortress is truly medieval, and Miltenberg shows off Bavaria without the crowds. Head to Goethe's birthplace, castle ruins, and timber houses. Take it further with Bamberg's baroque architecture, and Nuremberg to catch a Christmas market. Main River cruising beats driving yourself through Germany any day of the week.
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- Lucerne - Zurich & Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards 2026 - 14 Days (from Zurich to Amsterdam)
- Main River Romance 2026
- Windmills, Tulips and Belgian Delight with Jewels of Europe 2027 - 22 Days (from Amsterdam to Budapest)
- Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with 2 Nights in Prague 2027
- Christmastime from Basel to Vienna 2027
- Jewels of Europe with Paris 2027 - 18 Days (16 destinations)
- Budapest Escape & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Transylvania 2027
- Main River Enchanting Christmas Markets 2026
- Main river biketour | Bamberg to Würzburg
- Magic of Advent on the Rhine and Main (Nuremberg - Strasbourg) (12 destinations)
The Main River unfolds aboard Emerald Star-Ships, showcasing Mainz's Gutenberg sites and historic market squares. Panoramic views and guided tours of medieval towns enhance comfortable cruising.
Duration 14 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range Ages 12+ Ship Emerald Sun River DanubeRhineMainMoselle Operator Emerald Cruises From
- US$7,575
A-ROSA CLEA welcomes you to Frankfurt's banking district, Wertheim's medieval walls, and Würzburg's wine country. Premium drinks and à la carte dining complement six days of historic German ports.
Duration 6 days Destinations Frankfurt-am-Main, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Miltenberg Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German River Main Operator A-ROSA From
- US$705
Duration 22 days Destinations Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Hungary Age Range Ages 18+ Ship Scenic Jewel River DanubeRhineMain Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From
- US$15,490
Duration 12 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Czech Republic Age Range Ages 8+ Ships Avalon ExpressionAvalon PanoramaAvalon Vista River RhineMain Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$7,347+$324 upfront costs
Duration 16 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria Age Range Ages 8+ Ship Avalon Expression River DanubeRhineMain Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$10,597+$540 upfront costs
Duration 18 days Destinations Hungary, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, France Age Range Ages 18+ Ship Scenic Amber River DanubeRhineMain Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $13,085
8% Off- US$12,096You save $989
Duration 15 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Emerald StarEmerald Sky River DanubeRhineMain Operator Emerald Cruises From $6,465
10% Off- US$5,825You save $640
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