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)
- Berlin & The Majestic Rhine 2027 - 11 Days (32 destinations)
- Jewels of Europe with Paris 2027 - 18 Days (16 destinations)
- Christmastime from Basel to Vienna 2027
- Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with 2 Nights in Prague 2027
- Main river biketour | Bamberg to Würzburg
- Mini Cruise Main 2026
- Discover the Rhine, Main & Danube rivers 2027
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 $7,575
8% Off- US$6,996You save $579
Duration 22 days Destinations Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range Ages 18+ Ships Scenic Jewel Scenic Amber River DanubeRhineMain Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From
8% Off- US$15,490
Medieval Heidelberg Castle and Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim await aboard Emerald Sun or Destiny ships. Guided hikes from Mount Königstuhl, backstage opera house tours in Baden-Baden, and luxury suites with panoramic views complement 20 gourmet meals.
Duration 11 days Destinations Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Emerald SunEmerald Sky River DanubeRhineMain Operator Emerald Cruises From $6,095
8% Off- US$5,628You save $467
Duration 18 days Destinations Hungary, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, France Age Range Ages 18+ Ship Scenic Amber River DanubeRhineMain Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $13,585
11% Off- US$12,026You save $1,559
Duration 16 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria Age Range Ages 8+ Ship Avalon Expression River DanubeRhineMain Operator Avalon Waterways From
11% Off- US$10,597+$540 upfront costs
Duration 12 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Czech Republic Age Range Ages 8+ Ships Avalon ExpressionAvalon PanoramaAvalon Vista River RhineMain Operator Avalon Waterways From
11% Off- US$7,347+$324 upfront costs
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