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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The boat, the cabin, the services and quality of the buffet were very good. Unfortunatly very limited services were available in English for exemple no audioguide and excursion were offer in English only in German.
Main & Moselle Experience 2027It’s my first time on the River Cruise beyond my expectations . Love it and highly recommend to my friend .
Rhine Christmas Markets 2027This was our first river cruise, we felt is was short enough to keep things interesting but long enough to cover a good many towns and sites
5 Different Rivers: The Rhine, Neckar, Main, Moselle, and Saar (port-to-port cruise)
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Rhine Christmas Markets 2027
“Had a fabulous time visiting different Christmas markets; very festive (gets more crowded at night)!”
Marinette, traveled in December
Duration 5 days Destinations Cologne, Rudesheim am Rhein, Mainz, Frankfurt-am-Main, Koblenz Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Ships A-ROSA SILVAA-ROSA AQUAA-ROSA BRAVA River RhineMain Operator A-ROSA From
- US$620
Duration 8 days Destinations Cologne, Cochem, Bernkastel, Koblenz, Frankfurt-am-Main, Aschaffenburg, Mainz Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Ship A-ROSA SILVA River RhineMainMoselle Operator A-ROSA From
- US$1,341
5 Different Rivers: The Rhine, Neckar, Main, Moselle, and Saar (port-to-port cruise)
“The tours each day were interesting and well organized. The room and meals were very good value.”
Gloria, traveled in August
Duration 9 days Destinations France, Germany, Luxembourg Age Range All Ages Welcome Ship MS Léonard De Vinci River RhineMainMoselleNeckarSaar Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
- US$2,524
Duration 29 days Destinations France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range Ages 18+ Ship Scenic Opal River DanubeRhineMainMoselleThe Scheldt Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $21,090
19% off- US$17,152
The Valley of the romantic Rhine, the Moselle and the Main (port-to-port cruise)
“The cruise was very good. Your staff did a good job of making sure we weren't totally left out.”
Sue, traveled in September
Duration 7 days Destinations Strasbourg, Frankfurt-am-Main, Cochem, Koblenz, Rudesheim am Rhein, Heidelberg, Mannheim Age Range All Ages Welcome Ships MS Gerard SchmitterMS La BohèmeMS Monet River RhineMainMoselle Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
19% off- US$1,829
Duration 18 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Belgium Age Range Ages 12+ River DanubeRhineMain Operator Emerald Cruises From $8,530
28% off- US$6,181
Splendours of Europe 2026/2027|2028
“It was everything we dreamed it would be and more!”
Davinia, traveled in April
Duration 15 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Netherlands Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Emerald DestinyEmerald DawnEmerald SunEmerald StarEmerald Sky River DanubeRhineMain Operator Emerald Cruises From $6,245
25% off- US$4,696
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Demographics
Solo Travelers270 tours- Couples273 tours
- Seniors (50+)197 tours
Best time to visit
- Fall / Autumn 2026
Autumn colors the riverbanks golden and auburn. Crisp air is ideal for hiking and cycling along the river. Seasonal markets appear, offering local food and wine, with fewer tourists around.
- November 2026 popular 23 tours
- Winter 2026 / 2027
Transformed into a winter wonderland, the river offers Ice skating near bridges and quiet, frosty walks offer a serene escape. Fewer tourists mean a more peaceful visit, save the cozy Christmas markets.
- December 2026 popular 34 tours
- Spring 2027
Spring brings vibrant blossoms along the River Main. Enjoy unrushed boat tours and bustling riverside cafes. The milder weather and longer days are perfect for exploring nearby vineyards.
- March 2027 36 tours
- April 2027 31 tours
- May 2027 popular 69 tours
- Summer 2027
Summer on River Main buzzes with outdoor concerts and lively beer gardens. Swim or paddle under the sun. Longer daylight hours and warm temperatures draw the biggest crowds.
- June 2027 59 tours
- July 2027 63 tours
- August 2027 popular 70 tours
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