Moselle River Cruises
Imagine taking a guided city tour of Cologne's historic sites, visiting Trier's interesting ancient sites where Romans lived, and walking through Koblenz with a knowledgeable local guide. Take a scenic bus tour to romantic Heidelberg, where you can explore these charming cities at your own pace while the Moselle River flows through hills covered in vineyards. Culture awaits!
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This review is about a 7-day river cruise, not a guided tour. The Moselle River is a scenic delight, with vineyard-covered hillsides, charming villages, castles and chateaux. Our boat was the A-Rosa Silva. About 180 passengers. All meals buffet style. We ate very well. The wines included in Premium all-inclusive were mediocre. We knew from a previous A-Rosa cruise that most passengers are German and non English speaking. We missed not having anyone to talk with other than one couple with whom we sometimes shared a table at meal times. The boat did not have very effective AC. The dining room could get pretty uncomfortable. We sometimes took our plates up on deck, and that was lovely. We learned to keep our cabin shades down and curtains closed during the day when we were on the sunny side.
Moselle Romance 2027We both enjoyed it very much. Thankyou.
Moselle Discovery 2027
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10 best Moselle cruises
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MelissaMoselle travel expert at TourRadar
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 $2,084
12% Off- US$1,839You save $245
Moselle Romance 2027
“The Moselle River and the vineyard covered hillsides through which it meanders is a scenic delight.”
Tiffany, traveled in August
A-ROSA SILVA glides through six historic ports from Cologne to Koblenz on the Moselle River. UNESCO-listed Trier, Cochem's Reichsburg Castle, and Bernkastel-Kues' vineyards await. Luxury cabin accommodation, gourmet dining, and complimentary e-bikes enhance the journey.
Duration 8 days Destinations Cologne, Treis-Karden, Bernkastel, Trier, Mehring, Traben-Trarbach, Cochem, Koblenz Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Ship A-ROSA SILVA River Moselle Operator A-ROSA From
12% Off- US$1,264
Duration 7 days Destinations France, Germany, Luxembourg Age Range All Ages Welcome Ship MS Léonard De Vinci River RhineMoselleNeckarSaar Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
12% Off- US$1,715
Emerald Star-Ships glide through Moselle's wine country, stopping at Bernkastel's medieval marketplace and Cochem's Reichsburg Castle. Vineyard tours and historic town visits create lasting memories with fellow travelers.
Duration 14 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range Ages 12+ Ship Emerald Sun River DanubeRhineMainMoselle Operator Emerald Cruises From $9,010
8% Off- US$8,288You save $722
Duration 29 days Destinations Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France, Netherlands, Belgium Age Range Ages 12+ Ship Scenic Ruby River RhineMoselleThe Scheldt Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $28,000
2% Off- US$27,500You save $500
Saar & Moselle Fairytales (Cologne - Cologne) (9 destinations)
“The experience on board was top notch as before, and the excursions were well curated and diverse.”
Dexter, traveled in September
Duration 8 days Destinations Cologne, Cochem, Bernkastel, Saarburg, Saarlouis, Grevenmacher, Trier, Koblenz Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, German Ship Amadeus Brilliant River RhineMoselleSaar Operator Lueftner Cruises From
2% Off- US$2,876
Duration 13 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands Age Range Ages 8+ Ship Avalon Imagery II River RhineMoselle Operator Avalon Waterways From
2% Off- US$6,798+$330 upfront costs
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Discover Moselle tours for every budget
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Demographics
Solo Travelers149 tours- Couples154 tours
- Seniors (50+)127 tours
Best time to visit
- Summer 2026
Summer opens every possible way to explore the Moselle. The river cruises hit that sweet spot between comfort and cultural immersion - you can relax on deck as castles drift past, then step ashore to wander through Trier's Roman ruins or join a local mustard-making workshop in one of the valley's historic mills. Our bike-and-barge tours are particularly popular; customers love cycling through vineyards and medieval villages by day, then returning to a comfortable boat each evening. Many trips include nice touches like castle concerts and private tastings at family wineries. The guides get loads of praise for pointing out those local details you'd probably miss on your own.
- popular 29 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2026
Autumn puts the Moselle's wine heritage front and center. The Rhine-Moselle combination cruises time their visits perfectly for harvest festivals in Bernkastel-Kues, Cochem and other wine towns. Our guests love watching the grape harvest from deck, then heading into centuries-old cellars for tastings. The cycling tours work brilliantly in autumn too - the paths are quieter and you'll find plenty of village wine festivals to stop at. Many routes include walks through working vineyards where you can chat with families who've been making wine here for generations. The evening entertainment gets great feedback, with local musicians coming aboard and special harvest dinners featuring regional dishes and also wines.
- 26 tours
- October 2026 popular 31 tours
- Spring 2027
The Moselle really comes alive in spring, especially for river cruises and cycling trips. Setting off from Luxembourg, you can join guided vineyard walks before the summer crowds arrive, plus hop on a bike between villages whenever you feel like stretching your legs. Our travelers often tell us how magical it is watching the morning mist lift off the river, slowly revealing those medieval castles and terraced vineyards. Some clever routes mix Amsterdam's tulip season with Moselle wine country, giving you both Dutch gardens and German wines in one go. We've found the smaller ships work perfectly this time of year - they can pull right into the heart of towns like Cochem and Bernkastel-Kues, where you'll meet fewer tourists than in peak months.
- March 2027 19 tours
- April 2027 41 tours
- May 2027 popular 56 tours
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