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Main River Cruises
Sail through Bavaria’s peaceful and pastoral landscapes and discover some highlights of Germany’s fascinating historical treasures and heritage. Explore the ancient towns of Miltenberg, Würzburg, and Bamberg and marvel at the majesty of Wertheim Castle, with numerous UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites to explore. Discover a treasure trove of unspoiled, picturesque landscapes and historic towns with our luxury River Cruise offers, the ultimate blend of heritage and culture combined with the region of most spectacular river backdrop.
Main River Cruises
APT Touring 
Departure:
Mar to Dec
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Budapest Vienna Dürnstein / Melk Linz / Salzburg / Passau Regensburg Nuremberg Bamberg Würzburg Miltenberg Rudesheim / Andernach Andernach Amsterdam Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
4,795
APT Touring Departure:
May to
Dec
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARK) Amsterdam Cologne / Bruhl Rüdesheim / Rhine Gorge Miltenberg Würzburg Bamberg Munich / Nuremberg (EMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
1,645
AmaWaterways 
Departure:
January
VISITING: Nuremberg Bamberg Würzburg Wertheim Rüdesheim / Rhine Gorge / Lahnstein Cologne Amsterdam
FROM PER PERSON*
Price on Request
Riviera Travel 
Departure:
May to
Oct
VISITING: Cologne Koblenz & Boppard Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim Mainz Miltenberg & Wertheim Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg Regensburg Passau Melk Vienna Bratislava Budapest Return Home (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
3,549
Avalon Waterways 
Departure:
Oct to
Nov
VISITING: Basel (EMBARK) Breisach Strasbourg Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge-Boppard Frankfurt Main River Village Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,250
TUI 
Departure:
January
VISITING: Mainz Frankfurt Koblenz Boppard Speyer Strasbourg Rüdesheim Mainz (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
Price on Request
Emerald 
Departure:
Jun to
Oct
VISITING: Amsterdam Cologne Rüdesheim Miltenberg – Wertheim Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg Regensburg Passau Melk – Dürnstein Vienna Bratislava Budapest Kalocsa Vukovar Belgrade Golubac – Donji Milanovac Vidin Rousse – Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi Giurgiu – Bucharest Bucharest
FROM PER PERSON*
£
6,730
Viking 
Departure:
VISITING: Paris Remis & Trier (EMBARK) Trier & Bernkastel Cochem & Winnigen Mainz Heidelberg / scenic sailing down Main river (Spessart) Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg (DISEMBARK) Prague
FROM PER PERSON*
£
3,695
Avalon Waterways Departure:
December
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Vienna Krems / Melk Passau Regensburg Nuremberg Nuremberg (excursion to Munich) Bamberg Würzburg Miltenberg Frankfurt - excursion to Rudesheim Speyer - excursion to Heidelberg Strasbourg Breisach (excursion to Black Forest) Basel (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
8,008
Avalon Waterways Departure:
May to
Oct
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARK) Amsterdam Cologne Rhine Gorge / Rüdesheim Miltenberg Würzburg Volkach Bamberg Roth (excursion to Nuremberg) Regensburg Passau / Linz Melk / Wachau Valley / Vienna Vienna Budapest Budapest (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
3,500
Avalon Waterways Departure:
December
VISITING: Nuremberg Bamberg Würzburg Main River Village Frankfurt (excursion to Rudesheim) Heidelberg (excursion to Speyer) Strasbourg Breisach (excursion to Black Forest) Basel (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
4,417
Avalon Waterways Departure:
Oct to
May
VISITING: Basel (EMBARK) Breisach (excursion to the the Black Forest) Strasbourg Rudesheim / Rhine Gorge / Boppard Frankfurt (excursion to Seligenstadt) Main River Village Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg (excursion to Munich) Roth (excursion to Nuremberg) Regensburg Passau / Linz Melk / Wachau Valley / Vienna Vienna Budapest Budapest (DISEMBARK) Zurich / Basel (EMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
6,499
Emerald Departure:
May to
Sep
VISITING: Budapest Kalocsa Vukovar Belgrade Golubac / Donji Milanovac Vidin Rousse – Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi Giurgiu / Bucharest Bucharest
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,545
AmaWaterways Departure:
Jun to
Nov
VISITING: Luxembourg (EMBARK) Traben-Trarbach Cochem / Koblenz Rhine Gorge / Rudesheim Wertheim Würzburg Eltmann Nuremberg (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,754
Viking Departure:
May - Oct (2025)
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARK) Kinderdijk / Waal & Merwede (scenic sailing) Cologne Koblenz / Middle Rhine (scenic sailing) Main River (scenic sailing) / Miltenberg Wurzburg Bamberg / Main-Danube Canal (scenic sailing) Nuremberg Regensburg Passau Melk / Wachau Valley (scenic sailing) / Krems Vienna Budapest Kalocsa Osijek Belgrade Golubac / The Iron Gate (scenic sailing) Vidin Ruse Bucharest Bucharest (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
6,845
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,270
Avalon Waterways Departure:
VISITING: Basel (EMBARK) Breisach (excursion to Black Forest) Strasbourg Boppard / Rüdesheim / Rhine Gorge Frankfurt Wertheim Wurzburg Bamberg Nuremberg (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
Price on Request
Avalon Waterways Departure:
Oct to
Nov
VISITING: Nuremberg Bamberg Wurzburg Miltenberg Frankfurt / Seligenstadt Boppard / Rüdesheim Strasbourg Breisach Basel
FROM PER PERSON*
£
4,117
Avalon Waterways Departure:
May/Oct (2025)
VISITING: Basel (EMBARK) Breisach (excursion to Black Forest) Strasbourg Boppard / Rüdesheim / Rhine Gorge Frankfurt Main River Village Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg / Munich(DISEMBARK) Munich
FROM PER PERSON*
Price on Request
APT Touring Departure:
May to
Dec
VISITING: Amsterdam (DISEMBARK) Amsterdam Andernach Rhine Gorge / Rüdesheim Miltenberg Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,595
Emerald Departure:
Mar to
Apr
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARK) Rotterdam The Hague Antwerp Arnhem Amsterdam Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
1,945
Avalon Waterways Departure:
Sep to
Jul
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARK) Amsterdam Cologne Rhine Gorge / Rüdesheim Miltenberg Würzburg Volkach Bamberg Roth (excursion to Nuremberg) Regensburg Passau / Linz Melk / Wachau Valley / Vienna Vienna Budapest Vukovar / Ilok Novi Sad Belgrade Golubac / Donji Milanovac (excursion to Lepenski Vir) Vidin Rousse (excursion to Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi) Oltenita (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
7,597
A-ROSA 
Departure:
Nov to
Jan
VISITING: Cologne (EMBARK) Rüdesheim Frankfurt Frankfurt / Koblenz Cologne (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
427
FROM PER PERSON*
Price on Request
Riviera Travel Departure:
May to
Sep
VISITING: Mainz Miltenberg & Wertheim Würzburg Rothenburg & Oschsenfurt Bamberg Nuremberg
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,349
Emerald Departure:
January
VISITING: Amsterdam Cologne Rüdesheim Miltenberg – Wertheim Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg
FROM PER PERSON*
Price on Request
Saga 
Departure:
May 2024
VISITING: Amsterdam Düsseldorf Koblenz – Middle Rhine Gorge Miltenberg Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg Kelheim
FROM PER PERSON*
Price on Request
Saga Departure:
January
VISITING: Frankfurt Wertheim Würzburg Miltenberg Speyer (for Heidelberg) Kehl (for Strasbourg) Breisach Basel
FROM PER PERSON*
Price on Request
Scenic 
Departure:
May to
Nov
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARK) Amsterdam Cologne Rhine Gorge / Rudesheim Miltenberg / Wertheim Wurzburg Bamberg Nuremberg Regensburg Passau / Schlogen Durnstein Vienna Budapest Budapest (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
3,645
Avalon Waterways Departure:
Oct to
Nov
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Vienna Durnstein / Wachau Valley / Melk Passau Regensburg Roth (excursion to Nuremberg) Nuremberg (excursion to Munich) Bamberg Würzburg Miltenberg Frankfurt (excursion to Seligenstadt) Boppard / Rüdesheim / Rhine Gorge Strasbourg Breisach (excursion to Black Forest) Basel (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
7,239
AmaWaterways Departure:
Oct to Nov
VISITING: Basel (EMBARK) Strasbourg Ludwigshafen / Rudesheim Rüdesheim Miltenberg / Wertheim Kitzingen Bamberg Nuremberg (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
Price on Request
AmaWaterways Departure:
Apr to Jun
VISITING: Amsterdam Cologne Rüdesheim Wertheim Wurzburg Eltmann Nuremberg Regensburg Passau Melk Vienna Budapest
FROM PER PERSON*
£
5,611
TUI Departure:
May
VISITING: Arrive to Nuremberg Nuremberg Forchheim Bamberg Würzburg Miltenberg Cologne Wertheim Aschaffenburg Depart Frankfurt
FROM PER PERSON*
Price on Request
Scenic Departure:
May to
Aug
VISITING: Arrive to Lyon (EMBARK) Lyon / Chalon-sur-Saône Tournus Avignon Arles Viviers Cruising to Lyon Lyon Lyon / Zurich (TRANSFER SHIP) Breisach Kehl / Strasbourg Mannheim Rhine Gorge / Rudesheim Cochem Bernkastel Moselle Valley Cruising Koblenz Dusseldorf Nijmegen Antwerp Veere Utrecht Depart Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
9,339
Scenic Departure:
Dec to
Jan
VISITING: Arrive to Paris Paris Paris / Amsterdam (EMBARK) Amsterdam Cologne Rhine Gorge / Rudesheim Sailing Day Wurzburg Bamberg Nuremberg Regensburg Salzburg OR Cesky Krumlov Vienna Budapest Budapest (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
7,955
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Main River Cruise Lines
In partnership with our trusted cruise partners, indulge yourself in the hand-picked delights and highlights of the Main River, secure in the knowledge that you’ll enjoy optimal service with operators that dedicate themselves to the customer experience for a truly memorable Main River cruise.
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Extraordinary Itineraries
Hand-picked itineraries with local expert guides offer travellers a blend of the famous and unmissable mixed with a selection of secret gems. Our tour guides pride themselves on offering visitors the essential ‘must see’ landmarks blended with some ‘outside the box’ destinations. Follow a set programme or head off and explore on your own.
Delectable Dining
Enjoy five-star cuisine with an authentic flavour of the riverside regions. Our gourmet chefs take advantage of local produce and inspiration to bring stunning dishes to the table with recommended provincial and international wine lists. There are daily vegan and vegetarian options, plus special menus for those on restricted diets, with taste and flavour always the top priority.
MAIN RIVER CRUISE PORTS
If it’s stunning scenery and historical towns that you crave then a Main River Cruise is just for you.
Cologne, Germany
Koblenz, Germany
Amsterdam, Holland
Budapest, Hungary
Bamberg, Germany
Nuremberg, Germany
Explore the Rich European Heritage Along the Majestic Main River
Start your cruise on the Rhine before joining the Main, the longest tributary of the Rhine River after Koblenz. The Main follows a winding and circuitous route through some of Germany’s most scenic landscapes and forms a unique cultural and geographic divide separating peoples, religions and cuisines. Enjoy a fascinating tour through beautiful forestland, vineyards and some of Germany’s most famous and historic landmarks.
Main River Cruise Reviews
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Main River Cruise Prices 2025 & 2026
The below guide table provides an overview of Main River Cruise Prices in 2025 and 2026, showcasing the extensive selection of river cruises available.
Prices start from £859 per person for a magical journey down the Main River. Explore the cultural and historical riches of Germany’s scenic regions, including the picturesque towns of Miltenberg, Würzburg, and Bamberg. Each cruise offers a blend of heritage and natural beauty, ensuring an enriching and unforgettable experience along one of Europe’s iconic rivers.
Cruise Line
Cruise Name
Duration (Nights)
Cruise Ship
Price
A-ROSA
Main River Discovery Nuremberg - Frankfurt 2025
7 nights
A-ROSA CLEA
From £950 pp
CroisiEurope
Rhine in Flames in Sankt Goarshausen - Magical Fireworks over the Water (port-to-port cruise)
4 nights
MS Gerard Schmitter
From £1,026 pp
Saga
Romantic Rhine in Spring: Mainz to Düsseldorf
5 nights
Spirit of the Rhine
From £1,139 pp
Saga
Romantic Rhine in Spring: Düsseldorf to Mainz
5 nights
Spirit of the Rhine
From £1,229 pp
CroisiEurope
Rhine in Flames in Oberwesel - Magical Fireworks over the Water
4 nights
MS Gerard Schmitter
From £1,292 pp
Riviera Travel
Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River
4 nights
MS Geoffrey Chaucer
From £1,349 pp
Saga
Christmas Markets of the Rhine: Mainz to Düsseldor
5 nights
Spirit of the Rhine
From £1,421 pp
A-ROSA
Main River Discovery Frankfurt - Nuremberg 2025
7 nights
A-ROSA CLEA
From £1,424 pp
CroisiEurope
New Year on the romantic Rhine and the picturesque Moselle
6 nights
MS Modigliani
From £1,424 pp
Saga
Christmas Markets of the Main: Würzburg to Nurembe
5 nights
Spirit of the Moselle
From £1,484 pp
Saga
Christmas Markets of the Rhine: Düsseldorf to Main
5 nights
Spirit of the Rhine
From £1,500 pp
CroisiEurope
Cruise through the Heart of Europe from the Rhine to the Danube (port-to-port cruise)
9 nights
MS Beethoven
From £1,534 pp
Saga
Christmas Markets of the Main: Nuremberg to Würzbu
5 nights
Spirit of the Moselle
From £1,566 pp
Avalon
The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles
7 nights
Avalon Imagery II
From £1,900 pp
Avalon
The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards and Castles
7 nights
Avalon Imagery II
From £1,900 pp
CroisiEurope
Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road (port-to-port cruise)
9 nights
MS Beethoven
From £1,947 pp
APT Touring
Rhine & Moselle Christmas Markets from Basel
7 nights
Travelmarvel Capella
From £1,995 pp
APT Touring
Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets from Amsterdam
7 nights
Travelmarvel Capella
From £1,995 pp
CroisiEurope
Trans-European cruise from Budapest to Strasbourg (port-to-port cruise)
12 nights
MS L'Europe
From £2,038 pp
Saga
Cities of the Danube with Vienna City Stay
10 nights
Spirit of the Danube
From £2,099 pp
Saga
Vienna, Budapest and the Scenic Danube
8 nights
Spirit of the Danube
From £2,174 pp
APT Touring
The Rhine and Moselle from Amsterdam
7 nights
Travelmarvel Rigel
From £2,195 pp
Riviera Travel
Gastronomy of Switzerland and the Rhine
7 nights
MS Emily Bronte
From £2,199 pp
Riviera Travel
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland - Cologne to Basel
7 nights
MS Emily Bronte
From £2,199 pp
Riviera Travel
Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg from Cologne
7 nights
MS Oscar Wilde
From £2,299 pp
Riviera Travel
Rhine & Moselle - Cologne to Cologne
7 nights
MS George Eliot
From £2,349 pp
Uniworld
Classic Christmas Markets - Frankfurt to Nuremberg
7 nights
River Duchess
From £2,399 pp
Riviera Travel
Gardens and Natural Beauty of the Rhine
7 nights
MS Emily Bronte
From £2,399 pp
Saga
Main, Rhine and Moselle Explorer 2026
10 nights
Spirit of the Moselle
From £2,736 pp
Uniworld
Delightful Danube - Budapest to Regensburg
7 nights
S.S. Beatrice
From £2,924 pp
Uniworld
Delightful Danube - Regensburg to Budapest
7 nights
S.S. Beatrice
From £2,924 pp
Avalon
Active & Discovery on The Rhine (southbound)
8 nights
Avalon Vista
From £3,048 pp
Riviera Travel
The Moselle, Luxembourg & the Majestic Rhine
10 nights
MS Emily Bronte
From £3,099 pp
Emerald
Jewels of the Rhine & Amsterdam Basel to Amsterdam
9 nights
Emerald Dawn
From £3,105 pp
AmaWaterways
Europe's Rivers & Castles -Luxembourg to Nuremberg
7 nights
AmaPrima
From £3,254 pp
Emerald
Romantic Franconia & Bavaria & Legendary Rhine & Moselle Munich to Frankfurt
10 nights
Emerald Destiny
From £3,285 pp
Scenic
Gems of the Danube with Munich to Budapest
9 nights
Scenic Crystal
From £3,365 pp
Scenic
Gems of the Danube with Nuremberg from Budapest
9 nights
Scenic Crystal
From £3,375 pp
Emerald
Christmas Markets on the Danube-Budapest to Munich
7 nights
Emerald Star
From £3,395 pp
AmaWaterways
Christmas Markets on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam
7 nights
AmaCerto
From £3,423 pp
AmaWaterways
Christmas Markets on the Rhine- Amsterdam to Basel
7 nights
AmaPrima
From £3,423 pp
Uniworld
Castles along the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel
7 nights
S.S. Elisabeth
From £3,464 pp
Emerald
Jewels of Rhine & Glacier Express from Amsterdam
10 nights
Emerald Astra
From £3,545 pp
Scenic
Gems of the Danube with Prague to Budapest
10 nights
Scenic Crystal
From £3,618 pp
Scenic
Gems of the Danube with Prague from Budapest
10 nights
Scenic Crystal
From £3,618 pp
CroisiEurope
Trans-European cruise from Strasbourg to Budapest (port-to-port cruise)
19 nights
MS Modigliani
From £3,643 pp
AmaWaterways
Vineyards Of The Rhine & Moselle from Amsterdam
7 nights
AmaPrima
From £3,654 pp
Uniworld
Vineyards & Palaces along the - Vienna to Prague
9 nights
S.S. Emilie
From £3,734 pp
Emerald
Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague
10 nights
Emerald Star
From £3,890 pp
APT Touring
European Gems - Amsterdam to Budapest
14 nights
Travelmarvel Polaris
From £3,895 pp
APT Touring
European Gems - Budapest to Amsterdam
14 nights
Travelmarvel Polaris
From £3,895 pp
Avalon
Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)
6 nights
Avalon Imagery II
From £3,941 pp
Riviera Travel
The Majestic Rhine, Heidelberg & Switzerland river
14 nights
MS Oscar Wilde
From £4,049 pp
Emerald
Highlights of Germany & Legendary Rhine & Moselle Berlin to Munich
13 nights
Emerald Destiny
From £4,067 pp
Uniworld
Castles along the Rhine - Basel to Amsterdam
7 nights
S.S. Elisabeth
From £4,094 pp
CroisiEurope
Cruise across Europe from Amsterdam to Budapest (port-to-port cruise)
18 nights
MS L'Europe
From £4,142 pp
Saga
Christmas and New Year on Main, Rhine & Moselle
14 nights
Spirit of the Moselle
From £4,179 pp
Uniworld
Vineyards & Palaces along the - Prague to Vienna
9 nights
S.S. Emilie
From £4,184 pp
CroisiEurope
Trans-European cruise from France to the Iron Gates, 3 rivers, the Rhine, the Main and the Danube (port-to-port cruise)
20 nights
MS L'Europe
From £4,214 pp
Uniworld
Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland from Basel
10 nights
S.S. Antoinette
From £4,229 pp
Scenic
Romantic Rhine & Moselle - Basel to Amsterdam
14 nights
Scenic Opal
From £4,245 pp
AmaWaterways
Rhine & Moselle Delights - Basel to Amsterdam
10 nights
AmaCerto
From £4,346 pp
Uniworld
Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland from Amsterdam
10 nights
S.S. Antoinette
From £4,499 pp
AmaWaterways
Rhine & Moselle Fairytales - Amsterdam to Basel
11 nights
AmaCerto
From £4,524 pp
Uniworld
Delightful Danube - Nuremburg to Budapest
7 nights
S.S. Beatrice
From £4,599 pp
Uniworld
Classic Christmas Markets - Nuremberg to Frankfurt
7 nights
River Duchess
From £4,599 pp
Uniworld
Delightful Danube - Budapest to Nuremberg
7 nights
S.S. Beatrice
From £4,799 pp
Uniworld
European Holiday Markets - Vienna to Nuremberg
7 nights
S.S. Beatrice
From £4,799 pp
Uniworld
European Holiday Markets - Nuremberg to Vienna
7 nights
S.S. Beatrice
From £4,799 pp
APT Touring
Magnificent Europe - Amsterdam to Budapest
14 nights
APT Solara
From £5,795 pp
APT Touring
Magnificent Europe - Budapest to Amsterdam
14 nights
APT Ostara
From £5,795 pp
AmaWaterways
Magnificent Europe - Smithsonian Journeys
13 nights
AmaStella
From £6,072 pp
APT Touring
Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Year's Eve
15 nights
APT Ostara
From £6,395 pp
Uniworld
Potraits of Eastern Europe - Prague to Bucharest
18 nights
S.S. Beatrice
From £6,884 pp
Uniworld
Rhine, Moselle & Belgium Grand Discovery-Basel
14 nights
S.S. Victoria
From £6,884 pp
Uniworld
Rhine, Moselle & Belgium Grand Discovery -Brussels
14 nights
S.S. Victoria
From £7,719 pp
Scenic
Romantic Rhine & Moselle - Amsterdam to Basel
14 nights
Scenic Opal
From £7,945 pp
Avalon
Christmastime from Frankfurt to Budapest
12 nights
Avalon Panorama
From £8,141 pp
AmaWaterways
Blue Danube Discovery - Budapest to Nuremberg
7 nights
AmaStella
Price on Request
AmaWaterways
Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps from Amsterdam
7 nights
AmaSerena
Price on Request
Uniworld
Delightful Danube & Prague - Budapest to Prague
9 nights
S.S. Beatrice
Price on Request
Uniworld
Delightful Danube & Prague - Prague to Budapest
9 nights
S.S. Beatrice
Price on Request
Emerald
Amsterdam with Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards
12 nights
Emerald Luna
Price on Request
APT Touring
Highlights Of The Rhine & Main from Amsterdam
7 nights
APT Solara
Price on Request
APT Touring
Reflections Of The Rhine and Main from Nuremberg
7 nights
Travelmarvel Polaris
Price on Request
Emerald
Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards & Lucerne
13 nights
Emerald Luna
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
From Basel to Amsterdam : The Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine River
7 nights
MS Symphonie
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
The Romantic Rhine Valley and The Rock of Lorelei
5 nights
MS La Boheme
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
Rhine, Neckar, Main, Moselle And Saar
8 nights
MS Leonard De Vinci
Price on Request
Riviera Travel
Music, Arts & Craft of Switzerland and the Rhine
7 nights
MS Emily Bronte
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
From Hanover to Cologne, a Cruise Combining Deep Tradition and Industrial Innovation (port-to-port cruise)
6 nights
MS Elbe Princesse II
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
The Neckar, Romantic Rhine, Moselle And Saar Valle
6 nights
MS Leonard De Vinci
Price on Request
Scenic
Gems of the Danube with Munich from Budapest
9 nights
Scenic Crystal
Price on Request
Scenic
Gems of the Danube with Nuremberg to Budapest
9 nights
Scenic Amber
Price on Request
APT Touring
Highlights of the Rhine and Main from Munich
7 nights
APT Solara
Price on Request
Avalon
Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube
21 nights
Avalon Expression
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
A Fascinating Voyage through the Picturesque Landscapes along the Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers
20 nights
MS L'Europe
Price on Request
Emerald
Christmas Markets on the Danube-Munich to Budapest
7 nights
Emerald Star
Price on Request
Emerald
Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube
10 nights
Emerald Star
Price on Request
Avalon
Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)
6 nights
Avalon Imagery II
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
New Year in the Romantic Rhine valley
4 nights
MS Douce France
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
The Treasures Of The Celebrated Rhine River
7 nights
MS Symphonie
Price on Request
Avalon
Christmastime from Frankfurt to Vienna
12 nights
Avalon Panorama
Price on Request
Cruise Line
Cruise Name
Duration (Nights)
Cruise Ship
Price
A-ROSA
Main River Discovery Frankfurt - Nuremberg 2025
7 nights
A-ROSA CLEA
From £1,424 pp
A-ROSA
Main River Discovery Nuremberg - Frankfurt 2025
7 nights
A-ROSA CLEA
From £950 pp
Cruise Line
Cruise Name
Duration (Nights)
Cruise Ship
Price
AmaWaterways
Europe's Rivers & Castles -Luxembourg to Nuremberg
7 nights
AmaPrima
From £3,254 pp
AmaWaterways
Rhine & Moselle Fairytales - Amsterdam to Basel
11 nights
AmaCerto
From £4,524 pp
AmaWaterways
Vineyards Of The Rhine & Moselle from Amsterdam
7 nights
AmaPrima
From £3,654 pp
AmaWaterways
Rhine & Moselle Delights - Basel to Amsterdam
10 nights
AmaCerto
From £4,346 pp
AmaWaterways
Christmas Markets on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam
7 nights
AmaCerto
From £3,423 pp
AmaWaterways
Christmas Markets on the Rhine- Amsterdam to Basel
7 nights
AmaPrima
From £3,423 pp
AmaWaterways
Magnificent Europe - Smithsonian Journeys
13 nights
AmaStella
From £6,072 pp
AmaWaterways
Blue Danube Discovery - Budapest to Nuremberg
7 nights
AmaStella
Price on Request
AmaWaterways
Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps from Amsterdam
7 nights
AmaSerena
Price on Request
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Cruise Name
Duration (Nights)
Cruise Ship
Price
APT Touring
Rhine & Moselle Christmas Markets from Basel
7 nights
Travelmarvel Capella
From £1,995 pp
APT Touring
Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets from Amsterdam
7 nights
Travelmarvel Capella
From £1,995 pp
APT Touring
The Rhine and Moselle from Amsterdam
7 nights
Travelmarvel Rigel
From £2,195 pp
APT Touring
Magnificent Europe - Amsterdam to Budapest
14 nights
APT Solara
From £5,795 pp
APT Touring
Magnificent Europe - Budapest to Amsterdam
14 nights
APT Ostara
From £5,795 pp
APT Touring
European Gems - Amsterdam to Budapest
14 nights
Travelmarvel Polaris
From £3,895 pp
APT Touring
European Gems - Budapest to Amsterdam
14 nights
Travelmarvel Polaris
From £3,895 pp
APT Touring
Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Year's Eve
15 nights
APT Ostara
From £6,395 pp
APT Touring
Highlights Of The Rhine & Main from Amsterdam
7 nights
APT Solara
Price on Request
APT Touring
Reflections Of The Rhine and Main from Nuremberg
7 nights
Travelmarvel Polaris
Price on Request
APT Touring
Highlights of the Rhine and Main from Munich
7 nights
APT Solara
Price on Request
Cruise Line
Cruise Name
Duration (Nights)
Cruise Ship
Price
Avalon
The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles
7 nights
Avalon Imagery II
From £1,900 pp
Avalon
Active & Discovery on The Rhine (southbound)
8 nights
Avalon Vista
From £3,048 pp
Avalon
The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards and Castles
7 nights
Avalon Imagery II
From £1,900 pp
Avalon
Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)
6 nights
Avalon Imagery II
From £3,941 pp
Avalon
Christmastime from Frankfurt to Budapest
12 nights
Avalon Panorama
From £8,141 pp
Avalon
Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube
21 nights
Avalon Expression
Price on Request
Avalon
Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)
6 nights
Avalon Imagery II
Price on Request
Avalon
Christmastime from Frankfurt to Vienna
12 nights
Avalon Panorama
Price on Request
Cruise Line
Cruise Name
Duration (Nights)
Cruise Ship
Price
CroisiEurope
Rhine in Flames in Sankt Goarshausen - Magical Fireworks over the Water (port-to-port cruise)
4 nights
MS Gerard Schmitter
From £1,026 pp
CroisiEurope
Rhine in Flames in Oberwesel - Magical Fireworks over the Water
4 nights
MS Gerard Schmitter
From £1,292 pp
CroisiEurope
New Year on the romantic Rhine and the picturesque Moselle
6 nights
MS Modigliani
From £1,424 pp
CroisiEurope
Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road (port-to-port cruise)
9 nights
MS Beethoven
From £1,947 pp
CroisiEurope
Cruise through the Heart of Europe from the Rhine to the Danube (port-to-port cruise)
9 nights
MS Beethoven
From £1,534 pp
CroisiEurope
Cruise across Europe from Amsterdam to Budapest (port-to-port cruise)
18 nights
MS L'Europe
From £4,142 pp
CroisiEurope
Trans-European cruise from France to the Iron Gates, 3 rivers, the Rhine, the Main and the Danube (port-to-port cruise)
20 nights
MS L'Europe
From £4,214 pp
CroisiEurope
Trans-European cruise from Strasbourg to Budapest (port-to-port cruise)
19 nights
MS Modigliani
From £3,643 pp
CroisiEurope
Trans-European cruise from Budapest to Strasbourg (port-to-port cruise)
12 nights
MS L'Europe
From £2,038 pp
CroisiEurope
From Basel to Amsterdam : The Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine River
7 nights
MS Symphonie
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
The Romantic Rhine Valley and The Rock of Lorelei
5 nights
MS La Boheme
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
Rhine, Neckar, Main, Moselle And Saar
8 nights
MS Leonard De Vinci
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
From Hanover to Cologne, a Cruise Combining Deep Tradition and Industrial Innovation (port-to-port cruise)
6 nights
MS Elbe Princesse II
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
The Neckar, Romantic Rhine, Moselle And Saar Valle
6 nights
MS Leonard De Vinci
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
A Fascinating Voyage through the Picturesque Landscapes along the Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers
20 nights
MS L'Europe
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
New Year in the Romantic Rhine valley
4 nights
MS Douce France
Price on Request
CroisiEurope
The Treasures Of The Celebrated Rhine River
7 nights
MS Symphonie
Price on Request
Cruise Line
Cruise Name
Duration (Nights)
Cruise Ship
Price
Emerald
Christmas Markets on the Danube-Budapest to Munich
7 nights
Emerald Star
From £3,395 pp
Emerald
Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague
10 nights
Emerald Star
From £3,890 pp
Emerald
Highlights of Germany & Legendary Rhine & Moselle Berlin to Munich
13 nights
Emerald Destiny
From £4,067 pp
Emerald
Jewels of Rhine & Glacier Express from Amsterdam
10 nights
Emerald Astra
From £3,545 pp
Emerald
Jewels of the Rhine & Amsterdam Basel to Amsterdam
9 nights
Emerald Dawn
From £3,105 pp
Emerald
Romantic Franconia & Bavaria & Legendary Rhine & Moselle Munich to Frankfurt
10 nights
Emerald Destiny
From £3,285 pp
Emerald
Amsterdam with Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards
12 nights
Emerald Luna
Price on Request
Emerald
Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards & Lucerne
13 nights
Emerald Luna
Price on Request
Emerald
Christmas Markets on the Danube-Munich to Budapest
7 nights
Emerald Star
Price on Request
Emerald
Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube
10 nights
Emerald Star
Price on Request
Cruise Line
Cruise Name
Duration (Nights)
Cruise Ship
Price
Riviera Travel
Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River
4 nights
MS Geoffrey Chaucer
From £1,349 pp
Riviera Travel
The Majestic Rhine, Heidelberg & Switzerland river
14 nights
MS Oscar Wilde
From £4,049 pp
Riviera Travel
Gastronomy of Switzerland and the Rhine
7 nights
MS Emily Bronte
From £2,199 pp
Riviera Travel
Rhine & Moselle - Cologne to Cologne
7 nights
MS George Eliot
From £2,349 pp
Riviera Travel
Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg from Cologne
7 nights
MS Oscar Wilde
From £2,299 pp
Riviera Travel
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland - Cologne to Basel
7 nights
MS Emily Bronte
From £2,199 pp
Riviera Travel
The Moselle, Luxembourg & the Majestic Rhine
10 nights
MS Emily Bronte
From £3,099 pp
Riviera Travel
Gardens and Natural Beauty of the Rhine
7 nights
MS Emily Bronte
From £2,399 pp
Riviera Travel
Music, Arts & Craft of Switzerland and the Rhine
7 nights
MS Emily Bronte
Price on Request
Cruise Line
Cruise Name
Duration (Nights)
Cruise Ship
Price
Saga
Christmas Markets of the Main: Würzburg to Nurembe
5 nights
Spirit of the Moselle
From £1,484 pp
Saga
Christmas Markets of the Main: Nuremberg to Würzbu
5 nights
Spirit of the Moselle
From £1,566 pp
Saga
Christmas and New Year on Main, Rhine & Moselle
14 nights
Spirit of the Moselle
From £4,179 pp
Saga
Christmas Markets of the Rhine: Düsseldorf to Main
5 nights
Spirit of the Rhine
From £1,500 pp
Saga
Christmas Markets of the Rhine: Mainz to Düsseldor
5 nights
Spirit of the Rhine
From £1,421 pp
Saga
Romantic Rhine in Spring: Mainz to Düsseldorf
5 nights
Spirit of the Rhine
From £1,139 pp
Saga
Romantic Rhine in Spring: Düsseldorf to Mainz
5 nights
Spirit of the Rhine
From £1,229 pp
Saga
Cities of the Danube with Vienna City Stay
10 nights
Spirit of the Danube
From £2,099 pp
Saga
Vienna, Budapest and the Scenic Danube
8 nights
Spirit of the Danube
From £2,174 pp
Saga
Main, Rhine and Moselle Explorer 2026
10 nights
Spirit of the Moselle
From £2,736 pp
Cruise Line
Cruise Name
Duration (Nights)
Cruise Ship
Price
Scenic
Romantic Rhine & Moselle - Amsterdam to Basel
14 nights
Scenic Opal
From £7,945 pp
Scenic
Romantic Rhine & Moselle - Basel to Amsterdam
14 nights
Scenic Opal
From £4,245 pp
Scenic
Gems of the Danube with Nuremberg from Budapest
9 nights
Scenic Crystal
From £3,375 pp
Scenic
Gems of the Danube with Munich to Budapest
9 nights
Scenic Crystal
From £3,365 pp
Scenic
Gems of the Danube with Prague to Budapest
10 nights
Scenic Crystal
From £3,618 pp
Scenic
Gems of the Danube with Prague from Budapest
10 nights
Scenic Crystal
From £3,618 pp
Scenic
Gems of the Danube with Munich from Budapest
9 nights
Scenic Crystal
Price on Request
Scenic
Gems of the Danube with Nuremberg to Budapest
9 nights
Scenic Amber
Price on Request
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Duration (Nights)
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Cruise Line
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Uniworld
Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland from Amsterdam
10 nights
S.S. Antoinette
From £4,499 pp
Uniworld
Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland from Basel
10 nights
S.S. Antoinette
From £4,229 pp
Uniworld
Delightful Danube - Budapest to Nuremberg
7 nights
S.S. Beatrice
From £4,799 pp
Uniworld
Delightful Danube - Nuremburg to Budapest
7 nights
S.S. Beatrice
From £4,599 pp
Uniworld
European Holiday Markets - Vienna to Nuremberg
7 nights
S.S. Beatrice
From £4,799 pp
Uniworld
Classic Christmas Markets - Frankfurt to Nuremberg
7 nights
River Duchess
From £2,399 pp
Uniworld
Classic Christmas Markets - Nuremberg to Frankfurt
7 nights
River Duchess
From £4,599 pp
Uniworld
European Holiday Markets - Nuremberg to Vienna
7 nights
S.S. Beatrice
From £4,799 pp
Uniworld
Delightful Danube - Budapest to Regensburg
7 nights
S.S. Beatrice
From £2,924 pp
Uniworld
Delightful Danube - Regensburg to Budapest
7 nights
S.S. Beatrice
From £2,924 pp
Uniworld
Vineyards & Palaces along the - Vienna to Prague
9 nights
S.S. Emilie
From £3,734 pp
Uniworld
Vineyards & Palaces along the - Prague to Vienna
9 nights
S.S. Emilie
From £4,184 pp
Uniworld
Castles along the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel
7 nights
S.S. Elisabeth
From £3,464 pp
Uniworld
Castles along the Rhine - Basel to Amsterdam
7 nights
S.S. Elisabeth
From £4,094 pp
Uniworld
Potraits of Eastern Europe - Prague to Bucharest
18 nights
S.S. Beatrice
From £6,884 pp
Uniworld
Rhine, Moselle & Belgium Grand Discovery-Basel
14 nights
S.S. Victoria
From £6,884 pp
Uniworld
Rhine, Moselle & Belgium Grand Discovery -Brussels
14 nights
S.S. Victoria
From £7,719 pp
Uniworld
Delightful Danube & Prague - Budapest to Prague
9 nights
S.S. Beatrice
Price on Request
Uniworld
Delightful Danube & Prague - Prague to Budapest
9 nights
S.S. Beatrice
Price on Request
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Main River Cruises FAQ
Can you cater for passengers with allergies and restricted diets?
Our gourmet chefs offer varied menus daily, including vegetarian and vegan options, and can easily tailor dishes to suit any allergies or restrictions – just let us know when you book. The cuisine is a mix of international and locally inspired fare with no compromise on taste or flavour, whatever your diet.
Can you accommodate a guest with limited mobility?
All our cruisers are specifically designed for optimal access, so let us know your needs when you book, and we’ll be able to accommodate you. Some vessels have interconnecting staterooms, perfect for people who require assistance from a family member or friend. We are always happy to tailor rooms to give guests the best cruise experience and can also help with special dietary requirements and any medical needs whilst you’re on board.
What is the current policy on Covid vaccinations?
Our booking team will let you know when you make your river cruise reservation. We follow the latest World Health Organisation Covid guidance and refer to local protocols in the regions we sail through. Our on board staff are all fully vaccinated.
Do I need a visa for a Main River Cruise?
Depending on how many countries you sail through, you will probably need a visa or visas. Passengers must arrange their own visas and should do so well ahead of their cruise date in case of delays. Our friendly booking team will be able to give you some general advice on what’s involved when you make your reservation.
What is the geography of the Main River?
The Main River, also known as the Main, is a significant waterway in central Germany. It flows through the central part of the country, primarily in the state of Bavaria, before joining the Rhine River (the longest river located in Germany) near Mainz.
The Main River is linked with the Danube Rivers and the Main-Danube Canal, forming an essential European waterway network. While it is not linked directly with the North Sea, the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal connects the Main River at Bamberg, Germany, to the Rhine River near the town of Mainz. From Mainz, the Rhine flows northwest, eventually reaching the North Sea in the Netherlands.
In Regensburg, Germany, the Main and Danube rivers merge. This connects two major European rivers, allowing for easier navigation and transportation across the continent. The Danube River flows northwest towards the Black Sea from Regensburg, while the Main River flows northwest towards the Rhine.
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