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The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound)

Embark on a voyage along the revered Rhine and Moselle rivers aboard a once-in-a-lifetime odyssey complete with an unrivalled itinerary.

Sail aboard one of two elegant cruise ships and luxuriate in their many amenities, from comfortable suites to onboard Fitness Centres.

Book your Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) cruise today with Avalon Cruises and take your first step into the extraordinary.

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  • Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
  • Ship: Avalon Imagery II & Tranquility II
  • Duration: 11 Nights
  • Departure: May - Oct
AVG PER PERSON*
£2,500
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The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) Cruise Prices

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May 27, 2025
£3,972
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Jul 06, 2025
£2,500
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Jul 26, 2025
£2,500
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Sep 03, 2025
£3,972
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Oct 31, 2025
£3,310
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May 26, 2026
£4,106
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Jun 14, 2026
£3,906
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Jul 17, 2026
£3,893
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Aug 19, 2026
£3,550
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Sep 22, 2026
£4,106
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Oct 11, 2026
£3,672
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Aug 14, 2025
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The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) Cruise Itinerary

    Day 1

    Basel

    Flights into Zürich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm and guests must be on board the ship by 5 pm. Consider the Wonders of Basel excursion.

    Day 2

    Breisach / Black Forest

    Join a bike ride along the Rhine, a full-day guided tour to the Black Forest, a visit to a local winery in Breisach, or a guided tour to Freiburg’s mediaeval city centre. Consider visiting the village of Colmar.

    Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Explore Strasbourg by bike or join a city sightseeing tour. Consider the Into the Alsace Countryside with Wine Tasting excursion or the Defending France: The Maginot Line of WWII excursion.

    Day 4

    Ludwigshafen / Heidelberg

    Go on a walk in Heidelberg, a guided tour to the iconic Frankenstein castle, or a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle.

    Day 5

    Rüdesheim / Koblenz

    Discover Koblenz’s Mosel side by bike, join a guided city walk or tour the Sayn Manor House. Enjoy live entertainment aboard the ship.

    Day 6

    Bernkastel

    Join a hike or a guided walking tour of Bernkastel. Consider an excursion to a local winery for a wine tasting.

    Day 7

    Remich / Trier

    Explore Trier, join a guided sightseeing tour of Trier, or enjoy a Roman Trier guided tour.

    Day 8

    Cochem

    Bike along the Mosel river, visit the former bunker of Germany’s Central Bank, or enjoy a guided walk of Cochem. Consider an excursion to Eltz Castle or the Nijmegen Brewery Tour.

    Day 9

    Cologne

    Enjoy a bike ride in Cologne, a guided walking tour of Cologne’s Jewish heritage sites, or a guided city walk of Cologne.

    Day 10

    Amsterdam

    Try an early morning walk in Amsterdam or a guided canal cruise. During tulip season, visit Keukenhof gardens. Outside of tulip season, visit Zaanse Schans or try a biking tour.

    Day 11

    Amsterdam

    Your cruise ends today.

    THE RHINE & MOSELLE (NORTHBOUND) CRUISE SHIPS

    Avalon Imagery II

    Avalon Tranquility II

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    THE RHINE & MOSELLE (NORTHBOUND) RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

    Visit some of Europe’s most treasured cities on your The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) River Cruise

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    Cologne

    Cochem

    Rhine Gorge

    The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) Deals

    Sail along the unmatched Rhine and Moselle rivers with Crui.se

    Avalon Waterways
    Departure: May to Oct
    VISITING: Basel Breisach / Black Forest Strasbourg Ludwigshafen / Heidelberg Rüdesheim / Koblenz Bernkastel Remich / Trier Cochem Cologne Amsterdam
    AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,500
    Avalon Waterways
    Departure:
    VISITING: Remich (EMBARK) Remich (excursion to Luxembourg-Trier) Bernkastel Cochem Koblenz Rüdesheim/Eltville Frankfurt Frankfurt (DISEMBARK)
    AVG PER PERSON* POA
    Avalon Waterways
    Departure: May to Sep
    VISITING: Amsterdam Cologne Cochem Trier / Luxembourg Bernkastel Koblenz / Rüdesheim Ludwigshafen / Heidelberg / Speyer Strasbourg Breisach / Black Forest Basel
    AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,500
    Avalon Waterways
    Departure: October
    VISITING: Grevenmacher Grevenmacher / Luxembourg Bernkastel Cochem Rüdesheim Cologne Amsterdam
    AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,353

    The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) Cruise Review

    “Great cruise, amenities and facilities were top tier and the staff were lovely. Excursions were incredible and so were the Adventure Hosts. We made lots of new friends and had a blast on our holiday.”

    Joseph and Alicia Hilstone, Plymouth, Devon

    The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) FAQ

    Does the crew onboard speak English?

    Yes, our onboard crew members do speak English.

    Do optional excursions cost extra?

    Yes, they do. The price of an optional excursion can vary between £50 and under to over £150 each.

    Which countries will we be visiting in order of arrival?

    You’ll be visiting Switzerland, Germany, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

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