Itineraries / Christmastime On The Romantic Rhine Southbound Your journey, day by day Choose a day to explore the port and follow the route.
04 Day 4 Rhine Gorge / Rüdesheim
Day 1 · Germany
Frankfurt am Main Embarkation
Frankfurt am Main is Germany's financial centre, with a skyline of towers above a rebuilt historic core. The Römerberg square, the riverside Museumsufer and the apple-wine taverns of Sachsenhausen are the classic visits.
Frankfurt am Main port guide → See the complete schedule Day by day itinerary Day Port 1 Frankfurt am Main Germany 2 Mainz Germany 3 Cologne Germany 4 Rhine Gorge / Rüdesheim 5 Ludwigshafen Germany 6 Strasbourg France 7 Breisach Germany 8 Basel Switzerland
The map illustrates the route. Port times, where supplied, may change. Follow the ship’s all-aboard deadline on the day.
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Schedule supplied 2026-10-12. Ports and times are subject to change; the cruise line confirms the final itinerary.
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Let’s get this cruise booked DepartureDecember 11, 2028 From $4,451 per person
Checked October 13, 2026 Let’s get this cruise booked Cabin categories, per person Deluxe stateroom $4,451 Deluxe stateroom regular $4,951 Panorama suite $6,550 Royal suite $8,350 Panorama suite regular $7,050 Royal suite regular $8,850
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