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Germany River Cruises

With several of the major rivers in Europe flowing through various locations across Germany, river cruises are a great way to travel if you want to see the diversity of sights that this beautiful country has to offer.

Whilst you admire the medieval castles, famous wine regions and eclectic cities of Germany, river cruises offer both the tranquillity and excitement needed for an engaging holiday experience. This form of travel also offers many other highlights such as the convenience of onboard accommodation, ensuring that you do not miss a moment of the ever changing landscape. Other facilities include stylish lounges and bars, excellent panoramic viewing points and occasionally fitness rooms and spas. For further information of the ships and locations, there is a detailed itinerary provided for each cruise.

Fairytale castles, vibrant cities and poetic vistas are what make river cruising in Germany unique. From the romance of the Rhine Gorge to the raw nature of the Black Forest, its easy to see why Germany is a popular choice for first-time river cruisers.

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Rhine Gorge
Rail & Cruise
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4.4 stars(152 reviews)
2024SepOct
2025MayJunJul
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  • DestinationFrance, Germany, The Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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Christmas Markets of the Rhine
Rail & Cruise
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4.5 stars(86 reviews)
2024NovDec
2025NovDec
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£1,295 pp
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  • DestinationGermany
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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Salzburg
Rail & Cruise
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4.2 stars(81 reviews)
2024Aug
2025JunJulAug
11 days from
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  • DestinationAustria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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Budapest
Fly & Cruise
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4.5 stars(36 reviews)
2024Aug
2025JunJulAug
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£2,095 pp
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  • DestinationAustria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportFlight, Cruise
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Glacier Express
Tour & Cruise
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4.0 stars(59 reviews)
2024AugSep
2025MayJunJul
12 days from
£4,495 pp
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  • DestinationGermany
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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Charles Bridge, Prague
Tour & Cruise
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4.5 stars(38 reviews)
2024Aug
2025JunJulAug
13 days from
£3,195 pp
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  • DestinationAustria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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9 days from
£2,095
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  • DestinationGermany
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
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9 days from
£2,895
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  • DestinationAustria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
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8 days from
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Danube Bend
Rail & Cruise
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4.7 stars(15 reviews)
2025JunAug
11 days from
£2,895 pp
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  • DestinationAustria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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Schonbrunn Palace Gardens, Vienna
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4.8 stars(24 reviews)
2025JunAug
8 days from
£2,095 pp
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  • DestinationAustria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportFlight, Cruise
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Our customers love our Germany River Cruises tours
Delights of the Danube
24/Jul
Sergei
5 stars
“It was much better then I expected
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Imperial Cities & Delights of the Danube
24/Jul
Sue, Surrey
5 stars
“Excellent trip as described. Kate Leigh our Tour Manager was so well organised that everything went smoothly. Such an enjoyable time and our group got on so well. Many locations visited in a short period of time. Would thoroughly recommend this trip, although some train journeys were long.
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Top of Europe & The Majestic Rhine
23/Jul
Maureen Dawson
5 stars
“Can't fault the company, we should have done more research about The Rhine river, most parts were very industrial.
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Imperial Cities & The Classic Blue Danube
23/Jul
Margaret
5 stars
“Great tour guide really enjoyed it
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The Majestic Rhine
22/Jul
Clare Poskitt
5 stars
“Super relaxing, five star service, super holiday.
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Glacier Express & The Romantic Rhine
4/Jul
Malcolm Townend
5 stars
“The journey started at St Pancras Railway Station meeting our excellent tour manager Rebecca White. She escorted us on our very comfortable and punctual Eurostar to Amsterdam. Rebecca left us in Amsterdam onboard our cruise ship Amadeus Star which looked after us as if we were royalty. The whole staff from Cruise...
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Grand Alpine Explorer & Delights of the Danube
26/Jun
val horsfall
5 stars
“A very interesting scenic holiday with lots to see and explore ,enjoying good food and wine ,and entertainment .
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Jungfrau Express & The Magic of the Moselle and Rhine
14/Jun
Jan Jim Odell
5 stars
“Fantastic tour, totally organized. Bob our tour manager produced information sheets before we went with almost every minute of the day accounted for even platform numbers for each train. Lucy our rep on board was exceptional above and beyond her job. Having been on many big cruise ships Arnadeus...
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Treasures of the Rhine
2/Jun
Pooler
5 stars
“It was first class. I have already submitted a very detailed review to Great Rail Journeys
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River Cruises through Germany - Traveller's Notes

Rivers have played an important part in every culture and society throughout history. Many towns and cities have been built around the river banks to utilise the resources provided by these waterways from the import and export of goods to travel, tourism and water sources. As such, taking a tour down the river today can provide convenient access to views of a variety of growing metropolises and cosy riverside towns. River cruises in Germany are particularly charming as, depending on your river of choice, they not only travel through sights such as the spectacular city of Cologne or the wine town of Rüdesheim, but also through areas of extreme natural beauty. River cruises exploring the Rhine for instance pass through the magnificent Rhine Gorge, a designated UNESCO world heritage site. Apart from its stunning views the Gorge is also home to the famous Lorelei Rock which has been the subject of many poems, songs and folklore. With cruises on the river Rhine and Danube all featuring views of Germany, whether you prefer the atmosphere of the city or the enchanting natural landscape, Great Rail Journeys provide a choice of river cruises in Germany to suit the desires of every traveller.