New Year on the Rhine: The romantic Rhine and its castles (port-to-port cruise)

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Highlights

Cruise on the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine River

Typical evening in a riverside restaurant in Rüdesheim, including a "Rüdesheimer Kaffee*"

Heidelberg(1), true symbol of German Romanticism

New Year's Eve dinner with wine and a glass of champagne

Speyer and its Romanesque cathedral

Itinerary

Ring in the New Year cruising the legendary Rhine on the New Year on the Rhine: The Romantic Rhine and Its Castles tour, a 4-day journey brimming with festive spirit and European charm. Departing from Strasbourg, this port-to-port cruise sweeps past fairytale castles, the medieval lanes of Rüdesheim, and the majestic Romanesque cathedral of Speyer. Highlights include an enchanting visit to Heidelberg and celebrations on board as you welcome the new year in elegant style. The unique selling point of this trip lies in its magical combination of river cruising and historic exploration—a perfect way to start the year surrounded by romance and culture.

day 129 December

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. We'll start cruising towards Sankt Goar.

day 230 December

day 331 December

day 41 January

What's Included

Meals

Your cruise with all meals from dinner on the first evening to breakfast on the final dayNew year's eve dinner with wine

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Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists)Double-occupancy cabin with shower and bathroomOnboard entertainmentWelcome cocktailA glass of champagneEvening in a riverside restaurant in rüdesheimRüdesheimer kaffeeTravel assistance and repatriation insuranceAll port fees.

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MS Mona Lisa

The MS Mona Lisa is named after Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous work. An intimate sized standard ship which sails on the Elbe, the Danube and the Rhine, rivers with many cultural and natural treasures.The MS Mona Lisa is an intimate-sized standard ship, measuring 82 m long and 9,50 m wide. It can accommodate 92 passengers, in 46 cabins spread over two decks. Each of them, comfortable and spacious, is provided with a variety of amenities. The decoration, in cream and burgundy tones, is both elegant and cozy and pays tribute to Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous work, the Mona Lisa. Located on the upper deck, the restaurant, where all meals are served during the cruise, offers delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large bay windows allow you to fully enjoy the panorama. Located on the same deck is the lounge / bar with a dance floor, while on the sun deck, an ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, passengers can enjoy comfortable sun loungers, as well as a large shaded area.

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MS France

Partially renovated in 2016, the ship takes on a sparkling and vintage look with its anise and chocolate colors. The houndstooth-type patterns recall the elegant outfits of ladies from the sixties. The cabins display retro photographs representing Parisian monuments.The common areas are located on the upper deck and the cabins are spread over two decks and have large windows. Do not hesitate to go to the sun deck to relax!It is furnished with armchairs and sun loungers to allow you to relax while enjoying a panoramic view of the landscapes.

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MS Beethoven

Named after the famous German virtuoso, the MS Beethoven sails on the Rhine and Danube rivers. It takes cruise passengers to discover the many wonders offered by these two romantic rivers.Completely renovated in 2010, the MS Beethoven is a standard ship that measures 110m long and 11m wide and accommodates 178 passengers in 89cabins on 3 decks. The size of a cabin is between 11.50m2 to 13m2, offering amenities and providing guests with all the comforts they need during theirstay. The refined decoration and the elegant and friendly atmosphere are in perfect harmony with its environment. Located at the main deck, the restaurant, where all meals are served during the cruise, offers a delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where wide windows allow you to fully enjoy the panorama. Situated on the middle deck is the lounge / bar with a dance floor, while a piano-bar welcomes cruise passengers on the upper deck in a cozy atmosphere. Comfortable sun loungers are provided on the sun deck, the ideal place to relax and admire the surrounding landscapes.

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Scenic Amber

The newest of our fleet of luxury Scenic Space-Ships, Scenic Jasper, Opal & Amber carry 169 guests in 85 suites and sail on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers in Europe. The ships boast two full decks of Balcony Suites, and the largest Panorama Suites on Europe's rivers.

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Scenic Jade

Scenic Crystal, Jewel and Jade were the sixth, seventh, and eighth ships to join our fleet of luxury Space-Ships respectively. All three river cruise ships feature our signature Scenic Sun Lounges, as well as newly designed cabins and suites.

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day 331 December

day 41 January