44 cruises found
A cruise in Germany can take many forms: sailing up the Elbe into Hamburg, Kiel's docks opening onto the Baltic, Rhine castles passing by above the vineyards, or historic Danube towns between Bavaria and Central Europe.
The journey combines Hanseatic ports, cathedrals, half-timbered villages, Christmas markets, museums, local beers, riverscapes and major city ports of call. Depending on the itinerary, the experience can be ocean-going, river-focused, cultural, festive or more refined aboard a ship offering attentive service.
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Germany
Itinerary : Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Vienna, Regensburg, Melk, Passau, Melk, Passau, Vienna, Regensburg, Vienna, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest
AmaVerde
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
12/20/2027
from
6 056 $CA
Itinerary : Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Vienna, Regensburg, Melk, Passau, Melk, Passau, Vienna, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest
1 other departures
Amareina
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
12/15/2027
from
6 295 $CA
Other departures:
01 Dec 2027
Itinerary : Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Vienna, Regensburg, Melk, Passau, Melk, Passau, Vienna, Regensburg, Vienna, Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest
Amareina
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Budapest
11/25/2026
from
9 730 $CA
Itinerary : Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Vienna, Regensburg, Melk, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Regensburg, Vienna, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest
AmaVerde
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Budapest
12/14/2026
from
9 875 $CA
Itinerary : Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Vienna, Regensburg, Melk, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Regensburg, Vienna, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest
AmaLea
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Budapest
12/19/2026
from
10 163 $CA
Itinerary : Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest, Regensburg, Vienna, Passau, Melk, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Regensburg, Vienna, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest
AmaLea
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Budapest
12/04/2027
from
11 733 $CA
Itinerary : Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Vienna, Regensburg, Melk, Passau, Melk, Passau, Vienna, Regensburg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg
AmaVerde
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Nuremberg
12/13/2027
from
7 689 $CA
Itinerary : Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna, Passau, Melk, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg
AmaLea
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Nuremberg
12/12/2026
from
7 855 $CA
Itinerary : Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Vienna, Regensburg, Melk, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Regensburg, Vienna, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg
1 other departures
AmaMora
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Nuremberg
12/11/2027
from
10 786 $CA
Other departures:
27 Nov 2027
Itinerary : Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest, Regensburg, Vienna, Passau, Melk, Passau, Vienna, Regensburg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg
AmaVerde
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Nuremberg
12/07/2026
from
10 885 $CA
Itinerary : Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest, Regensburg, Vienna, Melk, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Regensburg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg
AmaMora
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Nuremberg
12/04/2027
from
12 523 $CA
Itinerary : Vienna, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Roth, Nuremberg
1 other departures
Amadeus Riva
7 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Vienna
11/28/2027
from
1 663 $CA
Other departures:
10 Dec 2027
Itinerary : Vienna, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Roth, Nuremberg
Amadeus Queen
7 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Vienna
12/05/2026
from
2 388 $CA
Itinerary : Spandau, Oranienburg, Niederfinow, Hohensaaten, Schwedt, Mescherin, Szczecin, Wolgast, Peenemunde, Lauterbach, Strasund
4 other departures
Monalisa
7 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Spandau
09/27/2027
from
3 191 $CA
Other departures:
10 Jun 2027
10 Aug 2027
03 Sep 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Spandau, Oranienburg, Niederfinow, Hohensaaten, Schwedt, Mescherin, Szczecin, Wolgast, Peenemunde, Lauterbach, Strasund
1 other departures
Victor Hugo
7 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Spandau
05/15/2027
from
3 191 $CA
Other departures:
01 Aug 2027
Itinerary : Vienna, Wachau Valley, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg
2 other departures
Celebrity Compass
7 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Vienna
11/22/2028
from
4 830 $CA
Other departures:
04-16 Dec 2028
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Durnstein, Wachau Valley, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg
Celebrity Boundless
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
11/18/2028
from
4 900 $CA
Itinerary : Vienna, Wachau Valley, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg
2 other departures
Celebrity Seeker
7 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Vienna
12/23/2028
from
4 995 $CA
Other departures:
29 Nov 2028
11 Dec 2028
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Durnstein, Wachau Valley, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg
Celebrity Seeker
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
11/16/2028
from
5 014 $CA
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Durnstein, Wachau Valley, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg
Celebrity Compass
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
11/09/2028
from
5 190 $CA
Itinerary : Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Vienna, Regensburg, Melk, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Regensburg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg
1 other departures
AmaBella
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Budapest
12/13/2027
from
6 295 $CA
Other departures:
29 Nov 2027
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Wachau Valley, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg
1 other departures
Celebrity Boundless
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
12/16/2028
from
6 331 $CA
Other departures:
02 Dec 2028
Itinerary : Budapest, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna, Melk, Passau, Melk, Passau, Vienna, Regensburg, Vienna, Nuremberg, Budapest, Nuremberg
Amasonata
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Budapest
12/16/2026
from
6 700 $CA
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Wachau Valley, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg
Celebrity Seeker
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Budapest
12/16/2027
from
7 690 $CA
Itinerary : Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Durnstein, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg
AmaMora
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Budapest
11/20/2027
from
8 125 $CA
Hamburg
Warnemünde
Kiel
Hamburg
Warnemünde
Kiel
Hamburg
Kiel
Warnemünde
Rüdesheim
Koblenz
Cologne
Cologne
Koblenz
Rüdesheim
Cologne
Rüdesheim
Koblenz
Regensburg
Passau
Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Passau
Regensburg
Nuremberg
Regensburg
Passau
Potsdam
Berlin
Dresden
Berlin
Potsdam
Dresden
Berlin
Dresden
Potsdam
Weather & swimming
Mild, bright and very pleasant. The rivers regain their beautiful colors, the cities are easy to explore and itineraries along the Rhine, Main or Danube are especially enjoyable.
Expert advice
An excellent choice for a first river cruise in Germany, especially if you want to avoid intense heat and summer crowds.
Weather & swimming
Warmer and livelier. A good time for ocean cruises from Hamburg, Kiel or Warnemünde, as well as for major river itineraries.
Expert advice
Ideal for families and cruises to the Baltic or Northern Europe. On the rivers, simply keep an eye on water levels, which vary from year to year.
Weather & swimming
An excellent balance. The vineyards along the Rhine and Moselle are beautiful, temperatures remain pleasant and the atmosphere grows more relaxed.
Expert advice
Probably the best time for travelers who want to combine riverscapes, wine, heritage and manageable crowds.
Weather & swimming
Cold but very festive. Cologne, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau and Dresden take on a special atmosphere with their lights, market stalls, mulled wine and Advent traditions.
Expert advice
Perfect for a Christmas market-themed cruise on the Rhine, Main or Danube. Book early, as these sailings are in high demand.
| Season | Weather & swimming | Expert advice |
|---|---|---|
April - June (spring) | Mild, bright and very pleasant. The rivers regain their beautiful colors, the cities are easy to explore and itineraries along the Rhine, Main or Danube are especially enjoyable. | An excellent choice for a first river cruise in Germany, especially if you want to avoid intense heat and summer crowds. |
July - August (summer) Warmer and livelier. A good time for ocean cruises from Hamburg, Kiel or Warnemünde, as well as for major river itineraries. Ideal for families and cruises to the Baltic or Northern Europe. On the rivers, simply keep an eye on water levels, which vary from year to year. | ||
September - October (fall) | An excellent balance. The vineyards along the Rhine and Moselle are beautiful, temperatures remain pleasant and the atmosphere grows more relaxed. | Probably the best time for travelers who want to combine riverscapes, wine, heritage and manageable crowds. |
Late November - December (Christmas markets) | Cold but very festive. Cologne, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau and Dresden take on a special atmosphere with their lights, market stalls, mulled wine and Advent traditions. | Perfect for a Christmas market-themed cruise on the Rhine, Main or Danube. Book early, as these sailings are in high demand. |
In Germany, the highlights depend heavily on the type of cruise: the major northern ports offer a maritime perspective, while the Rhine, Main, Danube and Elbe provide a slower experience, closer to the cities and landscapes.
Hamburg
Speicherstadt, the Elbphilharmonie and the Elbe waterfront make this one of Northern Europe's most beautiful arrivals by water.
Kiel
The fjord, boats and maritime atmosphere make this a Baltic-focused port call.
Warnemünde
The beach, lighthouse and old canal offer a more resort-like break that is easy to combine with Rostock.
Hamburg
Speicherstadt, the Elbphilharmonie and the Elbe waterfront make this one of Northern Europe's most beautiful arrivals by water.
Kiel
The fjord, boats and maritime atmosphere make this a Baltic-focused port call.
Warnemünde
The beach, lighthouse and old canal offer a more resort-like break that is easy to combine with Rostock.
On the Romantic Rhine
The castles between Koblenz, Bingen and Rüdesheim form one of Germany's most iconic river landscapes.
On the Moselle
The river's bends, vineyards and small towns such as Cochem create a gentler, wine-country atmosphere.
On the Bavarian Danube
Regensburg and Passau combine medieval heritage and river confluences with a grand journey toward Central Europe.
On the Romantic Rhine
The castles between Koblenz, Bingen and Rüdesheim form one of Germany's most iconic river landscapes.
On the Moselle
The river's bends, vineyards and small towns such as Cochem create a gentler, wine-country atmosphere.
On the Bavarian Danube
Regensburg and Passau combine medieval heritage and river confluences with a grand journey toward Central Europe.
From Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
The view of Koblenz, the Rhine and the Moselle provides a perfect overview of the confluence.
From Table Mountain
Not to be confused with South Africa; in Germany, the most beautiful river views are primarily along the Rhine, Moselle and Elbe.
From Dresden's riverfront
The old town, domes and Elbe create one of the country's most elegant urban panoramas.
From Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
The view of Koblenz, the Rhine and the Moselle provides a perfect overview of the confluence.
From Table Mountain
Not to be confused with South Africa; in Germany, the most beautiful river views are primarily along the Rhine, Moselle and Elbe.
From Dresden's riverfront
The old town, domes and Elbe create one of the country's most elegant urban panoramas.
In Cologne
The markets around the cathedral make for an especially festive Rhine experience.
In Nuremberg
The Christkindlesmarkt remains one of the great mainstays of year-end river cruises.
In Regensburg
The markets and medieval old town create an especially welcoming atmosphere in winter.
In Cologne
The markets around the cathedral make for an especially festive Rhine experience.
In Nuremberg
The Christkindlesmarkt remains one of the great mainstays of year-end river cruises.
In Regensburg
The markets and medieval old town create an especially welcoming atmosphere in winter.
Sail the Rhine past castles, vineyards and historic villages
The Romantic Rhine remains one of Germany's most popular experiences. Travelers love seeing castles appear above the vineyards, passing through Koblenz or Rüdesheim, then settling back into the river's leisurely pace between ports of call.
Sail into Hamburg along the Elbe and past its vast docks
Hamburg impresses travelers with the sheer scale of its port. Arriving amid harbor basins, cranes, brick warehouses and the Elbphilharmonie creates a powerful image of maritime Germany: industrial, cultural and full of life.
Experience Christmas markets along the Rhine or Danube
Advent cruises often rank among travelers' favorite memories because they make it possible to visit several cities without repacking. Cologne, Nuremberg, Regensburg and Passau each offer a different atmosphere, with cathedrals, market stalls, lights and local specialties.
Spend time in Cochem amid the Moselle, half-timbered houses and Riesling
On the Moselle, Cochem stands out for its more intimate atmosphere compared with the major ports of call along the Rhine. Travelers enjoy the narrow lanes, half-timbered houses, the castle above town and breaks over a glass of local wine.
Explore Hamburg's Speicherstadt in the early morning
Speicherstadt reveals a different side of Hamburg beyond its vast docks. Travelers enjoy the canals, bridges, red-brick architecture and morning light, when the neighborhood still feels steeped in its warehouses and maritime history.
Explore Regensburg along the Danube
Regensburg is often remembered as an especially pleasant port call because it is so easy to explore. The Stone Bridge, cathedral, medieval lanes and small breweries evoke historic Germany at its most vibrant and welcoming.
Germany is one of those rare destinations that lends itself equally well to a river cruise or a maritime adventure. Your ports of call will vary according to the type of cruise you have chosen and the itinerary you are pursuing. Whatever your choice, most of these journeys take in the German capital, Berlin. A city of entertainment par excellence, Berlin boasts a lively nightlife, but that's not its only asset. A city of history, Berlin is a veritable open-air museum, with its emblematic monuments bearing witness to its tumultuous past, such as the Brandenburg Gate through which sovereigns have entered Berlin over the centuries. Take advantage of your Berlin cruise to visit the Museum Island on Spreeinsel. The museums on this island trace the city's cultural history through a collection of art dating back a hundred years.
If you take a cruise on the Moselle, you'll pass through Cochem, a peaceful town where you can relax and unwind. Here, time seems to have stood still, so marked is the medieval imprint. With its maze of narrow streets, half-timbered houses and thousand-year-old castle overlooking the town from its hilltop, you'll feel as if you've stepped back into the Middle Ages.
Hamburg, in the north of the country, is another of Germany's cruising destinations. There's plenty to see and do in this city. Start your discovery of Hamburg with a visit to the Town Hall, a veritable maze of 647 rooms! Continue with a stroll through the Alstadt, Hamburg's old town, which despite a major fire in 1842 and wartime bombardments, is still home to many old monuments. These include the Chilehauss and the Sint Nikolai Tower.
Some German cruise itineraries also pass through Kiel, a fashionable city on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Many know Kiel for its bars, pubs, trendy discos and lively nightlife. In addition to its festive ambience, Kiel also appeals for its rich architectural heritage, which blends styles in a delightful hodgepodge. Among the city's must-see buildings are the Town Hall, recognizable from afar by its high tower overlooking the city, and the Warleberger House, Kiel's oldest building.
Germany is one of those destinations where a cruise is possible all year round. If you're not afraid of the cold and would like to take advantage of your stopovers to practice a winter sport, then December is the ideal month to plan your cruise in Germany. If for you, cruising often means sunshine, it's best to wait until the warm weather arrives to plan your trip. To make the most of the lush landscape along the Rhine and Moselle rivers, it's best to plan your cruise as early as May. But as Germany enjoys a temperate climate, the sun is always shining right through to October.
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