From Berlin to Strasbourg (port-to-port cruise)

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River Cruise
Cruise the northern canals from Berlin to Amsterdam, along the Elbe and Havel rivers. You'll discover the history of Berlin, with its prestigious castles and tormented past, before exploring Potsdam, Magdeburg and Bremen, all cities that will make you appreciate the eclecticism of Germany's heritage. The Meyer Werft shipyard will open its doors to you before ...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS An enticing mixture of nature and culture Discover(1): The Charlottenburg Palace Berlin, iconic capital Potsdam, and the gardens of the Sanssouci Palace Magdeburg, Hanseatic town Hanover, capital of Lower Saxony Bremen, the oldest maritime city in Germany Volendam, famous fishing village

What's this trip about?

    Cruise the northern canals from Berlin to Amsterdam, along the Elbe and Havel rivers. You'll discover the history of Berlin, with its prestigious castles and tormented past, before exploring Potsdam, Magdeburg and Bremen, all cities that will make you appreciate the eclecticism of Germany's heritage. The Meyer Werft shipyard will open its doors to you before sailing into the heart of the Netherlands. Your cruise continues along the Rhine and the famous Romantic Rhine Valley. Between Amsterdam and Strasbourg, the Rhine reveals itself at every port of call. Enjoy a multi-faceted cruise between nature and culture.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityBerlin Spandau
End CityStrasbourg

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Strasbourg

Activities

  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Your cruise from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - accommodation in double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom - entertainment - the assistance of our onboard host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala evening - repatriation insurance - all port fees.

Itinerary

Day 1 BERLIN

Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. We'll remain in port overnight.

Day 2 BERLIN

Join us for an optional tour of the city of Berlin which was long divided, illustrating the division of the world into two blocks. We'll return to the ship for lunch. Enjoy a free afternoon in Berlin. Dinner will be served on board. 

Day 3 BERLIN - POTSDAM - BRANDENBURG

We'll leave for the optional excursion to Charlottenburg Castle. Our ship will then depart for Potsdam, which we will reach at the beginning of the afternoon. When we arrive, we'll set off on an optional excursion to Potsdam and the gardens of Sanssouci Palace. We'll return back on board at the end of the afternoon and continue to cruise in the direction of Brandenburg. 

Day 4 BRANDENBURG - MAGDEBURG

The ship will begin to cruise early in the morning for Burg. Join us for an optional tour of Magdeburg, situated midway on the Elbe River and the historic Roman Roads. Its cathedral is one of the most important of Gothic-style edifices in Europe. During this time, the...

Day 5 MAGDEBURG - CALVOERDE - WOLFSBURG - ANDERTEN

We'll begin to cruise early this morning for Calvoerde. Join us for an optional visit to the Autostadt, a combination automotive theme park and museum with separate buildings for each VW brand. During this time, the boat will sail to Wolfsburg, where we will board it at the end of the afternoon. The ship will leave for Anderten.

Day 6 ANDERTEN - MINDEN - NIENBURG

Our ship will depart early for Hanover, arriving at the beginning of the morning. We'll then set off on an optional excursion to Hanover. The capital of Lower Saxony, Hanover is one of the main economic centers in Germany. During this time, the boat will continue its course for Minden. We'll board it again and continue to cruise to Nienburg. Our ship will cruise through the rest of the day.

Day 7 NIENBURG - HOYA - BREMEN

Optional transfer for the free tour of the "Red Town” which has a magnificent town hall from the Weser Renaissance. During this time, the ship will continue its course for Hoya, where we will board it once again. We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Bremen.

Day 8 BREMEN - OLDENBURG - DOERPEN

Join us for an optional tour of Bremen (walking tour), the oldest maritime city in Germany and the second largest trading port in Germany after Hamburg. We'll then return on board and depart for Oldenburg. Enjoy a stroll in the city before we board our ship again and begin to cruise towards Dörpen which we will reach during the night.

Day 9 DOERPEN - PAPENBURG - GRONINGEN

We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Papenburg. Join us for an optional tour of the Meyer Werft shipyard. We'll return on board and leave for Groningen.

Day 10 GRONINGEN - AMSTERDAM or surroundings(2)

We'll begin to cruise early in the morning, spending the day cruising to Amsterdam(2). Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.  

Day 11 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(2)

In the morning, join us for an optional tour of the city of Amsterdam. In the afternoon, free time.

Day 12 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(2)

Enjoy lunch and time on your own in Amsterdam(2) today. Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. The evening is free to do as you please.

Day 13 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(2)

The morning is free to do as you please.In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion: excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans.We'll cruise to Nijmegen.

Day 13 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(2)

The morning is free to do as you please.In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion: excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans.We'll cruise to Nijmegen.

Day 14 NIJMEGEN - KREFELD

Join us for the optional excursion: Visit of the Dutch Open Air Museum of Arnhem.

Day 15 KREFELD - COLOGNE

The morning will be spent cruising. This afternoon, join us for the optional excursion: Guided walking tour of Cologne.

Day 16 RÜDESHEIM

Our ship will cruise during the morning. When we arrive in Rüdesheim, join us on the optional excursions proposed: Depart by tourist train and stop at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments.In the night, cruising towards Mannheim.

Day 17 RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM

Our ship will cruise during the morning. Join us on an optional excursion: Visit of Heidelberg. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.

Day 18 STRASBOURG

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Last Updated: 2/27/2025
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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - optional excursions (book and pay for on board or at your travel agency) - transfers - personal expenses.

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