Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River

The Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River is a 4-night Europe cruise aboard MS Geoffrey Chaucer, operated by Riviera Travel. Departing Cologne on December 10, 2026, the voyage visits 3 ports. Fares start from $2,299 per person.

Length: 4 nights
Departs: Dec 10, 2026
Returns: Dec 14, 2026
Ports of call: 3
Days at sea: 1

Itinerary

Day 1 Dec 10, 2026 Cologne It’s not just the locals who consider Cologne to be among the best cities in the world. The typical friendliness that you find at every turn makes visitors feel at home right away. It’s not unusual to quickly get chatting to strangers and even go for a couple glasses of Kölsch with them. The main landmark – Cologne Cathedral – watches over the whole city. It is the third-tallest church building in the world, at 157.38 metres. It might be a bit of a trek up to the top of the tower, but it’s worth it. You’ll be rewarded with an unforgettable view of the city and the Rhine spread out before you. Cologne port guide Search cruises visiting Cologne

Cologne photo — Day 1 Dec 10, 2026 Cologne It’s not just the locals who consider Cologne to be among the best cities in the world. The typical friendliness that you find at every turn makes visitors feel at home right away. It’s not unusual to quickly get chatting to strangers and even go for a couple glasses of Kölsch with them. The main landmark – Cologne Cathedral – watches over the whole city. It is the third-tallest church building in the world, at 157.38 metres. It might be a bit of a trek up to the top of the tower, but it’s worth it. You’ll be rewarded with an unforgettable view of the city and the Rhine spread out before you. Cologne port guide Search cruises visiting Cologne

Day 2 Dec 11, 2026 Rudesheim In the Upper Middle Rhine Valley – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the town of Rüdesheim marks the end of several old merchants’ routes. This strategically important point used to be protected by four castles. Picturesque Rüdesheim is known all around the world for its outstanding wines. Make sure you take a walk through the charming little streets of the old town. Drosselgasse, an alleyway with half-timbered facades, is known as ‘The World’s Longest Wine Bar‘ and is reputed to be the most-visited tourist attraction in Germany after Cologne Cathedral. Wine cultivation was already in full swing here in Roman times – learn more about the winegrowers of antiquity and their successors at the Rheingauer Weinmuseum in the Brömserburg, an old castle. And if you want to sample the wines that are being produced today, head to the rustic wine taverns in the old town. Rudesheim port guide Search cruises visiting Rudesheim

Rudesheim photo — Day 2 Dec 11, 2026 Rudesheim In the Upper Middle Rhine Valley – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the town of Rüdesheim marks the end of several old merchants’ routes. This strategically important point used to be protected by four castles. Picturesque Rüdesheim is known all around the world for its outstanding wines. Make sure you take a walk through the charming little streets of the old town. Drosselgasse, an alleyway with half-timbered facades, is known as ‘The World’s Longest Wine Bar‘ and is reputed to be the most-visited tourist attraction in Germany after Cologne Cathedral. Wine cultivation was already in full swing here in Roman times – learn more about the winegrowers of antiquity and their successors at the Rheingauer Weinmuseum in the Brömserburg, an old castle. And if you want to sample the wines that are being produced today, head to the rustic wine taverns in the old town. Rudesheim port guide Search cruises visiting Rudesheim

Day 4 Dec 13, 2026 Bonn Bonn is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, which was the former capital of Germany. The banks of the Rhine invite you to take a walk and offer well-developed inline and bike paths. The old town offers traditional shops and branches of large brand chains. Not far away is the cathedral. Bonn is considered a university city. The botanical garden of the local university is not only used for research purposes, but is open to visitors. The "House of History" is accessible free of charge and tells German history. Bonn port guide Search cruises visiting Bonn

Bonn photo — Day 4 Dec 13, 2026 Bonn Bonn is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, which was the former capital of Germany. The banks of the Rhine invite you to take a walk and offer well-developed inline and bike paths. The old town offers traditional shops and branches of large brand chains. Not far away is the cathedral. Bonn is considered a university city. The botanical garden of the local university is not only used for research purposes, but is open to visitors. The "House of History" is accessible free of charge and tells German history. Bonn port guide Search cruises visiting Bonn

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 92-day span: $1,799 · range $1,799–$2,349

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

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Oceanview

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Balcony

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Suite

from $2,299

$574 / night

Fare rows

Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,299

$574 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,349

$587 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,749

$687 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,899

$724 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,199

$799 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 24, 2026

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Price history

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Cabin grades

Suite

Lowest Suite $2,299 1 Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite $2,349 2 Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite $2,299 3 Diamond Deck Suite (Upper) 5 Ruby Deck Suite (Middle) $2,899 6 Emerald Deck Suite (Lower) $3,199 7 Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite $2,749

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Name	Supplier code	Type
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Standard cabin - Middle Deck	SMD	Balcony
Standard Cabin - Upper Deck	SUD	Balcony
Emerald Deck - Sole Occupancy (Lower)	12	Oceanview
Emerald Deck - Sole Occupancy (With Suppl) (Lower)	13	Oceanview
Ruby Deck - Sole Occupancy (Middle)	15	Oceanview
Diamond Deck - Sole Occupancy (Upper)	9	Oceanview
Main Deck Cabin	A	Oceanview
Main Deck Cabin	A+	Oceanview
Category A (Main Deck) - Double	AD	Oceanview
Lower Deck Cabin	B	Oceanview
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite	1	Suite
Diamond Deck - Superior Suite Sole Occ (Upper)	10	Suite
Diamond Deck- Deluxe Suite Sole Occ (Upper)	11	Suite
Emerald Deck - Superior Suite (Lower) Sole Occ	14	Suite
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite	2	Suite
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)	3	Suite
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite	4	Suite
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)	5	Suite
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)	6	Suite
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite	7	Suite
Superior Suite - Emerald Deck	8	Suite
Suite - Middle Deck	SU	Suite

Ship

Your ship MS Geoffrey Chaucer 5★ **442** GT **176** guests Built **2025** After years of painstaking research to create the most perfect vessels afloat, a new era in river cruising dawns as we introduce our brand new, state of the art, ‘all suite’ ships. Swiss operated and truly world-class, we are absolutely delighted to present the five-star MS Geoffrey Chaucer. It is extremely difficult to convey just how extraordinary this outstanding ship really is and exactly what distinguishes it from similar vessels. It would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that; we have deliberately avoided the current trend for a minimalist style where you could be anywhere in the world, creating instead a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. Immediately striking is just how exceptionally spacious this new vessel is as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. Moving inside, exceptional creativity from Europe’s finest design studio has produced a superbly balanced masterpiece of onboard style, utilising sustainable rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper, sparkling glass and intricate wrought iron. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout – including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising which time after time you tell us you adore. The restaurant rivals the finest on shore establishments taking fine dining to another level complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 167 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with our first class service levels. Furthermore your suite will easily exceed your expectations for not only will you enjoy the most discerning décor, so too the ship’s dimensions afford the ultimate in space and comfort - a minimum 17 square metres (183 square feet), with upgrades available to ‘Superior’ and ‘Deluxe’ accommodation. MS Geoffrey Chaucer ship guide Search cruises on MS Geoffrey Chaucer

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