Itinerary

Day 1 Dec 12, 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 12, 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 13, 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 13, 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 15, 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 15, 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 106-day span: $1,799 · range $1,799–$2,349

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

Not available

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $2,149

$537 / night

Fare rows

Superior Suite - Upper Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,149

$537 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Suite - Upper Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,349

$587 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Standard Cabin - Middle Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,749

$687 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Lower Deck Cabin Stern

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,749

$687 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Standard Cabin - Lower Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,899

$724 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Middle Deck - Standard Stern

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,199

$799 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jul 9, 2026

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Price history

Cheaper than 55%

30 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 109 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost — today's fare is cheaper than 55% of days we've recorded.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin	Current	Lowest	Highest
Suite	$2,149	$1,799 · May 28	$2,349 · May 19

Lowest and highest fares we've recorded for each cabin type · verified 3 days ago.

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Cabin grades

Suite

Lowest Suite $2,149 1 Deluxe Suite - Upper Deck $2,349 2 Superior Suite - Upper Deck $2,149 3 Standard Cabin - Upper Deck 4 Standard Cabin - Middle Deck $2,749 5 Standard Cabin - Lower Deck $2,899 6 Middle Deck - Standard Stern $3,199 7 Lower Deck Cabin Stern $2,749

Lines step when the price changed; a gap means sold out or no public fare that day. Plot up to 6 at once.

Show all 26 cabin grades

Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Not listed
Standard cabin - Middle Deck	SMD	Balcony
Standard Cabin - Upper Deck	SUD	Balcony
Upper Deck - Standard Sole Occupancy	10	Oceanview
Emerald Deck - Sole Occupancy (Lower)	12	Oceanview
Emerald Deck - Sole Occupancy (With Suppl) (Lower)	13	Oceanview
Ruby Deck - Sole Occupancy (Middle)	15	Oceanview
Standard Cabin - Upper Deck	3	Oceanview
Standard Cabin - Middle Deck	4	Oceanview
Standard Cabin - Lower Deck	5	Oceanview
Middle Deck - Standard Stern	6	Oceanview
Lower Deck Cabin Stern	7	Oceanview
Middle Deck - Standard Sole Occupancy	8	Oceanview
Middle Deck - Standard Stern	9	Oceanview
Category A (Main Deck)	A	Oceanview
Category A+ (Upper Deck)	A+	Oceanview
Category A (Main Deck) - Double	AD	Oceanview
Category B (Lower Deck)	B	Oceanview
Deluxe Suite - Upper Deck	1	Suite
Upper Deck - Superior Balcony Suite Sole Occupancy	11	Suite
Emerald Deck - Superior Suite (Lower) Sole Occ	14	Suite
Superior Suite - Upper Deck	2	Suite
Prestige Suite	PS	Suite
Suite - Middle Deck	SU	Suite
Vista Suite	VSM	Suite
Vista Suite	VSU	Suite

Ship

Your ship MS Douro Elegance 5★ **442** GT **119** guests Built **2021** Constructed with the very latest technology and a strong environmental ethic in mind, yet simultaneously retaining a classic, refined elegance reminiscent of cruising from a bygone era, this five-star, fully-air-conditioned river cruiser has been purpose-built to fit the unique size limitations of the Douro’s five locks and features all the facilities you would expect in a top-class hotel and more so your cruise will be as relaxing as possible and your stay on board will be a uniquely memorable one. Accommodating just 121 guests in the most exquisite of surroundings, the ship’s spectacular design and high specification ensures this vessel feels exceptionally light and airy. The generous ratio of 4:1 guests per crew member ensures a first-class personal service plus the friendly ‘small ship’ feel so beloved of Riviera Travel cruise aficionados, enables the ever attentive crew to revel in taking care of all those little things – leaving you to simply sit back, relax and enjoy every minute of your sensational Portugese river cruise experience. MS Douro Elegance ship guide Search cruises on MS Douro Elegance

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	from $2,049 $512 / night	Dec 2, 2026
	from $1,799 $449 / night	Dec 4, 2026
	from $2,149 $537 / night	Dec 5, 2026

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