Itinerary

Day 1 Dec 18, 2027 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 Cologne port guide Search cruises visiting Cologne

Cologne photo — Day 1 Dec 18, 2027 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 Cologne port guide Search cruises visiting Cologne

Day 2 Dec 19, 2027 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 Rudesheim port guide Search cruises visiting Rudesheim

Rudesheim photo — Day 2 Dec 19, 2027 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 Rudesheim port guide Search cruises visiting Rudesheim

Day 4 Dec 21, 2027 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 Bonn port guide Search cruises visiting Bonn

Bonn photo — Day 4 Dec 21, 2027 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 Bonn port guide Search cruises visiting Bonn

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 109-day span: $2,199 · range $2,199–$3,149

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $2,199

$549 / night

Fare rows

Lower Deck - Standard Stern

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,199

$549 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Lower Deck - Standard

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,649

$662 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Upper Deck - Standard

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,849

$712 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $3,149

$787 / night

Fare rows

Middle Deck - Standard

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,149

$787 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Upper Deck - Superior Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,449

$862 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Upper Deck - Deluxe Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,999

$999 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Prices verified Aug 25, 2026

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Price history

30 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 110 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin	Current	Lowest	Highest
Oceanview	$2,199	$2,199 · Aug 11	$2,199 · Aug 11
Suite	$3,149	$3,149 · May 9	$3,149 · May 9

Lowest and highest fares we've recorded for each cabin type · verified 17 hours ago.

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted). · Verified 17 hours ago.

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Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $2,199 3 Upper Deck - Standard $2,849 5 Lower Deck - Standard $2,649 6 Lower Deck - Standard Stern $2,199

Suite

Lowest Suite $3,149 1 Upper Deck - Deluxe Balcony Suite $3,999 2 Upper Deck - Superior Balcony Suite $3,449 4 Middle Deck - Standard $3,149

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 35 cabin grades

Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Not listed
Category A+ (Upper Deck)	A+	Balcony
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
Upper Deck - Standard	3	Oceanview
Middle Deck - Standard	4	Oceanview
Lower Deck - Standard	5	Oceanview
Lower Deck - Standard Stern	6	Oceanview
Middle Deck - Standard Stern	7	Oceanview
Category A (Main Deck) Double	A	Oceanview
Category A (Main Deck) - Double	AD	Oceanview
Category A (Main Deck) Double	AMD	Oceanview
Category A+ (Main Deck) Double	AMD+	Oceanview
Category A (Main Deck) Twin	AMT	Oceanview
Category A+ (Main Deck) Twin	AMT+	Oceanview
Category A+ (Upper Deck) Double	AUD+	Oceanview
Category A+ (Upper Deck) Twin	AUT+	Oceanview
Category B (Lower Deck)	B	Oceanview
Category B (Lower Deck) Double	BLD	Oceanview
Category B (Lower Deck) Twin	BLT	Oceanview
Cat B (Lower Deck) Twin	BT	Oceanview
Upper Deck - 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
Upper Deck - Superior Balcony Suite	2	Suite
Emerald Deck - Superior Suite (Lower)	8	Suite
Diamond Deck - Deluxe Suite (Upper)	9	Suite
Prestige Suite	PS	Suite
Suite - Middle Deck	SU	Suite
Vista Suite	VSM	Suite
Vista Suite	VSU	Suite

Ship

Your ship MS Douro Splendour 5★ **442** GT **121** guests Built **2021** If cruising is an art, then this ship has truly mastered it; 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 126 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 3:1 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 river cruise experience. MS Douro Splendour MS Douro Splendour ship guide Search cruises on MS Douro Splendour

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