Christmas with André at the MECC Maastricht
André Rieu at the MECC Maastricht
Maastricht illuminations
Roermond Town Hall
A French Balcony Cabin
Enjoy delicious cuisine
The Panorama Restaurant
Admire the view from the Lorelei Lounge
André Rieu’s Festive Celebrations: Utrecht to Nijmegen
The Dutch waterways
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Take your seat for the André Rieu Christmas concert
Experience the theatrical extravaganza of the André Rieu Christmas concert on this 5-night, all-inclusive river cruise in 2026. Visit Arnhem, located on the banks of the Nederrijn and St Jansbeek rivers. The city is best known for its connection to one of the famous battles of World War Two and you can see its traditional Dutch architecture on a walking tour. Discover over 800 years of history on a walking tour of Roermond, where the skyline is dominated by the towers of St Christopher Cathedral and Roermond Minster. Continue to Maastricht to explore its cobbled old town, home to the Gothic-style church of St Janskerk and the Romanesque Basilica of St Servatius, on a walking tour. The highlight of your river cruise is sure to be the performance from André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra at the MECC in his hometown of Maastricht.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Spirit of the Rhine
Travel to Utrecht and embark Spirit of the Rhine.
Depart Utrecht, 0500.
Arrive Arnhem, 1300.
Arnhem, located on the banks of the Nederrijn and St Jansbeek rivers, is best known for its connection to one of the famous battles of World War Two and the subject of the epic war film A Bridge too Far.
Sail overnight.
Included excursion
Join an included walking tour into the centre of the city to see the traditional Dutch architecture lining the cobbled central square. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Depart Arnhem, 0100.
Arrive Roermond, 1300.
The historic town of Roermond sits on the bank of the Meuse river and boasts more than 800 years of history. Much of the town centre has been designated a conservation area on account of its listed buildings and monuments. Its skyline is dominated by the towers of St Christopher Cathedral and Roermond Minster.
Included excursion
Explore Roermond during an included walking tour. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Depart Roermond, 0400.
Arrive Maastricht, 1400.
The city of Maastricht features charming riverside promenades and medieval architecture. Its cobbled old town houses the Gothic-style church of St Janskerk and the Romanesque Basilica of St Servatius. The 14th-century water mill within the city still mills grain for the adjacent bakery.
Included excursion
Enjoy an early dinner on board this evening before transferring by coach to Vrijthof Square in the medieval heart of Maastricht. Here, you will take your seat for the André Rieu concert at the MECC Maastricht.
Depart, 1300.
Enjoy a leisurely afternoon aboard Spirit of the Rhine and continue sailing overnight.
Included excursion
Look forward to an included walking tour around Maastricht. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Arrive Nijmegen, 0600.
Disembark Spirit of the Rhine and begin your return journey.
Including...
All Inclusive†
Cruise Director
Plus…
- Drinks reception and Gala dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return flights and transfers
Included excursion in every port
Find out more about when excursions are available to book.
Interactive maps and audio headsets are available for independent exploration.
†The included drinks are available on board from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Excludes branded spirits.