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German river cruises

Discover the popular and lesser-explored waterways of Germany on a German river cruise

For a cruise with a difference, join us on a journey through the heart of Germany.

Think of German waterways and the chances are, the Rhine, Danube or Elbe rivers will come to mind. Yet tucked away are other charming waterways in the form of canals, plus rivers including the beautiful Moselle, a tributary of the Rhine, famous for the wines produced in its valley.

The impressive Midland (Mittelland) Canal, at around 200 miles, is the longest artificial waterway in Germany while the Küsten Canal links to the River Weser, which flows through marshlands and meadows as it moves south.

What better way to discover these impressive waterways than on a German river cruise?

A view across the Danube River towards Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge in Budapest, Hungary

Why not explore the Rhine or Danube?

We have no German waterways river cruises available at the moment, but we recommend the Rhine or Danube.

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Enjoy river cruises in Germany with Saga

Our exciting German river cruise packages include cruises on the popular Rhine, Danube and Elbe rivers, as well as smaller cruises on the lesser known rivers and canals.

Choose a secret cruise of the German waterways, or perhaps book a longer cruise package that follows the river through multiple countries and well-known cities.

Germany river cruises in 2024 also include our return UK travel service.

A driver ready to pick up passengers outside a house, as part of our return UK travel service

Return UK travel service included on all river cruises

Our popular return UK travel service is the perfect way to get your trip on one of our Saga river cruise ships off to a great start, and it's included on all our river cruises.

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