Utrecht
Cologne Cathedral
The harbour town of Hoorn
A French Balcony Cabin
A Standard Cabin
The speciality restaurant, Beilstein
The Beilstein speciality restaurant
The Panorama Restaurant
The Panorama Restaurant
The Turner Lounge
The Turner Lounge bar
The Library
The Lobby
The Lobby
From the Dutch Waterways to the Rhine 2027
The Rhine and Dutch Waterways
Contrast the Dutch lowlands with traditional Germany
Enjoy an all-inclusive, 7-night river cruise in 2027 along the diverse Dutch waterways and onto the Rhine. Embark Spirit of the Moselle in Rotterdam and cruise overnight to Hoorn, set beside the Marker Lake and once home to the founders of the Dutch East India Company. This harbour town boasts many historic buildings as a result of its early seafaring wealth, some of which you can see during a walking tour. Travel to Utrecht by coach and visit the medieval heart of the city, which is overlooked by the 14th-century Domtoren bell tower. While Arnhem, 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 can also be explored on a walking tour.
Continue onto the Rhine to discover Cologne’s medieval Old Town, with its churches, guilds and merchants houses, on a walking tour, or opt for a tour of UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral. In Bonn, see sights such as the Romanesque Minster Cathedral and the University of Bonn, on a tour by coach and on foot. Finally, visit Andernach, home to medieval fortifications, the 16th-century Old Crane tower and the world’s highest cold-water geyser. From here an included excursion visits the Maria Laach Abbey, a Benedictine abbey set beside the scenic Laach Lake.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Spirit of the Moselle
Travel to Rotterdam and embark Spirit of the Moselle. Your all-inclusive cruise begins with dinner tonight.
Depart Rotterdam, 0100.
Sail overnight.
Arrive Hoorn, 1300. Depart 1900.
Arrive Utrecht, 0200.
The harbour town of Hoorn, beside the Marker Lake, was once home to the founders of the Dutch East India Company. It boasts many historic buildings as a result of its early seafaring wealth. Notably the State Council building, which houses the Westfries Museum and its collection of ceramic tiles, silver, china and model ships.
Included excursion
Join a walking tour of Hoorn.
Depart Utrecht, 1400.
Arrive Arnhem, 2000.
The medieval heart of the Utrecht is overlooked by the 14th-century Domtoren bell tower. Opposite the tower on Domplein square is the Gothic Cathedral of St Martin. Each corner of the city hides a quirky museum, art gallery, little church or a view of the city’s network of canals.
Included excursion
Travel by coach into Utrecht to see some of the highlights.
Depart Arnhem, 1400.
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
Enjoy an included walking tour into the centre of the city to see the traditional Dutch architecture lining the cobbled central square.
Optional excursion
Visit the Airborne Museum and Cemetery with a local history expert and learn about Operation Market Garden and the role of the city of Arnhem in World War Two.
Arrive 0800. Depart 2200.
Cologne has long been an important trading centre and was once home to the composers Schumann and Mendelssohn. The city’s main attraction is the twin-spired Gothic cathedral which dominates the skyline. There are also baroque palaces, medieval churches and a 16th-century City Hall. The cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town are home to characteristic churches and guilds.
Included excursion
Choose between an included walking tour into Cologne’s medieval Old Town, with its churches, guilds and merchants houses, or opt for an included tour of UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral to view the interior of this magnificent building.
Arrive Bonn, 0200. Depart 1400.
Arrive Andernach, 1900.
Bonn was the capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1999. The key sights of this compact city, birthplace of famous composer Beethoven, include the Beethoven monument, Romanesque Minster Cathedral and the University of Bonn, which was formerly the Elector’s Palace – with its elegant Hofgarten and the baroque City Hall.
Included excursion
Enjoy an included tour by coach to see the city’s key sights. Alternatively, explore on foot with a local guide.
Depart Andernach, 1300.
Arrive Mainz, 2300.
Cruise the Rhine to arrive in Andernach early this afternoon. Founded by Romans in 12BC, this attractive town features medieval fortifications, the 16th-century Old Crane tower and the world’s highest cold-water geyser. From here an included excursion visits the Maria Laach Abbey, a Benedictine abbey set beside the scenic Laach Lake. Spend the rest of the day cruising the Rhine towards Mainz for an overnight mooring.
Included excursion
Visit Laach Abbey, on the shores of Laach Lake. Founded in 1093 by Count Palatine Henry II, this Benedictine abbey is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. You can explore the abbey and its grounds at leisure.
Disembark Spirit of the Moselle after breakfast and begin your return journey.
Including...
Nationwide shared chauffeur service
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.
†The included drinks are available on board from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Excludes branded spirits. This begins at 4pm on day 1 of your river cruise to the day before your cruise ends.