The Rhine beside Bonn
The pretty town of Hoorn
St Martin's Cathedral in Utrecht
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
Highlights of Germany and the Netherlands 2027
The Rhine and Dutch Waterways
from
£1,761 per person
Save up to 25%
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
Combine traditional Germany with vibrant Dutch cities
Enjoy an all-inclusive, seven-night river cruise through the heart of Central Europe, where you can explore a host of traditional towns and cultural cities before sailing onto the diverse Dutch waterways. Embark Spirit of the Moselle in Mainz and sail to Andernach, from where you can visit the historic Maria Laach Abbey on an included excursion. In Bonn, see sights such as the Romanesque Minster Cathedral and the University of Bonn, on a tour by coach and on foot. Look forward to a full day in the city of Cologne, where you can choose between a walking tour of the medieval Old Town, with its churches, guilds and merchants houses, or opt for a tour of the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral.
Continue into the Netherlands to visit 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. See more of the city on a walking tour to the central square to admire traditional Dutch architecture. Join a tour to see some of the highlights of Utrecht, where the medieval heart of the city is overlooked by the 14th-century Domtoren bell tower. Finally, explore the harbour town of Hoorn on the edge of Lake Marker, once home to the founders of the Dutch East India Company. It has many historic buildings as a result of its early seafaring wealth, some of which you will see during a walking tour.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Spirit of the Moselle
UK to Mainz, Germany.
Travel to Mainz and embark Spirit of the Moselle. Your all-inclusive cruise begins with dinner tonight.
Depart Mainz, 0600.
Arrive Andernach, 1400. Depart 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.
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.
Arrive Bonn, 0100. Depart 1400.
Arrive Cologne, 1600.
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 2300.
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. Sail overnight.
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 Arnhem, 1000. Depart 1800.
Arrive Utrecht, 2300.
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’.
Included excursion
Enjoy an included walking tour into the centre of the city to see the traditional Dutch architecture lining the cobbled central square.
Depart Utrecht, 1400.
Arrive Hoorn, 2200.
The medieval heart of 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 city’s attractions.
Depart 1400.
The harbour town of Hoorn, set beside the IJssel 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 guided walking tour of Hoorn.
Arrive Rotterdam, 0200.
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.
from
£1,761 per person
Save up to 25%
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
from
£1,761 per person
Save up to 25%
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.