6 Days New Year on the Rhine River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence
Duration:
5 Nights
From €2,249pp
28 December 2026
Highlights
- Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, a classic Rhine wine village with crooked houses sloping down from wooded hillsides, and enjoy a Rheinish folklore show.
- Discover Frankfurt on our informative guided tour, visiting sites such as the the Kaiserdam, and use your free time to further explore this beautiful city.
- Visit the historic city of Koblenz, dramatically located in the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers.
- Explore Cologne's old town and magnificent cathedral with our local guide.
- Welcome the New Year on board our luxury ship, delight in our New Year's Eve gala dinner, enjoy a live classical music recital and midnight drinks & canapés.
From the splendour of Cologne through the legendary Rhine Gorge to magical Rüdesheim and historic Koblenz, immerse yourself in the majesty of one of Europe’s most romantic rivers at this special time of year. Discover romantic Rüdesheim, dynamic Frankfurt, charming Koblenz and magnificent Cologne on guided tours, whilst you enjoy our superior on-board facilities. Delight in a captivating folklore show, then savour our spectacular New Year's Eve gala dinner. Afterwards, enjoy a classical music concert on board before welcoming the New Year. Begin the year with a leisurely brunch as the celebrations continue.
Day 1 Cologne, Germany
Day 2 Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim, Germany
Day 3 Frankfurt, Germany
Day 4 Koblenz, Germany
Day 5 Cologne, Germany
Day 6 Return home
5* MS Riviera Resplendence
Built 2025
Overview
Life on board the 135-metre MS Riviera Resplendence feels airy and light with split-level lounge and dining in the main restaurant and the floor-to-ceiling French balconies available in over 80% of cabins and suites. On the Diamond deck, the Grand Suites are an impressive 32 square metres and feature separate living and sleeping space as well as a full balcony. They're some of our largest suites yet! And, at 24 square metres, our Superior Suites feel luxuriously spacious too.
Our brand-new ship features all the facilities you'd expect to find in a boutique hotel. The main restaurant takes fine dining to another level, complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. On board are two additional, speciality restaurants, which offer a more intimate dining experience and showcase a delicious array of local flavours. You'll never go hungry on board!
Designed with the very latest technology and our strong environmental values in mind, MS Riviera Resplendence is on track to qualify for the Gold Standard as part of the Green Award programme. So, you can lay back, relax and enjoy that cocktail on the Sun Deck guilt-free knowing your holiday will have a minimised impact on the peaceful natural landscapes we cruise through, protecting the world we love exploring for future generations to enjoy.
Facilities
- Air-conditioning
- Lounge & bar
- Spa & wellness
- 24-hour front desk
- 3 Restaurants
- Laundry service (additional fee)
- Boutique gift shop
- Swimming pool
- Lift between Upper, Middle & Lower Decks
Prices are correct as of 28/08/2026 & subject to change*
- Free all-inclusive drinks package
- 5 nights on board a five-star ship
- Return flights & transfers
- Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host
- Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
- Free Wi-Fi
- Checked luggage
- All additional taxes
Price is based on 2 people sharing*









