Discover the historic city of Koblenz through its patchwork of cobbled streets and wander the promenade of Boppard on our guided tours.
Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, the perfect chocolate box setting for a Christmas atmosphere.
Explore the historic city of Speyer with its breathtaking Imperial Cathedral and the charming old town of Strasbourg, visiting the Petite France quarter, the famous covered bridged, the Notre-Dame Cathedral and The Great Christmas Tree.
Explore Cologne, where Christmas creates an unforgettable atmosphere through the streets.
Enjoy Glühwein and Stollen, an excellent Christmas Gala dinner, a violin duo performance and a Rhenish folklore show on board our festively decorated ship.
Get ready to embark on a delightful journey through serene villages, charming riverside towns with twinkling lights.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the festive Yuletide markets. Embrace the captivating traditions of a German Christmas, where you can indulge in a lavish gala dinner to commemorate the joyous occasion of Christmas Day. As you sail through the remarkable Main-Danube Canal, prepare to uncover hidden medieval gems along the fabled Romantic Road, and savour the unparalleled beauty of Germany's renowned winemaking regions.
This holiday is ideal for the traveller looking to do something truly unique for the festive period.
DAY 1
Arrival in Cologne
DAY 2
Koblenz
DAY 3
Rüdesheim
DAY 4
Speyer
DAY 5
Strasbourg
DAY 6
Boppard
DAY 7
Cologne
DAY 8
Return home
MS Oscar Wilde
It is extremely difficult to convey just how extraordinary this outstanding ship really is and exactly what distinguishes it from similar vessels. It would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that; we have deliberately avoided the current trend for a minimalist style where you could be anywhere in the world, creating instead a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. Immediately striking is just how exceptionally spacious this new vessel is as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. Moving inside, exceptional creativity from Europe’s finest design studio has produced a superbly balanced masterpiece of onboard style, utilising sustainable rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper, sparkling glass and intricate wrought iron. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout – including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising which time after time you tell us you adore.
The restaurant rivals the finest on shore establishments taking fine dining to another level complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 167 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with our first class service levels.
Furthermore your suite will easily exceed your expectations for not only will you enjoy the most discerning décor, so too the ship’s dimensions afford the ultimate in space and comfort - a minimum 17 square metres (183 square feet), with upgrades available to ‘Superior’ and ‘Deluxe’ accommodation.
Currency: Euro
Flight Time: Approx. 2 hrs
Eurostar Time: Approx. 2 hrs
Language: German, French
Time zone: GMT+1
Country: Germany, France
Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship for the duration of your cruise. Please note that speeds may vary.
Inclusions
Full board during your cruise from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day
Free Superior drinks package
Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)
Visits and excursions
Return flights from Dublin
Coach travel as mentioned
Transfers from the airport to and from the port of embarkation
English-speaking expert guides
The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge
*Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin
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