8 Days Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg River Cruise onboard MS George Eliot

MS George Eliot

Overview

As with all Riviera Travel cruise ships, MS George Eliot was built to the highest specifications and strict safety regulations by Scylla AG, world-renowned builders of the most modern cruisers in Europe.

Guests are welcomed in the elegant lobby with its gleaming marble floor, well-lit by sophisticated lighting. Thoughtful design is on tasteful display throughout the ship – sustainable hardwood furniture, intricate wrought-iron work, and polished copper and brass are beautifully complemented by soft leather and sumptuous Italian fabrics.

MS George Eliot offers the convivial ambience and personal service of a luxury boutique hotel with an enjoyable and intimate service.  

There are 70 luxuriously appointed suites and cabins, which all feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, mini fridge, telephone and facilities for making tea and coffee. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship.

From 2027, MS George Eliot will become the world’s first river cruise ship dedicated exclusively to solo travellers. Every departure will be solo-only, with no single supplements and a full season of thoughtfully curated itineraries designed for independent explorers. This pioneering move means more choice, more space, and the freedom to enjoy your own double cabin while sharing the journey with like-minded guests.

Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Lounge & bar
• Hairdressing salon
• 24-hour front desk
• Restaurant
• Bistro with open kitchen
• Laundry service
• Boutique gift shop
• Small splash pool
• Lift between Upper, Middle & Lower Decks

HIGHLIGHTS 

• Explore Koblenz through its patchwork of cobbled streets, wander the promenade of Boppard and visit the lively wine town of Rüdesheim. 
• Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to reach Mainz, the home of the printing press inventor Johannes Gutenberg. 
• Visit Heidelberg, the German jewel sat on the River Neckar on our guided tour. 
• Discover charming Strasbourg, the capital of the French Alsace region, with a choice to take the picturesque wine route to Colmar. 
• Enjoy a fascinating tour of Cologne, taking in the outside of the magnificent twin-spired cathedral and the beautifully restored old town, or choose to explore the inside of the cathedral.