Rhine
Together with the Danube, the Rhine was the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire and was then an important commercial waterway. It has remained so throughout history and is now the busiest river in Europe. It is also one of the longest rivers in the world – 766 miles (1232km). It has a dual source in Switzerland – Vorderrhein (or Anterior Rhine) from Lake Toma and Hinterrhein (or Posterior Rhine) from the Paradies Glacier near the Rheinwaldhorn. From Switzerland, it flows through Liechtenstein and into Austria as the Alpenhein (or Alpine Rhine). This section of the river empties into lake Constance and through the Rhine Falls (the second largest waterfall in Europe), after which it is swollen to double its previous size by the River Aar. It continues into Germany and is joined by such major tributaries as the Main and Moselle. The Middle Rhine flows through the Rhine Gorge – a UNESCO world heritage site, noted for its beautiful castles, picturesque towns and vineyards. The Lower Rhine passes through a number of important cities including Cologne, Dusseldorf and the Ruhr area – the largest conurbation in Germany.
The Rhine turns west into the Netherlands and splits into three – the Waal, Nederrjin and Ijssel. It eventually merges with two more rivers to form the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta emptying at various points into the North Sea. Canals connect the Rhine with cities and waterways across Europe. The Rhine was of major strategic importance to the Romans who stationed garrisons along its banks. The river was throughout history a natural border between countries and remains so today. It is also a river that is surrounded by legend, an inspiration to writers and composers – most notably, perhaps, Wagner’s Das Rheingold in the Ring Cycle. It is still hauntingly beautiful with fairy-tale castles, picturesque medieval towns and ancient vineyards lining its banks.
Roses of the Rhine
A passage along the Rhine river celebrating the region's splendid gardens aboard the MS Royal Crown
Royal Crown
Itinerary at a glance
- Basle / Freiburg & Titisee-Neustadt / Strasbourg / Baden-Baden / Speyer / Heidelberg / Steinfurth / Eltville / Rudesheim / Rhine Gorge / Koblenz / Bonn / Cologne / Arnhem / Rotterdam / Amsterdam
Amsterdam to the Black Sea
A journey across Europe with highlight performances by London Festival Opera aboard the MS Royal Crown
Royal Crown
Itinerary at a glance
- Amsterdam / Cologne / Koblenz / Rudesheim / Mainz / Miltenberg / Wertheim / Wurzburg / Bamberg / Nuremberg / regensburg / Passau / Melk / Vienna/ Bratislava / Budapest / Kalocsa / Pecs / Villany / Belgrade / Iron Gates / Veliko Tarnovo / Contanta / Danube Delta/ Bucharest
Bavaria to Basle
A scenic cruise along the Main & Rhine rivers aboard the MS Royal Crown with Guest Speaker Michael Hindley
Royal Crown
Itinerary at a glance
- Munich / Nuremberg / Bamberg / Kitzingen / Rothernburg / Wurzburg / Miltenberg / Mainz / Heidelberg / Speyer / Baden-Baden / Starsbourg / Breisach / Black Forest / Basle
Music & Wine on the Rhine & Moselle
A relaxing journey along the Rhine & Moselle Rivers from Basle to the Low Countries aboard the MS Royal Crown
Royal Crown
Itinerary at a glance
- Basle / Strasbourg / Speyer / Heidelberg / Mainz / Rhine Gorge / Koblenz / Cochem / Trier / Bonn / Arnhem / Amsterdam
Across Europe by River - 2023
A river voyage from the Danube Delta to Amsterdam aboard the MS Royal Crown with highlight performances by London Festival Opera
Royal Crown
Itinerary at a glance
- Bucharest / Danube Delta / Constanta / Veliko Tarnovo / Belogradchik / Vidin / Iron Gates / Belgrade / Iron Gates / Belgrade / Pecs / Villany / Budapest / Bratislava / Vienna / Wachau Valley / Melk / Passau / Regensburg / Nuremberg / Bamberg / Wurzburg / Miltenberg / Eltville / Kloster Eberbach / Rudesheim / Cologne / Amsterdam
Amsterdam to the Black Sea
A journey across Europe with highlight performances by London Festival Opera aboard the MS Royal Crown
Royal Crown
Itinerary at a glance
- Amsterdam / Cologne / Koblenz / Rudesheim / Mainz / Miltenberg / Wertheim / Wurzburg / Bamberg / Nuremberg / regensburg / Passau / Melk / Vienna/ Bratislava / Budapest / Kalocsa / Pecs / Villany / Belgrade / Iron Gates / Veliko Tarnovo / Contanta / Danube Delta/ Bucharest
Amsterdam to the Black Sea
A journey across Europe with highlight performances by London Festival Opera aboard the MS Royal Crown
Royal Crown
Itinerary at a glance
- Amsterdam / Cologne / Koblenz / Rudesheim / Mainz / Miltenberg / Wertheim / Wurzburg / Bamberg / Nuremberg / regensburg / Passau / Melk / Vienna/ Bratislava / Budapest / Kalocsa / Pecs / Villany / Belgrade / Iron Gates / Veliko Tarnovo / Contanta / Danube Delta/ Bucharest
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Roses of the Rhine | 606 JulyJul 2022 | Royal Crown | River Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Basle / Freiburg & Titisee-Neustadt / Strasbourg / Baden-Baden / Speyer / Heidelberg / Steinfurth / Eltville / Rudesheim / Rhine Gorge / Koblenz / Bonn / Cologne / Arnhem / Rotterdam / Amsterdam
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Amsterdam to the Black Sea | 101 SeptemberSep 2022 | Royal Crown | River Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Amsterdam / Cologne / Koblenz / Rudesheim / Mainz / Miltenberg / Wertheim / Wurzburg / Bamberg / Nuremberg / regensburg / Passau / Melk / Vienna/ Bratislava / Budapest / Kalocsa / Pecs / Villany / Belgrade / Iron Gates / Veliko Tarnovo / Contanta / Danube Delta/ Bucharest
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Bavaria to Basle | 1313 OctoberOct 2022 | Royal Crown | River Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Munich / Nuremberg / Bamberg / Kitzingen / Rothernburg / Wurzburg / Miltenberg / Mainz / Heidelberg / Speyer / Baden-Baden / Starsbourg / Breisach / Black Forest / Basle
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Music & Wine on the Rhine & Moselle | 2424 OctoberOct 2022 | Royal Crown | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Basle / Strasbourg / Speyer / Heidelberg / Mainz / Rhine Gorge / Koblenz / Cochem / Trier / Bonn / Arnhem / Amsterdam
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Across Europe by River - 2023 | 2525 MayMay 2023 | Royal Crown | River Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Bucharest / Danube Delta / Constanta / Veliko Tarnovo / Belogradchik / Vidin / Iron Gates / Belgrade / Iron Gates / Belgrade / Pecs / Villany / Budapest / Bratislava / Vienna / Wachau Valley / Melk / Passau / Regensburg / Nuremberg / Bamberg / Wurzburg / Miltenberg / Eltville / Kloster Eberbach / Rudesheim / Cologne / Amsterdam
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Amsterdam to the Black Sea | 1717 JuneJun 2023 | Royal Crown | River Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Amsterdam / Cologne / Koblenz / Rudesheim / Mainz / Miltenberg / Wertheim / Wurzburg / Bamberg / Nuremberg / regensburg / Passau / Melk / Vienna/ Bratislava / Budapest / Kalocsa / Pecs / Villany / Belgrade / Iron Gates / Veliko Tarnovo / Contanta / Danube Delta/ Bucharest
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Amsterdam to the Black Sea | 101 SeptemberSep 2023 | Royal Crown | River Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Amsterdam / Cologne / Koblenz / Rudesheim / Mainz / Miltenberg / Wertheim / Wurzburg / Bamberg / Nuremberg / regensburg / Passau / Melk / Vienna/ Bratislava / Budapest / Kalocsa / Pecs / Villany / Belgrade / Iron Gates / Veliko Tarnovo / Contanta / Danube Delta/ Bucharest
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