1-hour Christmas cruise Koblenz: Mulled wine on the Rhine

Mulled wine tastes different when you're floating past a fortress.

A one-hour round-trip cruise on the Rhine from Koblenz passes Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, German Corner and the Moselle estuary while you drink mulled wine on deck and listen to Christmas music. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller. Electric wheelchairs must be registered in advance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Christmas cruise with sightseeing and snacks

• Board the cruise ship
• Enjoy mulled wine on deck
• View German Corner and Moselle estuary
• Pass by Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
• Pass by Electoral castle
• Listen to Christmas music
• Enjoy snacks from galley
• Complete one-hour round trip

The experience

The boat leaves Koblenz and circles back through the same route, so you spend the full hour on the water with the Rhine's landmarks in view. Ehrenbreitstein Fortress rises on one bank, the German Corner, where two rivers meet, marks another turn, and the Moselle estuary opens where it joins the Rhine. Christmas music plays throughout, and you hold a glass of mulled wine or punch while the boat moves.

Snacks are available to order from the galley if you want something to eat alongside the wine. The deck is where you'll stand or sit, so dress for the weather. The boat itself is wheelchair accessible, though electric wheelchairs and mobility aids are not permitted for insurance reasons and must be registered ahead of time if you need the accessible route. Dogs are not allowed on board.

What’s included

• One glass of mulled wine or punch.
• Christmas music throughout the cruise.
• WLAN access on board.
• snacks available for purchase from the galley.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to SundayDepartures at 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupUp to 150

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Eventschiff La Paloma

Is this one for you?The boat departs from Koblenz itself, so if you're staying in the city without a car, you can reach it by public transport nearby. The one-hour loop means you're back on shore before the afternoon gets away, and the mulled wine keeps you warm while you watch the landmarks pass.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years); Infant (under 7): free.

What exactly is the German Corner and why does it matter?

German Corner is the point where the Moselle River flows into the Rhine, marked by a monument. The cruise passes it as part of the round trip, giving you a clear view of where the two rivers meet.

Is there food included, or do I need to bring my own snacks?

Mulled wine or punch and one glass are included. Snacks are available to buy from the galley on board. You cannot bring your own food or drinks.

How do I get to the boat, and where does it depart from?

Public transportation options are available near the departure point in Koblenz. The specific dock address will be provided when you book.

What's the view like of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress from the water?

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress sits on a hilltop overlooking the Rhine. From the boat, you see it rise above the riverbank as one of the main sights during the one-hour cruise.