Top Rhine River Water Tours

Take a seat and enjoy the view of the evening Düsseldorf city panorama. When dusk gradually envelops the city, Düsseldorf exudes a very special charm. The distinctive buildings of the state capital then shine in atmospheric light and the two-hour evening trip provides wonderful views and invites you to enjoy Düsseldorf in the evening in peace.

Experience Cologne’s magical nighttime landscape from the water on this evening Rhine River cruise. Dine and drink à la carte from the onboard restaurant against the backdrop of illuminated landmarks like the famous Cologne Cathedral. With comfortable amenities and unparalleled views of riverside landmarks, it’s a memorable way to spend an evening in Germany’s fourth-largest city.

Make the most of your time in Mainz with a sightseeing cruise along the Rhine River! With your ticket in hand, hop aboard any KD ship (except Rheinjet) and glide through the lush river valley. From the comfort of your seat, view riverside scenery speckled with grand castles, vineyards and natural wonders. Hop on and off all day at the many route stops from Mainz to Koblenz and Cologne to Linz with a flexible 24-hour ticket.

See a different side of Koblenz and the river valley with a sightseeing cruise along the Rhine! Choose your ideal start time and hop aboard any KD ship for the leisurely day-long float. From the comfort of your seat, catch great riverside views, ornamented by castles, lush vineyards and natural wonders. Hop on and off all day at the many stops from Koblenz to Mainz or Linz to Cologne with your flexible single-day ticket.

Experience the magic and myth of the Rhine River Valley on a full-day nostalgia sightseeing cruise from Koblenz! Your excursion takes place aboard KD's exquisite Goethe paddle steamer. Admire the boat’s authentic art deco features as you travel down the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine, passing castles, vineyards and charming riverside scenes. Hop on and off all day at the many stops along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers your flexible single-day ticket.

See Düsseldorf’s greatest hits by bus and boat on this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. With your 48-hour ticket, design a custom itinerary at your own pace and taste. You’ll see main attractions like the St Lambertus Church and Königsallee shopping district, hopping off the bus anywhere along the 1.5-hour route. Transfer to a panoramic river boat through bustling Media Harbor (MedienHafen), passing Alstadt (Old Town) and the eye-catching Gehry Buildings.

Explore the best of Cologne on this narrated, hop-on hop-off, double-decker bus tour. Visit many of Cologne’s top attractions—like Cologne Cathedral and Cologne City Hall, plus visit the Old Town district, bustling Roncalliplatz, the historic Alter Markt square and much more. Select the 1-day pass, then board at any of the 16 stops and get to know this landmark of High Gothic architecture in customized fashion, with live onboard commentary in English and German. Audio guides in nine languages also available. A Rhine River sightseeing cruise is also included.

Admire beautiful Cologne from the water on a sightseeing cruise along the Rhine River. Choose from a range of departure times and watch top Cologne attractions including twin-spired Cologne Cathedral, the Old Town and the Hohenzollern Bridge unfold as you cruise along the world-famous river. Buy drinks such as the much-loved local Koelsch beer from the bar, and hear about Cologne’s long and illustrious history while you sail. If you wish, choose to enjoy a longer, 2-hour evening cruise to see Cologne’s sights sparkling with lights along the riversides.

Take a 1-hour river cruise along the Rhine and explore Cologne’s beautiful city skyline. Listen to informative commentary onboard about the city’s 2,000-year culture and history as you take in the panoramic views of Cologne. Guests are able to get off and visit the Cologne Cathedral, located just five minutes from the dock, and learn about Germany’s most visited cultural monument.

Whether you take a seat on the sundeck or in the saloon, a panorama cruise is worthwhile in any weather. On board thr comfortable event yacht MS RheinPoesie and the new ship MS RheinKrone you explore the city on the Rhine from the river, and that means that you enjoy views and insights which you do not have from any other angle. The Old Town, Palace Tower and Media Harbour seem to glide peacefully past, and almost incidentally you learn all kinds of facts about the turbulent history of the city, which was once a royal residence and which is now the political centre of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Motorboat driving on the Rhine. For everyone who wants to spend a relaxing time or have a lot of fun on the Rhine. Whether for a sundowner (2 hours), for half a day (4 hours) or a whole day (8 hours), there is something for everyone. Take a look at the homepage of the boat rental Cologne or contact us to answer your questions or to help you book the right package. Please note that for the rental of the motorboat you need a "sport boat license" due to the motorization.