Exclusive Cruise from Hanover to Cologne (port-to-port cruise)

locationHanover - Minden - Osnabrück - Münster - Datteln - Gelsenkirchen¿dusseldorf - Dusseldorf - Cologne
Exclusive Cruise from Hanover to Cologne (port-to-port cruise)
Exclusive Cruise from Hanover to Cologne (port-to-port cruise)
Exclusive Cruise from Hanover to Cologne (port-to-port cruise)
Exclusive Cruise from Hanover to Cologne (port-to-port cruise)
Exclusive Cruise from Hanover to Cologne (port-to-port cruise)
Exclusive Cruise from Hanover to Cologne (port-to-port cruise)
Exclusive Cruise from Hanover to Cologne (port-to-port cruise)
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Duration

7 days

Trip code

HAC_PP

Operator

CroisiEurope Cruises

Overview

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the fascinating industrial and cultural history of the Rhineland. This exclusive cruise carries you along picturesque waterways from majestic Hanover to stunning Düsseldorf—passing through other destinations overflowing with historic and technological surprises. During this adventure, you'll explore hidden gems in Hanover, Osnabrück, and Münster. Revel in the vibrant atmosphere of Münster, the historic capital of Westphalia, where every street corner tells a different tale. Learn about the country's breathtaking industrial feats at the German Mining Museum in Bochum. This cruise is more than just a trip. It's an authentic adventure to the heart of the Rhineland.

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Highlights

  • A luxury cruise on an authentic paddle riverboat ONLY WITH CROISIEUROPE
  • THE MUST-SEES:(1)Hanover, the capital of Lower SaxonOsnabrück, the City of PeaceGothic, baroque, and Renaissance buildings in Münster
  • Hanover, the capital of Lower Saxon
  • Osnabrück, the City of Peace
  • Gothic, baroque, and Renaissance buildings in Münster
  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

What's Included



    Itinerary



    Shore Excursions

    Packack
    excursions - 2025

    We’ll first enjoy a panoramic tour of the city before heading to downtown Düsseldorf, where we'll finish the tour on foot. Dynamic, modern, elegant, cosmopolitan, and distinctive, Düsseldorf is an international magnet for connoisseurs of art and culture through its museums, theaters, and concert halls. The emblematic symbol of the city is the luxurious Königsallee, by far Germany's busiest, most upscale shopping street. The Altstadt (or Old Town District) is known as the “longest bar in the world” because of the more than 300 bars inviting visitors to try the local beer. You'll stroll along the Rheinuferpromenade Riverwalk, considered the most beautiful along the Rhine. After our visit, you’ll have some free time to sightsee on your own before heading back to the ship.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • The order of the visits can change.
    • These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises and depend on the itinerary.
    EXC_DUSSEL

    Pre-paid: $144

    On-board: $159

    Packack
    excursions - 2024

    Departure by coach from the northern port of Hanover in the company of local guides to discover the capital of the Land of Lower Saxony. From the 17th century onwards, Hanover played a major role in politics. In 1714, the son of Ernst-August of Hanover became King of Great Britain under the name of George I, a personal union which was a considerable source of prestige for the principality of Hanover.
    First of all you will pass alongside the famous Baroque Gardens of Herrenhausen before heading for the 18th century New City Hall, where your guides will explain Hanover's history with the help of four models showing the city at different times (1875, 1939, 1945 and today). You will continue with a panoramic city tour to see the main sights such as Niki de Saint Phalle's Nana statues on the banks of the Leine, the Maschsee - an artificial lake dug by unemployed workers on a job creation scheme in the 1930s - the Opera House, the Grand Theater, the ruins of the Aegidien Church bombed during the war and where the Peace Bell now hangs, and many more. You will stop for a stroll through the Old Town, to see the Market Church and its curiosities, the 15th century Old City Hall and Leibniz's House.
    The visit ends at the bus station where our coach will drop you off and you'll bid your guide goodbye. Free time in the central station area and the modern city center.
    Departure from Hanover to return on board at Hanover Anderten or Minden.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • Visit by coach with stops at the New City Hall and in the old town.
    • The boat will sail during the excursion.
    • The order of the visits can change.
    • Times are approximate.
    EXC_HANOVR

    Pre-paid: $88

    On-board: $98

    Packack
    excursions - 2025

    Departure by coach from the northern port of Hanover in the company of local guides to discover the capital of the Land of Lower Saxony. From the 17th century onwards, Hanover played a major role in politics. In 1714, the son of Ernst-August of Hanover became King of Great Britain under the name of George I, a personal union which was a considerable source of prestige for the principality of Hanover.
    First of all you will pass alongside the famous Baroque Gardens of Herrenhausen before heading for the 18th century New City Hall, where your guides will explain Hanover's history with the help of four models showing the city at different times (1875, 1939, 1945 and today). You will continue with a panoramic city tour to see the main sights such as Niki de Saint Phalle's Nana statues on the banks of the Leine, the Maschsee - an artificial lake dug by unemployed workers on a job creation scheme in the 1930s - the Opera House, the Grand Theater, the ruins of the Aegidien Church bombed during the war and where the Peace Bell now hangs, and many more. You will stop for a stroll through the Old Town, to see the Market Church and its curiosities, the 15th century Old City Hall and Leibniz's House.
    The visit ends at the bus station where our coach will drop you off and you'll bid your guide goodbye. Free time in the central station area and the modern city center.
    Departure from Hanover to return on board at Hanover Anderten or Minden.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • Visit by coach with stops at the New City Hall and in the old town.
    • The boat will sail during the excursion.
    • The order of the visits can change.
    • Times are approximate.
    EXC_HANOVR

    Pre-paid: $97

    On-board: $107

    Packack
    excursions - 2025

    We'll set out for Münster, the historic capital of Westphalia. Münster holds a valuable place in history as the location where the Peace of Westphalia treaty was signed, ending the Thirty Years' War. Charming, picturesque, and historic, Münster is the historic capital of Westphalia, one of the most important university cities in Germany, and a fascinating city to explore. In-depth renovation has restored it to its former glory. You'll discover St.-Paulus-Dom Cathedral. Numerous works of art are found within, including 14 busts of biblical kings and prophets from the 14th century. You'll then head over to the old town to see its traditional houses, medieval arcades, and churches. The historic Prinzipalmarkt is surrounded by approximately 50 gabled houses with bowers. The town hall's Gothic facade dates back to the 14th century. The Salzstrasse evokes the city's Hanseatic times. We’ll return to the ship.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • The order of the visits can change.
    • Times are approximate.
    EXC_MUNST2

    Pre-paid: $91

    On-board: $102

    Packack
    excursions - 2025

    Charlemagne founded Osnabrück in the Middle Ages as an episcopal see. The city was one of the main centers of conflict during the Thirty Years' War, which prompted the battling powers to choose this city, along with neighboring Münster, to sign the Peace of Westphalia, effectively ending the war.
    We'll begin the tour at the Marktplatz surrounded by typical homes and Saint Mary's Lutheran Church, whose winged altar is a 16th-century masterpiece created by an unknown German professor. The images depict Jesus up to his Ascension and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The town hall, with small turrets above and a Flamboyant Gothic-style entryway, is more than 500 years old. St. Peter's Cathedral was built in 780 AD. The current windows, including those in stained glass, were replaced after bombings during World War II.
    Enjoy some time on your own after the tour to discover the multitude of hidden gems the old town's small streets have to offer. Spend time browsing and shopping in the small boutiques without the crowds.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • The order of the visits can change.
    • Times are approximate.
    EXC_OSNABR

    Pre-paid: $161

    On-board: $179

    Packack
    excursions - 2025

    We'll set out for the Ruhr, a traditionally industrial region. A former coal mining area, this is one of the largest urban communities in Europe and boasts one of the densest cultural landscapes on the continent.
    We'll stop at the German Mining Museum in Bochum—one of the most visited museums in the country and the largest mining museum in the world—to learn about the area's mining history. You'll be surprised by how the museum presents interesting perspectives on archeology, history, and metallurgy within the industry.
    More than just a museum, it is also a renowned research establishment for geological resources. This interactive museum welcomes you not only in its vast exhibition hall but also in the realistically reconstructed mine shafts and levels below. You'll be able to explore over one and a half miles (2.5 km) of tunnels located 65 feet underground (20 m) as if you were actually one of the mine workers. You'll feel as if you're plunging into the depths of the earth in the reconstructed cage. The permanent exhibit aboveground provides an understanding of how the mine worked through a multimedia experience and real objects and tools from the various eras that you can use.
    The site is also used for research in metallurgical, mining archeology, materials science within the laboratory and mining history documentation center.
    We’ll return on board the ship in Gelsenkirchen.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • The order of the visits can change.
    • Times are approximate.
    • If the museum is closed for an unexpected reason, this excursion could be replaced with a visit to Essen and the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex.

    EXC_RUHR

    Pre-paid: $177

    On-board: $196



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