Sightseeing Cruises

Cologne City Rhine River Evening Cruise with Lounge Music & DJ

Couple enjoying a sunset view on a Cologne evening panorama cruise.

Cathedral of Cologne at sunset with illuminated spires and colorful sky.

Hohenzollern Bridge illuminated at night with Cologne Cathedral in the background.

DJ mixing music on a cruise during New Year's Eve dinner event.

Duration

1 hr - 2 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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4.2/5(68)

Michaela N

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

It was a really lovely cruise on the Rhine. The view from the water was fantastic. The food, drinks, and prices were all just right. The staff were friendly and always there when you needed them. The only downside: The lounge music below deck was just too loud. Less would have been more. All in all: Top-notch

Qais P

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Great boat tour. We booked it on a whim and really enjoyed it. You get to see Cologne’s most important bridges. The food is also very good.

Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour cruise along the Rhine River, seeing Cologne’s iconic landmarks illuminated against the evening sky.

Sail past the majestic Cologne Cathedral, the historic Hohenzollern Bridge, and the charming Old Town while enjoying lounge music onboard.

Admire the stunning architecture of Cologne’s Romanesque churches as you glide through the scenic waterways.

Optional cocktails or barbecue available to enhance your cruise experience.

2-hour cruise on the Rhine River

Lounge music onboard

Illuminated Cologne landmarks (as per option selected)

Cocktails or barbecue (as per option selected)

Snacks and drinks (available for purchase on board)

TOTAL DURATION2 hours
FREQUENCYThursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
KD/DSC Ticket Office
Get direction
Sights covered
Hohenzollern Bridge
Cologne Cathedral
Old Town (Altstadt)
Groß St. Martin
Deutzer Brücke (Deutz Bridge)
St. Maria Lyskirchen
Rheinauhafen District
Basilica of St. Kunibert

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Michaela N
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was a really lovely cruise on the Rhine. The view from the water was fantastic. The food, drinks, and prices were all just right. The staff were friendly and always there when you needed them. The only downside: The lounge music below deck was just too loud. Less would have been more. All in all: Top-notch
Qais P
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Great boat tour. We booked it on a whim and really enjoyed it. You get to see Cologne’s most important bridges. The food is also very good.
Alex S
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Make sure you're there early to get a table because those on tables are the only people to get served by the waitresses. Regardless of the fact everyone on that boat has paid the same amount to be on there. The waitress told us rudely that I had to go to the bar as she had several other tables to serve, then proceeded to serve the German couple sat on the seats next to us. We waited at the bar for 30 minutes and service was so slow that it put a dampener on the whole thing. 1 person serving slowly and 1 person making drinks for the waitresses for those lucky early birds who got tables. Wouldn't return. Views were nice though
Allen W
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The cruise was very pleasant until the staff have attitude over my wife having a hearing impairment. Totally ruined the mood of the whole trip. The tickets bought from Headout did not work with the system used at the dock. Will not return again.
Hinrich W
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Perfect 👍 A lovely drive along the Rhine, past Cologne, into the evening 🙂

What to bring

It’s a good idea to carry a light jacket, especially since evenings can get a bit chilly on the water.

What’s not allowed

You won’t be able to bring large luggage or outside food and drinks on board, so plan your packing accordingly.

Accessibility

The experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, making it easy for everyone to get around.

Guide dogs are welcome to join you on board.

Additional information

Free Wi-Fi is available on board, so you can stay connected during your trip.

Children under 4 can join, but they must be accompanied by an adult.

Each paying adult can bring up to three children aged between 4 and 13 years old.

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