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Nostalgia Rhine River Cruise on Historical Paddle Steamer

Paddle steamer Goethe at Koblenz
 Service on board the Paddle steamer Goethe.
Schloss Stolzenfels in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley
Cruise on board the paddle steamer Goethe

Duration

6 hr

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Cruise the Rhine from Koblenz on a 1913 paddle steamer, exploring the Middle Rhine Valley's castles, vineyards, and charming towns.

4.7/5

(20)

Heiko Peter

Heiko

Jul 2025
Verified booking
The waitress, she is still on board for another year then she retires. At 37 degrees she served all the guests with friendliness and aplomb. I have the utmost respect for her. Actually the whole crew, it was absolutely mega!!! Thank you very much for this great day!!!
André Schulze

André

May 2025
Verified booking
We had a very nice day, even with two people with walking disabilities. The catering on the way was also very good. However, I must mention the booking as a negative! The description did not say that after the 6 hour round trip you would be stranded in Rüdesheim and have to pay another 6 euros for the 4 hour return journey. Which, because we were on vacation, was still very nice.
Nurbanu Pekol

Nurbanu

Jun 2025
Verified booking
We were very pleased by the experience of travelling with you.Unfortunately there were many children on bord,what made it diffucult to hear the announcements about the reguob to be heard.
    • Step aboard the historical paddle steamer Goethe for a journey through time as you cruise along the Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    • The cruise offers views of the lush vineyards, idyllic villages with pretty cottages, and numerous castles, each steeped in legend and history.
    • Marvel at Festung Ehrenbreitstein fortress's towering ramparts and scenic platform, and Schloss Stolzenfels Castle's ochre hue and quaint pergolas.
    • Cruise past Marksburg, the Middle Rhine's lone hilltop castle, and Loreley Rock, famed in Friedrich Silcher's 'Song of the Loreley.'
    • Fun fact: Legend has it that on Loreley Rock, the song of a lovelorn maiden lures fishermen to their doom!
    • 6-hour River Rhine cruise
    • Food & drinks (available at an extra cost)
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from United Kingdom, Canada, Austria and over 7 countries have loved this experience

    André Schulze

    André

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    We had a very nice day, even with two people with walking disabilities. The catering on the way was also very good. However, I must mention the booking as a negative! The description did not say that after the 6 hour round trip you would be stranded in Rüdesheim and have to pay another 6 euros for the 4 hour return journey. Which, because we were on vacation, was still very nice.
    Irene Maria Fieß

    Irene

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Attentive but not intrusive staff. Shame we had already had breakfast outside otherwise we would have had breakfast it looked very good and not overpriced.
    Heiko Peter

    Heiko

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The waitress, she is still on board for another year then she retires. At 37 degrees she served all the guests with friendliness and aplomb. I have the utmost respect for her. Actually the whole crew, it was absolutely mega!!! Thank you very much for this great day!!!
    Nurbanu Pekol

    Nurbanu

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    We were very pleased by the experience of travelling with you.Unfortunately there were many children on bord,what made it diffucult to hear the announcements about the reguob to be heard.
    Viktor Flaming

    Viktor

    May, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Smooth process from booking to the return journey.
  • What’s not allowed

    • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
    • Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    Boarding point

    • Board your cruise at Anleger 5 KDTicket Office Koblenz.

    • Address: Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, 56068 Koblenz, Germany.

    • Landmark: Look for paddle steamer "Goethe".

    Get directions to the boarding point

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