Hiking, wine, enjoyment in the Moselle valley: river cruise Cochem – Koblenz on the MS Manon

Your trip

Enjoy the Moselle on foot and by boat

Deep in the west, where the sun shines huge, red and round around every single bunch of grapes – that’s where the captain and crew invite you to celebrate!

Wine, forests, paths, meadows and the warm hospitality of the people in the pretty slate towns along the river await you on this tour. Climb the gentle heights of the Moselle Wine Trail above Cochem and around the proud fortress of Thurant above Alken on the Moselle.

This castle with its two (!) keep towers is something very special in the eternally contested borderland on the Rhine and Moselle: it belonged simultaneously to the two archbishoprics of Cologne and Trier, which had been at loggerheads for many centuries. Destroyed and dilapidated during the Palatinate War of Success, it reflects the history of this ancient land like hardly any other hilltop castle on the Moselle.

Set off to explore Cochem, Alken and the wine trail. Enjoy the evenings on board and the wine in your hands. Welcome to Koblenz, the Deutsches Eck, the Rhine and the most beautiful of its daughters – la Mosella.

Your ship: The MS Manon

A relaxed and cozy atmosphere awaits you on board the premium ship MS MANON. Relax after your bike ride in the small inviting wellness area with sauna, whirlpool and fitness equipment. Enjoy your rest in the library or relax in the panoramic salon.

In the restaurant with panoramic view, the kitchen and crew will take care of your physical well-being. On the spacious sundeck, where the bikes are also stored, you can enjoy the view. A special highlight is the outdoor pool (8.70 m x 4.50 m, approx. May to August, weather permitting) at the stern of the ship….

A book corner, a small store and a massage parlor complete the offer. On the spacious, partially covered sun deck, there are plenty of sun loungers at your disposal.

On-board language: German & English

Cabins

All 74 cabins are outside cabins for 2 persons. They are about 14 m² in size and comfortably furnished with hotel beds. All cabins have a shower and WC*. Cabins No. 306, 307, 308, 309 even have a bathtub. Hairdryer, TV, safe, in-house telephone and individually regulated air conditioning serve your comfort.

An elevator connects the middle deck with the lobby and restaurant. The upper deck and sundeck are accessible by stair lift. The main deck can be reached exclusively via the stairs.

Panorama deck: cabins with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling windows that can be opened).

Upper deck: The large panoramic windows can be opened.

Main deck: The small windows (height approx. 40 cm) cannot be opened.

Technical data of the vessel

Year of manufacture 1999 . Renovation 2019 . Flag Netherlands . Length 110 m . Width 11.40 m . Draft 1.50 m . Crew about 30 . Passengers max. 148.

Requirements

> The hikes are easy and enjoyable. However, if it gets too much for you – just stay on board or take a ride on the Moselle Railway. Enjoy Cochem and the slate-grey, warm half-timbered towns beneath their vineyards by the river.

> Book the excursion package including wine tasting, city and hiking tour.

Should you wish to take a rest, you are welcome to cover individual daily stages by boat.

The trip is suitable for people with reduced mobility not suitable. Please contact us for detailed information if needed.

Arrival

> We recommend that you travel by train. Koblenz HbF has excellent connections to the German local and long-distance transport network. Wherever you come from – the Rhine and Moselle Valley Railway is worth a trip! Hop on at home for your vacation – and change from the train to the boat in Koblenz. It will take you safely to the Moselle and back to Koblenz.

> An overview of parking facilities in Koblenz can be found under the link: Parking in Koblenz.

We will send you details of embarkation, site plan and disembarkation in advance with your travel documents.

Short overview arrival & departure times

Please note:

Timetables and programs are subject to change without notice. If, for example, a route cannot be sailed due to low water, high water or bad weather, the skipper reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not a free reason for cancellation). The same applies to lock and/or bridge repairs ordered by the authorities and not announced in advance. Please also keep in mind that your riverboat is on the one hand your “vacation hotel”, but on the other hand it is also a piece of working equipment that moves with engine power and has to be operated constantly, even at night (partly with lock and bridge passages). We recommend that guests who are particularly sensitive to noise bring earplugs. The lock passages are associated with disruptions – this is the case with all Danube cruises – and unfortunately cannot be changed.

Please note: at low tide, the pool may need to be emptied to reduce the draft of the vessel and will not be available.

This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. We recommend that you take out international health insurance and travel cancellation insurance.

Trips

Integrated into the program, we offer you an optional small excursion program. Please book and pay your participation directly on board. You will receive a brief description with your travel documents. Depending on the composition of the participants, the excursions may be offered bilingually German-English.

Country information

Information on travel advice and entry requirements for Germany can be found on our country information page. Please also see our notes on package tours.