2 Winter River Trips Worth Flying For

1.Cologne: Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 676 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28Our pick

Cruise Cologne’s Rhine for 1.5 hours aboard a warm panorama boat with live festive music, table service, and views of Cologne Cathedral, Groß St. Martin, and Rheinauhafen. Buy Glühwein, coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, and cake onboard. The singer’s name is not provided.

“Amazing value for money and perfect to get the festive vibe. The singer was a lovely man playing an electric piano. with upbeat Xmas songs sung both in English and German. Up on the top deck you could wander about and could see the sights around the Rhine better from there although obviously a bit more chilly then down inside. Food perfect too. Nice service”

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2.Winter Spree Cruise with Mulled Wine and Christmas Stollen

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 15 reviews · 1h 30m · from $37

Cruise Berlin’s Spree for 90 minutes past the Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, and Nikolai Quarter. The boat has central heating, blankets for the outside deck, and onboard drinks and Christmas stollen for purchase. The captain may explain sights, but there is no formal audio guide.

“De kunde ha berättat vad vi åkte förbi, vad vi såg. Pyntat båten med ljusslingor och ev spelat lite julmusik”

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