Illustration of a New Year's Eve countdown with revelers in party hats and fireworks over a town square (Silvester)

Silvester

Guests cruise upstream from Cologne through the winter landscapes of the Middle Rhine aboard a premium hotel ship. The voyage celebrates New Year's Eve in Koblenz with views of the Deutsches Eck and riverside fireworks, accompanied by festive meals, dance music, and light entertainment. Stops along the route provide free time to explore Koblenz, Mainz, and Boppard before sailing back to Cologne.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

k-d.com

When

Tickets

From €599 per person. the cruise includes three nights in an outside cabin of the selected category and all port and passenger fees. An optional drinks package costs €108 per person per trip.

Hours

Day 1: boarding from 16:00; departure 18:00. Day 2: Koblenz arrival 03:00. Day 3: Koblenz departure 00:30; Mainz arrival 10:00 and departure 14:00; Boppard arrival 18:00. Day 4: Boppard departure 00:00; Cologne arrival 07:00; disembarkation by 10:00. Dance music and light entertainment until 1:00.

Food & Drink

Full board includes a Silvester menu, with meals from dinner on arrival day through breakfast on departure day; an optional beverage package costs €108 per person per trip.

Accessibility

The ship is not well-suited for guests with reduced mobility, as Deck One and the sun decks are reachable only by stairs and cabin bathrooms have a threshold.

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Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

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Best For

Couples and adults seeking a relaxed new year’s getaway

Vibe

Festive and relaxed

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Use your travel documents to confirm the exact Cologne pier and local parking options before heading to embark.
  • Arrive for boarding from 16:00; departure is scheduled for 18:00, so allow time to find the correct pier.
  • Book the optional beverage package only if wanted; it costs €108 per person per trip and must cover every cabin occupant.
  • Send dietary requirements or allergies when booking, or at least seven days before departure, so the kitchen can prepare.
  • Use free time in Koblenz, Mainz and Boppard for independent exploring; organized shore excursions are not provided, so consult travel documents for sights.

Special Events & Promotions

  • An optional drinks package is sold separately.
  • New Year’s Eve celebration in Koblenz includes river fireworks.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the cruise booking?

It includes three nights in an outside cabin, port and passenger fees, full board, a New Year’s Eve menu and the celebration.

Is the cruise suitable for someone wanting time ashore?

There is free time to explore Koblenz, Mainz and Boppard during the stops.

What entertainment is provided on board?

There is dance music and light entertainment during the cruise.

Are drinks included with meals?

Full board is included, but a drinks package is optional.

Do all cabins have a balcony?

Cabins on Deck Two and Deck Three have private balconies; Deck One cabins have a fixed panoramic window.

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