--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 0dccf29b-61f2-4ada-84cf-c0d4db29b273 slug: 2359275 voyage_code: MO31R cruise_line: Saga River Cruises ship: Spirit of the Moselle departure_date: return_date: nights: 5 embarkation_port: Dusseldorf disembarkation_port: Mainz starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T22:40:30Z --- # Christmas Markets of the Rhine 2027 (Düsseldorf to Mainz) > Saga River Cruises · Spirit of the Moselle · Dec 15 – 20, 2027   (5 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Saga River Cruises | | **Ship** | Spirit of the Moselle | | **Duration** | 5 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Dusseldorf | | **Disembarkation Port** | Mainz | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | MO31R | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Dusseldorf **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM Düsseldorf is a city in western Germany known for its fashion industry and art scene. It's divided by the Rhine River, with its Altstadt (Old Town) on the east bank and modern commercial areas to the west. In the Altstadt, St. Lambertus Church and Schlossturm (Castle Tower) both date to the 13th century. Streets such as Königsallee and Schadowstrasse are lined with boutique shops. ### Day 2: Cologne **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Port of Cologne is a medium port in Germany. See below for a live map of ship positions in Cologne, schedules for vessels arriving (port calls), the list of ships currently in port, a company register and a local weather forecast. Cologne's LOCODE is DECGN. ### Day 3: Cologne **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Port of Cologne is a medium port in Germany. See below for a live map of ship positions in Cologne, schedules for vessels arriving (port calls), the list of ships currently in port, a company register and a local weather forecast. Cologne's LOCODE is DECGN. ### Day 3: Bonn **Arrives:** 12:01 PM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM Bonn is a city in western Germany straddling the Rhine river. It’s known for the central Beethoven House, a memorial and museum honoring the composer’s birthplace. Nearby are Bonn Minster, a church with a Romanesque cloister and Gothic elements, the pink-and-gold Altes Rathaus, or old city hall, and Poppelsdorf Palace housing a mineralogical museum. To the south is Haus der Geschichte with post-WWII history exhibits. ### Day 4: Rudesheim **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient times to the present ### Day 4: Mainz **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mainz is a German city on the Rhine River. It’s known for its old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built of deep red sandstone. The Gutenberg Museum honors the inventor of the printing press with exhibits, including 2 of his original bibles ### Day 5: Mainz **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mainz is a German city on the Rhine River. It’s known for its old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built of deep red sandstone. The Gutenberg Museum honors the inventor of the printing press with exhibits, including 2 of his original bibles ### Day 6: Mainz **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mainz is a German city on the Rhine River. It’s known for its old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built of deep red sandstone. The Gutenberg Museum honors the inventor of the printing press with exhibits, including 2 of his original bibles ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Single Standard Outside Cabin** (Code: KS) Single Standard Outside Cabin **Standard Outside Cabin** (Code: E) Standard Outside Cabin **Standard Outside Cabin** (Code: F) Standard Outside Cabin ### Balcony Cabins **Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony** (Code: D) Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony **Single Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony** (Code: GS) Single Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony **Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony** (Code: C) Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony **Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony** (Code: B) Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony **Single Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony** (Code: IS) Single Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony **Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony** (Code: A) Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony ## Ship Information ### Spirit of the Moselle Spirit of the Moselle is the newest addition to our growing fleet of purpose-built river cruise ships. She promises the same levels of comfort, service and value as her sister ships Spirit of the Rhine and Spirit of the Danube, taking you into the heart of Europe in 2025. Built exclusively for Saga guests, with a strong focus on bright, spacious surroundings, she comes complete with a wealth of facilities. On board guests can enjoy amenities such as specialty dining, a splash pool and a choice of comfortable cabins. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 182 | | Crew | 40 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 442.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 95 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Relaxation - **Lounge **: The Turner Lounge on Spirit of the Moselle ### Other - **Library **: The Library on Spirit of the Moselle - **Reception **: The Reception area on Spirit of the Moselle ### Food and Drink - **Panorama Restaurant**: Spirit of the Moselle's Panorama Restaurant - **restaurant**: The speciality restaurant, Beilstein ## Ports of Call ### Dusseldorf *Coordinates: 51.2249, 6.77565* Düsseldorf is a city in western Germany known for its fashion industry and art scene. It's divided by the Rhine River, with its Altstadt (Old Town) on the east bank and modern commercial areas to the west. In the Altstadt, St. Lambertus Church and Schlossturm (Castle Tower) both date to the 13th century. Streets such as Königsallee and Schadowstrasse are lined with boutique shops. ### Cologne *Coordinates: 50.9407, 6.95991* The Port of Cologne is a medium port in Germany. See below for a live map of ship positions in Cologne, schedules for vessels arriving (port calls), the list of ships currently in port, a company register and a local weather forecast. Cologne's LOCODE is DECGN. ### Bonn *Coordinates: 50.7327, 7.09631* Bonn is a city in western Germany straddling the Rhine river. It’s known for the central Beethoven House, a memorial and museum honoring the composer’s birthplace. Nearby are Bonn Minster, a church with a Romanesque cloister and Gothic elements, the pink-and-gold Altes Rathaus, or old city hall, and Poppelsdorf Palace housing a mineralogical museum. To the south is Haus der Geschichte with post-WW... ### Rudesheim *Coordinates: 49.979, 7.92637* Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient time... ### Mainz *Coordinates: 49.9951, 8.24725* Mainz is a German city on the Rhine River. It’s known for its old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built of deep red sandstone. 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