--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 9afe37e3-750d-4c96-82c8-3c4e4616476c slug: 2359288 voyage_code: MO127 cruise_line: Saga River Cruises ship: Spirit of the Moselle departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Mainz disembarkation_port: Breisach starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T14:24:42Z --- # Medieval Towns of the Rhine > Saga River Cruises · Spirit of the Moselle · May 22 – 29, 2027   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Saga River Cruises | | **Ship** | Spirit of the Moselle | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Mainz | | **Disembarkation Port** | Breisach | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | MO127 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: 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 2: 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 2: Koblenz **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Koblenz, spelled Coblenz before 1926, is a German city on the banks of the Rhine and of the Moselle, a multi-nation tributary. Koblenz was established as a Roman military post by Drusus around 8 B.C. Its name originates from the Latin cōnfluentēs, meaning " confluence ### Day 2: Boppard **Arrives:** 08:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Boppard, formerly also spelled Boppart, is a town and municipality in the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, lying in the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is also a state-recognized tourism resort and is a winegrowing centre. ### Day 3: Boppard **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Boppard, formerly also spelled Boppart, is a town and municipality in the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, lying in the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is also a state-recognized tourism resort and is a winegrowing centre. ### Day 3: Middle Rhine **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Rudesheim **Arrives:** 08:00 PM · **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: Rudesheim **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM 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 5: Heidelberg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM Heidelberg is a town on the Neckar River in southwestern Germany. It’s known for venerable Heidelberg University, founded in the 14th century. Gothic Heiliggeistkirche church towers over the cafe-lined Marktplatz, a town square in the Altstadt (Old Town). The red-sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle, a noted example of Renaissance architecture, stand on Königstuhl hill. ### Day 6: Strasbourg **Arrives:** 02:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Strasbourg is the capital city of the Grand Est region, formerly Alsace, in northeastern France. It's also the formal seat of the European Parliament and sits near the German border, with culture and architecture blending German and French influences. Its Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame features daily shows from its astronomical clock and sweeping views of the Rhine River from partway up its 142m spire. ### Day 6: Breisach **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Breisach is a town with approximately 16,500 inhabitants, situated along the Rhine in the Rhine Valley, in the district Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, about halfway between Freiburg and Colmar — 20 kilometres away from each — and about 60 kilometres north of Basel near the Kaiserstuhl ### Day 7: Breisach **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Breisach is a town with approximately 16,500 inhabitants, situated along the Rhine in the Rhine Valley, in the district Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, about halfway between Freiburg and Colmar — 20 kilometres away from each — and about 60 kilometres north of Basel near the Kaiserstuhl ### Day 8: Breisach **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Breisach is a town with approximately 16,500 inhabitants, situated along the Rhine in the Rhine Valley, in the district Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, about halfway between Freiburg and Colmar — 20 kilometres away from each — and about 60 kilometres north of Basel near the Kaiserstuhl ## 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 ### 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. The Gutenberg Museum honors the inventor of the printing press with exhibits, including 2 of ... ### Koblenz *Coordinates: 50.3567, 7.59948* Koblenz, spelled Coblenz before 1926, is a German city on the banks of the Rhine and of the Moselle, a multi-nation tributary. Koblenz was established as a Roman military post by Drusus around 8 B.C. Its name originates from the Latin cōnfluentēs, meaning " confluence ### Boppard *Coordinates: 50.2317, 7.58813* Boppard, formerly also spelled Boppart, is a town and municipality in the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, lying in the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is also a state-recognized tourism resort and is a winegrowing centre. ### Middle Rhine ### 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... ### Heidelberg *Coordinates: 49.4019, 8.68024* Heidelberg is a town on the Neckar River in southwestern Germany. It’s known for venerable Heidelberg University, founded in the 14th century. Gothic Heiliggeistkirche church towers over the cafe-lined Marktplatz, a town square in the Altstadt (Old Town). The red-sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle, a noted example of Renaissance architecture, stand on Königstuhl hill. ### Strasbourg *Coordinates: 48.5829, 7.74375* Strasbourg is the capital city of the Grand Est region, formerly Alsace, in northeastern France. It's also the formal seat of the European Parliament and sits near the German border, with culture and architecture blending German and French influences. Its Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame features daily shows from its astronomical clock and sweeping views of the Rhine River from partway up its 142m spi... ### Breisach *Coordinates: 48.032, 7.57847* Breisach is a town with approximately 16,500 inhabitants, situated along the Rhine in the Rhine Valley, in the district Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, about halfway between Freiburg and Colmar — 20 kilometres away from each — and about 60 kilometres north of Basel near the Kaiserstuhl ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2359288 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2359288 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2359288.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2359288/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/saga-river-cruises/spirit-of-the-moselle/ship/77238.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 14:24:42 UTC