--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: f051210e-8be7-42d1-8004-ccb631114ad8 slug: 2359306 voyage_code: MO129 cruise_line: Saga River Cruises ship: Spirit of the Moselle departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Mainz disembarkation_port: Würzburg starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T12:42:36Z --- # Contrasts of the Rhine and Main 2027 > Saga River Cruises · Spirit of the Moselle · Sep 28 – Oct 5, 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** | Würzburg | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | MO129 | ## 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:** 07:00 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 4: Frankfurt **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Frankfurt, a central German city on the river Main, is a major financial hub that's home to the European Central Bank. It's the birthplace of famed writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, whose former home is now the Goethe House Museum. Like much of the city, it was damaged during World War II and later rebuilt. The reconstructed Altstadt (Old Town) is the site of Römerberg, a square that hosts an annual Christmas market. ### Day 4: Aschaffenburg **Arrives:** 09:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Aschaffenburg is a city in Bavaria, Germany. By the River Main, Schloss Johannisburg is a grand 17th-century Renaissance palace with a large painting collection. Nearby is the Pompejanum, a replica Roman villa with elaborate mosaics and ancient artworks. Classical modern art is displayed in rotating exhibits at the Jesuit Church Art Gallery. The Schönbusch is an English-style park with lakes and landscaped gardens ### Day 5: Aschaffenburg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Aschaffenburg is a city in Bavaria, Germany. By the River Main, Schloss Johannisburg is a grand 17th-century Renaissance palace with a large painting collection. Nearby is the Pompejanum, a replica Roman villa with elaborate mosaics and ancient artworks. Classical modern art is displayed in rotating exhibits at the Jesuit Church Art Gallery. The Schönbusch is an English-style park with lakes and landscaped gardens ### Day 5: Miltenberg **Arrives:** 07:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Miltenberg is a town in the Regierungsbezirk of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany. It is the seat of the like-named district and has a population of over 9,000. ### Day 6: Miltenberg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Miltenberg is a town in the Regierungsbezirk of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany. It is the seat of the like-named district and has a population of over 9,000. ### Day 7: Würzburg **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Würzburg is a city in Germany's Bavaria region. It's known for lavish baroque and rococo architecture, particularly the 18th-century Residenz palace, with ornate rooms, a huge fresco by Venetian artist Tiepolo and an elaborate staircase. Home to numerous wine bars, cellars and wineries, Würzburg is the center of the Franconian wine country, with its distinctive bocksbeutel (bottles with flattened round shapes) ### Day 8: Würzburg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Würzburg is a city in Germany's Bavaria region. It's known for lavish baroque and rococo architecture, particularly the 18th-century Residenz palace, with ornate rooms, a huge fresco by Venetian artist Tiepolo and an elaborate staircase. Home to numerous wine bars, cellars and wineries, Würzburg is the center of the Franconian wine country, with its distinctive bocksbeutel (bottles with flattened round shapes) ## 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. ### Frankfurt *Coordinates: 50.1115, 8.68051* Frankfurt, a central German city on the river Main, is a major financial hub that's home to the European Central Bank. It's the birthplace of famed writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, whose former home is now the Goethe House Museum. Like much of the city, it was damaged during World War II and later rebuilt. The reconstructed Altstadt (Old Town) is the site of Römerberg, a square that hosts an ann... ### Aschaffenburg *Coordinates: 49.973, 9.14898* Aschaffenburg is a city in Bavaria, Germany. By the River Main, Schloss Johannisburg is a grand 17th-century Renaissance palace with a large painting collection. Nearby is the Pompejanum, a replica Roman villa with elaborate mosaics and ancient artworks. Classical modern art is displayed in rotating exhibits at the Jesuit Church Art Gallery. The Schönbusch is an English-style park with lakes and l... ### Miltenberg *Coordinates: 49.7032, 9.25709* Miltenberg is a town in the Regierungsbezirk of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany. It is the seat of the like-named district and has a population of over 9,000. ### Würzburg *Coordinates: 49.7943, 9.92749* Würzburg is a city in Germany's Bavaria region. It's known for lavish baroque and rococo architecture, particularly the 18th-century Residenz palace, with ornate rooms, a huge fresco by Venetian artist Tiepolo and an elaborate staircase. Home to numerous wine bars, cellars and wineries, Würzburg is the center of the Franconian wine country, with its distinctive bocksbeutel (bottles with flattened ... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2359306 - **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/2359306 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2359306.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2359306/ - **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 12:42:36 UTC