--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: e98686e1-974a-4950-8561-21d5c9fcd5ac slug: 2359431 voyage_code: RH53R cruise_line: Saga River Cruises ship: Spirit of the Rhine departure_date: return_date: nights: 5 embarkation_port: Utrecht disembarkation_port: Nijmegen starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T22:40:02Z --- # André Rieu’s Festive Celebrations 2027 (Utrecht to Nijmegen) > Saga River Cruises · Spirit of the Rhine · Dec 15 – 20, 2027   (5 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Saga River Cruises | | **Ship** | Spirit of the Rhine | | **Duration** | 5 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Utrecht | | **Disembarkation Port** | Nijmegen | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | RH53R | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Utrecht **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Utrecht is a city in the Netherlands, known for its medieval center. It has tree-lined canals, Christian monuments and a venerable university. The iconic Domtoren, a 14th-century bell tower with city views, stands opposite the Gothic Cathedral of St. Martin on central Domplein square. The Museum Catharijneconvent shows religious art and artifacts in a former monastery. ### Day 2: Utrecht **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 AM Utrecht is a city in the Netherlands, known for its medieval center. It has tree-lined canals, Christian monuments and a venerable university. The iconic Domtoren, a 14th-century bell tower with city views, stands opposite the Gothic Cathedral of St. Martin on central Domplein square. The Museum Catharijneconvent shows religious art and artifacts in a former monastery. ### Day 2: Arnhem **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Arnhem is a city and municipality situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland and located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development. ### Day 3: Arnhem **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 01:00 AM Arnhem is a city and municipality situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland and located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development. ### Day 3: Roermond **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Roermond is a city, a municipality, and a diocese in the southeastern part of the Netherlands. Roermond is an historically important town, on the lower Roer at the east bank of the Meuse river. It received town rights in 1231. Roermond town centre has been designated as a conservation area. ### Day 4: Roermond **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 AM Roermond is a city, a municipality, and a diocese in the southeastern part of the Netherlands. Roermond is an historically important town, on the lower Roer at the east bank of the Meuse river. It received town rights in 1231. Roermond town centre has been designated as a conservation area. ### Day 4: Maastricht **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Maastricht **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 01:00 PM ### Day 6: Nijmegen **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Nijmegen is a city in the Netherlands' province of Gelderland, on the Waal river close to the German border. Nijmegen is the oldest city in the Netherlands, the second to be recognized as such in Roman times, and in 2005 celebrated 2,000 years of existence. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Guarantee Standard Cabin** (Code: GTSC) Guarantee Standard Cabiny ### Outside Cabins **Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony** (Code: D) 2 bed outside cabin, twin cabin **Standard Outside Cabin** (Code: E) Standard Outside Cabin **Standard Outside Cabin** (Code: F) Standard Outside Cabin **Single Standard Outside Cabin** (Code: KS) Single Standard Outside Cabin ### Balcony Cabins **Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony** (Code: A) Deluxe Deluxe 2 bed outside cabin with French Balcony, twin cabin **Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony** (Code: B) Deluxe Deluxe 2 bed outside cabin with French Balcony, twin cabin **Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony** (Code: C) Deluxe Deluxe 2 bed outside cabin with French Balcony, twin cabin **Single Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony** (Code: GS) Single Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony **Guarantee French Balcony** (Code: GTFBC) Guarantee French Balcony **Single Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony** (Code: IS) Single Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony ## Ship Information ### Spirit of the Rhine Spirit of the Rhine is a truly bespoke ship, utilising everything we’ve learnt over seven decades in the travel industry. Offering boutique luxury and our renowned high levels of service, you simply need to unpack once and start enjoying your perfect cruise with us. An exclusive ship for no more than 190 Saga guests, Spirit of the Rhine signals a new era in river cruising. Every feature of this ship has been designed with our guests in mind. This includes a panoramic lounge and bar, two restaurants, an inviting library, and even a small gym. Best of all, you can relax and enjoy the ever-changing views from a large sun deck at the top of the ship, complete with sun loungers, waiter-served drinks, a hot tub, deck games and alfresco barbecue. It’s the perfect way to relax as you effortlessly glide to your next destination. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 190 | | Crew | 40 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 135.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Food and Drink - **The Panorama Restaurant**: The Panorama Restaurant. The Lorelei Lounge offers a light, sociable space where you can relax and watch the passing scenery through panoramic floor-... ### Recreational - **The Rheinfels Restaurant**: The Rheinfels Restaurant. The Lorelei Lounge offers a light, sociable space where you can relax and watch the passing scenery through panoramic floor... ### Relaxation - **The Lorelei Lounge**: The Lorelei Lounge. The Lorelei Lounge offers a light, sociable space where you can relax and watch the passing scenery through panoramic floor-to-ce... ### Fitness - **The Gym**: The Gym. The Lorelei Lounge offers a light, sociable space where you can relax and watch the passing scenery through panoramic floor-to-ceiling windo... - **The Gym**: The Gym. The Lorelei Lounge offers a light, sociable space where you can relax and watch the passing scenery through panoramic floor-to-ceiling windo... ### Other - **Reception **: The Reception of Spirit of the Rhine. The Lorelei Lounge offers a light, sociable space where you can relax and watch the passing scenery through pan... ## Ports of Call ### Utrecht *Coordinates: 52.0913, 5.12275* Utrecht is a city in the Netherlands, known for its medieval center. It has tree-lined canals, Christian monuments and a venerable university. The iconic Domtoren, a 14th-century bell tower with city views, stands opposite the Gothic Cathedral of St. Martin on central Domplein square. The Museum Catharijneconvent shows religious art and artifacts in a former monastery. ### Arnhem *Coordinates: 51.9797, 5.9124* Arnhem is a city and municipality situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland and located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development. ### Roermond *Coordinates: 51.1924, 5.9947* Roermond is a city, a municipality, and a diocese in the southeastern part of the Netherlands. Roermond is an historically important town, on the lower Roer at the east bank of the Meuse river. It received town rights in 1231. Roermond town centre has been designated as a conservation area. ### Maastricht *Coordinates: 50.8514, 5.69097* ### Nijmegen *Coordinates: 51.8429, 5.85462* Nijmegen is a city in the Netherlands' province of Gelderland, on the Waal river close to the German border. Nijmegen is the oldest city in the Netherlands, the second to be recognized as such in Roman times, and in 2005 celebrated 2,000 years of existence. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2359431 - **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/2359431 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2359431.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2359431/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/saga-river-cruises/spirit-of-the-rhine/ship/51795.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 22:40:02 UTC