--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 95173577-d6cf-4abf-9587-5fdf38eaad3e slug: 2359460 voyage_code: RH524 cruise_line: Saga River Cruises ship: Spirit of the Rhine departure_date: return_date: nights: 14 embarkation_port: Nijmegen disembarkation_port: Arnhem starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T15:13:39Z --- # Christmas and New Year on Spirit of the Rhine 2027 > Saga River Cruises · Spirit of the Rhine · Dec 20 – Jan 3   (14 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Saga River Cruises | | **Ship** | Spirit of the Rhine | | **Duration** | 14 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Nijmegen | | **Disembarkation Port** | Arnhem | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | RH524 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Nijmegen **Arrives:** 12:00 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. ### Day 2: Nijmegen **Arrives:** 12:00 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. ### Day 3: Dusseldorf **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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 4: Dusseldorf **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 AM 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 4: Bonn **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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 5: Bonn **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 AM 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 5: Andernach **Arrives:** 12:01 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Andernach is a town in the district of Mayen-Koblenz, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, of about 30,000 inhabitants ### Day 6: Andernach **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 AM Andernach is a town in the district of Mayen-Koblenz, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, of about 30,000 inhabitants ### Day 6: Koblenz **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM 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 7: 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 8: Strasbourg **Arrives:** 07:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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 9: Strasbourg **Arrives:** 12:00 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 10: Heidelberg **Arrives:** 03:00 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 10: Mainz **Arrives:** 08:00 PM · **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 11: 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 11: Frankfurt **Arrives:** 11:00 PM · **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 12: 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 13: 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 13: Cologne **Arrives:** 10:00 PM · **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 14: Cologne **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM 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 15: Arnhem **Arrives:** 05:00 AM · **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. ## 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 ### 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. ### 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. ### 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... ### Andernach *Coordinates: 50.4392, 7.40615* Andernach is a town in the district of Mayen-Koblenz, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, of about 30,000 inhabitants ### 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 ### 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... ### 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... ### 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. ### 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 ... ### 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... ### 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. ### 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. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2359460 - **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/2359460 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2359460.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2359460/ - **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 15:13:39 UTC