Twelve days of Christmas: Frankfurt to Amsterdam
Twelve days of Christmas: Frankfurt to Amsterdam
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About Frankfurt
About Mannheim
Mannheim, Germany, is a dynamic city known for its distinctive grid layout and vibrant cultural scene. Located at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers, it features the impressive Mannheim Palace and the lush Luisenpark. The city's modern architecture contrasts with its historical roots, while its thriving arts scene includes theaters, museums, and music festivals. Mannheim is also a key industrial and commercial hub, making it a blend of cultural richness and economic vitality.
About Strasbourg
About Speyer
Speyer is a town located in southwest Germany situated beside the river Rhine. Originally founded by the Romans, it is one of the oldest settlements in Germany and is situated in the popular wine growing region of the Palatinate. A key attraction of Speyer is the Historical Museum of the Palatinate, which is one of the most celebrated culture-history museums in Germany. It features five permanent collections including Prehistory, Roman Times, Cathedral Treasury, Modern Era and Wine Museum. Not far from the museum, visitors will find the Imperial Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is considered the largest preserved Romanesque church in Europe. Originally constructed by Konrad II, this magnificent and looming building was intended to demonstrate the Lord’s religio-political claim to power against the papacy. Speyer has been producing wine since its Roman beginnings and wine tasting, festivals and events are popular all year round. The town is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling as well as guided walking tours of the town.
About Rüdesheim
About Koblenz
Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings around 8 BC. The city is rich in its history and heritage and is easily explored on foot. Take the cable car crossing over the river Rhine for spectacular aerial views or enjoy the city from the one thousand year old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein. The upper middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique landscape can be enjoyed and discovered through the interactive multimedia journey at the Romanticum. Historical and architectural sites of interest include Stolzenfels Castle, the Electoral Palace of Koblenz and Old Town. From the romantic winding streets and small squares of Old Town, stroll through the alleyways from the Church of the Holy Virgin to the St Kastor Basilica and enjoy the picturesque buildings and squares along the way. Koblenz is also very popular for its Riesling and strong Spatburgunder wines since the Romans introduced it two thousand years ago.
About Cologne
Cologne is a city in western Germany located across the Rhine river. It is the oldest in Germany, dating back 2000 years and is considered the region’s cultural hub. The city is known for its iconic landmark of the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral set against the reconstructed Old Town buildings. When in Old Town, visit the historic Old Town Hall and the Roman Church Great St Martin, or take time out and sit at one of the traditional breweries and enjoy the scenery around you. Historical sites such as the Roman Dionysus mosaic and the medieval Overstolzenhaus are worth a visit too. Another iconic sight in Cologne is at Hohenzollern Bridge. Here, local and tourist couples affix padlocks to the railings of the bridge and swear their loyalty to each other, they then throw the key into the Rhein to ensure everlasting love. Cologne is home to over 30 stages providing cabaret, free ensembles, theatre and dance and also celebrates its openly gay culture.
About Düsseldorf
About Gorinchem
About Gorinchem
About Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a city that's a long way removed from most people's stereotypical notion of the Netherlands. There are few, if any, canals to be found here nor are there any quaint windmills. There is, however, a thriving modern city which is one of the busiest ports in the entire world.
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam combines the unrivaled beauty of the 17th-century Golden Age city center with plenty of museums and art of the highest order, not to mention a remarkably laid-back atmosphere. It all comes together to make this one of the world's most appealing and offbeat metropolises in the world. Built on a latticework of concentric canals like an aquatic rainbow, Amsterdam is known as the City of Canals—but it's no Venice, content to live on moonlight serenades and former glory. Quite the contrary: on nearly every street here you'll find old and new side by side—quiet corners where time seems to be holding its breath next to streets like neon-lit Kalverstraat, and Red Light ladies strutting by the city's oldest church. Indeed, Amsterdam has as many lovely facets as a 40-carat diamond polished by one of the city's gem cutters. It's certainly a metropolis, but a rather small and very accessible one. Locals tend to refer to it as a big village, albeit one that happens to pack the cultural wallop of a major world destination. There are scores of concerts every day, numerous museums, summertime festivals, and, of course, a legendary year-round party scene. It's pretty much impossible to resist Amsterdam's charms. With 7,000 registered monuments, most of which began as the residences and warehouses of humble merchants, set on 160 man-made canals, and traversed by 1,500 or so bridges, Amsterdam has the largest historical inner city in Europe. Its famous circle of waterways, the grachtengordel, was a 17th-century urban expansion plan for the rich and is a lasting testament to the city’s Golden Age. This town is endearing because of its kinder, gentler nature—but a reputation for championing sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll does not alone account for Amsterdam's being one of the most popular destinations in Europe: consider that within a single square mile the city harbors some of the greatest achievements in Western art, from Rembrandt to Van Gogh. Not to mention that this is one of Europe's great walking cities, with so many of its treasures in the untouted details: tiny alleyways barely visible on the map, hidden garden courtyards, shop windows, floating houseboats, hidden hofjes(courtyards with almshouses), sudden vistas of church spires, and gabled roofs that look like so many unframed paintings. And don’t forget that the joy lies in details: elaborate gables and witty gable stones denoting the trade of a previous owner. Keep in mind that those XXX symbols you see all over town are not a mark of the city's triple-X reputation. They're part of Amsterdam's official coat of arms—three St. Andrew's crosses, believed to represent the three dangers that have traditionally plagued the city: flood, fire, and pestilence. The coat's motto ("Valiant, determined, compassionate") was introduced in 1947 by Queen Wilhelmina in remembrance of the 1941 February Strike in Amsterdam—the first time in Europe that non-Jewish people protested against the persecution of Jews by the Nazi regime.
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam combines the unrivaled beauty of the 17th-century Golden Age city center with plenty of museums and art of the highest order, not to mention a remarkably laid-back atmosphere. It all comes together to make this one of the world's most appealing and offbeat metropolises in the world. Built on a latticework of concentric canals like an aquatic rainbow, Amsterdam is known as the City of Canals—but it's no Venice, content to live on moonlight serenades and former glory. Quite the contrary: on nearly every street here you'll find old and new side by side—quiet corners where time seems to be holding its breath next to streets like neon-lit Kalverstraat, and Red Light ladies strutting by the city's oldest church. Indeed, Amsterdam has as many lovely facets as a 40-carat diamond polished by one of the city's gem cutters. It's certainly a metropolis, but a rather small and very accessible one. Locals tend to refer to it as a big village, albeit one that happens to pack the cultural wallop of a major world destination. There are scores of concerts every day, numerous museums, summertime festivals, and, of course, a legendary year-round party scene. It's pretty much impossible to resist Amsterdam's charms. With 7,000 registered monuments, most of which began as the residences and warehouses of humble merchants, set on 160 man-made canals, and traversed by 1,500 or so bridges, Amsterdam has the largest historical inner city in Europe. Its famous circle of waterways, the grachtengordel, was a 17th-century urban expansion plan for the rich and is a lasting testament to the city’s Golden Age. This town is endearing because of its kinder, gentler nature—but a reputation for championing sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll does not alone account for Amsterdam's being one of the most popular destinations in Europe: consider that within a single square mile the city harbors some of the greatest achievements in Western art, from Rembrandt to Van Gogh. Not to mention that this is one of Europe's great walking cities, with so many of its treasures in the untouted details: tiny alleyways barely visible on the map, hidden garden courtyards, shop windows, floating houseboats, hidden hofjes(courtyards with almshouses), sudden vistas of church spires, and gabled roofs that look like so many unframed paintings. And don’t forget that the joy lies in details: elaborate gables and witty gable stones denoting the trade of a previous owner. Keep in mind that those XXX symbols you see all over town are not a mark of the city's triple-X reputation. They're part of Amsterdam's official coat of arms—three St. Andrew's crosses, believed to represent the three dangers that have traditionally plagued the city: flood, fire, and pestilence. The coat's motto ("Valiant, determined, compassionate") was introduced in 1947 by Queen Wilhelmina in remembrance of the 1941 February Strike in Amsterdam—the first time in Europe that non-Jewish people protested against the persecution of Jews by the Nazi regime.
Our Owner's Suite connects the Debussy Suite with one Riverside Suite offering a total of 82sqm.
The ultimate in comfort when travelling with your family of if you prefer the luxury of two separate bed and bathrooms. A private limousine transfer from and to the airport train station or hotel is included.
- Two bedrooms with two en suite bathrooms
- Private entry vestibule
- Separate living, dining area and guest powder room
- Suite-wide triple french balcony
Living / Dining Area
- Spacious living area with custom upholstered sofa and two armchairs
- Carved marble fireplace with ambient fire effect
- 40" flat screen HD TV integrated into custom millwork
- Dining table for 4
- Nespresso machine
- Writing desk
- Refrigerator
Master Bedroom
- King-size bed (convertible to two twin beds) - faces French Balcony
- King-size pillows and superior cotton linens
- 220V power and USB outlets
- Walk-in closet
- Flat-screen HD TV
- Personal safe
- French balcony
- Master Bath
- Double Vanity with generous storage
- Separate seated marble vanity with makeup mirror
- Glass-enclosed rain shower
- Luxurious terry robes, slippers and upscale amenities
- Bath tub
- Hairdryer
- 220V power
2nd Connecting Bedroom and Seating Area
- King-size bed (convertible to two twin beds)
- King-size pillows and superior cotton linens
- Bedside table with convenient iPad
- 220V power and USB outlets
- Full-height wardrobe
- Sofa
- Height-adjustable dining/coffee table
- Desk/bar area with refrigerator drawer
- Nespresso coffee machine
- 40" flat-screen HD TV
- Personal safe
- French Balcony
2nd Bathroom
- Vanity
- Glass-enclosed rain shower
- Luxurious terry robes, slippers and upscale amenities
- Hairdryer
- 220V power
Additional Amenities
- Complimentary ironing service
- Complimentary laundry service
- On days of embarkation and disembarkation, complimentary limousine transfer between the airport in the port city and the ship or between a hotel in the port city and the ship.
Living / Dining Area
- Spacious living area with sofa (with pullout bed) and two armchairs
- Carved marble fireplace with ambient fire effect
- 40" flat-screen HD TV
- Dining table
- Espresso coffee machine
- Writing desk
- Minibar
- Panoramic Balcony-Window
- 220V/110V as well as USB port charger
Bedroom
- King-size bed (convertible to two twin beds) facing panoramic balcony-window
- King-size pillows
- Bed linen made of finest cotton
- 220V power and USB outlets
- Walk-in closet
- 40" flat-screen HD TV
- In-suite safe
- Panoramic Balcony-Window
Bathroom
- Double vanity with generous storage space
- Separate toilet with sink
- Glass-enclosed rain shower
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Slippers
- High quality personal care products
- Hair dryer
- 220V/110V power socket
Additional Amenities
- Complimentary ironing service
- Complimentary laundry service
- On days of embarkation and disembarkation, complimentary limousine transfer between the airport in the port city and the ship or between a hotel in the port city and the ship.
Bedroom
- King size bed (convertible into two single beds) facing panoramic balcony-window
- King size pillows
- Bed linen made of finest cotton
- Walk-in closet
- Armchair
- Height adjustable dining/coffee table
- Writing desk/bar area with refrigerator
- 40" flat screen HD TV
- In-Suite Safe
- 220V/110V as well as USB port charger
- Panoramic Balcony-Window
Bathroom
- Double vanity
- Glass enclosed rain shower
- Luxurios bathrobes
- Slippers
- High quality personal care products
- 220V/110V electricity
On days of embarkation and disembarkation, complimentary limousine transfer between the airport in the port city and the ship or between a hotel in the port city and the ship.
Bedroom
- King size bed (convertible into two single beds) facing panoramic balcony-window
- King size pillows
- Bed linen made of finest cotton
- Walk-in closet
- Armchair
- Height adjustable dining/coffee table
- Writing desk/bar area with refrigerator
- 40" flat screen HD TV
- In-Suite Safe
- 220V/110V as well as USB port charger
- Panoramic Balcony-Window
Bathroom
- Double vanity
- Glass enclosed rain shower
- Luxurios bathrobes
- Slippers
- High quality personal care products
- 220V/110V electricity
On days of embarkation and disembarkation, complimentary limousine transfer between the airport in the port city and the ship or between a hotel in the port city and the ship.
Bedroom
- King size bed (convertible into two single beds) facing panoramic balcony-window
- King size pillows
- Bed linen made of finest cotton
- Walk-in closet
- Armchair
- Height adjustable dining/coffee table
- Writing desk/bar area with refrigerator
- Espresso coffee machine
- 40" flat screen HD TV
- In-Suite Safe
- 220V/110V as well as USB port charger
- Panoramic Balcony-Window
Bathroom
- Single vanity
- Glass enclosed rain shower
- Luxurios bathrobes
- Slippers
- High quality personal care products
- Hair dryer
- 220V/110V electricity
On days of embarkation and disembarkation, complimentary limousine transfer between the airport in the port city and the ship or between a hotel in the port city and the ship.
Bedroom
- King size bed (convertible into two single beds) facing panoramic balcony-window
- King size pillows
- Bed linen made of finest cotton
- Walk-in closet
- Armchair
- Height adjustable dining/coffee table
- Writing desk/bar area with refrigerator
- Espresso coffee machine
- 40" flat screen HD TV
- In-Suite Safe
- 220V/110V as well as USB port charger
- Panoramic Balcony-Window
Bathroom
- Single vanity
- Glass enclosed rain shower
- Luxurios bathrobes
- Slippers
- High quality personal care products
- Hair dryer
- 220V/110V electricity
On days of embarkation and disembarkation, complimentary limousine transfer between the airport in the port city and the ship or between a hotel in the port city and the ship.
Riverside Debussy
He was a real charmer. Poetry and charm characterise his works. His compositions were regarded at the time as the start of a “new form of music”, and the tours with the Riverside Debussy may also be understood as the dawn of a new era of river cruising on the Rhine. This ship is a luxury resort on water, and at the same time an island of tranquillity. It offers guests plenty of space and a first-class kitchen, while simultaneously guaranteeing privacy. The Riverside Debussy leaves nothing to be desired.
Ship Facts
| Speed | 12 | ||||||
| Width | 12 | ||||||
| Length | 135 | ||||||
| Capacity | 106 | ||||||
| Currency | EUR | ||||||
| Language | en-GB | ||||||
| Crew Count | 68 | ||||||
| Deck Count | 4 | ||||||
| Refit Year | |||||||
| Cabin Count | 53 | ||||||
| Launch Year | 2018 | ||||||
| Gross Tonnage | 5000 | ||||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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| Large Cabin Count | 0 | ||||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | 0 |
Deck 4 | Vista
Stairs
- Roof Glass
- Grill
- Vista Bar
- Canopy
Deck 3 | Riverside
Wheelhouse
- Stairs
- Palm Court
- Vintage Room
- Bistro
- Elevator
- Entrance
- Swimming Pool
- Deluxe Suite with Panoramic Balcony-window
- Petite Suite with Panoramic Balcony-window
Deck 2 | Seahorse
Deluxe Suite with Panoramic Balcony-window
- Petite Suite with Panoramic Balcony-window
- Reception
- Waterside
- Pantry
- Entrance
- Elevator & Stairs
Deck 1 | Harmony
Fitness Centre
- Treatment Room
- Guest Laundry
- Stairs & Elevator
FINE CUISINE COMME IL FAUT!
Luxury means having a choice. On the Riverside Debussy, you have the choice between different culinary concepts. Our chefs will spoil you from breakfast to dinner – they prepare everything themselves, with regional, fresh products. The bread and jam are also baked and prepped on board. With the Riverside Debussy, travel has two dimensions to it: You will experience dreamlike landscapes and special cities, and at the same time our chefs will tailor their creations to the regions through which the ship is currently sailing. The same goes for wine. Here’s to life, and all the pleasure it brings!
Bistro
Vista Upper Deck
Waterside Restaurant
Vintage Room
Reception & Atrium
Vista Bar & Canopies
Palm Court
Swimming Pool