The Romantic Rhine Southbound
The Romantic Rhine Southbound
Cruise overview
Cruise ID
RIVLUXRVS-DB250430-7
Cruise Line
Cruise Type
River
Ship
Duration
7 nights
Departure Port
Destination
Basel
Departure Date
01 May 25
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Day 2
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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.
Day 3
Arnhem (Netherlands)
About Arnhem
Day 4
Cologne (Germany)
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.
Day 4
Bonn (Germany)
About Bonn
Day 5
Rüdesheim (Germany)
About Rüdesheim
Day 6
Strasbourg (France)
About Strasbourg
Day 7
Breisach (Germany)
About Breisach
Breisach is a town located in Southwest Germany on the French border. The town is situated in the Rhine Valley on the banks of the river Rhine and dates back over four thousand years. Breisach and its history can be experienced through the City History Museum, which houses a permanent exhibition taking you from Stone Age through the Celtic, to the Romans and Middle Ages, right up to modern day. St Stephen's Cathedral is home to the city’s famous art treasures, the wheel wells, which are housed in the neighbouring Radbrunnenturm with the forty one metre deep water well. The cathedral is also home to many other treasures including the High Altar of Master HL and wall paintings by Martin Schongauer as well as High Gothic and Roman architecture. A visit to the Blue House, the former Jewish Community Centre, is highly recommended. Now owned by the Friends of Former Jewish Community House Breisach it exhibits memorials to Breisach’s Jewish heritage.
Day 8
Basel (Switzerland)
About Basel
Basel is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the Swiss, French and German borders. It is located on the bend of the River Rhine and benefits from a Mediterranean climate. It is the third most populated city in Switzerland and has been the commercial hub for Swiss arts and culture since the Renaissance. In 1967 the people of Basel voted to acquire two paintings by Picasso, who was so moved by the Basel people that he donated 3 paintings and a study to the city's Kunstmuseum (Museum of Fine Arts). Visit the Augusta Raurica, one of the largest Roman archaeology parks in Switzerland, and enjoy a river crossings over the River Rhine by non-motorised ferries. During the summer months, time is spent outdoors, either swimming in the River Rhine, dining al fresco, enjoying open air concerts, cinema, street parties and festivals. Basel is home to over 20 restaurants that have won GaultMillau or Michelin awards, and boasts Switzerland's largest collection of theatre shows, including modern contemporary dance, touring and puppetry theatre.
Owner's Suite
Min.
occupancy: 2
Min.
occupancy: 5
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.
Debussy Suite
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 2
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.
Riverside Suite
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 2
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.
Seahorse Suite
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 2
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.
Symphony Suite
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 2
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.
Melody Suite
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 2
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
Experience: cover
Food: Food Hall
When the smell of freshly brewed coffee and tempting pastries hits your nose in the morning, you know: Here, you can enjoy a wonderful breakfast even if you are a late riser. Our bistro was modelled on a coffee house. In the evening, you will be sure to enjoy the simple things here: Tapas will let your heart sing. In culinary terms, these are matched to the region in which the ship has just docked – or through which it is currently sailing.
Vista Upper Deck
Experience: cover
Food: bbq
This deck is a bar and barbecue and another highlight on the Riverside Debussy. How about eating freshly grilled scampi for lunch, drinking a glass of Riesling from the region and letting the UNESCO-protected, romantic landscape between Bingen and Bacharach pass by? Or gazing at the cool and simultaneously grandiose testimonies to North Rhine’s industrial culture with a glass of champagne as the sun sets? Oh, life is beautiful!
Waterside Restaurant
Experience: cover
Food: fine
It is a gourmet island with a buffet at lunchtime and a Michelin star-level, fine-dining world in the evening. The oval marble counter and the black-brown wooden mosaic at the entrance of the Waterside Restaurant already hint at a truly stylish interior here. Here, you sit on royal blue velvet armchairs and will do one thing above all: enjoy. Our chefs will enchant you. Promise.
Vintage Room
Experience: cover
Food: Exclusive
Special occasions need a special place. Our Vintage Room is just such a place: a room for small group dinners for up to 10 people. So much style: Here you sit on comfortable grey leather armchairs and enjoy Michelin star-level creations. Cabinets set in gold to temper the wines already reveal that only the very best is served here, finely tuned to each individual course. The Vintage Room can also be booked for private parties with friends.
Reception & Atrium
The Reception can be found on Deck 2.
Vista Bar & Canopies
The canopies, sun loungers and Vista Bar can be found on Deck 4.
Palm Court
The Palm Court can be found on Deck 3.
Swimming Pool
The Swimming Pool can be found on Deck 4.