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Christmas on the Rhine River Cruise

Riviera Travel MS Emily Bronte
Date 21st Dec 26
Nights 7 Nights
From
£2,399PP
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1
Arrival in Cologne
Travel to Cologne and transfer to your ship.
2
Koblenz
Relax with a morning of sailing and after lunch explore the historic city of Koblenz. Tonight enjoy a Rhenish folklore show on board.
3
Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim
Cruise through the magnificent Rhine Gorge en route to Rüdesheim, before enjoying a Christmas concert on board this evening.
4
Speyer or Heidelberg on Christmas Eve
Relax as we cruise to Speyer, then choose a guided tour of the city or an excursion to Heidelberg's charming old town.
5
Strasbourg on Christmas Day
Awake in Strasbourg where we explore the charming old town on our guided tour and enjoy a Christmas Day Gala dinner this evening.
6
Boppard on Boxing Day
Marvel at the Rhine Gorge again this morning en route to Boppard. After this afternoon's tour enjoy a classical duo performance on board this evening.
7
Cologne
End your voyage in Cologne, where we have a guided tour and free time. Later, celebrate the journey with a special Chef's Dinner.
8
Return home
Say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
Why Book
Why Book
  • The Ruby (Middle) Deck WAS £2,549pp NOW £2,399pp
  • The Diamond (Upper) Deck WAS £2,599pp NOW  2,449pp
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship
  • Full board with Christmas Gala dinner
  • 10 included experiences
  • Return flights & transfers
  • Return Eurostar & transfers
  • All port charges
  • All additional taxes
  • Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
  • Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Checked luggage
Highlights:

  • Discover the historic city of Koblenz through its patchwork of cobbled streets and wander the promenade of Boppard on our guided tours.
  • Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, the perfect chocolate box setting for a Christmas atmosphere.
  • Choose between a guided tour of historic Speyer and its UNESCO-listed Imperial Cathedral, or a guided tour of Heidelberg's enchanting old town.
  • Visit Cologne, where Christmas creates an unforgettable atmosphere through the streets.
  • Enjoy Glühwein and Stollen, a Christmas Gala Dinner, a festive Christmas concert, a superb classical performance by a professional duo, and a Rhenish folklore show on board our festively decorated ship.

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Background
MS Emily Bronte
Overview
After years of painstaking research to create the most perfect vessels afloat, a new era in river cruising dawns as we introduce our brand new, state of the art, ‘all suite’ ships. Swiss operated and truly world-class, we are absolutely delighted to present the five-star MS Emily Brontë. It is extremely difficult to convey just how extraordinary this outstanding ship really is and exactly what distinguishes it from similar vessels. It would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that; we have deliberately avoided the current trend for a minimalist style where you could be anywhere in the world, creating instead a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. Immediately striking is just how exceptionally spacious this new vessel is as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. Moving inside, exceptional creativity from Europe’s finest design studio has produced a superbly balanced masterpiece of onboard style, utilising sustainable rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper, sparkling glass and intricate wrought iron. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout – including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising which time after time you tell us you adore. The restaurant rivals the finest on shore establishments taking fine dining to another level complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 169 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with our first class service levels. Furthermore your suite will easily exceed your expectations for not only will you enjoy the most discerning décor, so too the ship’s dimensions afford the ultimate in space and comfort - a minimum 17 square metres (183 square feet), with upgrades available to ‘Superior’ and ‘Deluxe’ accommodation.
MS Emily Bronte
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Food & Drink

The stunning restaurant on the Main Deck serving buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and four-course dinner

Entertainment

The Diamond Deck is where you will find the very heart of the ship - the superb panoramic observation lounge and bar; a lounge in every sense of the word, complete with plenty of comfortable leather armchairs and sumptuous sofas where you can sink into warmly colourful cushions in beautiful quality fabrics with a freshly made cup of tea. A thick wool carpet feels lovely underfoot and the tasteful contemporary lighting above creates a welcoming and refined ambience, further complemented by the discreet and intuitive service resplendent of the finest five-star hotels. So just sit back with your favourite cocktail and take in the truly mesmerising view. After a superb dinner in the restaurant perhaps it’s time for a digestif accompanied by the soothing tones of the ship’s pianist.

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Health & Fitness

Head on up to the truly spectacular deck and watch life ashore slip by from the comfort of a sun lounger, perhaps under shade if the weather gets too hot! There’s always the refreshing splash pool too or why not try your hand on the putting green. 

On the Emerald Deck is the fitness centre, perfect for working off all those delicious meals or for something less strenuous treat yourself to a relaxing massage. So you will always look your best there is a hairdresser’s too which also offers manicure and pedicure treatments.

Terms & Conditions
*Free upgrade from middle to upper deck is applicable to 2028 sailings only for bookings made between the 9 September till 23 September 2026. *£150pp discount is applicable on any river cruise only including the Nile and Mekong (Yachts and Ocean cruises are not included). Available on new bookings made between the 17th till 24th September 2025 and discount will be applied at time of booking from 9 september – 23 September for all season. Minimum 4 nights. *Make any river booking (Yachts and Ocean cruises are not included) between 9 September till 23 September 2026 and be automatically entered into a draw to win a free river cruise in addition to the one already booked. Hays Travel reserve the right to withdraw this promotion at any time. *Hays Travel £0 deposit for 2027 and 2028. Booking window 9 September 2026 to 23 September 2026. Applicable on all 2028 river product (Yachts and Ocean cruises are not included). Confirmed bookings must opt-in to Hays Travel's direct debit plan to receive a zero deposit. Guests who cancel or default on their direct debit plan will be liable of the full standard Riviera Travel deposits as per cancellation invoice. Customers must be 18 years old or over with a valid email address and bank account to qualify for a direct debit with Hays Travel. Offer available across all cabin types and all guests per cabin. Prices are correct at the time of publication and can change without notice. Offer is subject to availability. We reserve the right to withdraw this promotion without prior notice. Promotions apply to all stateroom categories. Further terms and conditions may apply. Please ask for details. E&OE.
Christmas on the Rhine River Cruise
MS Emily Bronte
21st Dec 26
7 Nights
From
£2,399PP
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