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No Fly Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise

Riviera Travel MS Oscar Wilde
Date 17th Dec 25
Nights 4 Nights
From
£1,279PP
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Day 1
Arrival in Cologne
Embark onto your five-star ship.
Day 2
Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim
Sail through the famous Rhine Gorge on our way to Rüdesheim for a guided tour and time to explore the Yuletide markets.
Day 3
Rhine Gorge & Koblenz
Cruise through the Rhine Gorge once more, arriving in Koblenz for a guided tour. After a guided tour explore the festive markets.
Day 4
Bonn & Cologne
Learn more about Bonn on a tour, then sail to Cologne where you are free to explore the many Christmas markets.
Day 5
Cologne
Return home It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
Why Book
Why Book
  • 🎄✨ Christmas Markets River Cruise
  • A magical festive escape through the heart of Germany 🎁

💷 Pricing

  • Standard Stateroom: From £1,279pp
  • Solo Traveller: From £2,849

📍 What's Included

  • 🚆 Rail travel from Newcastle Central Station
  • 🚐 Overseas transfers
  • 🛏️ 4 nights aboard a five-star river cruise ship
  • 🍷 Free drinks package
  • 🎟️ 7 included festive experiences
  • 👨‍✈️ Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge
  • ☕ Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
  • 📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout your journey

🌟 Cruise Highlights

  • 🎅 Visit four enchanting Christmas markets in: 
  • Rüdesheim – A storybook Rhine village with crooked houses and festive charm.
  • Koblenz – A historic city at the meeting point of the Rhine and Moselle rivers.
  • Bonn – The former West German capital and birthplace of Beethoven.
  • Cologne – Home to over 160 festive stalls at the iconic Cathedral Christmas Market.
  • 🍷 Sample traditional Glühwein, soak in the festive atmosphere, and enjoy free time to explore each magical destination.

  • This is the perfect short break to get into the festive spirit, surrounded by twinkling lights, historic towns, and the warmth of a luxury river cruise. 🎁🕯️

  • Departures Available December 2025 & December 2026
  • Based on 17.12.2025 onboard MS Oscar Wilde

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Background
MS Oscar Wilde
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 Oscar Wilde. 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 Oscar Wilde
MS Oscar Wilde - Main Restaurant MS Oscar Wilde - Bistro Restaurant
Food & Drink

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

Bistro with open kitchen, large panoramic windows and al fresco seating

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. 

MS Oscar Wilde - Panorama Lounge MS Oscar Wilde - Souvenir Shop
MS Oscar Wilde - Fitness Centre and Spa MS Oscar Wilde - Splash Pool MS Oscar Wilde - Putting Green
Health & Fitness

Spa and wellness area featuring Nail Salon and Hairdressing Service

Kids & Teens

Please note: there are no dedicated kids or teens facilities onboard.

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No Fly Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise
MS Oscar Wilde
17th Dec 25
4 Nights
From
£1,279PP
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