Amsterdam to Cochem
Netherlands, Germany Bike + Barge Tours
Bike & Boat in Holland & Germany!
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- Length8–10 days
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Overview
European biking and boating do not get any better than this!
Featuring Holland, the land of canals, windmills, and bikes, and Germany, the land of mighty rivers, this bike and barge tour highlights the river life down through the ages as you follow the mighty Rhine, the pulsing economic vein of Europe.
Around every bend, legends and history spring to life. Medieval villages, rural farms, and gardens tended to perfection all exist alongside sparkling modern cities.
You enjoy easy cycling on flat and lovely riverside bike paths as you connect the present to the past, from the Romans to the Industrial Revolution and from World War II to the German reunification.
On the Princesse Royal and Magnifique III, this will be an 8 day tour and on the Iris, you will have 10 days to enjoy.
Highlights vary by boat so please do look at the day-to-day itinerary for your preferred vessel.
Highlights
- National Park de Hoge Veluwe
- Arnhem and Remagen
- The 13th-century Doornenburg Castle
- The sparkling city of Düsseldorf
- Cologne Cathedral
- West Germany’s former Capital city, Bonn
- The castle of burg Eltz
- Romantic Rhine Valley
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Itinerary
Princesse Royal, Magnifique I & III - 8 Day Tour
Day 1: Amsterdam - Wijk bij Duurstede
Day 2: Wijk bij Duurstede - Wageningen | Wageningen - Arnhem| Arnhem - Rees, 21 or 27 mi. (35 or 44 km)
Day 3: Rees - Wesel | Wesel - Duisburg | Duisburg - Düsseldorf, 24 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Düsseldorf - Zons - Cologne, 17 or 33 mi. (28 or 54 km)
Day 5: Cologne - Bonn, 23 mi. (38 km)
Day 6: Bonn - Remagen | Remagen - Koblenz, 27 mi. (44 km)
Day 7: Koblenz - Alken | Alken - Moselkern - Cochem, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 8: Departure from Cochem following breakfast, by 9:30amAll distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change sometimes without prior notice. Some waterways may be subject to occasional closures due to drought, storms, floods, canal, or lock repairs, or other unforeseen circumstances that make navigation unsafe or impossible. The captain reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary.
Sections in italics are covered while boarded on ship.
Day 1: Amsterdam - Wijk bij Duurstede
The embarkation time in Amsterdam is scheduled for 2 pm, so it is important to arrive on time. Once you have arrived, you will have a welcome meeting with the crew before the barge sets sail. Dinner will be served while you travel along the Amsterdam – Rhine Canal. The destination for tonight is Wijk bij Duurstede, which is one of the oldest settlements in the lowlands. The ship will dock there for the night.Day 2: Wijk bij Duurstede - Wageningen | Wageningen - Arnhem| Arnhem - Rees, 21 or 27 mi. (35 or 44 km)
As the ship navigates to Wageningen, you enjoy your breakfast and the views. Once in Wageningen, the cycling itinerary follows a route over the high Veluwe nature reserve, through heathland and forest. The Netherlands is known for being flat but here you will find some slight natural height differences in the landscape, formed in the last Ice Age. In this period the “Hoge Veluwe” area was right on the edge of the ice. The barge awaits in Arnhem. During dinner, the ship will navigate upstream into Germany. The destination for the night is Rees.Day 3: Rees - Wesel | Wesel - Duisburg | Duisburg - Düsseldorf, 24 mi. (40 km)
The barge departs early this morning, destination: Wesel. From here the cycling will focus on the Ruhr area where Germany, and possibly Europe’s largest industries are located. Cities like Essen, Duisburg, Oberhausen, and Dortmund are intertwined together through a maze of highways, railways, and waterways. This region was once very prosperous and therefore a target in 1923, when French and Belgian troops tried to occupy it to enforce Prussia’s WWI reparation payments. From 1944 to 1945 the Ruhr was also a top target for the Allies. After so much conflict and industry, it’s hard to imagine that you can cycle here. The German government put a lot of effort into redeveloping the area after the closure of many factories. It may not always be scenic, but it’s an impressive and evolving post-industrial landscape not to be missed when visiting the Rhine. The ship picks you up at Duisburg and takes you on to Düsseldorf, as you enjoy your dinner on board. In the evening there’s time to visit the Altstadt, where you can try the famous local dark beer, Altbier. You’ll be amazed what an international city Düsseldorf is, with foreigners comprising almost a fifth of the population.Day 4: Düsseldorf - Zons - Cologne, 17 or 33 mi. (28 or 54 km)
Your biking can begin directly from Düsseldorf or you can opt to start biking a bit later in the morning from Zons. Leaving Ruhr behind, the route follows the Rhine closely, arriving in Cologne early enough for some afternoon exploring. Founded by the Romans, Cologne is the oldest of Germany’s larger cities. In 50 AD it was already granted city status as a gift from the Roman empress Agrippina. Later, Cologne became one of the most important centers of the Holy Roman Empire. Its landmark is, of course, the Dom cathedral, located right next to the central station and railway bridge crossing the Rhine. Construction on the cathedral began in 1248 and was finally completed in 1880! The city was almost completely destroyed in the Allied bombings of 1944-1945. The city hall, however, dating from 1330, has been beautifully restored.Day 5: Cologne - Bonn, 23 mi. (38 km)
You cycle close to the river again arriving in Bonn with enough time to explore West Germany’s capital from 1945 until 1990. Berlin was re-established as the capital after Germany’s reunification, but Bonn continues to house six governmental departments. Like Cologne, Bonn was founded by the Romans, around the year 10 BC, as it was a good site to bridge the Rhine. Worth visiting are the old City Hall, the Münster Basilica, and the house where Beethoven was born. After dinner, you can join a city walk through Bonn.Day 6: Bonn - Remagen | Remagen - Koblenz, 27 mi. (44 km)
During breakfast, you sail to Remagen and take some time to explore this town’s rich historical past. Nowadays it’s best known for its once-famous Ludendorff Bridge, the only functional Rhine bridge captured by the Americans in Operation Lumberjack in March 1945. From Remagen, the biking incorporates a more romantic section of the Rhine valley with castle keeps, mansions and the first vineyards at the foothills of central Germany. You pass the beloved bathing resort of Bad Breisig and also Burg Rheineck. This stronghold, set in stunning scenery, dates back to 1100. You stop in Andernach, once a Roman settlement, a wonderful town with many historical sites. The day's destination is Koblenz whose name comes from the Latin confluentes, meaning the merging of two rivers (the Rhine and Moselle). The statue of Emperor Wilhelm of Prussia at the intersection of the two rivers is an impressive landmark. Today there is no dinner on board. You can select one of the local restaurants in Koblenz.Day 7: Koblenz - Alken | Alken - Moselkern - Cochem, 25 mi. (40 km)
In the morning, the boat crosses the first lock to enter the Moselle! Cyclists disembark in Alken to head to the foot of the hills where the Burg Eltz is hidden. Untouched by wars or fires, you will find this beautiful castle worth the effort of walking to it. The guided tour takes you back through the ages.After, you continue cycling to Cochem, the most visited village on the Moselle River. A bustling and characteristic Mosel town with steep wine-clad mountains, wooded hills, an impressive castle, and a picturesque square with beautiful timber-framed houses and cafes. Time for a Moselle wine and your farewell diner!
Day 8: Departure from Cochem
Today marks the end of your tour. After enjoying a hearty breakfast you’ll say your last goodbyes, and can disembark anytime up until 9.30 a.m.
Day 1: Amsterdam - Wijk bij Duurstede
Day 2: Wijk bij Duurstede - Wageningen - Arnhem
Day 3: Arnhem - Pannerden - Rees
Day 4: Rees - Wesel - Düsseldorf
Day 5: Düsseldorf - Zons
Day 6: Zons - Cologne
Day 7: Cologne - Bonn
Day 8: Bonn - Koblenz
Day 9: Koblenz - Burg Eltz - Cochem
Day 10: CochemDaily distances are approximately 28 mi. (44 km) per day. The itinerary is subject to change sometimes without prior notice. Some waterways may be subject to occasional closures due to drought, storms, floods, canal, or lock repairs, or other unforeseen circumstances that make navigation unsafe or impossible. The captain reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary.
Day 1: Amsterdam - Wijk bij Duurstede
Onboard, as the boat navigates, you will get a taste of the beauty of Amsterdam seen from the water. Your cycling begins as a scenic ride past the prestigious houses along the Vecht, where Amsterdam's sophisticated traders and aristocrats had their country homes. You follow this small winding river (a branch of the Rhine) upstream to Breukelen. By the end of the afternoon, you board the barge and cruise to Wijk bij Duurstede, a small fortified town on the Rhine River.Day 2: Wijk bij Duurstede - Wageningen - Arnhem
What a magical place! No visit to Holland is complete without a ride through Europe’s largest drifting dunes in the National Park Hoge Veluwe. Imagine an African safari with grassy plains, weathered pines, bogs brimming with rare species, and hardwood forests filled with birdsong. The geography is wild thanks to an Ice Age glacier that dumped its load of sand and gravel in the region. Awaiting you on the other side is the world-famous Kröller-Müller art gallery and sculpture park with the largest private Van Gogh collection in the world. Also showcased are works by Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Pablo Picasso, and Piet Mondrian. The route continues to Arnhem ‘Home of Eagles,’ given its name by Romans stationed on the Rhine. Perhaps you recall the 1977 classic A Bridge Too Far and the failed Allied Forces attempt to break through German lines and take several bridges (including Arnhem) in Operation Market Garden? Renamed the John Frost Bridge, you may walk or ride across this beloved landmark into Arnhem center which is teeming with art, fashion, and all things Lekker (Sweet, fun, cool).Day 3: Arnhem - Pannerden - Rees (Germany)
Today is all about bridges, battlegrounds, and castles, for example, the 13th-century Doornenburg Castle. It’s an impressive brick behemoth where German commanders set up headquarters during the Battle of Arnhem. Naturally, it became a prime target for British bombers. After a tour, your route leaves Holland, crossing the border into Germany. Around the bend is Emmerich, home of Germany’s longest suspension bridge. This engineering feat spans some 1,600 ft across the Rhine and you can bike across for super aerial photos. Some 500 ships pass underneath it every day. Before the Rhine was channeled in the 1800s, sturgeon, shad, and salmon used to swim the river. Now, the barges are the big fish. Emmerich is also home to a WWII Biber submarine and one-man U-Boat which you can view in the Rhine Museum. The day's destination is Rees, famous for its medieval wall, towers, and river promenade with art sculptures, restaurants, and cafés. This is the perfect place to raise your Riesling glass or beer stein and watch the Rhine flow by.Day 4: Rees - Wesel - Düsseldorf
The great Ruhr region was once Germany’s blast furnaces during the Industrial Revolution, until recently. Pedaling peacefully along the Rhine, you’ll see historic factory stacks, now mostly quiet and converted into other uses and venues - a reminder of when coal was king. This area is also where Neanderthal Man was found in 1856. And, it’s home to the mega supermarket chain Aldi. We cruise through the world’s biggest inland harbor in Duisburg then it’s anchors away to the modern, sparkling city of Düsseldorf—Germany’s fashion and advertising capital. Here you drink Altbier which doesn’t mean the beer is old; it’s a top-down fermentation style that’s hoppy and bitter-crisp. The waiters won’t ask if you want a second beer, it will just appear in front of you. Explore the Altstadt along the river or check out Media Harbor, the rehabbed riverside warehouse district that will blow your mind. The city sparkles with international flair, übermodern architecture, and swanky folk. A casual feeling reigns in the evening when the “suits” loosen their ties at the 17th century Füchschen Brewery for roast pork shank (Haxen). You will need a couple of cold ones to wash down the Haxen. Bring it on Düsseldorf!Day 5: Düsseldorf - Zons
First, you take some time to see Dusseldorf by day, continue on a lovely ride partly along the meandering Rhine, and end your cycling in Zons. This seemingly small town has a very long history! The first settlement in the seventh century.Day 6: Zons - Cologne
Today’s ride stretches from one rival city to the other. Be it beer suds or soccer clubs, ne’re the two agree. In Düsseldorf you drank Altbier, but you’ll forget that word exists when you arrive in Cologne. Here in Köln, Kölsch is king. It’s the largest city on your Rhine cruise and everything worth seeing is within walking distance from the barge. The city isn’t just big—it’s ancient. The Romans set up their northern military headquarters here in 50 AD. The blending of Roman and Germanic cultures comes to life in the Roman-Germanic Museum. After the telecommunications tower with its rotating restaurant, Cologne Cathedral is next. This giant Gothic beauty is longer than a football field and holds 20,000 people! The best place to take it all in is at Café Reichard for a German trifecta: coffee, cake and cathedral views. What a colossal city.!Day 7: Cologne - Bonn
Today you will pedal to West Germany’s former capital city. When the wall came down in 1990, most of the government moved back to Berlin. It’s the birthplace of musical genius Ludwig van Beethoven. You can visit the world-famous Haribo factory with all the gummy sweets and gadgets—imagine Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Bonn’s parks and gardens are splendid. The first-rate Botanical Gardens at Poppelsdorf Palace are among the oldest. Here you can see the world’s rarest flowering plant, titan arum, the Sumatran Corpse Flower that takes 7 years to blossom for just one day! Stroll Bonn’s endless river promenade and the nearby Rheinaue Leisure Park. For the best views of the legendary Siebengebirge hills, join the locals under the great chestnut trees at the Alter Zoll, a local hotspot. It is a former Rhine toll station and military fort along the river.Day 8: Bonn - Koblenz
This morning you cruise past the Siebengebirge (seven hills) and officially enter the legendary middle Rhine valley with its dramatic cliffs and curves, romantic castles, sloping vineyards, and sleepy half-timbered villages. You sail past the ancient volcano, Dragon’s Rock where the hero Siegfried killed the dragon and bathed in its blood to become invincible. The Dragon’s Castle lies in ruins, a reminder of French revenge. Today’s biking starts in Remagen with a stop at Ludendorff Bridge. It was only one of two bridges still intact over the Rhine during Operation Lumberjack in the final days of WWII. The U.S. Army got 25,000 troops, six Army divisions, tanks, artillery, and trucks across the river in a stroke of good luck. You pass little villages with old churches and the medieval harbor crane. Arriving in Koblenz, you moor in the shadows of the mighty Ehrenbreitenstein fortress. Order a Trocken Riesling and prepare to become a convert for life. Prefer a beer in the Koblenz’ Biergarten? You will find that just steps away.Day 9: Koblen - Burg Eltz - Cochem
In the morning, the boat crosses the first lock and enters the Moselle! You will be dropped off and given a head start to the foot of the hills where the Burg Eltz is hidden. Untouched by wars or fires, you will find this beautiful castle worth walking to. The guided tour takes you back through the ages. After your visit, you continue cycling to Cochem, the most visited village on the Moselle River. A bustling and characteristic Mosel town with steep wine-clad mountains, wooded hills, an impressive castle and a picturesque square with beautiful timber-framed houses and cafes. Time for a Moselle wine and farewell dinner celebration!Day 10: End of Tour
Disembarkation by 9 am.
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Boats & Bikes
- Magnifique I
Deluxe Class Boat
The totally renovated Magnifique I will join our line-up in 2024, joining her sisters the Magnifique II, III, & IV! Read More
- Magnifique III
Deluxe Class Barge
Following the success of her sister ships, Princesse Royal and the Magnifique II, Magnifique lll was launched in 2018, adding to her owner/captain's portfolio of designing and constructing deluxe ships. The partially covered sundeck with sun loungers and a hot tub provide is the perfect spot for relaxation. The tastefully decorated lounge with large panoramic windows, located on the upper deck is wonderfully inviting and the combined light-filled restaurant, bar, and lounge adds to the ambience. Read More
- Princesse Royal
Deluxe Class Boat
This beautiful vessel features a beautiful salon with a spacious bar, a sun deck equipped with comfortable chairs, and a small whirlpool to relax in at the end of a long day of cycling. Delicious meals are served daily in the restaurant area. Read More
- Iris
Premium Class Barge
In 2005, the Iris was transformed from a cargo ship to a passenger ship. Her owner, Lenny Versteeg, has lovingly updated and maintained her throughout the years. The interior is fresh, tasteful, and comfortable. Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
Princesse Royal, Magnifique I & Magnifique III
- Accommodation for 7 nights on board your selected vessel in a climate-controlled cabin
- Breakfast, packed lunches, & 6 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea on board
- Complimentary welcome drink
- Tour guide - two guides will be included for 22 guests and over
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Bike rental including helmet, pannier, & water bottle
- Bike protection
- Some short guided walking tours
- Maps for cycling itinerary (one set per cabin)
- GPS tracks
- Fees for ferries
- Entrances Museum Remagen
- Entrance Burg Eltz
- Wine tasting at a local winery
- Wifi
- Carbon offset payment
- Accommodation for 9 nights
- Breakfast, packed lunches, & 6 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea on board
- Tour guide - two guides will be included for 18 guests and over
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Bike rental including helmet, pannier, & water bottle
- Entrance to the National Park Hoge Veluwe and Kroeller Mueller Museum
- Entrance Burg Eltz
Iris
What’s Not Included
Princesse Royal, Magnifique I, & Magnifique III
- Electric bicycle (available with supplement. See pricing)
- 1 dinner
- Drinks other than those mentioned
- Entrance fees & excursions not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Electric bicycle (available with supplement. See pricing)
- 3 dinners
- Drinks other than those mentioned
- Entrance fees & excursions not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
Iris
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Deluxe Class
Princesse Royal
Amsterdam to Cochem (8 days)
Saturday departure
May 6, 2023Lower Deck | Twin Cabin $ 2857 £ 1503 $ 2,482 € 1694 kr 251070 ₪ 7007 ¥ 272988 Mex$ 33880 NZ$ 3085 NOK 19793 kr 20466 $ 1,841 Lower Deck | Premium Twin Cabin $ 3195 £ 1681 $ 2,775 € 1894 kr 280712 ₪ 7835 ¥ 305218 Mex$ 37880 NZ$ 3449 NOK 22130 kr 22882 $ 2,058 Lower Deck |Single Cabin $ 3734 £ 1965 $ 3,244 € 2214 kr 328139 ₪ 9158 ¥ 356786 Mex$ 44280 NZ$ 4032 NOK 25869 kr 26749 $ 2,406 Lower Deck | Single-Use Twin Cabin $ 4121 £ 2168 $ 3,580 € 2444 kr 362154 ₪ 10108 ¥ 393770 Mex$ 48870 NZ$ 4450 NOK 28550 kr 29521 $ 2,655 Magnifique III
Amsterdam to Cochem (8 days)
Tuesday departure
August 29, 2023Lower Deck | Twin Cabin $ 2570 £ 1352 $ 2,233 € 1524 kr 225874 ₪ 6304 ¥ 245592 Mex$ 30480 NZ$ 2776 NOK 17807 kr 18412 $ 1,656 Upper Deck | Suite $ 3498 £ 1840 $ 3,039 € 2074 kr 307390 ₪ 8579 ¥ 334225 Mex$ 41480 NZ$ 3777 NOK 24233 kr 25057 $ 2,253 Lower Deck | Single Cabin $ 3245 £ 1707 $ 2,819 € 1924 kr 285158 ₪ 7959 ¥ 310052 Mex$ 38480 NZ$ 3504 NOK 22480 kr 23245 $ 2,090 Lower Deck | Single-Use Twin Cabin $ 3691 £ 1942 $ 3,207 € 2189 kr 324360 ₪ 9053 ¥ 352677 Mex$ 43770 NZ$ 3986 NOK 25571 kr 26440 $ 2,378 Discount: 10% per person for bookings until 31 May 2023. July and August departures only. For new bookings only.
Premium Class
Iris
Amsterdam to Cochem (10 days)
Thursday departure
July 20, 2023Twin/double $ 3281 £ 1726 $ 2,850 € 1945 kr 288271 ₪ 8046 ¥ 313437 Mex$ 38900 NZ$ 3542 NOK 22726 kr 23499 $ 2,113 Twin for single-use On request Deluxe Class
Princesse Royal
Amsterdam to Cochem (8 days)
Sunday departure
April 28, 2024Twin $ 2908 £ 1530 $ 2,526 € 1724 kr 255516 ₪ 7131 ¥ 277822 Mex$ 34480 NZ$ 3140 NOK 20144 kr 20829 $ 1,873 Premium twin $ 3330 £ 1752 $ 2,893 € 1974 kr 292569 ₪ 8166 ¥ 318110 Mex$ 39480 NZ$ 3595 NOK 23065 kr 23849 $ 2,145 Single $ 3734 £ 1965 $ 3,244 € 2214 kr 328139 ₪ 9158 ¥ 356786 Mex$ 44280 NZ$ 4032 NOK 25869 kr 26749 $ 2,406 Twin /single use $ 4257 £ 2240 $ 3,698 € 2524 kr 374085 ₪ 10441 ¥ 406742 Mex$ 50480 NZ$ 4597 NOK 29491 kr 30494 $ 2,742 Magnifique I
Amsterdam to Cochem (8 days)
Tuesday departure
June 18, 2024Twin $ 2908 £ 1530 $ 2,526 € 1724 kr 255516 ₪ 7131 ¥ 277822 Mex$ 34480 NZ$ 3140 NOK 20144 kr 20829 $ 1,873 Junior Suite $ 3498 £ 1840 $ 3,039 € 2074 kr 307390 ₪ 8579 ¥ 334225 Mex$ 41480 NZ$ 3777 NOK 24233 kr 25057 $ 2,253 Twin/single-use (limited availability) $ 4257 £ 2240 $ 3,698 € 2524 kr 374085 ₪ 10441 ¥ 406742 Mex$ 50480 NZ$ 4597 NOK 29491 kr 30494 $ 2,742 Magnifique III
Amsterdam to Cochem (8 days)
Tuesday departure
August 20, 2024Twin $ 2908 £ 1530 $ 2,526 € 1724 kr 255516 ₪ 7131 ¥ 277822 Mex$ 34480 NZ$ 3140 NOK 20144 kr 20829 $ 1,873 Upper deck suite $ 3920 £ 2062 $ 3,405 € 2324 kr 344443 ₪ 9613 ¥ 374512 Mex$ 46480 NZ$ 4233 NOK 27154 kr 28077 $ 2,525 Single $ 3734 £ 1965 $ 3,244 € 2214 kr 328139 ₪ 9158 ¥ 356786 Mex$ 44280 NZ$ 4032 NOK 25869 kr 26749 $ 2,406 Extra Options
Princesse Royal & Magnifique III
Electric bike: $ 202 £ 106 $ 176 € 120 kr 17785 ₪ 496 ¥ 19338 Mex$ 2400 NZ$ 219 NOK 1402 kr 1450 $ 130
Iris
Electric bike: $ 236 £ 124 $ 205 € 140 kr 20750 ₪ 579 ¥ 22561 Mex$ 2800 NZ$ 255 NOK 1636 kr 1691 $ 152
Princesse Royal & Magnifique I, & Magnifique III
Electric bike: $ 253 £ 133 $ 220 € 150 kr 22232 ₪ 620 ¥ 24172 Mex$ 3000 NZ$ 273 NOK 1753 kr 1812 $ 163
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy, guided bike and boat tour with average daily distances between 35 and 45 km.
Airport Info
The closest international airport to your tour start in Amsterdam is Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and to Cochem, at the end of your tour, there are a couple of options. Luxembourg Airport (LUX) is 89 kilometers from Cochem and Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) is 99 kilometers.
Local Travel
Amsterdam:
There is a direct train that leaves 6 times per hour from the airport to Amsterdam Central Station. It takes about 16 minutes. The price for a train ticket Schiphol-Amsterdam Central is approx. € 4,20 per person for a single journey. Walking distance to the barge is about 10 to 15 minutes or you could take a short taxi ride from the station to the mooring location. You could also opt a taxi from the airport to the barge in Amsterdam. This will take about 30 minutes and costs approx. €45
Cochem:
Though Cochem is actually closer to Luxembourg than Frankfurt by about 10 kilometers, travel to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is slightly more convenient in that you can travel by train to the airport. There is a train station on the lower level of the airport. There are no direct routes, and depending on your time of departure, you will have at least one change in Koblenz. Travel time is approx. 2 1/4 hours. Please contact us if you plan on extending your vacation in Germany. We can provide more departure options based on your travel plans.Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The Netherlands has a temperate maritime climate influenced by the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and Cochem, as well, has a mild continental climate.
Recommended
Important to note, due to steel construction of the ship, cruising locations, and other factors, Wifi signal speed and strength may not be what you are accustomed to and may not meet your expectations. If you are dependent on a constant, strong, fast, and reliable signal at all times, please consider a personal hot spot. See our FAQ page/ Before Your Trip section for details.
Remarks
On the Princesse Royal and Magnifique I & III, you will be provided with a link for the Ride With GPS app that you can download for free on your mobile phone. This option is in addition to traditional printed route notes and printed maps. Once the app is installed, you can then upload tour maps and daily itineraries directly to your smartphone. You will be able to use voice navigation on all the routes and access your tour content anytime, all from your phone.
Important to know
Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Carbon Offset
Princesse Royal & Magnifique I, & Magnifique III
This tour is carbon neutral. To offset emissions that can't yet be reduced by any other means, carbon credits are purchased through the organization Justdiggit. Their mission is to cool down the planet by regreening Africa through rainwater harvesting, tree restoration, and the development of grass seed banks.
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Extra Stay
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