Relax on a 3-hour Rhine River dinner cruise, enjoying panoramic views of Cologne as you dine on a buffet of regional specialties, including drinks. While floating down the river – Germany's second largest – you'll experience Cologne from a unique vantage point. Unwind as you take in the atmosphere, enhanced by the DJ’s mellow music selection and the city landmarks lit up in the late evening sky!
Highlights
- 3-hour Cologne dinner cruise along the Rhine River
- Enjoy a buffet dinner, including regional German specialties
- Listen to the DJ’s relaxing music as you sip your drinks
- Take in the city sights such as Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge
- Admire the panoramic vistas of the city skyline lit up at night
Useful Information
Cologne Cathedral
During your 3-hour dinner cruise aboard a comfortable boat, enjoy taking in Cologne’s beautiful sights along the Rhine River at night.
See top attractions such as Cologne’s historic old town, the University of Cologne and the Chocolate Museum. Admire famous city landmarks lit up against the spectacular evening sky, such as the Hohenzollern Bridge (Hohenzollernbrücke) – where couples traditionally attach padlocks called ‘love locks’ as a declaration – and the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) with its silver and blue-lit spires.
Choose from regional German dishes at the onboard buffet, and relax as you dine and listen to the DJ’s music selection that will be sure to put you at ease. Enjoy complimentary drinks from the bar, including fresh Koelsch, the famous local beer. After returning to shore, you’re free to stay on board the boat for an additional half hour to finish your drink or just relax!
Itinerary
Sample Menu (subject to change at any time without notice)
Cold Starters
Cold Starters
- Selection of Rhine specialities: black pudding, liver sausage, aspic, Partyfrikadellen (typical German meat dumplings), chicken wings, mixed pickles, mustard
- Tacchino Tonnato (Turkey with tuna sauce)
- Poached Salmon with garnish of smoked fish and horseradish-blackberry cream
- Mixed salad leaves with Feta cheese, onion, olives, vinaigrette dressing
- Tomato and mozzarella salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, garnished with fresh basil leaves
- Pasta salad with peas, carrots, cucumber, cream & mayonnaise
- Potato salad with eggs and pickles in a mayo dressing
- Strips of chicken in a cream, cheese and mushroom sauce
- Pasta with pesto, tomatoes and parmesan
- Roast with honey crust in dark beer sauce
Sides
- Vegetables
- Potatoes au gratin
- Spätzle (traditional German noodle)
- Bread and Butter
- Cheese
- Mousse and Cream Variation
- Butter- and Fruitcakes
