Rhein Melodie, Spring in Holland ex Cologne Return
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Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2024 | Cologne, Germany | 04:30 PM | |
| 29 Apr 2024 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | 10:30 AM | 09:00 PM |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Enkhuizen, Holland | 11:30 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 1 May 2024 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 03:30 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 2 May 2024 | Nijmegen, Netherlands | 02:30 AM | 01:30 PM |
| 3 May 2024 | Cologne, Germany | 07:00 AM |
5 Night Cruise sailing from Cologne roundtrip aboard Rhein Melodie.
Tulips? Holland! Come with us and see for yourself: Spring in the Keukenhof flower park is when the flowers blossom and grow in all shapes and colours. A visit to Amsterdam is, of course, part of the programme, with a round trip along the famous canals past the traditional town houses. The region of North Holland is principally known for its idyllic nature and is home to the typical windmills. The large expanse of continuous inland water at Markermeer and Lake Ijssel will be a great addition to your cruise experience. Rotterdam and its vast seaport and the sedate Nijmegen contribute their own part to this cruise for all the senses.
Highlights of this cruise:
Cologne
Cologne is situated on the river Rhein in North Rhine-Westphalia and is the fourth largest city in Germany. It is one of the nation's media, tourism and business hotspots.
Cologne Cathedral (German: Kolner Dom) is the city's most famous monument and the Cologne residents' most respected landmark. It is a Gothic church, started in 1248, and completed in 1880. In 1996, it was designated a World Heritage site; it houses the Shrine of the Three Kings that supposedly contains the relics of the Three Magi. Also worth seeing are the city’s twelve Romanesque churches. These buildings are outstanding examples of medieval church architecture. The origins of some of the churches go back as far as Roman times.
Cologne has several museums. The famous Roman-Germanic Museum features art and architecture from the city's distant past; the Museum Ludwig houses one of the most important collections of modern art in Europe, including a Picasso collection matched only by the museums in Barcelona and Paris. The Schnutgen Museum of religious art is housed in St. Cecilia, one of Cologne's Twelve Romanesque churches.
Rotterdam
The city of Rotterdam is unlike Holland's other cities. Located on the mighty Maas River, it is a city with outstanding architecture, an abundance of attractions, festivals and museums, a swinging young city culture, excellent shopping facilities, restaurants and cafes.
Rotterdam is only a half-hour from The Hague and an hour from Amsterdam, but it is centuries away from them in both appearance and personality. Here, instead of the usual Dutch web of little streets, alleyways, and winding canals, there's a spacious and elegant shopping mall and the world's busiest ocean harbor. Rotterdam is a fascinating place to see and experience, particularly when you consider that this city was a living monument to Holland's Golden Age until it was bombed to rubble during World War II. The city retains traces of its ancient history in only two areas -- Delfshaven (Delft Harbor) and Oude Haven (Old Harbor).
Today this bustling metropolis has the world's biggest port, created when its several harbors were opened directly to the sea, 32km (20 miles) away, by the dredging of a deep water channel that accommodates even the largest oil tankers. Europoort handles more ships and more cargo every year than any other port in the world.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands is built around a concentric network of canals spanned by over 1000 bridges making canal cruises one of the most attractive ways of viewing the city. Many of the houses date back to the 17th century. These narrow-fronted merchants' houses are characterised by the traditionally Dutch ornamented gables.
The oldest part of the city is Nieuwmarkt, located near the first canals - Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht - built to protect the city against invasion in the 17th century. Today, Amsterdam's famous liberalism has survived in the city's 'coffee shops and thriving sex industry.
The city has also long been a centre of diamond cutting and it is still possible to see diamond cutters at work. Amsterdam has a booming cultural life, boasting 53 museums, 61 art galleries, 12 concert halls and 20 theatre. A special canal boat (the 'museum boat') links 16 of the major museums. In the local countryside it is still possible to see working windmills. There are annual events such as the Amsterdam Arts Week and the Holland Festival.
Tulips? Holland! Come with us and see for yourself: Spring in the Keukenhof flower park is when the flowers blossom and grow in all shapes and colours. A visit to Amsterdam is, of course, part of the programme, with a round trip along the famous canals past the traditional town houses. The region of North Holland is principally known for its idyllic nature and is home to the typical windmills. The large expanse of continuous inland water at Markermeer and Lake Ijssel will be a great addition to your cruise experience. Rotterdam and its vast seaport and the sedate Nijmegen contribute their own part to this cruise for all the senses.
Highlights of this cruise:
Cologne
Cologne is situated on the river Rhein in North Rhine-Westphalia and is the fourth largest city in Germany. It is one of the nation's media, tourism and business hotspots.
Cologne Cathedral (German: Kolner Dom) is the city's most famous monument and the Cologne residents' most respected landmark. It is a Gothic church, started in 1248, and completed in 1880. In 1996, it was designated a World Heritage site; it houses the Shrine of the Three Kings that supposedly contains the relics of the Three Magi. Also worth seeing are the city’s twelve Romanesque churches. These buildings are outstanding examples of medieval church architecture. The origins of some of the churches go back as far as Roman times.
Cologne has several museums. The famous Roman-Germanic Museum features art and architecture from the city's distant past; the Museum Ludwig houses one of the most important collections of modern art in Europe, including a Picasso collection matched only by the museums in Barcelona and Paris. The Schnutgen Museum of religious art is housed in St. Cecilia, one of Cologne's Twelve Romanesque churches.
Rotterdam
The city of Rotterdam is unlike Holland's other cities. Located on the mighty Maas River, it is a city with outstanding architecture, an abundance of attractions, festivals and museums, a swinging young city culture, excellent shopping facilities, restaurants and cafes.
Rotterdam is only a half-hour from The Hague and an hour from Amsterdam, but it is centuries away from them in both appearance and personality. Here, instead of the usual Dutch web of little streets, alleyways, and winding canals, there's a spacious and elegant shopping mall and the world's busiest ocean harbor. Rotterdam is a fascinating place to see and experience, particularly when you consider that this city was a living monument to Holland's Golden Age until it was bombed to rubble during World War II. The city retains traces of its ancient history in only two areas -- Delfshaven (Delft Harbor) and Oude Haven (Old Harbor).
Today this bustling metropolis has the world's biggest port, created when its several harbors were opened directly to the sea, 32km (20 miles) away, by the dredging of a deep water channel that accommodates even the largest oil tankers. Europoort handles more ships and more cargo every year than any other port in the world.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands is built around a concentric network of canals spanned by over 1000 bridges making canal cruises one of the most attractive ways of viewing the city. Many of the houses date back to the 17th century. These narrow-fronted merchants' houses are characterised by the traditionally Dutch ornamented gables.
The oldest part of the city is Nieuwmarkt, located near the first canals - Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht - built to protect the city against invasion in the 17th century. Today, Amsterdam's famous liberalism has survived in the city's 'coffee shops and thriving sex industry.
The city has also long been a centre of diamond cutting and it is still possible to see diamond cutters at work. Amsterdam has a booming cultural life, boasting 53 museums, 61 art galleries, 12 concert halls and 20 theatre. A special canal boat (the 'museum boat') links 16 of the major museums. In the local countryside it is still possible to see working windmills. There are annual events such as the Amsterdam Arts Week and the Holland Festival.
Modern meets comfort on board our MS RHEIN MELODIE. This luxurious riverboat with the highest demands in design extends over a length of 132 metres. The highly generous cabins offer all convenience and a fantastic view of the banks of the Rhine. But not only the cabins: it does not matter where you are on this ship, the large panorama windows open a fantastic river cinema. The kitchen on-board is also magnificent. Culinary cuisine is offered each day that lets cruise passengers hearts beat faster.
At meal times, all guest will find a place in the generously arranged panorama restaurant. Let yourself be pampered by the friendly staff. International specialities can be found in the menu, as well as dishes from kitchens of the countries along the travelling route.
Theme evenings, quiz events, bingo (depending on the programme) as well as live music ensure that there is no time for boredom on-board. Books, board and card games are also available.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 132 m
- Beam: 11.4 m
- Draft: 2.0 m
- Passenger capacity (dbl): 196
Ship Amenities
- Television
- Telephone
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Individual Climate Control
Ship Facilities
- Panorama Restaurant
- Panorama Saloon with Bar
- Library
- Sun Deck
With its "time to discover" philosophy, nicko cruises focuses on cruise schedules that are rich in discovery and on intensive travel experiences in the product fields river and ocean. The product features of so-called “slow cruising”, such as small ships and long anchorage times, are combined with emotional moments at nicko cruises. During the cruises, guests always have plenty of time for exploring. Thanks to the large variety of products, everyone will find just the right trip at nicko cruises, individually tailored to their needs. The ships in the fleet are all in the 4 to 5-star category according to German land hotel trade standards. Attractive inland excursions and the varied culinary offers on board round off the travel experience. nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH has its company headquarters in Stuttgart, where it employs roughly 110 highly motivated members of staff.
The cabins are furnished in style and comfort with an air conditioning system / heater that can be regulated separately, shower/WC SAT TV, telephone, hair dryer and safe. The deluxe cabins have an approx. size of 14.5?m². They offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. All cabins on the upper deck are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony). The cabins on the middle deck have large panorama windows that can be opened. The standard cabins have a size of approx. 11.5 m², have large panorama windows that cannot be opened and are all equipped with a fold-down bed and a sofa bed.
The cabins are furnished in style and comfort with an air conditioning system / heater that can be regulated separately, shower/WC SAT TV, telephone, hair dryer and safe. The deluxe cabins have an approx. size of 14.5?m². They offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. All cabins on the upper deck are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony). The cabins on the middle deck have large panorama windows that can be opened. The standard cabins have a size of approx. 11.5 m², have large panorama windows that cannot be opened and are all equipped with a fold-down bed and a sofa bed.
The cabins are furnished in style and comfort with an air conditioning system / heater that can be regulated separately, shower/WC SAT TV, telephone, hair dryer and safe. The deluxe cabins have an approx. size of 14.5?m². They offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. All cabins on the upper deck are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony). The cabins on the middle deck have large panorama windows that can be opened. The standard cabins have a size of approx. 11.5 m², have large panorama windows that cannot be opened and are all equipped with a fold-down bed and a sofa bed.
The cabins are furnished in style and comfort with an air conditioning system / heater that can be regulated separately, shower/WC SAT TV, telephone, hair dryer and safe. The deluxe cabins have an approx. size of 14.5?m². They offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. All cabins on the upper deck are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony). The cabins on the middle deck have large panorama windows that can be opened. The standard cabins have a size of approx. 11.5 m², have large panorama windows that cannot be opened and are all equipped with a fold-down bed and a sofa bed.
The cabins are furnished in style and comfort with an air conditioning system / heater that can be regulated separately, shower/WC SAT TV, telephone, hair dryer and safe. The deluxe cabins have an approx. size of 14.5?m². They offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. All cabins on the upper deck are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony). The cabins on the middle deck have large panorama windows that can be opened. The standard cabins have a size of approx. 11.5 m², have large panorama windows that cannot be opened and are all equipped with a fold-down bed and a sofa bed.
The cabins are furnished in style and comfort with an air conditioning system / heater that can be regulated separately, shower/WC SAT TV, telephone, hair dryer and safe. The deluxe cabins have an approx. size of 14.5?m². They offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. All cabins on the upper deck are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony). The cabins on the middle deck have large panorama windows that can be opened. The standard cabins have a size of approx. 11.5 m², have large panorama windows that cannot be opened and are all equipped with a fold-down bed and a sofa bed.
The cabins are furnished in style and comfort with an air conditioning system / heater that can be regulated separately, shower/WC SAT TV, telephone, hair dryer and safe. The deluxe cabins have an approx. size of 14.5?m². They offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. All cabins on the upper deck are equipped with floor to ceiling panorama windows that can be opened (French balcony). The cabins on the middle deck have large panorama windows that can be opened. The standard cabins have a size of approx. 11.5 m², have large panorama windows that cannot be opened and are all equipped with a fold-down bed and a sofa bed.