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Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise MS Geoffrey Chaucer 2025-12-06
0 nights | 06 December 2025 | MS Geoffrey Chaucer
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 Geoffrey Chaucer.
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 167 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.
Prices are per person including all taxes, based on 2 adults sharing one cabin on a twinshare basis.
Itinerary and port stops
Day 1
Cologne
Arrive 00:00
Depart 00:00
00:00
00:00
06/12/2025
Arrive in Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany and the regions cultural hub. A landmark of high gothic architecture set amid a reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views.
On arrival, see your five-star cruise ship moored in historic Cologne, whose skyline is dominated by the spires of its magnificent cathedral. The dedicated English-speaking crew welcomes you on board and helps you to your cabin. After settling into your spacious and tastefully furnished accommodation, theres time to familiarise yourself with this splendid ship.
Arrive in Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany and the regions cultural hub. A landmark of high gothic architecture set amid a reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views.
On arrival, see your five-star cruise ship moored in historic Cologne, whose skyline is dominated by the spires of its magnificent cathedral. The dedicated English-speaking crew welcomes you on board and helps you to your cabin. After settling into your spacious and tastefully furnished accommodation, theres time to familiarise yourself with this splendid ship.
Day 2
Rudesheim
Arrive 00:00
Depart 00:00
00:00
00:00
07/12/2025
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning and relax on board while a kaleidoscope of riverside views drifts by in all their seasonal glory. Wrap up warm and take to the deck for an invigorating breath of frosty air as we pass through the outstandingly beautiful Rhine Gorge, where the river flows a little faster, the vineyard-covered valley sides are steeper and ruined castles sit atop rocky crags.
After lunch on board, we arrive in Rdesheim for a guided tour. The quirky, crooked houses and tiny streets provide the perfect chocolate-box setting for its Christmas market.
As the evening light fades, amble back on board to enjoy a sumptuous dinner in the ships excellent restaurant before delighting in the upbeat sounds of Rhenish folk music and dancing with a live performance on traditional instruments.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning and relax on board while a kaleidoscope of riverside views drifts by in all their seasonal glory. Wrap up warm and take to the deck for an invigorating breath of frosty air as we pass through the outstandingly beautiful Rhine Gorge, where the river flows a little faster, the vineyard-covered valley sides are steeper and ruined castles sit atop rocky crags.
After lunch on board, we arrive in Rdesheim for a guided tour. The quirky, crooked houses and tiny streets provide the perfect chocolate-box setting for its Christmas market.
As the evening light fades, amble back on board to enjoy a sumptuous dinner in the ships excellent restaurant before delighting in the upbeat sounds of Rhenish folk music and dancing with a live performance on traditional instruments.
Day 3
Koblenz
Arrive 00:00
Depart 00:00
00:00
00:00
08/12/2025
During breakfast the ship effortlessly glides out of port as we commence a spectacular mornings cruising. One of the cruise highlights will be our return passage through the magnificent Rhine Gorge, so have your camera at the ready to capture some of the most stunning river views as the captain skilfully navigates our passage between the narrow valley sides that tower above.
As we arrive in the historic city of Koblenz, dramatically located at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, take in the views over another delicious lunch in the ships restaurant. Koblenz is a romantics dream; forest-covered hillsides dominate the skyline, whilst the lower slopes are strewn with the pretty, half-timbered buildings so typical of the Rhineland. Enjoy a guided tour, seeing the principal monuments, discovering ancient squares, admiring beautifully restored historic house frontages and quaint hidden passageways.
As the fairy lights glow brighter in the cool evening air, its time to head back to the inviting warmth of the ships lounge for an aperitif before the chefs dinner is served. We sail on to historic Bonn and arrive later this evening.
During breakfast the ship effortlessly glides out of port as we commence a spectacular mornings cruising. One of the cruise highlights will be our return passage through the magnificent Rhine Gorge, so have your camera at the ready to capture some of the most stunning river views as the captain skilfully navigates our passage between the narrow valley sides that tower above.
As we arrive in the historic city of Koblenz, dramatically located at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, take in the views over another delicious lunch in the ships restaurant. Koblenz is a romantics dream; forest-covered hillsides dominate the skyline, whilst the lower slopes are strewn with the pretty, half-timbered buildings so typical of the Rhineland. Enjoy a guided tour, seeing the principal monuments, discovering ancient squares, admiring beautifully restored historic house frontages and quaint hidden passageways.
As the fairy lights glow brighter in the cool evening air, its time to head back to the inviting warmth of the ships lounge for an aperitif before the chefs dinner is served. We sail on to historic Bonn and arrive later this evening.
Day 4
Bonn
Arrive 00:00
Depart 00:00
00:00
00:00
09/12/2025
Rising refreshed, after breakfast theres the opportunity to tour the fascinating city of Bonn, which is famous for being the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven. Youll have some free time to wander the seasonal market, centred around the old town.
Back on board for lunch, we make our return to Cologne as the ever-changing river scenery drifts silently by. As the towering spires of Colognes cathedral come into view on the wintry skyline, we moor in the shadow of this ancient monument once again. You will have free time to immerse yourself in the citys seven Yuletide markets, each with its own unique theme.
After browsing the market and its Aladdins cave of festive gifts and foods, return to the ship to enjoy a final delicious dinner.
Rising refreshed, after breakfast theres the opportunity to tour the fascinating city of Bonn, which is famous for being the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven. Youll have some free time to wander the seasonal market, centred around the old town.
Back on board for lunch, we make our return to Cologne as the ever-changing river scenery drifts silently by. As the towering spires of Colognes cathedral come into view on the wintry skyline, we moor in the shadow of this ancient monument once again. You will have free time to immerse yourself in the citys seven Yuletide markets, each with its own unique theme.
After browsing the market and its Aladdins cave of festive gifts and foods, return to the ship to enjoy a final delicious dinner.
Day 5
Cologne
Arrive 00:00
Depart 00:00
00:00
00:00
10/12/2025
Its time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
Its time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
