6-Day, 5-Night Romantic Rhine–Moselle River Tour | Explore Historic Homes and Narrow Lanes Along the Moselle | Cologne Round Trip

Services included in the price:

River cruise aboard the DCS Amethyst1

Accommodation in the booked cabin

All-inclusive service, including breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner

Afternoon tea/coffee/cake every day

Midnight snacks every day

Snack buffet upon embarkation

Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception

Welcome Dinner and Dance Dinner

Onboard entertainment

Daily music performances in the panoramic lounge

Use of gym equipment; massage (service fee required)

DCS Cruise Director Service

Tour guide system (including headsets used during excursions)

Luggage handling: pier-cabin-pier

Embarkation and disembarkation fees, all port and lock fees.

Not included in the tour price:

Round-trip transportation to and from the pier, insurance, shore excursions, drinks other than those served with meals, and personal expenses.

Changes and cancellations

Important Information for Tour Participants

I. Booking Process and Important Notes

If you book through this website, please carefully read all terms published on our company website, in the order confirmation, and in the tour information notice beforehand. Once you submit an order, we will consider this confirmation that you have read and fully agreed to the terms published by our company. If any tour member breaches the rules set out in these terms, they will be responsible for all resulting consequences.

1. Please ensure that each traveler’s passport is valid for at least six months after the end of the trip! Infants also need passports. For any routes on the itinerary that require visas, please prepare the appropriate visas. A multiple-entry Schengen visa is required for the Schengen Area.

2. Travelers departing from within China should arrive in the departure port city at least one day before the cruise sails. Travelers departing from Europe should arrive in the departure port city at least 6 hours in advance. Otherwise, if you miss the cruise, you will need to make your own way to the next port to board.

3. Before booking, please make sure you understand the product’s cancellation and change policy. You may contact customer service for details.

4. Please be sure to confirm the health condition of all passengers boarding the ship. Passengers with chronic illnesses, elderly passengers, pregnant passengers who are more than 23 weeks along, and infants under 6 months old are not permitted to board.

5. After your booking is successful, we will send you a confirmation from the cruise company. Please refer to the information in the cruise company’s confirmation!

6. To register, first complete the booking form on the website. Please fill it in carefully and check that all the information provided is correct, including names, gender, ID numbers, contact details, required room type, pick-up and drop-off points, and all other items. Our company accepts no responsibility for any losses arising from registration information entered incorrectly by the individual;

7. Prices listed on the official website are for reference. After successfully booking, you will receive an online registration confirmation. Our staff will email you the booking details within 24 hours. Please refer to the email for the final prices and information.

8. Group members must confirm that all the information they provide for joining the tour is accurate, especially their personal ID details and contact telephone number. Group members shall bear all consequences resulting from incorrect information they provide (for example, being unable to cross a border because an ID document has expired, the name on the ID does not match the name used to book the ticket, or the visa type does not meet the destination country’s entry requirements; or staff being unable to contact a participant because the mobile phone number provided is incorrect). Any resulting personal return, transportation, travel, and other expenses shall be borne by the participant.

9. Applicants are kindly asked not to book any flights or other tickets related to the tour itinerary before the cruise tickets are confirmed. If a group member chooses to book flights or other tickets related to the itinerary but is ultimately unable to complete registration, the applicant shall bear all resulting losses.

II. Pre-Trip Preparations:

Detailed packing list:

※Important: To facilitate inspection by customs authorities in different countries when crossing borders, please keep your passport, ID card, and other documents with you at all times. Do not put them in your suitcase!

1. Documents

(1) Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months after the disembarkation date. European travel document requirements: a national ID card from a Schengen country; or a Chinese passport + a valid Schengen residence card (the names in pinyin on both documents must match); or a Chinese passport + a multiple-entry Schengen visa.

(2) Hold identification documents consistent with your nationality.

(3) Emergency contact number and itinerary: request these before departure

2. Valuables

(1) Cash: Euros or an internationally accepted currency (US dollars)

(2) International credit card (VISA or MASTER), dual-currency card. You can link your credit card directly to your room card for faster checkout.

3. Clothing

Light, casual clothing: Bring according to your personal needs.

Formal wear: At least 1 outfit recommended (formal wear is required for the Captain's Dinner)

Jacket or shawl: for sun protection and warmth in cool air-conditioned indoor spaces or coaches

Slippers, casual shoes, swimwear: slippers are not generally provided in cabins. Appropriate attire is required when using facilities such as the pool, spa, and gym.

4. Miscellaneous:

Passengers need to bring their own personal items, such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, razor, and hairbrush, as these are not provided on the cruise ship.

Sunscreen: For sun protection.

Medicine: Bring personal medication such as stomach and digestive remedies, cold medicine, and bandages. Motion sickness medicine is provided free of charge on the cruise ship.

Power adapter: The cruise ship has European-style outlets (two round holes) and American-style outlets (three flat pins in a triangular arrangement, compatible with domestic two-flat-pin plugs). Rated voltage: 110–220 V AC.

Rain gear: Bring according to your personal needs.

Insulated cups and tea: may be brought as needed

Cruise luggage is generally limited to 90 kg per person, so excess baggage is rare. We recommend carrying valuables and fragile items with you.

Cruise ships do not have strict rules on liquids in luggage. Regular toiletries, cosmetics, and perfume are allowed.

Everyday items that may also be carried on or checked in include power banks and selfie sticks.

Please note that drones, self-balancing scooters, skateboards, inline skates, roller skates, and similar items are not permitted. In rare special cases, you must apply to the cruise line; its final decision will apply.

III. To ensure a smooth trip, please check that you have not packed any items prohibited on board the cruise ship:

╳ Bringing any food or beverages on board is prohibited, including meat, poultry, fruit, sealed canned or packaged foods, carbonated drinks, mineral water, tea, milk, yogurt, juice, and alcoholic beverages. Passengers traveling with infants may bring some baby supplies and food.

╳ Bringing any alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages on board for drinking or any other purpose is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages purchased at the pier or in shops on board will be held by the ship and delivered to guests' rooms on the last day of the cruise (for guests taking consecutive cruises, purchased alcoholic beverages will be returned the day before disembarkation at the end of their final cruise). Alcoholic beverages brought on board by guests on the day of departure (such as baijiu, yellow rice wine, or beer) will not be returned if discovered.

In addition, some items are generally prohibited from being carried across borders: weapons of all kinds and imitation weapons; counterfeit currency; printed materials, film, photographs, records, movies, audio tapes, video tapes, and other items harmful to China's politics, economy, culture, or morality; narcotics and poisons; animals, plants, seeds, and propagation materials; and cultural relics.

And restricted items: controlled knives; precious metals; biological substances, microorganisms, blood and blood products; and other items. If restricted items must be carried across the border for special reasons, they must be declared to Customs and approval obtained. The specific declaration amount is subject to confirmation by the relevant authorities.

To best protect your interests, please read our “Booking Notes and Terms of Liability” carefully. These notes are important matters that our company brings to the attention of outbound tour group members and, together with our “Overseas Travel Safety Guidelines and Other Important Notes,” form part of the travel contract. Our company reserves all rights to interpret the content of this website.

IV. Booking Restrictions (to be amended in accordance with the specific cruise company’s policies)

1. If a participant is pregnant, this must be disclosed when registering. As a general rule, pregnant travelers who are more than 24 weeks along are not advised to join the tour. Those who insist on registering must be accompanied by a family member and complete the “Disclaimer,” but our company reserves the right to refuse them depending on the circumstances. Those who are less than 24 weeks pregnant and insist on registering must be accompanied by a family member and complete the “Tour Participation Statement.” They must also provide proof that they are permitted to board. The company reserves the right to refuse them depending on the circumstances. Participants are responsible for all consequences arising from their own actions during the trip.

2. Cruise lines require infants traveling on a cruise to be at least 6 months old on the day the cruise departs.

3. Cruise lines consider passengers under the age of 18 to be minors. If a minor is not traveling with their parents, the following documents must be provided:

1) A legally valid notarized certificate of the relationship between the parents and their child (in Chinese and English);

2) Copies of the parents’ passports (the page with their photos and names);

3) The parents must complete an “Authorization Letter.” Please print the attached document, sign it, and bring it with you;

4) Photocopies of the front and back of the parents’ ID cards;

5) A copy of the minor’s birth certificate.

Minors must carry all of the above documents with them and present them when checking in to board. Otherwise, the ship may refuse to allow them on board.

4. Booking Tips for Senior Travelers:

Travelers over 70 years of age must be accompanied by a family member when joining the tour and complete the “Tour Participation Statement.” If they insist on joining without a family member, our company reserves the right to refuse their participation at its discretion. Travelers are solely responsible for any consequences arising from their own actions during the trip. Due to service capacity limitations, we cannot accept bookings from travelers aged 80 or over. Thank you for your understanding.

5. Booking Tips for Minor Travelers:

Minors joining the tour must be accompanied by at least one adult who fulfills their duty of care and is responsible for their safety. Tour members are responsible for any consequences arising during the trip from the minor's own actions or the accompanying person's failure to provide proper supervision. Due to limitations in our service capacity, travelers under 18 may not register to travel alone. Thank you for your understanding.

V. Tour Member Responsibilities

1. Participants must not engage in illegal activities during the trip.

2. When exercising their rights, participants must not harm the interests of the state, society, or the collective, or the legitimate rights and interests of others.

3. Maintain public order and respect public decency. Participants should respect the dignity of travel service staff and show mutual respect and assistance to other group members; respect local ethnic customs and traditions; and refrain from defacing or writing on scenic sites or buildings, spitting, littering, or other uncivilized behavior.

4. Make an effort to learn the knowledge needed for travel and improve your awareness of self-protection. Group members may choose and purchase personal accident insurance and other insurance at their own discretion. During the trip, they should look after their luggage and belongings, keep valuables with them, or take other protective measures.

5. When traveling, pay attention to the local weather and ensure children’s safety.

6. If group members voluntarily take part in hazardous activities included in a regular tour itinerary, such as rock climbing, mountaineering, rafting, diving, or bungee jumping, which may cause personal injury, they shall bear individual responsibility for any resulting disputes, property loss, or personal injury. Our company shall have no liability.

VI. Overseas Travel Safety Information and Other Important Notes

To best protect your interests, please read our “Overseas Travel Safety Guidelines and Other Important Notes” carefully. These guidelines are important matters that our company brings to the attention of outbound tour group members and, together with our “Booking Notes and Terms of Liability,” form part of the travel contract.

(I) Helpful Information

(1) Please board on time at the place stated in your travel notice. Passengers who miss the ship are responsible for any resulting consequences.

(2) Shore excursions at each port of call may be adjusted depending on the weather. The itinerary ultimately confirmed by the cruise line will apply.

(3) After the cruise ship docks, if you go ashore independently, you may return to the ship for a meal or make your own arrangements. If you join a shore excursion, whether meals are included depends on the excursion you select. If meals are not included, you may return to the ship to eat or make your own arrangements, depending on the circumstances. Meal costs are non-refundable.

(4) For other detailed information about the cruise, please carefully read the pre-departure “Tour Notice” and “Travel Information.”

(5) If you plan to join a shore excursion, please sign up at the service desk as soon as possible after boarding, as places are limited.

(6) Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas. For safety reasons, please do not smoke in your cabin.

(7) Formal attire is required for the Captain’s Dinner, so please prepare an appropriate outfit.

(8) Sea conditions may occasionally be rough, which could cause seasickness or other discomfort. We recommend bringing medication to prevent motion sickness.

(9) Under the cruise line’s regulations, guests traveling on a Mediterranean cruise must strictly comply with the cruise line’s conditions of carriage. Please read them carefully. You will be responsible for any consequences arising from a violation of these terms.

(II) Other Important Information and Notes

1. Please comply with local laws and regulations.

2. Be sure to carry the relevant documents and a valid passport with you.

3. Before taking part in any high-risk activities, you must assess your health and abilities and follow the relevant safety instructions, such as wearing a life jacket, fastening a safety belt, and wearing suitable or specified clothing. Participants are strongly advised not to take part in these activities during free time on the trip. If they insist on participating, they do so at their own risk.

4. Do not participate in entertainment activities suspected of being illegal.

5. Take note of and pay close attention to all warnings, such as not walking around or feeding animals in a wildlife park.

6. When visiting areas with poor public security, be especially vigilant and avoid going out alone.