MS
LADY CRISTINA
Early booking discount!
4 countries on the Moselle, Saar and Rhine
Travel Description
Your Cruise
Frankfurt – Koblenz – Cochem – Traben-Trarbach – Grevenmacher – Saarburg – Bernkastel – Zell – Eltville – Speyer – Breisach – Basel – Strasbourg – Frankfurt
- 3% Early booking discount
- Combined trip: Luxembourg, Germany, France, and Switzerland
- Vineyards, Castles and Saar Loop
- Schlager Night – Special Entertainment on Board
- With Cochem, Trier, Grevenmacher, and Eltville
- Cruise on the Lower Moselle with passage under the Moselle Valley Bridge
- Passage through the Romantic Rhine with Loreley
Aboard the MS Lady Cristina, you’ll embark on a varied itinerary along the Moselle, Saar, and Rhine. As you pass picturesque wine-growing regions, imposing castles, and impressive cathedrals, a fascinating cultural landscape unfolds before you. Admire notable churches in Speyer, Breisach am Rhein, and Basel. Stroll through the charming alleys of Strasbourg or savor regional specialties in Frankfurt am Main. Historic towns such as Koblenz and Cochem also invite you to explore them. Stunning panoramic views await you at the Saar Loop and the famous Loreley – a perfect blend of culture, indulgence, and scenic diversity.
3% early booking discount for bookings until 30.11.2026!
You will receive a 5% early booking discount on the travel price for this cruise. The discount has already been deducted from the prices on the travel sites. The offer is only valid for new bookings from 14.11.2025 to 30.11.2026. The discount does not apply to additional services such as beverage packages, flight surcharges, etc.
Highlights of this Cruise
- On Board for You (Date: July 26, 2027)
Special entertainment on board:
Schlager Night – sing, dance, and celebrate to the greatest Schlager hits of all time!
Travel Itinerary
Panorama-Passage-Frankfurt
Cruise on the Lower Moselle with passage under the Moselle Valley Bridge
Cochem
22.00
Koblenz Old Town Express (H)
Moselle tour
Traben-Trarbach
18.30
22.00
Wine Architecture Walk (H)
Moselle tour
Grevenmacher / Luxembourg
18.00
19.30
Return from excursion
Mettlach
Drive on the Saar
Saarburg
09.30
18.00
15.30
21.00
Mettlach and Cloef viewpoint (H)
Experience Saarburg(A)
Moselle tour
Zell
15.30
21.30
Zell – home of the black cat (H)
Eltville
13.00
21.00
Eltville & Eberbach Abbey with wine tasting (H)
Panorama-Passage-Frankfurt
Drive on the Upper Rhein
Passage Dreiländerck and Dreiländerbrücke
Basel / Switzerland
21.30
Passage Dreiländereck and Dreiländerbrücke
Drive on the Upper Rhine with the Iffezheim lock
Our included services really stand out!
Included services on the Lady Cristina
To make your holiday simply enjoyable, we have put together a "package" for you with many services, so that you can enjoy a carefree river cruise. In addition, many large and small amenities will make your trip even more comfortable.
- Comfortable cruise in the selected cabin/category
- Full board with champagne breakfast, lunch and dinner (in the panorama restaurant = main restaurant)**
- Culinary extras with afternoon coffee and tea with cake
- Free coffee and tea station from morning to night
- Complimentary welcome drink on board & festive gala dinner
- Extra benefit in cabin categories 5 and 6: Nespresso machine in the cabin and one bottle of water (0.5 L) per cabin daily included***
- Mobile audio system during the excursions & information material for your cruise
- Experienced plantours tour guide
- Assumption of all port and lock fees
- WLAN included***
**Note: The small lounge at the rear of the violin deck can be used as a specialty restaurant, La Trattoria, during the voyage.
***Applies to all departures starting in 2027 and only to suites (Cat. 6) and twin cabins (Cat. 5)
****Internet reception in the form of WLAN is included on board. Continuous reception cannot always be guaranteed; there may be temporary interruptions in network coverage on some sections. We ask for your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the hotel management at reception.
Beverage Packages Selection: Silver, Gold, Platinum
Beverage package on board, bookable per cabin
You have the choice between three attractive beverage packages!
Choose according to your tastes and keep full control over your costs on board!
Beverage package silver (non-alcoholic):
- Sparkling and non-carbonated mineral water (by the glass)
- Softdrinks (Cola, Cola light, Fanta, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water)
- various fruit juices and fruit juice spritzers
- 20% discount on all bottled wines
Preis: 14 € per person per night
Beverage package Gold:
- Sparkling and non-carbonated mineral water (by the glass)
- Softdrinks (Cola, Cola light, Fanta, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water)
- various fruit juices and fruit juice spritzers
- Draught beer and Alster/Radler
- Wheat beer
- non-alcoholic beer / wheat beer
- open house wines (white, rosé and red), also as spritzers (by the glass)
- open sparkling wine and prosecco (by the glass)
- Selection of wines by the glass (by the glass)
- Selection of sparkling cocktails, non-alcoholic cocktails and long drinks
- Cocktail of the day (with / without alcohol)
- Selection of spirits (house brand)
- 30% discount on all bottled wines
Preis: 29 € per person per night
Beverage package Platin:
- Sparkling and non-carbonated mineral water (by the glass)
- Softdrinks (Cola, Cola light, Fanta, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water)
- various fruit juices and fruit juice spritzers
- Draught beer and Alster/Radler
- Wheat beer
- non-alcoholic beer / wheat beer
- open house wines (white, rosé and red), also as spritzers (by the glass)
- open sparkling wine and prosecco (by the glass)
- large selection of wines by the glass (by the glass)
- large selection of cocktails (with / without alcohol), sparkling cocktails and long drinks
- large selection of spirits / schnapps
- Barista coffee (crema, cappuccino, espresso, latte macchiato, latte coffee) from the bar
- 50% discount on all bottled wines
Your additional platinum benefits:
- Mineral water for the excursions (0.5 lt. per guest/excursion)
- 20% discount for on-board laundry (washing and ironing)
Preis: 37 € per person per night
Please note:
The beverage package must be booked by all persons in a cabin. Only the same beverage package can be booked per cabin (exception: children under 18 years of age). The beverage packages are not transferable to other persons. Drinks are served from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and are served exclusively in glasses. The beverage packages can only be booked for the entire duration of the cruise and only in advance. Drinks from the mini-bar are not included in the packages.
Pre-program
Complete Package Frankfurt: Hotel + Transfer + Parking
Arrive relaxed with "Park, Sleep & Cruise"
14 days parking + 1 overnight stay in a hotel + transfer to the ship
Start your trip, for example, with an overnight stay at the modern 4-star NH Hotel Frankfurt Niederrad—just a few minutes from the main train station.
Welcome to Frankfurt am Main – the largest metropolis in Hesse. The cosmopolitan city fascinates with both modern and historical sights and inspires with a variety of cultural offerings. The financial metropolis is world-famous for its breathtaking skyline, including Europe's tallest skyscraper.
NH Hotel Frankfurt Niederrad
This modern 4-star city hotel is located in the middle of the "Lyoner Quartier" business district on the outskirts of Frankfurt and offers excellent connections to the airport, which is 5 km away, to the Frankfurt Trade Fair and also to the city centre. The nearest S-Bahn station Frankfurt-Niederrad is about 500m away and the main train station Frankfurt is only one stop away. The A5 motorway can be reached in 2 minutes from the hotel. The hotel has 165 standard rooms (24 sqm) with soundproofed windows spread over 6 floors. The rooms are modern, comfortable, bright and decorated in bright autumn tones, and are equipped with flat-screen TV, air conditioning, electronic safe, minibar, rain shower and free Wi-Fi.
Complete package:
- Hotel accommodation
- Transfer from the hotel to the ship is included (please use a taxi for the return journey (for a fee))
- Parking in the covered parking garage for the duration of the river cruise
- The breakfast buffet can be booked separately
Parking
During the river cruise, the car is parked in the covered parking garage, which has 117 parking spaces. The car park is illuminated, restricted and has fixed quality standards.
Transfer
Individual 24-hour taxi transfer from the hotel to the ship is included. For the return journey from the ship to the hotel, please take a taxi at your own expense. Transfer time: approx. 10 minutes.
Prices per person per night including up to 8 days parking:
- in a double room from 83,00 €
- in a single room from 166,00 €
Prices per person per night including 9–15 days of parking:
- in a double room from 99,00 €
- in a single room from 198,00 €
Breakfast can be booked separately.
The hotel charges a city tax of EUR 2 per person per night.
Only bookable in conjunction with a river cruise. The minimum prices quoted depend on occupancy and may be higher.
You can make a binding booking directly with our partner Holiday Extras:
https://www.holidayextras.de/plantours/hafenparken-frankfurt.html
Travel documents
The customer is responsible for procuring and carrying the travel documents required by the authorities, any necessary vaccinations, visas and for complying with customs and foreign exchange regulations.
Travel insurance
Travel cancellation and curtailment
What is insured?
You cannot or not as scheduled commence your journey because of the following event.
- Death, severe accidental injury
- Unexpected severe illness, Intolerance to a vaccine, pregnancy
- Damage to your property as a result of fire, elementary, event or intent criminal of a third party
What will be replaced?
- In case of non-commencement of the journey, we replace you among other things the contractually owed travel cancellation costs
- In case of interruption of journey, we replace the provable incurrend additional return travel costs as well as proportionally unused travel services.
Deductible: For insurance premiums without a deductible, 100% reimbursement for all insured events. For insurance premiums with a partial deductible: For illness treated on an outpatient basis, the deductible is 20% of the reimbursable claim, but at least EUR 25 per insured person. No deductible i all other cases.
Booking deadline: Please book your travel insurance at least 30 days before the start of your cruise. This information is only an example of the scope of insurance exempary. You can obtain the complete terms and conditions from Plantours. You can also view the conditions on the Internet at www.hmrv.de/avb
The tariff descriptions and the insurance conditions VB-RKS 2024 (SFE20-D) of HanseMerkur Reiseversicherung AG are decisive for the insurance cover.
Out-of-court arbitration and complaint procedures: Attempts at arbitration and complaints can - if an agreement cannot be reached with HanseMerkur - be directed to the following arbitration and complaints centers: Responsible for all classes of insurance: Versicherungsombudsmann e.V., Postfach 08 06 32, 10006 Berlin www.versicherungsombudsmann.de
Insurance conditions
The information sheet gives you a brief overview of the main contents of our insurance product. The insurance cover is described in full in the insurance conditions. To ensure that you are fully informed, please read through all the documents.
Information sheet: Travel cancellation and curtailment
Status: June 2024
The current insurance rates can be found on the travel pages under travel planning.
Train to/from the port
Your Arrival and Departure by Train
In cooperation with Deutsche Bahn, we offer a pick-up and drop-off service. Travel in comfort and relaxation with Deutsche Bahn to and from any train station throughout Germany.
By Train to the Ship (Rail & Cruise)
When booking a plantours river cruise, you can easily add travel arrangements with Deutsche Bahn from your local train station to our German departure ports.
plantours Rail & Cruise (Flex Tarif)
- 2nd class one-way or round-trip starting at €97.00
- First-class one-way or round-trip ticket starting at €168.00
Please note that delays on public transportation can never be ruled out. We therefore recommend that you choose your connection so that you arrive at the port well in advance. You are responsible for arriving on time.
You can also book a Rail & Fly ticket for your arrival and departure by plane. Further information is available upon request.
Notes: Tickets can only be booked in conjunction with a planTour cruise. Valid for travel on all Deutsche Bahn AG trains within Germany, including ICE and EC/IC trains, between your home station and the station at your port of departure and back. The ticket is valid for 1 day for trips up to 100 km and for 2 days for trips over 100 km, starting on the validity date printed on the ticket, and expires at 3:00 a.m. on the day following the last day of validity. For trips up to 100 km, the journey must begin on the date specified on the ticket. Regardless of the train selected when redeeming the voucher, you are not restricted to a specific train on the selected travel date. Prices are subject to change. Please plan your trip with sufficient time to spare. The traveler is responsible for arriving on time. Prices are subject to change.
You will receive further information about booking these train tickets in due time.
As of April 2026
Parking with your car
Parking Options at German Ports
In Passau and Cologne, we recommend the convenient valet parking service offered by our partner, Globus. The transfer from the parking lot to the ship and back is included, so you can start your trip completely relaxed.
Our local partner will take care of everything for you. When you book a parking space, the transfer from the parking lot to the ship on the day of arrival and from the ship to the parking lot on the day of departure is already included. You can make a binding reservation directly with our partner online on their website www.globus-group.de (German Website) or by email at: parkservice@globus-group.de vornehmen.
Paid parking garages are also available near the piers at all other German embarkation ports. You can find more information and booking options here, for example: www.parkopedia.de (German Website)
Alternatively, you can book through our partner, Holiday Extras, at: www.holidayextras.com/de/plantours/cruisehotel (German Website)
Parking spaces, with or without overnight stays, can be reserved based on availability. This allows you to plan your trip with complete flexibility and according to your personal preferences.
As of April 2026
Luggage service
For luggage transfer from your front door directly to the ship or airport and back, we recommend our long-standing and reliable partner TEFRA, Travel Logistics GmbH, phone 0800 - 500 23 50 https://www.tefra-gepaeckservice.de (German website)
Notes for guests with limited mobility
Our cruises are only partially suitable for people with limited mobility. Details can be found here. Please contact us for further advice, stating your specific needs.
MS Lady Cristina – For all those who love something special on vacation
From the light-filled panoramic lounge with bar to the elegant panoramic restaurant and the lounge and specialty restaurant at the rear of the violin deck, MS Lady Cristina welcomes you with a spacious ambience. In good weather, enjoy the magnificent sun deck with a relaxing hot tub. On cloudier days, make yourself comfortable on the covered outdoor deck in the bow area and admire the passing panorama protected from wind and weather. Visit the modern fitness room or relax in the soothing sauna. In short, just come on board and let yourself be enchanted by MS Lady Cristina.
Your Ship
On the Lady Cristina you will immediately feel at home. The cabins with 15 sqm and the suites with 23 sqm offer plenty of space for a relaxing holiday. Most of them even have a French balcony, which offers a particularly unobstructed view of the cities and landscapes on the shore. What more could you want?
- River cruise ship in the 4-star* segment with 3 cabin decks
- Covered outdoor deck in the bow area (allows you to stay outdoors even when passing under low bridges)
- Elegant ship with 75 comfortable outside cabins and suites (15 – 23 sqm) for 144 passengers
- 4 luxurious suites (23 sqm) with French balcony on the violin deck
- 6 comfortable single cabins (15 sqm), 4 with windows (piano deck) and 2 with French balcony (cello deck)
- 65 double cabins (15 sqm), 9 with windows (piano deck) and 56 with French balcony (cello and violin deck)
- 2 restaurants, panoramic lounge, fitness room with sauna, small whirlpool on the sun deck
- Elevator between the cello and violin decks, stair lift between the violin and sun decks (the piano deck can only be reached by stairs)
*Shipping company's own rating
MS Lady Cristina – Our new riverboat
The Lady Cristina is designed like a 4-star hotel with contemporary styling. Its home port is centrally located in Frankfurt am Main, making it easily accessible from anywhere in Germany. Look forward to visiting historic sites on the Rhine, Main, Main-Danube Canal, Saar, and Moselle rivers, or sailing up the Danube and Dutch waterways to discover the pearls of Europe.
MS Lady Cristina
Our new, well-equipped riverboat offers space for 144 guests in 71 cabins and 4 suites (most with French balconies), plus two restaurants, a covered outdoor deck in the bow area (allows you to stay in the front outdoor area when passing under low bridges) as well as a gym and whirlpool.
Our plus points
- River cruise ship in the 4-star* segment with 3 cabin decks
- Elegant ship with 75 comfortable outside cabins and suites for 144 passengers
- 4 luxurious suites (23 sqm) with French balcony on the violin deck
- 6 comfortable single cabins (15 sqm), 4 of them with windows (piano deck) and 2 with French balcony (cello deck)
- 65 double cabins (15 sqm), 9 with windows (piano deck) and 56 with French balcony (cello and violin deck)
- 2 restaurants, panoramic lounge, fitness room with sauna, small whirlpool on the sun deck
- Elevator between cello and violin deck, stair lift between the violin deck and sun deck
- 3 different beverage packages as well as shore excursion packages can be booked additionally
Reception
Cozy bar
Panorama-Lounge
Stylish restaurant
Cabin example
INCLUSIVE SERVICES
- Comfortable cruise in the selected cabin/category
- Full board with champagne breakfast, lunch and dinner (in the panorama restaurant = main restaurant)**
- Culinary extras with afternoon coffee and -tea with cake
- Free coffee and tea station from morning to night
- Complimentary welcome drink on board & festive gala dinner
- Mobile audio system during the excursions & information material for your trip
- Experienced Plantours cruise tour guide
- Assumption of all port and lock fees
- Inclusive WLAN***
** Note: The small lounge at the rear of the violin deck can be used as the La Trattoria specialty restaurant during the voyage.
***Internet connection in the form of WLAN is included on board. Continuous connectivity cannot always be guaranteed; there may be temporary interruptions in network coverage on some sections. We ask for your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the hotel management at reception.
BEVERAGE PACKAGES ON BOARD – bookable in advance*
You can choose between three attractive beverage packages! Choose according to your tastes and keep full control over your costs on board.
- Beverage package SILVER
- Beverage package GOLD
- Beverage package PLATIN
You can find all the details about the attractive beverage packages on the travel pages.
* Prices per person and night (only bookable per cabin and in advance)
For many years, the best guarantor of first-class service and catering has been our partner, the Ligabue Group ligabue group >>
Herzlich Willkommen an Bord der MS Lady Cristina
Deckplan der MS Lady Cristina
MS Lady Cristina Deck Plan view here
An overview of all decks of the Lady Cristina
MS Lady Cristina – Your home on board
On the Lady Cristina you will immediately feel at home. The cabins with 15 sqm and the suites with 23 sqm offer plenty of space for a relaxing holiday. MS Lady Cristina can accommodate 144 guests in 71 cabins and 4 suites. The cabins are equipped as double cabins with approx. 15 square meters of floor space, the majority with French balconies. The suites have a generous 23 sqm as well as a French balcony.
YOUR CABINS:
All cabins/suites are equipped with shower/WC (suites additionally with bathtub), hairdryer, TV, telephone, safe and individually controlled air conditioning. There are 28 cabins on the violin deck and 30 more cabins on the cello deck. All cabins on these two decks have a special feature of a French balcony. On the violin deck there are also 4 suites with a generous 23 m² as well as a French balcony. The piano deck has 13 cabins, the windows of which cannot be opened for safety reasons (Please note: The Piaono deck can only be reached by stairs. There is an elevator between the cello and violin decks and a stair lift between the violin and violin decks.
Two-bed cabin with french balcony
Cabin example twin bed with french balcony, outside, aft, approx. 15 sqm
- Shower with WC
- Make-up mirror and hairdryer
- TV, telephone, safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- French balcony
Two-bed cabin with french balcony
Cabin example twin bed with french balcony, outside, approx. 15 sqm
- Shower with WC
- Make-up mirror and hairdryer
- TV, telephone, safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- French balcony
Suite with french balcony
Cabin example Suite with french balcony, outside, approx. 23 sqm
- Shower with WC
- Bathtub
- Make-up mirror and hairdryer
- TV, telephone, safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- French balcony
Two-bed cabin with french balcony
Cabin example twin bed with french balcony, outside, aft, approx. 15 sqm
- Shower with WC
- Make-up mirror and hairdryer
- TV, telephone, safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- French balcony
Two-bed cabin with french balcony
Cabin example twin bed with french balcony, outside, approx. 15 sqm
- Shower with WC
- Make-up mirror and hairdryer
- TV, telephone, safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- French balcony
Single cabin with french balcony
Single - Cabin example, with french balcony, outside, approx. 15 sqm
- Shower with WC
- Make-up mirror and hairdryer
- TV, telephone, safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- French balcony
Two-bed
Cabin example outside, approx. 15 sqm
- Shower with WC
- Make-up mirror and hairdryer
- TV, telephone, safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Window (cannot be opened)
Single cabin
Single - Cabin example outside, approx. 15 sqm
- Shower with WC
- Make-up mirror and hairdryer
- TV, telephone, safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Window (cannot be opened)
