ID: KAB-RML

Rhine Cruise with MS Rhein Melodie

Previous and upcoming departures of the MS Rhein Melodie

5 days Rhine (14/08/27-19/08/27)

7 days Rhine (26/08/27-02/09/27)

General info about MS Rhein Melodie

19–26 Aug 2027

Alternative dates and prices for this route

06/05/2027 - 13/05/2027

€ 1,249

31/05/2027 - 07/06/2027

€ 1,249

29/06/2027 - 06/07/2027

€ 1,249

19/08/2027 - 26/08/2027

€ 1,249

18/09/2027 - 25/09/2027

€ 1,249

7 Days

Early Booking Discount only until 30/09/2026

Your Route

Arrival & Departure

Your Ship

Tipps & Infos

Your Route

	Date	Destination	To	From
	Thu 19/08/27	Cologne, Germany		16:30
1	Fri 20/08/27	Zaandam, Netherlands	09:00	19:30
2	Sat 21/08/27	Nijmegen, Netherlands	04:00	13:30
3	Sun 22/08/27	Cologne, Germany	07:00	13:00
4	Sun 22/08/27	Koblenz, Germany	21:30
4	Mon 23/08/27	Koblenz, Germany		13:00
5	Mon 23/08/27	Rüdesheim, Germany	19:30
5	Tue 24/08/27	Rüdesheim, Germany		03:00
6	Tue 24/08/27	Mannheim, Germany	11:00	18:30
7	Wed 25/08/27	Strasbourg, France	07:30	14:00
	Thu 26/08/27	Basel, Switzerland	07:30

Subject to changes to the route and/or berthing times

Arrival & Departure Options

Railway to Cologne from € 59 (outbond only)

Rail ticket at a special price (from/to Germany)

Seascanner Rail & Cruise FLEX 1st Class

€ 164

Seascanner Rail & Cruise FLEX 2nd Class

Seascanner Rail & Cruise SAVER 1st Class

€ 99

Seascanner Rail & Cruise SAVER 2nd Class

€ 59

The Seascanner Rail & Cruise ticket is valid on DB (Deutsche Bahn) routes from all German train stations (and Basel Badischer Bahnhof, Kufstein, Salzburg Hbf and Schaffhausen) on all scheduled regular trains (including ICE, IC and EC) and includes a free seat reservation, as well as the City Ticket. Unfortunately, a BahnCard discount cannot be granted. Children (up to and including 14 years) travel free of charge when accompanied by their parents/grandparents. For journeys over 100 km, the Seascanner Rail & Cruise ticket can also be used on the day before the ship's departure and on the day after the ship's arrival.

Seascanner Rail & Cruise SAVER: Save on your ticket price - The Seascanner Rail & Cruise SAVER is subject to a train connection after selecting the desired connection (does not apply to local trains; however, the journey must be completed by 10:00 AM on the following day). Rebooking/cancellation is not possible.

Seascanner Rail & Cruise FLEX: Benefit from more flexibility - with Seascanner Rail & Cruise FLEX, you select the connection you want, but are then flexible in the use of the trains (provided you keep the selected route and travel day). Rebooking/cancellation is possible on request.

After booking the Seascanner Rail & Cruise ticket, you will receive one voucher code per person and route. Redeem your voucher code on kreuzfahrtberater.bahnanreise.de by selecting the desired train connection from those displayed. You will then receive the digital ticket as a PDF download and/or by e-mail. For more information, please visit http://www.kreuzfahrtberater.de/deutsche-bahn.

Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket to Cologne (outbond only)

The Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket can only be used in conjunction with an international flight to/from a German airport or to/from Salzburg and Basel (for flights to/from Amsterdam, Zurich, Brussels and Vienna, this service is available on request for an additional charge). It applies to DB (Deutsche Bahn) routes from all German stations on all scheduled regular trains (including ICE, IC and EC). Unfortunately, a BahnCard discount cannot be granted. Children (up to and including 14 years of age) travel free of charge when accompanied by their parents/grandparents. The Rail&Fly can be used on the day before the outbound flight and on the day after the return flight.

You will receive a voucher code per person and route after the booking of the Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket. The voucher codes can be reedemed on kreuzfahrtberater.bahnanreise.de by selecting the desired connection from those displayed. You will then receive the digital ticket as a PDF download and/or by e-mail. Nevertheless, you are flexible in your use of the trains (provided you keep the selected route and travel day). The journey must be completed by 10 AM on the following day. Rebooking/cancellation is possible on request. For more information, please visit http://www.kreuzfahrtberater.de/deutsche-bahn.

Railway from Basel (inbound only)

Seascanner Rail & Cruise SAVER: Save on your ticket price - The Seascanner Rail & Cruise SAVER is subject to a train connection after selecting the desired connection (does not apply to local trains; however, the journey must be completed by 10:00 AM on the following day). Rebooking/cancellation is not possible.

Seascanner Rail & Cruise FLEX: Benefit from more flexibility - with Seascanner Rail & Cruise FLEX, you select the connection you want, but are then flexible in the use of the trains (provided you keep the selected route and travel day). Rebooking/cancellation is possible on request.

Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket from Basel (inbound only)

MS Rhein Melodie

Do you feel like doing a wonderful Rhine river cruise on a luxury river boat? Then the MS Rhein Melodie is an excellent choice. For example, if you choose a cruise on the MS Rhein Melodie, you will see how picturesque vineyards, legendary castles and lively towns shape the beautiful river panoramas. On board this 132 m long ship, you and up to 197 other passengers follow the winding course of the Rhine, which makes its way through popular regions of Europe.

About nicko cruises

nicko cruises is a German tour operator for ocean and river cruises. For over 30 years, nicko cruises' guests have been discovering a variety of European destinations as well as dream destinations worldwide. The exotic voyages include Myanmar and Vietnam. The comprehensive service and the relaxed, warm atmosphere are particularly popular with Best Agers who want to get to know the country and people of the regions they visit.

MS Rhein Melodie facts

Built in: 2005
Renovation: 2026
Length: 132 m
Width: 11.4 m
Depth: 2 m
Decks: 4
Passengers: 196
Crew: 40
Language: German, English
Internet: for a fee
Currency: Euro
Smoking: Permitted in designated areas on the sundeck

MS Rhein Melodie staterooms

The stylish and comfortably furnished staterooms have a bathroom with shower/WC, a hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, a TV, a telephone and a safe. The staterooms are approx. 11.5 sqm, the deluxe staterooms around 14.5 sqm in size. The beds can either be put together or separately. On the upper deck, the staterooms have floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that can be opened to a French balcony. The staterooms on the middle deck have large panoramic windows that can be opened, while the staterooms on the main deck have non-opening windows.

Atmosphere on board of MS Rhein Melodie

As on all nicko cruises ships, the atmosphere on board the MS Rhein Melodie is cosy, warm and familiar. Whether you want to enjoy a quiet moment, to immerse yourself in a good book or to attend a social event on board, on this ship everything will be taken care of.

MS Rhein Melodie restaurants

The Panorama Restaurant offers the right elegant ambience to match the excellent cuisine that awaits you here. Because the ambitious kitchen team knows best how to spoil its guests with finely selected international and regional specialities. You can also enjoy the matching, exquisite wines from the winegrowing regions you have visited.

Entertainment, sports & relaxation

While the MS Rhein Melodie travels its route along a multi-faceted riverside landscape, travellers can enjoy a pleasant end to their holidays with evening events. In the social area you can dance lively to live music or join in an entertaining card game to meet fellow travellers. You can also experience the fun of the game and the hope for a happy ending at the quiz events. If you prefer to read in peace and quiet, browse through the on-board library on the upper deck for a suitable reading or retire to your quiet stateroom.

MS Rhein Melodie shore excursions

The cruise operator offers optional bookable shore excursions, which are adapted to the respective length of stay in the port. Suitable for your cruise you can book a trip package that combines the highlights of each route into a single package. On board, however, you can also book only certain elements of the excursion packages, as long as there are seats available, and make your cruise even more individual. On many excursions, an audio system is available so that you can follow the explanations of your tour guide quite relaxed, without missing interesting highlights. In addition to classic excursion programs, nicko cruises also offers active bike trips.

Our summary

If you want to travel along the Rhine on a modern river boat, you are in good hands on board the MS Rhein Melodie. Despite modernity, the typical familiar atmosphere of nicko cruises will not be missed.

Price Overview

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Services

Included Basic Services

All meals on board

Coffee, tea, juices during breakfast

Welcome and farewell cocktail

Audio set at all shore excursions

Travel guide & information

Entertainment program on board

Baggage transport on embarkation and disembarkation

Taxes and port charges

Use of most onboard facilities

Not Included

On cruise ships, it is customary to give gratuities to the crew. Different cruise lines handle this issue very differently. You can find more information about the gratuity procedures of nicko cruises here. Seascanner expressly does not adopt the information contained under this link as its own and does not endorse it. Please note that the information is solely under the control of the cruise line.

Special Services

Beverage packages per trip

Beverage Package (River)

€ 231 per Person

Included in the beverage package: Mineral water and water in the cabin as well as for the shore excursions, opened wine in a glass, draft and bottled beer, cocktails and long drinks, opened alcohol-free beverages, all kinds of coffee (withouth alcohol) and tea as well as hot chocolate (9-24 h). Booking of the package only for all persons in the cabin and for the entire length of the cruise.

Shore Excursion Packages

Excursion package Rhein Melodie 8 days The Rhine in full length (2027) BAKR

€ 179 per Person

You can pre-book the following shore excursion package with 4 shore excursions:

City tour Amsterdam with canal cruise
City walk Koblenz with cable car ride
City tour/walk Strasbourg
City tour/walk Basel

Team nicko cruises is happy to advise you

Our special nicko cruises team will be happy to help you by email.

Available: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm,
Sat/Sun/Public Holidays 9am-4pm.

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