Rhein Melodie

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.

• Built in: 2005
• 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.