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AmaWaterways (28 Cruises)

Avalon Waterways (22 Cruises)

CroisiEurope (249 Cruises)

Cruise CE Croisieurope MS Gerard Schmitter ship

MS Gerard Schmitter

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Cruise CE Croisieurope MS La Bohème ship

MS La Boheme

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Cruise CE Croisieurope MS Leonard de Vinci ship

MS Leonard de Vinci

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Cruise CE Croisieurope MS Monet ship

MS Monet

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Cruise CE Croisieurope MS Symphonie ship

MS Symphonie

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Emerald Waterways (493 Cruises)

Emerald Dawn.

Emerald Dawn

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Emerald Destiny.

Emerald Destiny

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Emerald Luna .

Emerald Luna

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Emerald Sky.

Emerald Sky

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Emerald Star.

Emerald Star

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Emerald Sun

Emerald Sun

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Riviera Travel (259 Cruises)

MS Emily Bronte.

MS Emily Bronte

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MS George Eliot.

MS George Eliot

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MS Oscar Wilde.

MS Oscar Wilde

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MS Riviera Resplendence1

MS Riviera Resplendence

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Scenic Cruises (235 Cruises)

Scenic Opal.

Scenic Opal

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Scenic Pearl.

Scenic Pearl

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Scenic Ruby

Scenic Ruby

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise (464 Cruises)

S.S Audrey.

S.S Audrey

154 Passengers
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S.S Elisabeth.

S.S Elisabeth

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s.s. antoinette.

S.S. Antoinette

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S.S. Victoria.

S.S. Victoria

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SS Antoinette

Uniworld SS Antoinette

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Viking River Cruises (1696 Cruises)

Viking Einar.

Viking Einar

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Viking Hervor.

Viking Hervor

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Viking Longship Gefjon.

Viking Longship Gefjon

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Viking Longships Alruna.

Viking Longships Alruna

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Viking Longships Alsvin.

Viking Longships Alsvin

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Viking Longships Baldur.

Viking Longships Baldur

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Viking Longships Eir.

Viking Longships Eir

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Viking Longships Heimdal.

Viking Longships Heimdal

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Viking Longship Herja.

Viking Longships Herja

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Viking Longships Hild.

Viking Longships Hild

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Viking Longships Hlin.

Viking Longships Hlin

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Viking Longships Idi.

Viking Longships Idi

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Viking Longships Kara.

Viking Longships Kara

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Viking Longships Lif.

Viking Longships Lif

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Viking Longships Magni.

Viking Longships Magni

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Viking Longships Mani.

Viking Longships Mani

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Viking Longships Mimir.

Viking Longships Mimir

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Viking Longships Rolf

Viking Longships Rolf

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Viking Longships Tialfi.

Viking Longships Tialfi

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Viking Longships Ve.

Viking Longships Ve

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Viking Longships Vidar.

Viking Longships Vidar

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Viking Longships Vili.

Viking Longships Vili

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Viking Sigrun.

Viking Sigrun

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Viking Tialfi

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Port of Koblenz, Germany | Cruise Port Guide

Two rivers meet here, and everything seems to revolve around this meeting. As you approach Koblenz, the Rhine widens, the Moselle appears on the left, and a point of land juts out between the two currents like the bow of a stone ship. This is the Deutsches Eck, the "German Corner," dominated by a monumental equestrian statue of Emperor William I. River ships moor along the Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, a few minutes' walk from this point. Few port calls start so close to the gangway.

Where the Rhine Meets the Moselle

Your first steps naturally lead to the Deutsches Eck. From the foot of the monument, you can take in both valleys at once: the slopes of the Moselle on one side, the cliff of Ehrenbreitstein on the other. Flags snap in the wind, cyclists speed along the promenade, and long container-laden barges continue on their way as they have for centuries. Just behind rises the Basilica of St. Castor, founded in the 9th century. Its peaceful courtyard and Romanesque towers are a reminder that Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany, born of a Roman outpost established precisely to watch over the confluence.

A Cable Car over the River

Just steps from the basilica, a cable car sets off over the Rhine. The crossing takes about four minutes and spans nearly 900 metres to reach Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, perched more than 100 metres above the water. Below your feet, the ships look like toys; across the way, Koblenz spreads out between its two rivers. Up top, the ramparts of one of the largest fortresses in Europe house exhibitions, lookouts and long terraces where time flies. The panorama over the confluence alone is worth the trip up.

Squares, Fountains and Old Town Lanes

Back on the left bank, the old town is easy to explore. The squares follow one after another, each with its own character: Am Plan and its patios, Jesuitenplatz and its former college, now the city hall. In a nearby courtyard, the Schängel fountain unexpectedly spits water at overly curious passersby, a nod to the mischievous boy who became the local emblem. The lanes are lined with shops, cafés and houses carefully rebuilt after the war. A break is a must over a glass of Riesling, produced on the nearby slopes, or a regional dish in a Weinstube with weathered walls.

Along the Riverbanks

Those who prefer to walk will be delighted by the promenades following both rivers. On the Rhine side, the Empress Augusta gardens run south along the river. On the Moselle side, the old Balduinbrücke bridge, built in the 14th century, offers a different perspective on the old rooftops and the river traffic. Everywhere, benches invite you to watch the comings and goings of barges, kayakers and trains speeding along both banks.

Port Call Pointers

  • Mooring at the Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, right downtown; the Deutsches Eck is a few minutes' walk away.
  • Cable car to Ehrenbreitstein: departs near the Basilica of St. Castor, about a 4-minute crossing.
  • The old town is entirely walkable; the terrain is flat, so comfortable shoes are all you need.
  • Koblenz marks the northern gateway to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Before Heading Back on Board

Walking back down to the dock, many passengers stop one last time facing the point of the Deutsches Eck. In the evening, the fortress lights up on its cliff and the two rivers carry on their slow conversation. Koblenz leaves that special feeling of confluence cities: that of a crossroads where waterways have met for two thousand years, and where every departure already feels like a promise to return, to the Moselle or to the castles of the Rhine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Along the Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, right in the centre, a few minutes' walk from the Deutsches Eck. Few calls put the main sight so close to the gangway.
The German Corner, the spit of land pushing out between the Rhine and the Moselle like the prow of a stone ship, crowned by a monumental equestrian statue of Emperor William I. From the foot of the monument you take in both valleys at once.
Yes, entirely. The old town is flat and easily covered: comfortable shoes are all you need. Only Ehrenbreitstein fortress calls for the cable car.
The Deutsches Eck and the basilica of St Castor, the cable car up to Ehrenbreitstein fortress, then the squares of the old town. It is a full programme but a realistic one, since everything is close to the quay.
By the cable car, whose lower station stands near the basilica of St Castor. The crossing takes about four minutes and covers nearly 900 metres to the fortress, perched more than 100 metres above the Rhine.
The full confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle, with Koblenz spread between its two rivers. The ramparts of one of Europe's largest fortresses also hold exhibitions and long terraces.
A fountain tucked into an old-town courtyard that spits water without warning at curious passers-by. The Schängel is a mischievous urchin who became the city's emblem. Warn the children, or don't, depending on your mood.
The euro. The cable car, restaurants and centre shops take cards, but Weinstuben and small cafés often prefer cash. Keep a few notes.
A glass of Riesling from the neighbouring slopes with a regional platter in a Weinstube with weathered walls. It is the simplest way to taste the country between Rhine and Moselle.
Yes, it marks the northern entrance to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is where the landscape of hilltop castles that made the river famous begins.