Germany Cruise Comparison
1,807 upcoming sailings from 31 cruise lines
Germany cruise port photos
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At a glance: Germany cruises on Waterways Cruise: 1,807 upcoming sailings from 31 cruise lines (20 ocean, 12 river, Scenic Cruises in both). Lowest starting fares run from $229 per person (MSC Cruises) to $22,398 (Regent Seven Seas Cruises). Scenic Cruises lists the most sailings (305). 477 sailings start and 480 end in Germany.
Which cruise lines sail to Germany, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 31 lines with upcoming Germany sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as a Germany cruise?
A sailing counts as a Germany cruise if it will call at least once at a Germany ship port. That covers ocean, river and expedition sailings, whether Germany is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 1,807 upcoming sailings, 477 start in Germany, 480 end in Germany and 188 begin and end there. The other 1,038 (57%) visit Germany as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Netherlands, France, Austria and other countries. Ocean and expedition sailings call at Hamburg, Warnemünde, Kiel, Kiel Canal and Bremerhaven. River sailings call at Rüdesheim am Rhein, Passau, Cologne, Regensburg and Nuremberg on the Danube, Elbe, Elbe Lateral Canal, Elbe-Havel Canal, Ems, Havel, Inn, Isar, Main, Mittelland Canal, Moselle, Neckar, Oder, Rhine, Rhine-Main-Danube Canal, Saar, Salzach and Weser.
- Germany cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a Germany ship port.
- Starts in Germany
- The first stop is a Germany ship port: 477 sailings.
- Ends in Germany
- The last stop is a Germany ship port: 480 sailings, 188 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Germany is a port of call on a longer route: 1,038 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in Germany (20)
20 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Germany: 387 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Netherlands, France and Austria. The busiest ship ports are Hamburg, Warnemünde, Kiel, Kiel Canal and Bremerhaven.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (5)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Five ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to Germany, with 47 upcoming sailings between them. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has the most (23). Starting fares begin at $4,398 per person with Seabourn Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 23 | $22,398 | 10–92 nights (typically 11) | 5 · Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Prestige, Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Voyager |
| Seabourn Cruises | 13 | $4,398 | 7–25 nights (typically 7) | 1 · Seabourn Quest |
| Silversea Cruises | 9 | $8,300 | 9–24 nights (typically 8) | 2 · Silver Nova and Silver Spirit |
| Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | 1 | $11,100 | 7 nights | 1 · Ritz-Carlton Evrima |
| SeaDream Yacht Club | 1 | On request | 12 nights | 1 · SeaDream I |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (4)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Four luxury ocean lines sail to Germany, with 60 upcoming sailings between them. Oceania Cruises has the most (35). Starting fares begin at $2,295 per person with Oceania Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania Cruises | 35 | $2,295 | 10–43 nights (typically 14) | 4 · Oceania Insignia, Oceania Marina, Oceania Sonata and Oceania Vista |
| MSC Explora Journeys | 19 | $4,610 | 8–21 nights (typically 14) | 3 · MSC Explora 3, MSC Explora 4 and MSC Explora 5 |
| Scenic Cruises | 5 | $11,614 | 10–18 nights (typically 11) | 2 · Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse 2 |
| Ponant Cruises | 1 | $12,480 | 12 nights | 2 · Le Champlain and Le Laperouse |
Premium ocean cruise lines (5)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Five premium ocean lines sail to Germany, with 82 upcoming sailings between them. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has the most (50). Starting fares begin at $2,614 per person with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 50 | $2,614 | 8–16 nights (typically 15) | 5 · Hanseatic Inspiration, Hanseatic Nature, Hanseatic Spirit, ms Europa and ms Europa 2 |
| Viking Cruises | 16 | $8,499 | 12–26 nights (typically 12) | 5 · Viking Libra, Viking Mira, Viking Neptune, Viking Sky and Viking Vesta |
| Azamara Cruises | 9 | $3,789 | 10–43 nights (typically 9) | 2 · Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest |
| Crystal Cruises | 6 | $7,000 | 9–59 nights (typically 9) | 1 · Crystal Serenity |
| Atlas Ocean Voyages | 1 | $6,599 | 9 nights | 1 · World Navigator |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (6)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Six contemporary ocean lines sail to Germany, with 198 upcoming sailings between them. MSC Cruises has the most (69). Starting fares begin at $229 per person with MSC Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Cruises | 69 | $229 | 5–12 nights (typically 7) | 4 · MSC Euribia, MSC Magnifica, MSC Preziosa and MSC Splendida |
| Princess Cruises | 60 | $1,216 | 14–48 nights (typically 41) | 5 · Caribbean Princess, Coral Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess and Sky Princess |
| Cunard | 43 | $249 | 2–40 nights (typically 2) | 3 · Queen Anne, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria |
| Holland America | 13 | $1,799 | 13–42 nights (typically 28) | 3 · ms Nieuw Statendam, ms Rotterdam and ms Zuiderdam |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 12 | $1,299 | 7–10 nights (typically 7) | 4 · Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Sun |
| Royal Caribbean | 1 | $841 | 5 nights | 1 · Freedom Of The Seas |
River cruise lines in Germany (12)
12 river cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Germany: 1,420 in all. The busiest ship ports are Rüdesheim am Rhein, Passau, Cologne, Regensburg and Nuremberg. Scenic Cruises appears in more than one list, so the line counts by kind add up to more than 31.
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Luxury river cruise lines (3)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Three luxury river lines sail to Germany, with 482 upcoming sailings between them. Scenic Cruises has the most (300). Starting fares begin at $1,699 per person with AmaWaterways.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Cruises | 300 | $2,317 | 7–24 nights (typically 17) | 9 · Scenic Amber, Scenic Crystal, Scenic Gem, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Opal, Scenic Pearl and Scenic Ruby |
| AmaWaterways | 107 | $1,699 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) | 18 · AmaBella, AmaCerto, AmaFiora, AmaLea, AmaLucia, AmaMagna, AmaMora, AmaPrima, AmaReina, AmaRudi, AmaSerena, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaSonata, AmaStella, AmaVenita, AmaVerde and AmaViola |
| Uniworld | 75 | $2,799 | 7–16 nights (typically 7) | 9 · River Duchess, SS Antoinette, SS Audrey, SS Beatrice, SS Elisabeth, SS Emilie, SS Maria Theresa, SS Marlene and SS Victoria |
Premium river cruise lines (6)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Six premium river lines sail to Germany, with 694 upcoming sailings between them. Avalon Waterways has the most (277). Starting fares begin at $431 per person with Riviera Travel.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Waterways | 277 | $1,550 | 5–15 nights (typically 7) | 12 · Avalon Artistry II, Avalon Envision, Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Impression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon View, Avalon Visionary and Avalon Vista |
| Viking River Cruises | 240 | $1,795 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) | 65 · Viking Aegir, Viking Alruna, Viking Alsvin, Viking Annar, Viking Astrild, Viking Atla, Viking Baldur, Viking Beyla, Viking Bragi, Viking Buri, Viking Dagur, Viking Delling, Viking Egdir, Viking Egil, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Eldir, Viking Embla, Viking Freya, Viking Fulla, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gersemi, Viking Gullveig, Viking Gymir, Viking Haki, Viking Halogi, Viking Heimdal, Viking Herja, Viking Hervor, Viking Hild, Viking Hlin, Viking Hnoss, Viking Honir, Viking Idi, Viking Idun, Viking Ingvi, Viking Jarl, Viking Kadlin, Viking Kara, Viking Kvasir, Viking Laga, Viking Lif, Viking Magni, Viking Mani, Viking Mimir, Viking Modi, Viking Ran, Viking Rinda, Viking Rolf, Viking Rota, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Sjofn, Viking Skadi, Viking Skirnir, Viking Tialfi, Viking Tir, Viking Tor, Viking Ullur, Viking Vali, Viking Var, Viking Ve, Viking Vidar, Viking Vilhjalm and Viking Vili |
| Emerald Cruises | 72 | $1,879 | 7–17 nights (typically 7) | 7 · Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Luna, Emerald Sky, Emerald Star and Emerald Sun |
| Riviera Travel | 63 | $431 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) | 10 · MS Emily Bronte, MS Esprit, MS Geoffrey Chaucer, MS George Eliot, MS Grace, MS Joy, MS Oscar Wilde, MS Savor, MS Swiss Crystal and Riviera Radiance |
| Celebrity River Cruises | 31 | $2,994 | 6–7 nights (typically 7) | 5 · Celebrity Boundless, Celebrity Compass, Celebrity Roamer, Celebrity Seeker and Celebrity Wanderer |
| APT River Cruises Travelmarvel | 11 | $2,395 | 7–15 nights (typically 14) | 2 · APT Ostara and APT Solara |
Contemporary river cruise lines (3)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Three contemporary river lines sail to Germany, with 234 upcoming sailings between them. CroisiEurope has the most (98). Starting fares begin at $394 per person with CroisiEurope.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CroisiEurope | 98 | $394 | 3–10 nights (typically 4) | 13 · ms Beethoven, ms Douce France, ms France, ms Gerard Schmitter, ms L'Europe, ms La Boheme, ms Lafayette, ms Leonard de Vinci, ms Modigliani, ms Mona Lisa, ms Monet, ms Symphonie and ms Victor Hugo |
| Viva Cruises | 85 | $613 | 4–11 nights (typically 7) | 8 · VIVA Enjoy, VIVA Inspire, VIVA Moments, VIVA One, VIVA Ruby, VIVA Tiara, VIVA Treasures and VIVA Two |
| A Rosa Cruises | 51 | $406 | 4–7 nights (typically 7) | 11 · Arosa Alea, Arosa Aqua, Arosa Bella, Arosa Brava, Arosa Clea, Arosa Donna, Arosa Flora, Arosa Mia, Arosa Riva, Arosa Sena and Arosa Silva |
Germany cruise ports
Every Germany ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (11)
- Hamburg 173
- Warnemünde 167
- Kiel 90
- Kiel Canal 26
- Bremerhaven 13
- Wismar 11
- Lauterbach 9
- Travemünde 5
- Heligoland Island Germany 4
- Mehring 3
- List auf Sylt 1
River ports (113)
- Rüdesheim am Rhein 638
- Passau 629
- Cologne 580
- Regensburg 497
- Nuremberg 484
- Koblenz 433
- Breisach 419
- Würzburg 358
- Bamberg 356
- Miltenberg 246
- Wertheim am Main 224
- Mannheim 205
- Rhine Gorge 200
- Düsseldorf 187
- Speyer 183
- Frankfurt am Main 150
- Cochem 148
- Bernkastel-Kues 129
- Heidelberg 128
- Mainz 128
- Vilshofen 122
- Bonn 117
- Trier 65
- Munich 51
- Berlin 49
- Rastatt 47
- Boppard 31
- Germersheim 27
- Potsdam 22
- Königswinter 20
- Roth 19
- Winningen-Mosel 19
- Baden-Baden 16
- Dresden 16
- Duisburg 16
- Magdeburg 15
- Volkach 14
- Brandenburg an der Havel 13
- Hannover 13
- Kelheim 13
- Monheim am Rhein 13
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber 13
- Stralsund 13
- Wolgast 13
- Krefeld 12
- Ludwigshafen am Rhein 12
- Bremen 11
- Lehnitz-Oranienburg 11
- Minden 11
- Nierstein 11
- Schweinfurt 11
- Kitzingen 10
- Marktheidenfeld 10
- Wolfsburg 10
- Andernach 9
- Meissen 9
- Nienburg 9
- Bad Schandau 8
- Lutherstadt Wittenberg 8
- Oldenburg 8
- Peenemünde 8
- Traben-Trarbach 8
- Schwedt 7
- Aschaffenburg 6
- Calvorde 6
- Eberswalde 6
- Eltmann 6
- Genthin 6
- Hoya-Weser 6
- Lahnstein 6
- Wesel 6
- Alken 5
- Bingen am Rhein 5
- Deggendorf 5
- Hohensaaten 5
- Oberammergau Germany 5
- Papenburg 5
- Sankt Goarshausen 5
- Treis-Karden 5
- Wiesbaden 5
- Emmerich 4
- Greifswald 4
- Karlstadt am Main 4
- Oderberg 4
- Schweich 4
- Stadt Munster 4
- Stolzenau-Weser 4
- Torgau 4
- Erlangen 3
- Lauenburg Elbe 3
- Mühlhausen 3
- Oberwesel 3
- Saarburg 3
- Straubing 3
- Sülfeld 3
- Uelzen 3
- Eberbach-Baden 2
- Emden 2
- Hiddensee Island 2
- Linz am Rhein 2
- Worms 2
- Zell-Mosel 2
- Bad Wimpfen 1
- Beilstein Mosel 1
- Dessau-Rosslau 1
- Heilbronn 1
- Hirschhorn 1
- Lauffen am Neckar 1
- Leer 1
- Remagen 1
- Ruhen-Gifhorn 1
- Stuttgart 1
- Tangermunde 1
See them all in the Germany cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Germany cruises page.
How to choose a Germany cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Scenic Cruises lists the most upcoming Germany sailings (305).
- Lowest starting fare: MSC Cruises, from $229 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 5 lines, 47 sailings, from $4,398. Luxury lines: 6 lines, 542 sailings, from $1,699. Premium lines: 11 lines, 776 sailings, from $431. Contemporary lines: 9 lines, 432 sailings, from $229.
- Kind of cruise: ocean ships cover the coast and islands; river ships sail the rivers.
- Where you start: if you want Germany as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Germany on the Germany cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- Germany cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a Germany ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Germany when its first or last stop is a Germany ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Germany sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 1,807 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about Germany cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Germany?
31 cruise lines have upcoming Germany sailings on Waterways Cruise: 20 sail ocean or expedition itineraries and 12 sail river itineraries. Scenic Cruises appears in more than one list, so the line counts by kind add up to more than 31. Scenic Cruises lists the most sailings (305).
How much does a Germany cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $229 per person, double occupancy, with MSC Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in Germany?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and SeaDream Yacht Club. Luxury ocean lines: Oceania Cruises, MSC Explora Journeys, Scenic Cruises and Ponant Cruises. Luxury river lines: Scenic Cruises, AmaWaterways and Uniworld.
Can you start or end a cruise in Germany?
Yes. 477 of 1,807 upcoming sailings start in Germany and 480 end there; 188 do both. The other 1,038 (57%) visit Germany as a port of call on a longer route.
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Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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