Cruises from Cologne

4 cruise lines and 17 ships sailing from Cologne, Germany

Cruises visiting Cologne

Cologne announces itself from the Rhine with the soaring twin spires of its Gothic cathedral. Step ashore to explore a compact old town, Roman remains, and museums holding major works of art. The cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, anchors the city centre. Enjoy Kölsch in a traditional brewery, then cross the river for a view of the skyline.

Cruises from Cologne, Germany

Sailings departing from Cologne, earliest departure first.

46 Sailings Found
Cologne, Germany

6 Days Cologne, Germany Round Trip

Arosa Sena

Departs
October 31st 2026
Duration
5 nights
From
$1,025
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Cologne, Germany

8 Days Cologne, Germany Round Trip

MS George Eliot

Departs
October 31st 2026
Duration
7 nights
From
$2,099
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Cologne, Germany

4 Days Cologne, Germany Round Trip

Arosa Silva

Departs
November 2nd 2026
Duration
3 nights
From
$406
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:

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Cologne, Germany

6 Days Cologne, Germany Round Trip

Arosa Aqua

Departs
November 3rd 2026
Duration
5 nights
From
$780
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Cologne, Germany

5 Days Cologne, Germany Round Trip

Arosa Brava

Departs
November 4th 2026
Duration
4 nights
From
$553
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Cologne, Germany

5 Days Cologne, Germany Round Trip

Arosa Aqua

Departs
November 8th 2026
Duration
4 nights
From
$483
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Cologne, Germany

4 Days Cologne, Germany Round Trip

Arosa Sena

Departs
November 10th 2026
Duration
3 nights
From
$613
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Cologne, Germany

6 Days Cologne, Germany Round Trip

Arosa Silva

Departs
November 23rd 2026
Duration
5 nights
From
$809
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Cologne, Germany

8 Days One-Way from Cologne to Basel

SS Antoinette

Departs
November 25th 2026
Duration
7 nights
Ports of call: +3 more ports
Cologne, Germany

5 Days Cologne, Germany Round Trip

MS Oscar Wilde

Departs
November 30th 2026
Duration
4 nights
Ports of call:
Cologne, Germany

5 Days Cologne, Germany Round Trip

MS Emily Bronte

Departs
December 2nd 2026
Duration
4 nights
From
$1,349
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Cologne, Germany

8 Days One-Way from Cologne to Basel

River Duchess

Departs
December 2nd 2026
Duration
7 nights
Ports of call: +3 more ports

Cruise lines embarking (starting) at Cologne (4)

Cruise lineCategoryTypeShips departing from Cologne
Uniworld Luxury River River Duchess, SS Antoinette, SS Victoria
Riviera Travel Premium River MS Emily Bronte, MS Geoffrey Chaucer (no upcoming dates — contact a Waterways Cruise consultant for additional dates on MS Geoffrey Chaucer cruises departing Cologne), MS George Eliot, MS Oscar Wilde, MS Swiss Crystal, Riviera Radiance
A Rosa Cruises Contemporary River Arosa Alea, Arosa Aqua, Arosa Brava, Arosa Clea, Arosa Sena, Arosa Silva
CroisiEurope Contemporary River ms Lafayette, ms Mona Lisa

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Cruise lines
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Ships departing

Published September 25, 2026