River Cruises from Strasbourg

What our customers ask about River Cruises from Strasbourg

• What's the best season for river cruises starting from Strasbourg?

  For river cruises from Strasbourg, aim for April through October. September and October are especially nice - you can catch the wine harvest in Alsace when temperatures hover between 60-70°F (15-21°C). If you love holiday markets, December is perfect too. One TourRadar traveler shared, "The autumn colors along the Rhine were spectacular in October." You'll find regular trips on boats like the MS France and MS La Bohème during these months. Summer gets warm at 75-85°F (24-29°C), while winter focuses on those festive markets with temperatures around 35-45°F (2-7°C).

• How long are typical river cruises from Strasbourg?

  Most river cruises from Strasbourg run between 3 and 7 days, with many people choosing 4-5 day trips. The MS Victor Hugo and MS Douce France offer different options - like a 5-day Danube trip to Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava, or a week-long New Year's cruise on the Rhine and Moselle that stops in Bernkastel, Cochem, and Koblenz. As one TourRadar traveler put it, "the 5-day itinerary was perfect - not too long or short for exploring multiple cities along the river."

• Which river routes can I explore from Strasbourg?

  From Strasbourg, you can explore four main rivers - the Rhine, Neckar, Moselle, and Saar. Most people pick the Rhine Valley route, though the Moselle Valley with its beautiful vineyards is also popular. Boats like the MS Beethoven and MS Modigliani take you to historic cities like Heidelberg, Cochem, and Mainz. One TourRadar traveler shared that "cruising through the Rhine Valley offered incredible views of medieval castles and steep vineyard terraces."

• How much time do I get to explore each stop?

  You usually get 3-4 hours to explore major stops like Colmar, Breisach, and Rudesheim on your own. Most days start with a guided tour in the morning, then you're free to wander in the afternoon. In Breisach, for example, you get about 4 hours to check out the city and its Christmas markets. One TourRadar traveler mentioned, "the balance between organized excursions and free time was perfect, especially in places like Colmar where we had ample time to explore the five Christmas markets."

• Which places will I visit on a river cruise from Strasbourg?

  These cruises take you to both major European cities and historic towns along the Rhine and Danube. You might visit Vienna with its Christmas markets and city hall, Budapest with its beautiful Danube views, or Amsterdam with its canals and museums. Boats like the MS L'Europe and MS Lafayette also stop at smaller German towns like Rüdesheim, Koblenz, and Cologne. As one TourRadar traveler said, "seeing both the major cities and smaller riverside towns gave us a perfect mix of experiences."

• What's the food like on these cruises?

  You'll eat well on these cruises - they serve French food at every meal from your first dinner to your last breakfast. Ships like MS L'Europe and MS Douce France include drinks with meals and at the bar (except for special menu items). They throw special gala dinners and welcome parties, and often include local wine tastings when you dock. One TourRadar traveler mentioned "the exceptional quality of French cuisine and regional specialties served throughout the journey."