About the Main & Moselle
The Main and Moselle are the most picturesque tributaries of the Rhine. The Moselle in particular — a thirty-mile sequence of horseshoe bends lined with the world's steepest commercial vineyards — is many guests' favourite stretch of any European cruise.
Headline destinations: Würzburg, Bamberg, Trier, Cochem, Bernkastel.
The river flows through 3 countries — Germany, Luxembourg, France. 22 ships from 7 different operators currently sail itineraries here, ranging from week-long classic loops to multi-week extended voyages.
Featured itineraries on the Main & Moselle
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports |
|---|---|---|
| Moselle Magic | 8 nights | Paris · Trier · Bernkastel · Cochem · Koblenz · Frankfurt |
| Main, Moselle & Rhine | 11 nights | Frankfurt · Würzburg · Bamberg · Nuremberg · Regensburg · Passau |
Operators sailing the Main & Moselle
Viking River Cruises
Scandinavian-styled Longships exploring Europe's great waterways.
AmaWaterways
Boutique river ships with twin balconies and onboard bicycles.
Avalon Waterways
Suite Ships with beds that face the river.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Floating boutique hotels with hand-curated antiques.
CroisiEurope
Family-owned French line covering Europe's lesser-known rivers.
A-ROSA River Cruises
Lifestyle river cruising for a German-speaking market.
Riverside Luxury Cruises
New ultra-luxury entrant with all-suite ships.