2008

MS Charlemagne

REPOSITIONING CRUISE  AMSTERDAM--KOBLENZ

17 May

 

Saturday                                                                                                                       AMSTERDAM

We meet in central Amsterdam at 14:00 (3pm) this afternoon and transfer to the Charlemagne moored near the town center . A welcome on board champagne reception and presentation of the crew before you are shown to your cabin.  There will be time to stroll in town to see the many monuments of this very interesting city.

 

Sunday                                    AMSTERDAM-SCHOONOVEN

We will take this morning a delightfull cruise along the river Lek to Schoonoven well known for its silver jewelry and traditional clock making since the 17th c.  We will have all afternoon to discover this charming town.

 

Monday                               SCHOONOVEN-KINDERDIJK-NIJMEGEN

A morning cruise to Kinderdijk where we will visit the 19 windmills which are part of Unesco World Heritage, the y were built in 1740 to drain the polders.  Later in the afternoon, we will cruise to Nijmegen , in time for a stroll in this very busy city, situated at the confluence of the major inland waterways of Holland .

 

Tuesday                                                                                                        NIJMEGEN-DUSSELDORF

A very early start of our boat will take us cruising out of Holland into Germany , on the Rhine .

We will cross the region named Ruhrgebiet to reach late afternoon the city of Dusseldorf , one of the major economic centors.

 

Wednesday -                                                                                              DUSSELDORF-KOLN-BONN

Morning cruise on the Rhine to Koln , and visit of the magnificient Ca the dral. Later on we will also visit Bonn , our mooring for tonight, former capital of Germany and Beethoven’s birthplace.

 

Thursday                                                                                                                                                         BONN-KOBLENZ

This morning’s cruise will take us to Koblenz , where the Mosel river meets the Rhine . After lunch, we will have a guided tour of the city and also visit the Roman Abbey of Maria Laach.

This evening is our farewell gala dinner.

 

Thursday                                                                                                                                                         BONN-KOBLENZ

This morning’s cruise will take us to Koblenz , where the Mosel river meets the Rhine . After lunch, we will have a guided tour of the city and also visit the Roman Abbey of Maria Laach.

This evening is our farewell gala dinner.

 

Friday                                               KOBLENZ

After breakfast, depart the Charlemagne for onward travels

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT ITINERARIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME DUE TO WATER LEVELS, LOCK CLOSURES OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL.

 

 

Rates include all meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7.  Wines  included with lunch and dinner. Daily excursions with a guide and entrance fees.

Rate does not include, Bar Drinks, or Crew Gratuities (Suggested $250 per cabin)

PLEASE NOTE THAT ITINERARIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME DUE TO WATER LEVELS, LOCK CLOSURES OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL.

2 week cruises include all meals beginning with diner on day 1 and ending with breakfast on day 14 except for lunch and dinner on day 7 and breakfast and lunch on day 8 (between the cruise itineraries)

You will stay on board between the itinerary changes on 2 week cruises

   

2008

Departs each Saturday

May 24 Thru Oct 4

2008

$2515 per person dbl

Deluxe Suite $500 per person extra

Single Supplement $500

2008

Charter Rate

$77,450

32 Passengers

2008

Transfers included from Amsterdam

And back into Frankfurt Germany at the end of the cruise

 

We have availability only on two Neckar/Rhine river cruises for 2008

  • May 17 is available

  • The Neckar River cruise which departs May 24 is also available which makes possible a two week cruise from Holland to Koblenz one week and then on to Bad Wimphen the next week.

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