Koblenz Pier → Deutsches Eck & Old Town
Walk 300 m north along the waterfront promenade from the pier to Deutsches Eck, where the Rhine and Moselle meet, and the entrance to the Old Town.
Cruise port in Germany
Koblenz
Allow about 5 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 8 hours. 21 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 8 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 676 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 8 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 2,078
Photo: GNTB Photo & Design Goebel, Horst
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Koblenz Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer & Peter-Altmeier-Ufer. Allow about 5 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Koblenz Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer & Peter-Altmeier-Ufer.
- Connection to the cable car for Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
The Koblenz cable car (Seilbahn Koblenz) station is beside the Rhine pier, providing easy access across the river to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on the cliff.
- Cable car and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress combined ticket fare
The Kombi-Ticket, which includes a round-trip Koblenz cable car ride and admission to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, costs about 19 euros for an adult.
- Travel to Marksburg Castle
Marksburg Castle, the only medieval fortress in the Middle Rhine Valley that has never been destroyed, is accessible by train in about 12 minutes from Koblenz Central Station to Braubach station, followed by a walk.
About 8 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- Koblenz city centreAbout 5 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 7 hr 30 min
- Marksburg & Upper Middle RhineAbout 25 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 7 hr
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer Pier → Festung Ehrenbreitstein
Take the cable car from the station at Kastorplatz near the Rhine pier across the Rhine to the top of the fortress.
Koblenz Hauptbahnhof → Braubach Station (Marksburg)
Take VIAS train RB10 toward Wiesbaden from Koblenz main station and get off at Braubach station, then follow the walking trail uphill to the castle.
Koblenz Pier → Schloss Stolzenfels
Take bus 670 or 650 from a city stop and get off at the Stolzenfels stop.
Koblenz places to explore
Explore 19 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
This is Europe's second-largest preserved fortress. From 118 m above the Rhine on a cliff, it offers a panorama of Deutsches Eck, where the 2 rivers meet.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- EUR 8~EUR 10
Deutsches Eck
This iconic promontory in Koblenz is where the Rhine and Moselle meet, topped by a huge equestrian statue of Emperor Wilhelm I commemorating German unification.
- Visit
- about 45 min
- Admission
- Free
Basilica of St. Castor
Consecrated in 836, this is Koblenz's oldest Romanesque church and the historic site of negotiations for the Treaty of Verdun, which divided the Frankish Empire into 3 parts.
- Visit
- about 35 min
- Admission
- Free
Electoral Palace Koblenz
Built in the late 18th century by Trier's last elector, this palace is an early French Neoclassical design, with a formal terraced Rhine garden behind it.
- Visit
- about 50 min
- Admission
- Free
Church of Our Lady Koblenz
This major religious landmark on the old town's highest hill has distinctive onion-shaped Baroque twin towers that define Koblenz's skyline.
- Visit
- about 30 min
- Admission
- Free
Stolzenfels Castle
Rebuilt over medieval ruins in the 19th century by Frederick William IV of Prussia, this is a signature Neo-Gothic castle of Rhine Romanticism.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 15 min
- Admission
- EUR 5~EUR 6
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Marksburg & Upper Middle Rhine
About 25 min each wayTime at destination About 7 hr
SightsMarksburg CastleThis is the only castle among the many fortresses of the UNESCO Middle Rhine Valley that was not destroyed by enemy attack and remains intact in its medieval form.
The interior of Marksburg Castle has uneven stone floors and steep staircases due to its medieval construction.
Food and cafésBurg-Schänke MarksburgFrom a panoramic terrace just below Marksburg Castle's walls, enjoy traditional German wine and food while overlooking bends in the Middle Rhine Valley and vineyards.
Cruises calling at Koblenz
676 sailings are grouped into 193 cruises by ship and route.
Emerald Cruises2 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.11Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Prague to Paris & Christmas Markets of Europe
Prague → Paris
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 10,335
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Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.11Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe
Prague → Amsterdam
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 6,021
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Basel → Amsterdam
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 3,993
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Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris
Budapest → Paris
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 9,670
Emerald Cruises2 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.11Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Christmas Markets of Europe
Budapest → Amsterdam
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,356
Emerald Cruises4 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2026.12Europe cruises · 7 nights
Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Amsterdam → Basel
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,114
Emerald Cruises2 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2026.12Europe cruises · 7 nights
Christmas Markets on the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich
Amsterdam → Zurich
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
Emerald Cruises2 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.12Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe
Prague → Amsterdam
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,096
Emerald Cruises2 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2026.12Europe cruises · 7 nights
Zurich - Lucerne & Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Zurich → Amsterdam
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 6,344
Emerald Cruises3 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.11Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Christmas Markets of Europe
Budapest → Amsterdam
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 4,386
Emerald CruisesSailing 2026.12Europe cruises · 7 nights
Zurich - Lucerne & Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Zurich → Amsterdam
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 6,348
Emerald Cruises2 departure dates2 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.12Europe cruises · 7 nights
Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Amsterdam → Basel
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,235
193 cruises call at this port.
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About Koblenz
Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings around 8 BC. The city is rich in its history and heritage and is easily explored on foot. Take the cable car crossing over the river Rhine for spectacular aerial views or enjoy the city from the one thousand year old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein. The upper middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique landscape can be enjoyed and discovered through the interactive multimedia journey at the Romanticum. Historical and architectural sites of interest include Stolzenfels Castle, the Electoral Palace of Koblenz and Old Town. From the romantic winding streets and small squares of Old Town, stroll through the alleyways from the Church of the Holy Virgin to the St Kastor Basilica and enjoy the picturesque buildings and squares along the way. Koblenz is also very popular for its Riesling and strong Spatburgunder wines since the Romans introduced it two thousand years ago.
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