Sail past stunning castles, quaint towns, and vineyards on these Rhine River cruises.

Several Rhine River cruises are available, and a few include the Moselle and Main Rivers.

Christmas market cruises and wine-focused itineraries are also offered.

Riverside Luxury Cruises in Rhine River

Exterior of Riverside Luxury Cruises ship.Credit:Courtesy of Riverside Luxury Cruises

I can confirm its a trip with total multigenerational appeal, Ward says.

There were always multiple options for shore excursions something to interest passengers across the board.

Teens had their own tables for dinner if they wished.

AmaWaterways going down Rhine River

Exterior of AmaWaterways ship.Courtesy of AmaWaterways

In Amsterdam, guests can take a guided canal cruise followed by a Dutch beer experience.

In Strasbourg, theres a French sing along and chocolate tasting.

In Amsterdam, guests can take a canal cruise, visit a windmill, or taste local cheeses.

View of Viking cruise ship in Rhine River

Exterior of Viking River Cruises ship.Courtesy of Viking River Cruises

In Baden-Baden, a famed German spa town, browse the markets or soak in thermal waters.

Koblenz, Mannheim, and Strasbourg are additional stops on this holiday-themed itinerary.

Emerald’s Rhine River cruises include an eight-day voyage and an 11-day cruise that includes the Moselle.

view of pool deck on a disney river cruise

Pool deck on Adventures by Disney river cruise.Terry Ward

The ship arrives in Basel for the end of the cruise the next day.

The company also offers sea voyages and canal barge cruises.

The five-dayRhine in Flamescruise boards in Strasbourg for a night of cruising.

View of an Avalon Waterways ship going down the Rhine River

Exterior of Avalon Waterways ship on Rhine River.Courtesy of Avalon Waterways

The family-friendly line has a kids club and family suites with plenty of room to spread out.

Their river cruises range from four to seven days, and there is a fee for most excursions.

The five-dayRhine Legendscruises the Middle Rhine round-trip from Cologne.

view of Uniworld ship in Rhine River

Exterior of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises ship.Courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

In Rudesheim, guests can tour the countryside on a bike or train tour.

Scenic river cruise ship

Exterior of Scenic river cruise ship.Courtesy of Scenic

Exterior of Emerald Luna ship on the Rhine River

Emerald Luna ship on the Rhine River.Courtesy of Emerald Cruises

CroisiEurope in the river

Exterior of CroisiEurope ship.Courtesy of CroisiEurope

Living room inside of A-Rosa Cruises ship

Interior of A-ROSA Cruises.Courtesy of A-ROSA Cruises