Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River

The romantic Rhine River flows down from the Swiss Alps and meanders through central and Western Europe until it reaches the North Sea.

The romantic Rhine River flows down from the Swiss Alps and meanders through central and Western Europe until it reaches the North Sea.

Life aboard MS Riviera Resplendence is shaped by the rhythm of the river — calm, elegant and endlessly rewarding. Each morning begins with the gentle glow of daylight through your balcony windows. After breakfast, guests might join a guided tour of a historic town, visit a vineyard for a tasting, or simply explore at their own pace by bicycle. Back on board, the ship’s relaxed atmosphere invites you to slow down. Perhaps enjoy a light lunch, unwind on the sun deck, or indulge in a massage before an afternoon drink on deck. As the evening unfolds, conversations flow in the Panorama Lounge as live music plays softly in the background. Dinner is an event to savour, with beautifully prepared dishes paired with fine wines, followed by a nightcap beneath the stars. Every day on MS Riviera Resplendence is a celebration of discovery, comfort and connection where the beauty of the journey is matched only by the warmth of the experience.

Bonn is a city in western Germany straddling the Rhine river. It’s known for the central Beethoven House, a memorial and museum honoring the composer’s birthplace. Nearby are Bonn Minster, a church with a Romanesque cloister and Gothic elements, the pink-and-gold Altes Rathaus, or old city hall, and Poppelsdorf Palace housing a mineralogical museum. To the south is Haus der Geschichte with post-WWII history exhibits.

The romantic Rhine River flows down from the Swiss Alps and meanders through central and Western Europe until it reaches the North Sea.