Highlights

• Sail through the Rhine Gorge, one of the most dramatic stretches of river in Europe, with ruined castles, steep vineyard slopes and a glass of Glühwein served on deck
• Rüdesheim and its Christmas market, with the choice of visiting Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet or taking a cable car above the vineyards to the Niederwald Monument
• Bonn, birthplace of Beethoven, with a guided walking tour of the old town, its Romanesque minster and the Christmas market centred around the historic town hall, followed by a Chef's Dinner on board
• A full afternoon and evening in Cologne to explore seven distinct Christmas markets, including the famous Cathedral market with its 160 festive stalls set against the backdrop of the city's iconic Gothic cathedral
• All-inclusive drinks, full board dining, Wi-Fi and five included experiences throughout

MS Oscar Wilde
MS Oscar Wilde carries just 167 guests and is one of the most elegant river ships sailing the Rhine. You sail in a lower deck standard suite, with a fixed river view window, marble bathroom with rainshower, flat screen TV with live bow camera, mini fridge, safe and tea and coffee-making facilities. The ship has a warm, intimate feel throughout, with rich hardwood interiors, a marble-floored lobby and a Panorama Lounge that runs from morning to late at night.
Dining covers a full buffet breakfast and a four-course waiter-served dinner in the main restaurant each evening, along with the Bistro for lighter meals and a 24-hour tea and coffee station with pastries. The all-inclusive drinks package covers the full cruise. Up on the Sun Deck there is a splash pool, putting green, giant chess set and open lounging space. A fitness room, hair salon and spa treatment room are available on the lower deck.

Terms and Conditions

Return flights with Aer Lingus from Dublin to Düsseldorf on 8 December 2026 and from Düsseldorf to Dublin on 12 December 2026, with checked luggage included. Shared transfers between Düsseldorf airport and the ship in Cologne on both arrival and departure. Four nights aboard MS Oscar Wilde in a lower deck standard suite for the Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets river cruise, roundtrip from Cologne. All-inclusive drinks package throughout. Full board dining on board. Complimentary Wi-Fi. Five included shore experiences as outlined in the itinerary. All port charges and taxes included. Gratuities are not included and are at the guest's discretion. Based on 2 adults sharing. Flights depart Dublin 2026-12-08. Price is correct at the time of posting (14 May 2026). Offers are subject to change. Price from €1,599 per person

4 nights from €1,599 per person