KD Rhine Pass from Mainz

Mainz, Germany

An easy way to start your romantic day on the Rhine: Present your KD ticket onboard any KD ship and enjoy all scheduled day cruises on the Rhine and Moselle rivers for one whole day. The extensive and reliable timetable enables you to disembark as often as you like at the many interesting stops, and spend as much or as little time as you would like.

Use the pass as a one way ticket to get from one city to another, or maybe you prefer to use it as a return trip to spend a day elsewhere along the river, the choice is yours!

Without committing yourself to a certain route in advance, the Rhine Pass allows you to enjoy the Rhine Valley with its numerous beautiful castles, endless vineyards, the Lorely and much, much more. This is a fantastic alternative to rail travel, while viewing the Rhine Valley from it's best vantage point - the Rhine itself!

The Rhine Pass is valid on all scheduled KD day cruises between Cologne and Mainz, as well as the Moselle between Koblenz and Cochen except special theme cruises and cruises including gastronomic service.

USD $38.30

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Karen R	October 2011
This was a fun, relaxing trip down the Rhine. We saw a castle almost every 5 minutes! Stunning views of the countryside!

Review by: Lise S	September 2011
anyone in the area of the Rhine should take this cruise

Review by: judymilsam	July 2011
A definite must to do while in Germany!!_br/_ We actually boarded in Rüdesheim. The boat was very comfortable with multiple levels of indoor seating. We exited the boat twice with no problem. We didn't get a cool ticket just a receipt that we needed show to re-board. The weather got a little on the rainy side which was okay on the boat but there was no protection at the docks while waiting for a boat!! We traveled all the way to Koblenz. Be sure to walk along the Rhine river to the Deusches Eck and then along the Mosel River before walking to the New train station._br/_ Dress for any weather, the breeze off the river can be cool or walking on deck maybe hot in good weather!

Review by: Clare A	July 2011
We travelled up and down the Rhine from Bacharach to St Goar and up to Rudesheim. All three boats were comfortable with good restaurants and gave information about the castles in all the passengers' languages. We were able to explore St Goar and Rudesheim briefly before catching the next boat.

Review by: Stephanie H	July 2011
It was easy to book with Viator and the administration and cruise staff were very excellent. The cruise was amazing in terms of sights but very crowded.

Review by: deborah l	July 2011
Good value. Clean and spacious boat. Lots of stops which allow you to choose where you want to get off. Good sound system and the commentary was in several languages including english. The food on the boat was very good and I was surprised by the variety

Review by: Gary B	July 2011
It would be extremely helpful to provide fixed GPS coordinates and other launch site descriptions. Rainy limited our ability to enjoy fresh air and views at times. Even with the weather limits, the trip was very beautiful and informative..

Review by: Dale B	June 2011
Excellent trip at a leisurely pace. Hard to believe something of this quality would be priced so low. The food on board was outstanding and is highly recommended.

Review by: MaryLyn G	June 2011
Loved it! Absolutely relaxing and beautiful!

Review by: Lyndall H	May 2011
Extremely worthwhile. The boat is comfortable and the view along the Rhine is spectacular. The KD Rhine Cruise Company was easy to find.

Review by: Ralph M	May 2011
Great cruise with magnificent sites but gets boring if you stay on the boat too long. Recommend you get off and explore some of the towns along the Rhine.

Review by: joe s	May 2011
THE TRIP WAS GREAT! THE BEST 11 HOURS YOU COULD SPEND. IT IS A ONE WAY TRIP THOUGH SO MAKE OVERNIGHT PLANS IN kOLN

Review by: SHERYL K	November 2010
Our trip was great. We had no problems with the time table. Staff with viator were great at answering any questions we had. We had no problems boarding.... I would highly recommend using viator and taking this trip on the Rhine!!!

Review by: Meghann L	October 2010
The schedule and the tickets I had were not correlating. I was at the boat for 8.45 as per my ticket but it did not come to 9.45. the boat also didn't go all the way to Köln as the schedule showed. I travelled from Mainz on the 4th of October and the schedule had been changed to that of the 5th October with no warning from KD. It meant I had to get off at St Goar and pay for a train to complete my journey. The staff on board were very helpful though.

Review by: Richard W S	October 2010
This was a very good trip after the problems were resolved. Our GPS took us to the wrong destination. I would suggest the address is spelled out making it very clear on your ad. Also, there was not a very good sign or identifiable markings for the boarding of the ship. We were in Mainz in plenty of time to get on the ship however because we could not find where to board we missed it and had to drive to the next town to board. We called when getting close to Mainz to find where to go and the lady who answered the phone was not helpful at all. The man in the booth might have told us we would have to cross the ferry when we got to the next town but we didn't have any idea about that and almost missed that one too. The traffic in Mainz was very bad so it is a good idea to let people know this so they can go especially early so not to miss the cruise. The boat was nice...meal was excellent. Good prices. The staff were very nice and helpful. The trip was beautiful and I have a lot of wonderful pictures. I would rate the trip as wonderful and we want to do it again as people come to visit here from the states. It would have just been really nice to have a couple tidbits of information beforehand to assist us getting aboard. Of course having the GPS take us to the wrong area did not help.

Review by: Jason B	October 2010
Terrific views from the ferry all the way up. Really is the best way to appreciate the Rhine River. Also a good range of food and drink available. Cons: I had difficulty in locating where the ferry left from (Google Maps seach points incorrectly to the commercial terminal). Suggest to add a note to indicate it is adjacent to the Rheingoldhalle building. Only one early ferry ran the day I went, so just as well I checked it all out the day before when I arrived. The English tour commentary is not very comprehensive, and is difficult to hear unless you sit right under the speaker. Suggest to do your own research and bring notes indexed by KM distance marks (as one US Tourist I sat next to did), as these marks are clearly visible on the rivers edge from the boat and were better than the canned commentary.

Review by: Rohan J	September 2010
Very convenient & satisfactory service. No problems at all.

Review by: Jacki M	August 2010
Had a truly lovely day cruising the Rhine - extremely helpful KD staff, beautiful day! Other passengers typically older certainly not a party boat, if that's what you're looking for!, but great chats and a good time had by all!!

Review by: Jeremy M	August 2010
Had a Blast!!! Very nice vessel to travel on with beautiful views. Really enjoyed being able to get on and off at different locatins...made it easy for us as we were staying at one of the locations! Would Highly Recommend Conrad and Amy Mingledorff

Review by: Anonymous	August 2010
No problem with the Pass, just walked straight onboard.

Review by: Edwina M	August 2010
The cruise down the Rhine was just fantastic, we had no problems at all with our Viator pass and I would recommend it to anyone I know.

Review by: John O	July 2010
Everything was outstanding and so easy...We showed up at the dock and enjoyed. The meals on board were 5 star. All employees did everything to make your stay very comfortable. Viator are very honest and give you what they say you are getting...Thanks again...

Review by: Anonymous	July 2010
The website said they were two daily departures to cologne from Mainz. When I got there at 945am I was told the boat to cologne had left at 845am. The staff were very unapologetic and rude.I had to get off at the last stop and make my way back to cologne by train. The person in the KD boothe who I asked for directions to the train station was very rude.

Review by: Bruce G	July 2010
Mainz to Koblenz was scenic, interesting, and relaxing but Koblenz to Koln was very industrial, less attractive, and boring. The boat's onboard staff seemed a bit disinterested and none spoke English. The food was good.

Review by: Jose E R	July 2010
Excellen trip! Everyone should put this trip in their "Bucket List". However, group leaders should have a little consideration for others. It appeares that there were several school trips and the children were left unattended. That presented a problem for passengers that preferred to talk, or otherwise enjoy the trip. They were totally uncontrolled!!!

Review by: Denis S, Australia	May 2010
We boarded at Mainz & cruised until we got off to see the castle at St Goar. There was only an hour allowed for this if you wanted to catch the boat back though. We enjoyed the cruise & what we saw but you will need to catch the train back on either side of the river if wanting to get back to your hotel at a decent time. Enjoyed the cruise.

Review by: Philip M, United States of America	May 2010
Excellent trip and would recommend it toall.

Review by: Robert K, Australia	May 2010
Relaxing way to see the historic Rhine valley

Review by: Frederick S	May 2010
Excellent trip and would recommend it toall.

Review by: Julie M	May 2010
I had to figure out how to return to Mainz on my own.

Review by: Anonymous, Netherlands	October 2009
The view is wonderful although the sky was cloudy almost all the wasy from the Mainz to Kobrenz. The trip was half an hour's later than the schedule and it made our left journey compressed.

Review by: Patricia G, United States of America	October 2009
My mom and I started from Bingin! We had lunch while waiting for out ship to get there then we were WOWed by the beautiful castles we saw around every corner!!! What a great way to experience the Rhein River. The crew was very friendly. There was a guide that told us the name and history of every castle We had dinner on the cruse and the service was great! Can't wait for our next trip to the Rhein. Danke Sehr!

Review by: bill w, United States of America	September 2009
Beautiful scenery. Crew was very friendly.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	September 2009
We went from Rudesheim to Cologne. The trip was very pleasant. Services on the boat were very adequate. Our group had an excellent time. The only drawback was that the boat ran about 1 1/2 hours behind schedule.

Review by: Teresa D, United States of America	August 2009
It was a wonderful cruise on the Rhine! I hadn't been on the Rhine in 32 years-so brought back a lot of memories of when I was a child. Very laid back and relaxing. I cruised from Rudesheim to Koblenz, then took the train back to Wiesbaden. Be sure to put on sunscreen during the summer months-I forgot & got a nice sunburn.

Review by: Peter A, Australia	August 2009
A great day out! Use of the pass is well recognized and easy!

Review by: Anonymous, Germany	May 2009
The Rhine river cruise is a very relaxing trip with beautiful views!

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	August 2008
Great scenery! Definitely worth doing the Rhine trip!

Review by: Grant F, Australia	August 2008
A great way to see the Rhine and travel at the same time as we left Mainz and departed in Koblenz, it has a great relaxed atmosphere and the dining area was very good when the weather became rainy, our booking was all confirmed with no problems definitely recommend to others.

Review by: Prasenjit S, Germany	July 2008
It was truly an extremely wonderful experience and we could capture each and every scenic aspect of the beautiful Rhine Valley. This trip is definitely worth taking and is worth the money. In fact, it is much cheaper booking it through Viator than if we book this trip directly from the boat company.

Review by: Stephanie R, United States of America	July 2008
This was a fun and relaxing way to get from Frankfurt to Duesseldorf. We took the first half of the tour where all the castles are, got off at Koblenz and then caught a train the rest of the way north. The second half of the tour is through more industrialized areas. We suggest that you purchase additional information on the castles; there are maps of the Rhine and its castles available at many of the ports, for example. The narration on the boat is good but leaves you wanting more and is sometimes hard to hear if everyone is talking. Bring a windbreaker and a hat. It was chilly in the morning and then sunny and very hot by 10 AM. Bring snacks, too, if you want to eat up on the outdoor deck.

Review by: Dennis J, Canada	October 2007
The booking, online ticket printing and easy acceptance by the agent at the gang-plank was simple and convenient. It worked just as we all hoped internet booking should go! We had great weather, the food on board while limited, was good and not overly expensive. The choice of beer and wine was likewise. In short, the trip from Mainz to Koln was great and gave us a good orientation for the weeks drive we subsequently took along the shore.

Review by: Birgitta K, United States of America	September 2007
We really enjoyed this trip. The highlight is the stretch from Mainz to Koblenz - Koblenz to Koln is more industrial. The full trip does take 12 hours, but full food and drink is available on the entire journey.