Top Shore Excursions for your MS Alena 7 Night Konigswinter, Braubach, Rudesheim am Rhein & More Cruise

Q: Why book shore excursions with Cool Shore Excursions instead of my cruise line?

You often pay less than for a similar tour through the ship, and you choose from every tour in port instead of the ship’s shortlist. You keep the same peace of mind: Guaranteed Return to Ship, free cancellation on most tours and help 24/7.

Q: Can I book for a group, children or someone with limited mobility?

Yes. Groups can book online, up to each tour’s limit. For groups of 10 or more, call us and our group bookings team will help. Each tour page lists its age limits, child prices and accessibility details. If you need to check something specific, call us before you book.

Q: Do I earn rewards on shore excursions?

Yes. Shore excursions earn rewards like every booking you make directly with Cool Shore Excursions, and you can spend them on your next trip. See how rewards work.

Q: What does Guaranteed Return to Ship mean?

Book a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard. If a delay on that tour ever makes you miss your ship, Cool Shore Excursions pays to get you to the ship’s next port of call, including a hotel if you need one.

Q: How much time should I leave before all-aboard?

Pick a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard (all-aboard is usually 30 to 60 minutes before your ship sails). Your cruise page shows the hours your ship is in Cologne, and each tour page shows how long the tour lasts. Booking two tours on the same day? Leave at least an hour between them. Book this way and our Guaranteed Return to Ship has you covered.

Q: What if my ship arrives late or its hours in port change?

Change your tour yourself under Bookings in your account, or call us any time. We’ll move you to a time that fits your new hours, and if none does, you get a full refund, except on bookings marked All Sales Final.

Q: What if my ship skips Cologne?

If your cruise line cancels the stop in Cologne, for weather or a change of itinerary, you get a full refund with no fees or, if you prefer, the same amount toward an excursion at another port of call. Bookings marked All Sales Final are not refunded.

Q: Where do I meet my tour?

Most tours start within walking distance of the cruise piers. The exact meeting point is in your booking confirmation.

Q: What should I bring ashore?

Your cruise card and a photo ID: you need both to get back on board. Bring your booking confirmation (on your phone is fine), comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and a little cash for tips.

Q: Who do I contact if something goes wrong on the day?

Call us any time, day or night: our number is in your confirmation email. Your confirmation also has a local contact number for your tour. To check, change or cancel your booking yourself, go to Bookings in your account.

Overview

Cologne

Konigswinter

Rudesheim am Rhein

Koblenz

Cochem

Traben-Trarbach

Riol

Bernkastel-Kues

Winningen-Mosel

Bonn

Cologne

Overview

Day 1: Departure

Cologne

Saturday, March 20, 2027

Departs at 3:30 PM

Day 2: Port of call

Konigswinter

Saturday, March 20, 2027

Arrives at 8:00 PM

Day 3: Overnight in port

Rudesheim am Rhein

Sunday, March 21, 2027

Arrives at 6:00 PM

Day 4: Port of call

Rudesheim am Rhein

Monday, March 22, 2027

Departs at 5:00 AM

Day 5

Day at sea

Monday, March 22, 2027

A day at sea: no port stop. Enjoy everything the MS Alena has to offer!

Day 6: Port of call

Koblenz

Monday, March 22, 2027

In port from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Day 7: Overnight in port

Cochem

Monday, March 22, 2027

Arrives at 8:30 PM

Day 8: Port of call

Cochem

Tuesday, March 23, 2027

Departs at 7:00 AM

Day 9

Day at sea

Tuesday, March 23, 2027

A day at sea: no port stop. Enjoy everything the MS Alena has to offer!

Day 10: Port of call

Traben-Trarbach

Tuesday, March 23, 2027

In port from 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Day 11: Port of call

Riol

Wednesday, March 24, 2027

In port from 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Day 12: Port of call

Bernkastel-Kues

Thursday, March 25, 2027

In port from 1:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Day 13

Day at sea

Friday, March 26, 2027

A day at sea: no port stop. Enjoy everything the MS Alena has to offer!

Day 14: Port of call

Winningen-Mosel

Friday, March 26, 2027

In port from 1:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Day 15: Overnight in port

Bonn

Friday, March 26, 2027

Arrives at 4:30 PM

Day 16: Port of call

Bonn

Saturday, March 27, 2027

Departs at 7:00 AM

Day 17: Arrival

Cologne

Saturday, March 27, 2027

Arrives at 9:00 AM

Day 1: DepartureCologne, Germany

Saturday, March 20, 2027 Departs 3:30 PM

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Day 2: Port of callKonigswinter, Germany

Saturday, March 20, 2027 Arrives 8:00 PM

Day 3: Overnight in portRudesheim am Rhein, Germany

Sunday, March 21, 2027 Arrives 6:00 PM

11 total hours in Rudesheim am Rhein (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: from 6:30 PM

Day 4: Port of callRudesheim am Rhein, Germany

Monday, March 22, 2027 Departs 5:00 AM

11 total hours in Rudesheim am Rhein (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: until 4:00 AM

Day 5Day at sea

Monday, March 22, 2027

Day 6: Port of callKoblenz, Germany

Monday, March 22, 2027 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

3 hours 30 min in Koblenz (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Day 7: Overnight in portCochem, Germany

Monday, March 22, 2027 Arrives 8:30 PM

10 total hours 30 min in Cochem (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: from 9:00 PM

Day 8: Port of callCochem, Germany

Tuesday, March 23, 2027 Departs 7:00 AM

10 total hours 30 min in Cochem (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: until 6:00 AM

Day 9Day at sea

Tuesday, March 23, 2027

Day 10: Port of callTraben-Trarbach, Germany

Tuesday, March 23, 2027 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM

7 hours 30 min in Traben-Trarbach (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Day 11: Port of callRiol, Germany

Wednesday, March 24, 2027 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

13 hours in Riol (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Day 12: Port of callBernkastel-Kues, Germany

Thursday, March 25, 2027 1:30 AM – 1:00 PM

11 hours 30 min in Bernkastel-Kues (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: 2:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Day 13Day at sea

Friday, March 26, 2027

Day 14: Port of callWinningen-Mosel, Germany

Friday, March 26, 2027 1:00 AM – 11:00 AM

10 hours in Winningen-Mosel (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: 1:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Day 15: Overnight in portBonn, Germany

Friday, March 26, 2027 Arrives 4:30 PM

14 total hours 30 min in Bonn (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: from 5:00 PM

Day 16: Port of callBonn, Germany

Saturday, March 27, 2027 Departs 7:00 AM

14 total hours 30 min in Bonn (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: until 6:00 AM

Day 17: ArrivalCologne, Germany

Saturday, March 27, 2027 Arrives 9:00 AM

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Why book shore excursions with Cool Shore Excursions instead of my cruise line?

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What if my ship skips Cologne?

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