New Year's Eve on the
MS RheinCargo
Appointment & driving time
Wednesday, 31.12.2025
Admission: from 19:15 | Departure: 19:30
Closing time: 01:15 | End: 01:30
from/to Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, pier 13 below the Bastei
Price per person
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All Inclusive 199,50 €
incl. table reservation in the salon, boat trip lasting several hours, music from the DJ, antipasti served, selection of warm Mediterranean dishes in buffet form, salad bar, cheese selection, dessert served, soft drinks, hot drinks, beers, wines, a piccolo to celebrate the turn of the year, midnight skyline in front of Cologne's old town
Notes
No dress code!
Please note that our piers and ships are unfortunately not barrier-free.
Safety first: No naked flames (e.g. sparklers) or pyrotechnics are permitted on board. Such items must be disposed of at the entrance.
Celebrate New Year 's Eve on the MS RheinCargo: enjoy the multi-hour cruise on our festively decorated ship and experience the unique backdrop of the Cologne panorama at the turn of the year!
Celebrate with us in a cozy atmosphere, with good music, delicious food and sparkling drinks. Let us spoil you with our rich Mediterranean buffet.
Our New Year's Eve cruise offers the perfect combination of festive atmosphere, culinary delights and a unique view of Cologne's city panorama. Whether with friends, family or as a romantic experience for two - on board our event ship, you will experience the turn of the year in a very special way.
During the cruise on the Rhine, which lasts several hours, you can enjoy a lovingly prepared buffet with hot and cold dishes, accompanied by a selection of drinks and atmospheric music. A DJ provides a varied music program for a good mood and dancing fun until after midnight.
At midnight, our outside decks are available for an unobstructed view of Cologne's Old Town panorama.
The highlight of the evening is the moment when the ship takes up a particularly good position for a view of the Cologne fireworks at midnight. From the outside deck, there is a breathtaking view of Cologne's Old Town panorama.
New Year's Eve gourmet buffet
Starters served
- Antipasti selection fried in olive oil in the bowl
- Exotic couscous salad with passion fruit and peppers in a jar
- On the plate: tomato-mozzarella skewers, salmon roulades, shrimp, sate skewers, fine spinach-ricotta tart
*** - Mini rolls and assorted butter on the tables
Hot dishes from the buffet
- Chicken breast with thyme in lime sauce
- Spicy pork tenderloin with Andalus sauce
- Fried fish on root vegetables
- Vegetable boats filled with bulgur on tomato sauce
- Colorful selection of vegetables across the garden
- Gratin from the fresh potato
- Pappardelle with baked cherry tomatoes in herb butter jus
- Parsley potatoes
Buffet
- Rich salad bar with different dressing
- Cheese platter
- Baguette
- Choice of different dips
Served dessert
- Egg liqueur cream in glass
- Blueberry Mousse Crumble
(subject to change)
Look forward to a varied selection of dishes, lovingly prepared and delivered by our partner RheinGastro - the buffet service for enjoyment on board.
As part of the KölnTourist family, RheinGastro serves delicious German dishes with a modern & contemporary twist as well as popular specialties of international cuisine on land and water.
Celebrate New Year's Eve with us on the MS RheinCargo
Notes on navigation
Wheelchair user
- Please note that the ship is unfortunately not barrier-free. In particular, the open decks and the toilets are accessible only by steps.
- Also, for safety reasons, we are not allowed to carry electric wheelchairs.
Arrival & parking tips
- Pier 13: Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, below the Bastei
- Public transport: Ebertplatz - approx. 10 minutes on foot.
- Parking: Parking is available in the parking garages around Cologne Central Station and the Musical Dome - a 10-15 minute walk away.
Table reservation
- We take into account the number of people and space availability on board when arranging tables.
- If you need more space (wheelchair, walker, physical limitations, etc.) please let us know. The reservation is made together with other guests on board.
Our tip: Ticket insurance
With ERV's admission ticket insurance you always have good tickets!
Concerts, musicals, sporting events - you often buy your tickets months in advance and enjoy the anticipation. And what if something comes up? Our partner ERV will help you so that you're not left with the costs!
