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MS Mona Lisa, 17 Night From Berlin to Strasbourg ex Spandau, Berlin, Germany to Strasbourg, France

Cruise MS Mona Lisa, 17 Night From Berlin to Strasbourg ex Spandau, Berlin, Germany to Strasbourg, France
Cruise Line CroisiEurope
Ship MS Mona Lisa
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 17 Night Cruise sailing from Spandau, Berlin, Germany onboard MS Mona Lisa
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 13 Aug 2026
Cruise Description Cruise the northern canals from Berlin to Amsterdam, along the Elbe and Havel rivers. You'll discover the history of Berlin, with its prestigious castles and tormented past, before exploring Potsdam, Magdeburg and Bremen, all cities that will make you appreciate the eclecticism of Germany's heritage. The Meyer Werft shipyard will open its doors to you before sailing into the heart of the Netherlands. Your cruise continues along the Rhine and the famous Romantic Rhine Valley. Between Amsterdam and Strasbourg, the Rhine reveals itself at every port of call. Enjoy a multi-faceted cruise between nature and culture.

Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. We'll remain in port overnight.

Day 2
Join us for an optional tour of the city of Berlin which was long divided, illustrating the division of the world into two blocks. We'll return to the ship for lunch. Enjoy a free afternoon in Berlin. Dinner will be served on board.

Day 3
We'll leave for the optional excursion to Charlottenburg Castle. Our ship will then depart for Potsdam, which we will reach at the beginning of the afternoon. When we arrive, we'll set off on an optional excursion to Potsdam and the gardens of Sanssouci Palace. We'll return back on board at the end of the afternoon and continue to cruise in the direction of Brandenburg.

Day 4
The ship will begin to cruise early in the morning for Burg. Join us for an optional tour of Magdeburg, situated midway on the Elbe River and the historic Roman Roads. Its cathedral is one of the most important of Gothic-style edifices in Europe. During this time, the boat will sail to Magdeburg, where we will board it at the end of the afternoon. Enjoy some free time this evening to explore the city on your own.

Day 5
We'll begin to cruise early this morning for Calvoerde. Join us for an optional visit to the Autostadt, a combination automotive theme park and museum with separate buildings for each VW brand. During this time, the boat will sail to Wolfsburg, where we will board it at the end of the afternoon. The ship will leave for Anderten.

Day 6
Our ship will depart early for Hanover, arriving at the beginning of the morning. We'll then set off on an optional excursion to Hanover. The capital of Lower Saxony, Hanover is one of the main economic centers in Germany. During this time, the boat will continue its course for Minden. We'll board it again and continue to cruise to Nienburg. Our ship will cruise through the rest of the day.

Day 7
Optional transfer for the free tour of the "Red Town” which has a magnificent town hall from the Weser Renaissance. During this time, the ship will continue its course for Hoya, where we will board it once again. We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Bremen.

Day 8
Join us for an optional tour of Bremen (walking tour), the oldest maritime city in Germany and the second largest trading port in Germany after Hamburg. We'll then return on board and depart for Oldenburg. Enjoy a stroll in the city before we board our ship again and begin to cruise towards Dörpen which we will reach during the night.

Day 9
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Papenburg. Join us for an optional tour of the Meyer Werft shipyard. We'll return on board and leave for Groningen.

Day 10
We'll begin to cruise early in the morning, spending the day cruising to Amsterdam(2). Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.

Day 11
In the morning, join us for an optional tour of the city of Amsterdam. In the afternoon, free time.

Day 12
Enjoy lunch and time on your own in Amsterdam(2) today. Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. The evening is free to do as you please.

Day 13
The morning is free to do as you please.In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion: excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans.We'll cruise to Nijmegen.

Day 14
Join us for the optional excursion: Visit of the Dutch Open Air Museum of Arnhem.

Day 15
The morning will be spent cruising. This afternoon, join us for the optional excursion: Guided walking tour of Cologne.

Day 16
Our ship will cruise during the morning. When we arrive in Rüdesheim, join us on the optional excursions proposed: Depart by tourist train and stop at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments.In the night, cruising towards Mannheim.

Day 17
Our ship will cruise during the morning. Join us on an optional excursion: Visit of Heidelberg. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.

Day 18
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
Sailing Dates
13 Aug 2026
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
13 Aug 2026 Spandau, Berlin, Germany 6:00 PM
14 Aug 2026 Spandau, Berlin, Germany
15 Aug 2026 Spandau, Berlin, Germany 12:00 PM
15 Aug 2026 Potsdam, Germany 2:00 PM 5:30 PM
15 Aug 2026 Wusterwitz, Germany 10:30 PM
16 Aug 2026 Wusterwitz, Germany 6:00 AM
16 Aug 2026 Magdeburg, Germany 2:00 PM
17 Aug 2026 Magdeburg, Germany 5:30 AM
17 Aug 2026 Rothensee, Germany 8:00 AM 8:15 AM
17 Aug 2026 Bergfriede, Germany 2:00 PM 2:15 PM
17 Aug 2026 Wolfsburg, Germany 5:00 PM 5:30 PM
18 Aug 2026 Anderten Germany 12:00 AM 5:30 AM
18 Aug 2026 Hanover, Germany 8:00 AM 8:30 AM
18 Aug 2026 Minden, Germany 1:00 PM 1:30 PM
18 Aug 2026 Nienburg, Lower Saxony, Germany 8:30 PM
19 Aug 2026 Nienburg, Lower Saxony, Germany 8:30 AM
19 Aug 2026 Hoya, Germany 11:30 AM 12:00 PM
19 Aug 2026 Bremen, Germany 5:30 PM
20 Aug 2026 Bremen, Germany 11:45 AM
20 Aug 2026 Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany 4:00 PM 4:15 PM
20 Aug 2026 Kusten Canal, Germany 6:30 PM
21 Aug 2026 Kusten Canal, Germany 8:00 AM
21 Aug 2026 Papenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany 12:45 PM 1:00 PM
21 Aug 2026 Delfzijl, Netherlands 4:00 PM 4:15 PM
21 Aug 2026 Groningen, Netherlands 6:30 PM
22 Aug 2026 Groningen, Netherlands 6:00 AM
22 Aug 2026 Amsterdam, Rivers 9:30 PM
23 Aug 2026 Amsterdam, Rivers
24 Aug 2026 Amsterdam, Rivers 9:00 AM
25 Aug 2026 Amsterdam, Rivers 7:00 PM
26 Aug 2026 Nijmegen, Netherlands 6:00 AM
26 Aug 2026 Krefeld, Germany 10:30 PM
27 Aug 2026 Krefeld, Germany 5:00 AM
27 Aug 2026 Cologne, Germany 2:00 PM 10:00 PM
28 Aug 2026 Rudesheim, Germany 2:30 PM
29 Aug 2026 Rudesheim, Germany 4:00 AM
29 Aug 2026 Mannheim, Germany 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
30 Aug 2026 Strasbourg, France 9:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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