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A-ROSA Sena in Cologne, May 2025, sailing from Duisburg, Germany

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Cruises from Duisburg, Germany

Duisburg, at the junction of the Rhine and the Ruhr, is a start point for Rhine cruises.

Things to do in Duisburg, Germany

  • Landschaftspark Duisburg-NordAn old steelworks turned park, with climbing walls and night lighting.
  • Düsseldorf's AltstadtThe old town's packed streets of brewpubs, half an hour up the Rhine.

When to go

  1. Jan: low season
  2. Feb: low season
  3. Mar: low season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: high season
  6. Jun: high season
  7. Jul: high season
  8. Aug: high season
  9. Sep: high season
  10. Oct: shoulder season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: low season

Spring to autumn, plus Christmas markets in December.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Easy transferDuisburg's moorings are about 20 km from Düsseldorf Airport, 20 to 30 minutes by taxi or train. River lines usually include or sell a transfer from the airport to the ship; book it with the cruise, since river moorings can change with water levels.

Rental cars: Not needed.

The airport for Duisburg, Germany is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), with 5 lounges to wait in before you board.

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Duisburg, Germany

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A-ROSA Sena in Cologne, May 20253.7 ★A-ROSA River CruisesA-ROSA Sena2022 · 280 guests · RhineA-ROSA Sena is the line's flagship, a 135-meter, 17.7-meter-wide Rhine river cruise ship with four decks plus a sun deck, built by Concordia Damen in Werkendam in the Netherlands…A-ROSA Aqua in Cologne's Deutz harbor, 20113.5 ★A-ROSA River CruisesA-ROSA Aqua2009 · 202 guests · RhineA-ROSA Aqua is a 135-meter Rhine river cruise ship for up to 202 guests in 99 outside cabins. Delivered by Neptun Werft in Warnemünde in 2009, she was the first A-ROSA ship on…

Ships that call at Duisburg, Germany

Ships based elsewhere whose Rhine sailings regularly stop here. Calls vary by sailing, so check the itinerary.

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Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Duisburg, Germany?

On Cruise Frog, 2 ships sail from Duisburg, Germany: A-ROSA Sena (A-ROSA River Cruises) and A-ROSA Aqua (A-ROSA River Cruises).

Which cruise lines sail from Duisburg, Germany?

A-ROSA River Cruises sails from Duisburg, Germany.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Duisburg, Germany?

A-ROSA Sena (A-ROSA River Cruises), at 3.7 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Duisburg, Germany?

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS). Lounge Frog lists 5 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.

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