Boatrides in Frankfurt

Ruedesheim and Bingen (day trip) - On the Main you first pass Hoechst Industrial Park, but soon you can see the first vineyards near Hochheim the place responsible for the term "Hoch", coined by the Victorians. Short after the Kistheim lock you reach the Rhine. You pass Biebrich Castle and numerous small towns embedded in vineyards of the "Rheingau", and finally you reach the most famous "Drosselgasse". Here you can stroll through those narrow and picturesque streets and sample the local Riesling wine.
Price: Approximately 20 EUR

Loreley (day trip) - A trip to the Loreley - made famous by the song is an experience you will not soon forget. On the Lorely or Rhine Valley you will see various castles and a beautiful view. You go as far as Ruedesheim. There you can transfer to a ship which takes you to St. Goarshausen. Your journey back can be by train and the cost is usually included in the cruise price.
Price: Approximately 30 EUR

Coffee and Cakes at the Rheingau - Let yourself be abducted by taking a cruise to one of the most beautiful areas in Germany. You will sail past some enchanting wine-grower's villages toward the "Rheingau" whilst enjoying excellent snacks amidst this romantic scenery.
Price: Approximately 17 EUR

A short Cruise through Frankfurt - Get an unusual view of Frankfurt. On board a ship the skyline of the city seems even more impressive. While we chug along the river Main you will discover sights the "land lovers" will never see. This little cruise is not only a good idea for all the visitors of Frankfurt looking for a special photographic motive, it is also an ideal short trip for small groups or even the whole family. Or just let it be your very special lunch-break. If you would like to make the trip an overall pleasure you can usually grab some exquisite food, selected wines, cold beer, lemonade, coffee and cakes etc. so you do not have to leave the ship with an empty stomach.
Price: Approximately 6 - 10 EUR depending on the time you select

Seligenstadt (day trip) - In touch with history this trip takes you up the Main river, past the historic Gerbermuehle where Goethe already used to be a frequent visitor, then via Offenback to Seligenstadt.
Price: Approximately 18 EUR

Aschaffenburg or Seligenstadt (day trip) - The impressive architecture of the Aschaffenburg Castle can be seen as it rises above the banks of the Main river long before you have reached the town. The ship glides past the historic "Pompeiianum" before docking in the "Raft harbor". From here it is just a short walk to the beautiful castle grounds. King Ludwig I used to call Aschaffenburg "the Bavarian Nice". (This town in lower Franconia is already part of Bavaria.) Passengers who prefer to explore the romantic jewel of Seligenstadt may also do so. The ship will pick them up again after their tour.
Price: Approximately 21 EUR

Much of the rides on this page are from www.primus-linie.de This company offers many exciting boatcruises in Germany including all of the cruises above. You can contact them from the United States by dialing 0049- 69- 133- 8370 or within Germany at{{/linkxl}} 069- 133- 837- 0