Boat trips

Rhine in Flames - Cruise on the MS La Paloma All-inclusive with 2-course meal - Music

July 04, 2026

Rüdesheim am Rhein
17:00 - 22:30

Starting at 199,00 EUR

Since 1977, our traditional fireworks event in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley near Rüdesheim has been thrilling guests from all over the world. Be there live when the sky above the Rhine is transformed into a colorful sea of colors! On board the MS La Paloma, you can enjoy the spectacle in convoy and with the best view of the fireworks.

Rhine in Flames 2026 – Cruise with La Paloma from Rüdesheim am Rhein

Experience a fascinating summer night on the Rhine at Rhine in Flames 2026 aboard La Paloma. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Middle Rhine Valley and the spectacular fireworks from the sun deck.

The ship

The La Paloma belongs to the family-run company Marksburgschiffahrt Vomfell and can accommodate up to 220 guests. All meals are freshly prepared in the on-board kitchen. The friendly service, excellent food, and atmospheric ambiance make this cruise particularly popular with our guests.

Culinary experience

Start the trip with a champagne reception on board. During the cruise, enjoy a freshly prepared 2-course meal. All drinks are included in the ticket price: beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and hot drinks.

Menu selection

Starter: Leaf salad with chopped walnuts, pomegranate seeds, and antipasti, bread basket with herb quark

Meat main course: Zurich-style sliced beef with spaetzle and zucchini boats

Vegetarian main course: Two types of tortellini with summer vegetables and fresh wild mushrooms in a cream sauce

Procedure for the boat trip

Boarding: expected from 6:00 p.m.

Departure: approx. 7:00 p.m.

Fireworks: from approx. 10:30 p.m., best viewed from the sun deck

Return: around midnight

End of event: approx. 12:30 a.m.

The cruise starts and ends in Rüdesheim. The route may be adjusted depending on weather and water levels.

Your seats on board

When you book, we will reserve adjacent seats for your group on one of the two decks where the menu will be served. The open deck is available for free seating – ideal for photos and viewing the fireworks.

Please note: There are fixed table sizes.

If there is an odd number of participants or individual bookings, you may be seated with other guests.

For group bookings of 20 or more people, please let us know in advance so that we can seat you together if possible.

Overview of services

Round trip with the La Paloma from/to Rüdesheim

Champagne reception on board

2-course meal (meat or vegetarian)

Drinks package until midnight (beer, wine, soft drinks, hot drinks)

Reserved seats on the inside deck

Free choice of seats on the sun deck for the fireworks

Important information

Please note that boarding on July 4, 2026, is scheduled to take place at 6:00 p.m. at bridge no. 16 in Rüdesheim am Rhein. Shortly before the event, you will receive a message with the exact boarding time and, if applicable, a different bridge.

If you would like to book the trip for a larger group (20 people or more), please contact us at 06722-90615-21 or send an email to touristinfo@ruedesheim.de.

Specific terms and conditions apply to the Rhine in Flames event, which are attached to this offer as a PDF file. By booking, you accept these terms and conditions.

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Impressions

More Information

Please note that boarding is scheduled to take place on July 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Bridge No. 16 in Rüdesheim am Rhein. Shortly before the event, you will receive a message with the exact boarding time and, if applicable, a different bridge.

Specific terms and conditions apply to the Rhine in Flames event, which are attached as a PDF file to this offer. By booking, you accept these terms and conditions.

Boat trip to the Rhine in Flames event with a 2-course meal and drinks on board

Menu

Starter: Leaf salad with chopped walnuts, pomegranate seeds, and antipasti, bread basket with herb quark Main course: Zurich-style sliced beef with spaetzle and zucchini boats

Vegetarian: Two kinds of tortellini with summer vegetables and fresh wild mushrooms in cream sauce

Drinks are included in the ticket price (non-alcoholic beverages, beer, wine, sparkling wine, hot beverages).

Romantic fireworks

Schifffahrt im romantischen Mittelrheintal

Unvergessliche Momente

2-course menu and various beverages

Live music

Rüdesheim am Rhein railway station

Venue

Brücke 16, Rheinstraße, Rüdesheim am Rhein
Rüdesheim (Rhein) Bahnhof/Brömserburg
65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein

offered by

Rüdesheim Tourist AG
Rheinstraße 29a
65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein

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