Cochem Moselle Boat Tours: Prices, Schedule & Tickets – Boat Tours Starting at €14 (2026)

Bei Touristen beliebt sind Mosel Schiffstouren ab Cochem
Bei Touristen beliebt sind Mosel Schiffstouren ab Cochem
Christoph Erkens
Christoph Erkens
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Cochem Moselle boat tour at a glance:

  • Cochem sits in one of the most beautiful bends of the Moselle — and a river cruise is one of the most relaxed ways to take in the landscape around the town.
  • We present two tours: the 1-hour panorama cruise by Personenschifffahrt Gebr. Kolb (from €13) and the KD panorama cruise (from €14) — both on the Moselle with views of the Reichsburg, vineyard slopes and the riverside village of Ernst.
  • Season: 28 March to 18 October 2026, Tuesday to Saturday, up to six departures daily.
  • Mondays are rest days — except public holidays.
  • Commentary in German and partly in English.
Here are two great options we recommend—both are 1-hour panoramic boat tours on the Moselle River departing from Cochem:
Cochem2neu

Cochem Panoramic Boat Tour

Cochem1neu

Cochem Panoramic Boat Tour KD

Cochem Bootstour Fakten
Please note: The following information applies primarily to only one of the two tours described above and is provided without guarantee.

How much does a boat ride in Cochem on the Moselle cost? Prices & Tickets 2026

TicketPrice
Adults (ages 15+)14€
Children / Teens (ages 4–14)6–10€
Toddlers (ages 3 and under)free

Where can I buy tickets for the Cochem Moselle boat tour online?

You can buy tickets for the Cochem boat tour online here through GetYourGuide, with flexible cancellation options.

KD Cochem Mosel River Cruises 2026 Schedule: When Do the Cruises Begin?

KD Panoramafahrten Cochem

Montags Ruhetag, ausgenommen Feiertage

Fahrten Datum Uhrzeit Preis
1-std. Panoramafahrt
mit Erklärungen der Highlights
Di. – Sa.
28.03. – 18.10.2026
10.30, 12.00, 13.30
15.00, 16.30, 18.00
14 Euro
Kind: 10 Euro
  • The KD Panoramafahrten Cochem schedule for boat tours on the Moselle includes 2026 boat trips, up to six times a day.
  • According to the schedule, KD Panoramafahrten Cochem boat tours depart every 1.5 hours. 
  • The exact departure times are 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 6:00 p.m., as you can see in the table.
  • Duration: 1 hour, starting at €14
     

How long does the Moselle cruise from Cochem last?

Both tours last 1 hour. The cruise takes you upstream from Cochem to the small Moselle village of Ernst and back. If you’d like to stop off in Ernst, you can hop off and catch a later boat back — just let the crew know in advance.

What language is the tour in?

One tour is in German; the other tour is available with commentary in both German and English,
 

Jetty: Where does the Cochem river cruise start?

Meeting point Tour 1 (Gebr. Kolb): Below the Skagerrak Bridge in Cochem — between the car park (left) and the chess board (right). Follow the yellow jetty with the “Rundfahrten” (cruises) sign.

Meeting point Tour 2 (KD): KD ticket counter at the Moselle jetty in Cochem — staff will direct you to the right boat.

Getting there:

  • By train: Cochem has its own station on the Moselle railway line (Koblenz–Trier) — approx. 45 minutes from Koblenz.
  • By car: Parking available directly at the Moselle jetty.
Cochem liegt idyllisch an der Mosel
Cochem liegt idyllisch an der Mosel

What guests are saying about Cochem boat tours

Both tours together have collected over 700 reviews on GetYourGuide, averaging 4.1 to 4.4 out of 5 stars.

The company “Personenschifffahrt Gebr. Kolb OHG” can now look back on over 100 years of history. Personenschifffahrt Gebr. Kolb OHG offers a variety of services, including Moselle river cruises, lock passage tours, and half-day and full-day trips to destinations such as Cochem, Traben-Trarbach, Trier, and Bernkastel. Today, the shipping company owns a total of 28 passenger ships as well as the Beilstein car ferry “St. Josef.”
 
We have included two reviews from visitors:

“Beautiful river trip. Good explanations and descriptions.” – Bernhard

“The cruise was great, we had a lot of fun. The people there were very friendly and the trip was very informative!” – Günter

Panoramablick auf die Mosel in Cochem
Panoramablick auf die Mosel in Cochem

What will you see on the Moselle cruise from Cochem?

The Moselle at Cochem is one of the most scenic river stretches in Germany — tight loops, steep vineyard slopes and medieval castles shape the landscape. On the cruise you’ll pass:

  • Cochem itself — with its picturesque old town right on the Moselle
  • Reichsburg Cochem — the imposing castle high above the town, seen from multiple angles
  • Hotels, wineries and restaurants below the castle
  • Brauselay Rock — the distinctive rocky outcrop above the river
  • Numerous wineries and vineyard terraces on both banks
  • Village of Ernst — the idyllic Moselle village at the turning point, with optional shore stop
Schloss Burg Reichsburg bei Cochem
Schloss Burg Reichsburg bei Cochem

Cochem and the Moselle — a trip onto the water

Cochem is one of the most visited small towns on the Moselle — and with good reason. The Reichsburg above the town, the narrow half-timbered houses in the old town and the vineyards climbing the slopes right behind the buildings together create a picture that’s hard to beat.

From the boat, you get a perspective on this panorama that you simply can’t get on foot. The boat offers three decks including a sun deck — on fine days, the top spots fill up fast. The bar on board serves drinks, coffee, snacks, cake, beer and local Moselle wines at fair prices.

In Ernst — the small riverside village at the turning point — weekend festivals are often held in summer. You can hop off for a wine tasting or a short stroll and continue back to Cochem on a later boat. Just let the crew know in advance.

Are there other boat tours in Cochem and on the Moselle?

Cycling & boat tour with picnic and wine tasting — an active day trip from Cochem: cycle to Beilstein, return by boat, finish with a wine tasting. Perfect for sporty visitors. From €99 per person.

Day trip to Cochem from Alken — board the MS Goldstück in Alken, cruise to Cochem and back with a guide, plus 2.5 hours of free time in Cochem to explore. From €27 per person.

Is the Cochem boat tour worth it?

Yes, absolutely. The Moselle at Cochem is genuinely beautiful — and an hour on the water is one of the most relaxed ways to enjoy this landscape. Guests praise the friendly crew and warm welcome on board. At €13–14 per person, the price is very fair.

Where do you get your information?

We are a small team of trained editors, journalists, and travel bloggers. With this website, we specialize in sightseeing cruises and boat tours in a wide variety of cities, so we have a good overview of the available options, prices, and what’s currently popular among tourists. 

 

FAQ

What does a river cruise in Cochem cost? Tickets start from €13 per person. Children aged 4–14 pay €6–10, toddlers up to 3 years travel free.

Can I book online? Yes — via GetYourGuide with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

When does the boat depart? Tuesday to Saturday, up to six times daily: 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30 and 18:00. Season: 28 March to 18 October 2026. Mondays are rest days.

What language is the tour in? German, the tour in German and English.

Contact

Personenschifffahrt Gebr. Kolb OHG ✉️ info@moselrundfahrten.de 🌐 moselrundfahrten.de

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