KD Köln-Düsseldorfer · Cochem
KD's MS Moselprinz takes a one-hour loop on the Moselle from its own pier on the Cochem promenade, past the half-timbered riverfront and below the Reichsburg on its hill. Pick it over the Kolb loop for one reason: the commentary comes in English as well as German.
KD is the big Rhine line, and in Cochem its boat is the MS Moselprinz. The trip is a 60-minute loop from the KD landing stage in front of its ticket office on the Moselpromenade: along the old town, below the castle, past the vineyards and back. No stops, no lock, no surprises. It is the simplest way to see why Cochem looks the way it does on postcards.
The commentary is what sets it apart. KD's own page promises explanations of the landscape in German and English over the loudspeaker. Kolb's loop from the old bridge (the Ernst round trip) covers similar water for the same online price, with German commentary but the option to hop off in a wine village.
The catch is the calendar. KD sails Tuesday to Sunday only, so Monday is out, and its season is shorter than Kolb's: the 2026 boats stopped on 18 October and the next season runs 27 March to 17 October 2027. At the kiosk an adult paid 14 euros in 2026 and a family of two adults and two children 41 euros. Online it starts at $16, which buys a fixed slot and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
On the Moselpromenade, look for the red, blue and white KD logo. The boat boards right in front of the office.
Show your ticket and head up to the open deck for the views, or stay below if it's cold.
The loop takes in the old town waterfront, the Reichsburg on its hill and the slopes around Cochem, with the commentary running in both languages.
You land where you started, a few minutes from the market square.
★★★★★The cruise was very enjoyable. The views of Cochem and the Moselle River were beautiful
★★★★★Such an amazing and relaxing experience. The staff were friendly and the audio guide was interesting.
★★★★★It was wonderful! The staff were friendly and attentive. Boat was clean and ample space on the deck
★★★★★This was a fun way to see the valley from a different viewpoint
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Yes. KD's commentary on the panorama trip runs over the loudspeaker in German and English. Kolb's one-hour loop has German commentary.
At KD's kiosk in 2026: 14 euros for adults, 12 euros for children and students, 11.20 euros for seniors and 41 euros for a family of two adults and two children. Online it starts at $16, and the listing lets children up to 6 ride free.
Tuesday to Sunday in season, up to six times a day at 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30 and 18:00. The 2026 season ended on 18 October; KD's 2027 season runs from 27 March to 17 October.
No. The loop turns round before the Fankel lock. For the lock, book the Beilstein lock cruise with Kolb.
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One hour past the Reichsburg and the riverfront with German and English commentary. Children under 7 ride free.
Kolb Panorama Round Trip with Ernst OptionKolb's one-hour loop from the old bridge, with the option to hop off in Ernst. Sails later in the year than KD.★ 4.4 · 1 hour · from $16
Lock Cruise from Cochem to BeilsteinThrough the Fankel lock to Beilstein and back in about 2.5 hours, with the option to stay and ride a later boat home.★ 4.6 · 2.5 hours · from $28
KD Evening Lounge CruiseTwo hours on KD's boat in the evening with a DJ on deck. A drink on the river, not a guided tour.★ 4.1 · 2 hours · from $30