Pre-cruise stay before your river cruise
Start your boat trip relaxed and without travel stress.
Is your river cruise starting from Merzig towards Mannheim or Cologne? Arrive a few days earlier in complete comfort! Enjoy a relaxing short stay at Saar-Apartments prior to embarkation, explore the region, and let us conveniently take you to the ship pier on departure day.
Relaxed Arrival
Arrive stress-free 3 or more days before embarkation and get into the holiday mood.
Shuttle to Pier
On embarkation day, we take you and your luggage directly to the ship (only 1.5 km away).
Shop & Relax
Central location in Merzig – ideal for stocking up on any forgotten essentials.
UNESCO World Heritage
Perfect location for day trips to Völklingen Ironworks as well as Luxembourg and Trier.
Experience Highlights Before Your Cruise
Merzig is located in the heart of the Saar-Lor-Lux border region. Use the days before embarkation to visit some of the region's most fascinating sights completely stress-free.
- UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Völklinger Hütte: A unique industrial monument nearby.
- UNESCO World Heritage Luxembourg: Explore the historic old town and fortress of the European capital.
- Saarschleife & Region: Enjoy nature and local gastronomy in the Saarschleifenland.
Sample Itinerary for Your Pre-Cruise Stay
Day 1: Comfortable arrival, contactless check-in, and settling into Saar-Apartments.
Day 2: Day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage old town and fortress of Luxembourg.
Day 3: Visit Völklingen Ironworks or take an excursion to the famous Saarschleife.
Day 4 (Embarkation Day): Punctual shuttle transfer to the ship pier in Merzig for your boarding.
In our Guest Area, we have compiled many regional excursion tips for you.
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