Main River Cruise Ports
The Main River, a picturesque tributary of the Rhine, winds through the heart of Germany, offering a journey filled with medieval towns, grand castles, and scenic vineyards. Flowing through the Franconian wine country, the Main passes charming cities like Würzburg, home to the stunning Residenz Palace, and Bamberg, a UNESCO-listed town known for its half-timbered houses and smoked beer. The river also flows through Frankfurt, a vibrant mix of modern skyscrapers and historic charm. Whether exploring fairytale villages, tasting world-class wines, or cruising past rolling hills and romantic riverbanks, the Main River is a hidden gem of German river cruising.
Note that the ports are listed in downstream order:
- Nuremberg, Germany
- Passage to the Danube river
- Erlangen, Germany
- Bamberg, Germany
- Eltmann, Germany
- Schweinfurt, Germany
- Gerlachshausen, Germany
- Kitzingen, Germany
- Ochsenfurt, Germany
- Karlstadt am Main, Germany
- Wertheim am Main, Germany
- Miltenberg, Germany
- Aschaffenburg, Germany
- Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Passage to the Rhine river