--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 82f446cd-a592-4020-99c4-7b5729a36193 slug: 2335692 voyage_code: cruise_line: TUI River Cruises ship: TUI Skyla departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Cologne disembarkation_port: Cologne starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-07-16T03:54:42Z --- # Festive Fairy Tale > TUI River Cruises · TUI Skyla · Dec 22 – 29   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | TUI River Cruises | | **Ship** | TUI Skyla | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Cologne | | **Disembarkation Port** | Cologne | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Cologne **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cologne ### Day 2: Cologne **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cologne ### Day 3: Koblenz **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Koblenz, spelled Coblenz before 1926, is a German city on the banks of the Rhine and of the Moselle, a multi-nation tributary. Koblenz was established as a Roman military post by Drusus around 8 B.C. Its name originates from the Latin cōnfluentēs, meaning " confluence". ### Day 4: Rudesheim **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient times to the present. ### Day 5: Speyer **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Speyer is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany with approximately 50,000 inhabitants. Located on the left bank of the river Rhine, Speyer lies 25 km south of Ludwigshafen and Mannheim, and 21 km south-west of Heidelberg. Founded by the Romans, it is one of Germany's oldest cities. ### Day 6: Kehl, Germany **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Mainz **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mainz is a German city on the Rhine River. It’s known for its old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built of deep red sandstone. The Gutenberg Museum honors the inventor of the printing press with exhibits, including 2 of his original bibles. ### Day 8: Cologne **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cologne ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Deck 1 Standard Cabin** (Code: 1) Our standard cabins measure up at 12m² and come with a desk and a fixed double bed. Please note, the cabin image is the planned appearance. **Deck 1 Superior Cabin** (Code: 2) You’ll get a little bit of extra space with a 15m² superior cabin, which lines up a king-size bed – which can be converted into two singles – along with a desk and a lounge chair. Please note, the cabin image is the planned appearance. **Deck 1 Single Cabin** (Code: 3) These single cabins are the same size as our standard cabins at 12m². Instead of a double bed, you’ll get a single, as well as a desk and lounge chair. Please note, the cabin image is the planned appearance. ## Ship Information ### TUI Skyla Just like all our fleet, TUI Skyla has two restaurants and bars to its name. When you’re not wining and dining, you can also head up to the top deck, where you’ll find sunbeds, a herb garden and an area for organised activities, like yoga and pilates classes. Plus, all our ships are Full Board Plus, which means three meals and drinks at mealtimes are included in your price. What's more, you can make use of free unlimited Wi-Fi on board. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 151 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 40 | | Adults Only | Yes | ## Onboard Amenities ### Fitness - **Wellness area**: You can soothe any aching muscles in the Wellness Area. With a sauna and a whirlpool bath, it’s the perfect place to unwind after a day’s sightseeing. ### Relaxation - **Top deck**: The views from the top deck are worth swooning over, but that’s not all it’s good for. It’s split into zones, with different areas for relaxation and ... ### Other - **Atrium**: The Atrium is the main hub of our ships. It’s where you’ll find the Reception desk, as well as the Cruise Experience Manager, who can help with any qu... ### Food and Drink - **Al fresco dining**: On selected itineraries Weather permitting Drinks available As well as sunbeds, the top deck’s laid out with tables and chairs. When the weather permi... - **Bistro**: More casual dining option Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Buffet and à la carte options Things are a little more casual in Bistro, our second res... - **Verdastro**: Main restaurant, with waiter service Daily changing menu Six-course gala dinner once per cruise on sailings of five nights or more There’s an elegant ... - **Club Lounge**: Small, intimate lounge Premium coffees Perfect spot for pre-or-post-dinner cocktails Coffee and cocktails are the cornerstones of this bar. Plush purp... ### Entertainment - **Observatory**: Hosts nightly entertainment Heart of the ship Al fresco terrace This lounge takes pride of place at the heart of our ships. As with all our venues, yo... ## Ports of Call ### Cologne *Coordinates: 50.9407, 6.95991* Cologne ### Koblenz *Coordinates: 50.3567, 7.59948* Koblenz, spelled Coblenz before 1926, is a German city on the banks of the Rhine and of the Moselle, a multi-nation tributary. Koblenz was established as a Roman military post by Drusus around 8 B.C. Its name originates from the Latin cōnfluentēs, meaning " confluence". ### Rudesheim *Coordinates: 49.979, 7.92637* Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient time... ### Speyer *Coordinates: 49.3173, 8.43101* Speyer is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany with approximately 50,000 inhabitants. Located on the left bank of the river Rhine, Speyer lies 25 km south of Ludwigshafen and Mannheim, and 21 km south-west of Heidelberg. Founded by the Romans, it is one of Germany's oldest cities. ### Kehl, Germany ### Mainz *Coordinates: 49.9951, 8.24725* Mainz is a German city on the Rhine River. It’s known for its old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built of deep red sandstone. 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