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The old town of Wertheim and its castle ruins on the hill above the Main.
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Cruises to Wertheim, Germany

Wertheim is a small German town built where the Tauber River flows into the Main, with a medieval center of narrow lanes and half-timbered houses at the foot of a ridge crowned by the ruins of Wertheim Castle. It is the most northerly town in Baden-Wurttemberg, and the castle, begun by the counts of Wertheim in the 12th century, is its landmark. Wrecked by an explosion in 1619 and by shelling in 1634 during the Thirty Years' War, it has stood as a ruin ever since, and its keep can still be climbed for views over both rivers.

Do cruise ships dock in Wertheim? Yes. River ships moor on the Main within easy walking distance of the old town, so the sights can all be seen on foot, from the Pointed Tower at the meeting of the rivers to the castle on the hill. There is no need for a coach or a long transfer here.

The town has about 23,000 people and lives with its rivers: a town gate marks the height of every great flood since 1595. A glass industry took hold here around 1950, and Wertheim is now one of Germany's leading centers for laboratory glass, with a museum to match. Cruises to Wertheim are Main river cruises, most often on longer Europe river itineraries on the Rhine-Main-Danube waterway, on lines including Viking River, Scenic, AmaWaterways, Emerald, Uniworld and Avalon.

Make the castle your first goal while you have the energy for the climb, then wander back down through the old town to the meeting of the two rivers.

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River Cruise Lines

Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.

River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.

Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.

Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.

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Premium Cruise Lines

These cruise lines enhance what mainstream cruise lines typically offer, by providing their guests with higher quality service and cuisine, along with more spacious public spaces and accommodations.

Depending on the cruise line, the ships in this class range in size from small to very large.

These cruise lines appeal to a more discerning traveler, and are typically more expensive than mainstream cruise lines, but more affordable than the luxury lines.

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Specialty Cruise Lines

These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.

On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.

Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).

Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.

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These cruise lines fit (quality and, usually, price-wise) somewhere in between Premium and Luxury cruise lines.

A country club casual atmosphere can be expected on these lines, as can be elegant accommodations and gourmet cuisine. These cruise lines are a great option for adults looking for a upscale, yet laid back, vacation.

Unique itineraries are often available on these cruise lines, as their small-to-mid-sized ships can visit ports of call that large ones can't get to.

The pricing on Azamara Club Cruises includes select beverages and pre-paid gratuities, while the pricing of Viking Ocean Cruises includes shore excursions and select beverages.

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When the finest cruise vacation is your top priority, this is the place to start.

On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.

All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.

AmaWaterways
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  • Ships: 35 (28 - 196 Guests)
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  • Ships: 18 (36 - 166 Guests)
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  • Ships: 20 (100 - 3,260 Guests)
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CroisiEurope
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  • Ships: 49 (16 - 197 Guests)
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Emerald Cruises
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  • Deluxe / River / Specialty Cruise Line
  • Ships: 16 (84 - 180 Guests)
  • Offers River and Yacht Cruises
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
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  • Ships: 17 (36 - 270 Guests)
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  • Offers River and Yacht Cruises
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Tauck Cruises
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  • River Cruise Line
  • Ships: 36 (40 - 2,106 Guests)
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Uniworld River Cruises
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  • River Cruise Line
  • Ships: 24 (30 - 159 Guests)
  • All-Inclusive Product
  • Every Stateroom Has River View
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Viking River Cruises
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  • River Cruise Line
  • Ships: 97 (52 - 386 Guests)
  • One Free Shore Excursion per Port
  • Wine/ Beer/Soft Drinks with Lunch/Dinner
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Things to do in Wertheim, Germany

Wertheim fits a castle, a flood-marked gate and a glass museum into a walkable old town where two rivers meet. Here is what to do on a river cruise stop:

♦ Wertheim Castle

The counts of Wertheim built their castle in the 12th century on a narrow ridge between the Main and Tauber valleys. It was badly damaged by a gunpowder explosion in 1619 and by shelling in 1634 during the Thirty Years' War, and it has been a ruin ever since. The town has owned it since 1995, and its keep, about 82 feet (25 m) tall, can be climbed for views over the rooftops and both rivers.

♦ The Old Town

Wertheim's compact medieval center is a maze of small streets and half-timbered houses, easy to explore on foot from the river. Look for the Engelsbrunnen, a red sandstone fountain of 1574 named for the two angels who hold up the town's coat of arms.

♦ The Pointed Tower

The Spitzer Turm, a slender tower at the point where the two rivers meet, has watched over the junction for about 800 years and is one of the town's best-known landmarks.

♦ The Kittsteintor

This old town gate is marked with the heights reached by floods since 1595, a vivid record of how high the Main and Tauber can rise and a quick stop on any walk through town.

♦ Glass Museum

Opened in 1976, the Glasmuseum explains the glass industry that took root in Wertheim around 1950 and made the town Germany's second-largest center for laboratory glass after Mainz. Its Scientific Glass Cabinet shows the glass tools of early scientists, a good indoor choice on a gray day.

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