Germersheim (Germany Rhineland-Palatinate)
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Local Time
2026-11-15 15:01
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Port Germersheim cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Germersheim, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.
| Day | Ship | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 November, 2026 Thursday |  SS Elisabeth | ||
| 29 November, 2026 Sunday | SS Antoinette |
Germersheim (port locode DEGER) is a Rhine River cruise port and town in Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate state (Germersheim district) with population around 20,000. The neighboring cities and large towns are Karlsruhe, Speyer, Landau, Philippsburg, Worth.
Following the invasion of Gallia, Gaius Iulius Caesar made the Rhine the border between Germania and the Roman Empire. Afterwards, some areas east of it were invaded and added to the Roman province of Decumates. Because it was more and more attacked, in the second half of the 3rd century, it was given up and a military camp was founded, called "Vicus Iulii" ("Village of Julius). It was supported up to the 4th century.
The first record of the "Germersheim" name is from 1090, when it was named in the Sinsheimer Chronik. The German King Rudolph von Habsburg gave Germersheim city rights in on August 18, 1276. There is a legend saying that he, as a sick man, rode to Speyer to die there, not in Germersheim.
Easy independently. Germersheim is a walk-off Rhine port. The riverfront and the town’s fortress gates are within easy walking distance, so even a short call can work for a visit ashore. Speyer is an option on a longer call, while Heidelberg is best visited on an organized excursion.
Getting from the Cruise Port
River ships dock at the Rheinvorland landing stage on Am Unkenfunk, directly beside the Rhine promenade. The historic center is about a 10-minute walk inland. You can reach the town and fortress on foot without a shuttle or taxi. For trains to Speyer, use the nearby Germersheim Mitte/Rhein station.
Best Ways to Spend Your Time
Rhine Promenade
Allow 20–45 minutes for an easy out-and-back walk along the river from the landing stage. This is the simplest option if you have a short stop or want to stay close to the ship.
Fortress Gates and Underground Passages
Allow 1.5–2 hours for the fortress walk below. The town and fortress museum is inside Ludwigstor, so check its opening hours if you want to go in. For the underground casemates and mine galleries, check guided tour availability in advance and make sure the tour ends with time to walk back to the ship.
Speyer Cathedral and Old Town
Allow about 3 hours plus a return buffer. The direct train from Germersheim Mitte/Rhein to Speyer Hauptbahnhof takes about 15–20 minutes when available. From the station, allow another 20 minutes on foot to the cathedral via the old town. This is practical independently if the ship stays in Germersheim and the timetable gives you a backup return train.
Heidelberg Castle and Old Town
Allow roughly 4.5 hours for an organized visit, including coach transfers of about 45–60 minutes each way, depending on traffic. An organized excursion is preferable on a short call or when passengers are due to rejoin the ship at a different berth.
Self-Guided Walking Tour
Fortress Circuit from the Rhine Landing Stage
Easy, mostly flat. The marked fortress circuit is 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Weißenburger Tor. Including the walk from the landing stage and back, allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of walking and 1.5–2 hours with outdoor stops. The route uses town streets and park paths.
- Rhine landing stage. Leave the promenade and head inland to Weißenburger Tor.
- Weißenburger Tor. Start the marked fortress circuit at the gate, which houses the visitor center.
- Fronte Lamotte. Cross the bridge by the gate and turn right through the park beside the old fortifications.
- Seyssel Barracks. Follow the circuit past the former barracks toward Fronte Beckers.
- Fronte Beckers. Walk past the fortifications and pause at the sculpture park.
- Ludwigstor. Approach via Klosterstraße and pass through the gate that houses the town and fortress museum.
- Return to the ship. Follow the marked circuit back to Weißenburger Tor, then retrace your walk to the landing stage.
Returning to the Ship
Confirm the all-aboard time and return berth before leaving. Some itineraries use Germersheim as a drop-off for excursions and reboard passengers elsewhere. For a local walk, aim to reach the landing stage at least 20–30 minutes before all-aboard. Allow a larger margin if returning by train or road.