Plan your cruise like a scout
Routes, ports and cruise lines, honestly compared. Plus shore excursions, hotels near the terminal and a stress-free journey to the ship, all in one place.
Where would you like to sail?
From river ships to port days: pick your topic and plan step by step.
Ocean Cruises
Mediterranean, Norway and the Caribbean with AIDA, Mein Schiff and other lines.
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River Cruises
Rhine, Danube, Seine and Douro with A-ROSA, nicko cruises and VIVA Cruises.
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Ports & Shore Trips
What you can fit into 6 to 10 hours ashore, with timings and a buffer.
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Travel & Hotels
Train, parking and the night before: get on board relaxed.
Learn more →Hamburg: boarding on the Elbe
Terminals, getting there, the best hotels near Altona and HafenCity, and things to do the day before you sail.
Checked as if it were our own trip
We check routes, ports and transfers the way you travel: with an eye on time, budget and nerves. You book directly with the provider; we show you the best way there.
Honest route checks
Which route suits whom: season, ship size and fellow guests compared.
Explore ports on your own
Port guides with timings, so you are back on board in time.
Hotels by the terminal
The best areas for the night before you sail.
Easy arrival
Train, parking and transfers: reach the ship without the rush.
Find the right cruise
Which cruise line suits you? Our ocean and river overviews compare routes, ships and price levels, so you can choose dates and cabins with confidence.
Tips for routes, travel and going ashore
River or Ocean Cruise? How to Choose the Right One
A small ship in the heart of town or a floating resort with sea days? Our comparison shows which cruise suits you.
By Train to Your Cruise: Arrive Relaxed and On Time
No traffic, no parking, no stress: how to get to your ship by train, big suitcase included.
Shore Trips: Ship Excursion or On Your Own?
The comfort of a ship excursion, or cheaper and freer on your own? How to plan your port day and still be back on time.
Guides in progress
Passau, gateway to the DanubeVenice & Trieste: Adriatic portsThe Norway route from Kiel to Geiranger
More travel ideas from the Scout Family: concerts and opera in Europe at The Concert Scout.