CRUISE THE MOSELLE
Theatrical Adventures goes up The Moselle – one of the most picturesque rivers in Europe. It twists and turns its way between Trier and Koblenz along one of Germany’s most beautiful river valleys. Today, its hillsides are covered by terraced vineyards where some of the best Rieslings grow, and numerous ruined castles dominate the hilltops above wine villages and towns that line the riverbanks.
Our cruise leaves Amsterdam on March 24th 2023, returning eight days later. It visits Düsseldorf, Koblenz, Cochem, Bernkastel, Traben-Trarbach Zell, Beilstein and Cologne. It is that time of the year when Spring has transformed the landscape; temperatures are pleasant and tourist crowds are still relatively low.
We will enjoy some of the highlights of the River Rhine, before we sail down the Moselle
Of course all food is included in the price along with wines and beers and soft drinks with your meals.
We always travel with the very best entertainment, with nightly concerts and plenty of opportunities for our passengers to join in!
Itinerary
March 24th - Amsterdam
This evening we will enjoy a welcome cocktail and meet the crew, followed by dinner and superb entertainment from our fabulous professional entertainers.
Performance: To be announced
March 25th - Düsseldorf
Our professional entertainers will be on the stage this evening.
Performance: To be announced
March 26th - Koblenz
In the afternoon, come and join our non-stop music only performance of ‘The Mikado in an Hour!’ Bring your scores as everyone’s welcome. And if you want to do a principal part just let us know and we’ll put you on the little list!
Our professional singers will entertain after dinner.
Performance: Non-stop Mikado Matinee, Professional cabaret Evening
March 27th - Cochem
The walking tour will be followed by free time to explore the town or an optional wine tasting.
Our guest lecturer will speak this afternoon as we cruise towards Bernkastel.
Performance: To be announced
March 28th - Bernkastel
March 28th - Traben-Trarbach
This afternoon there will be free time to explore or an optional wine tasting.
Performance: To be announced
March 29th - Beilstein
We make a flying visit to Beilstein on our way to Cologne. Time to stop off and enjoy a cake or simply sit on the top deck and watch the world go by. Performance: To be announced
March 30th - Cologne
This evening is our farewell cocktail reception followed by a Gala Dinner and our fantastic farewell concert with the Theatrical Adventurers Choir*!
Performance: The Theatrical Adventures Choir performs it's farewell concert
March 31st - Amsterdam
What's included
- Complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Farewell Gala Dinner and Cocktail Reception
- Nightly Entertainment, with our world-class entertainers
- Excursions as listed, led by our expert tour-guides
What's not included
- Flights or transfers
- Personal travel insurance

MS Elegant Lady


At a Glance
This fabulous cruise will see us sail through two countries – The Netherlands and Germany, on two rivers – The Rhine and The Moselle.
Excursions
Please note: Shore excursions are subject to change.
- Walking Tour of Düsseldorf
- Walking Tour of Koblenz
- Walking Tour of Cochem
- Optional Tour: Wine Tasting in Cochem (£50 pp)
- Walking Tour of Bernkastel
- Optional Tour: Traben Trarbach Wine Tasting (£50 pp)
- Walking Tour: Cologne
Onboard
Your Cabin includes:
- Full en-suite shower rooms
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Mini safe
- Personal air-conditioning and heating
Meet your performers
We have a fabulous line up of soloists, hand picked from The National G&S Opera Company. We are delighted that Theatrical Adventures favourite David Cookson will return as Musical Director and Stephen Turnbull will appear as our guest lecturer.

DAVID COOKSON
Musical Director
David Cookson's first professional music job was as répétiteur with the 'old' D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. He held that post at the time of the company's Centenary celebrations in 1975. Since then, he has worked with many companies, both professional and amateur, including three years at the Opernhaus Zürich, Switzerland.

GAYNOR KEEBLE
Soloist
A wonderful singing actress with a rich, powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, British Mezzo-Soprano Gaynor Keeble studied at the University of Warwick and the Royal Academy of Music, where she was a Countess of Munster scholar. On graduating from the Royal Academy of Music she became a company member of Welsh National Opera.

STEVEN PAGE
Soloist
Steven, whilst a practicing lawyer, won a scholarship to study at the National Opera Studio. Since then he has sung with the major opera companies and orchestras in the UK and many abroad. Most recently he has played Opera North, Scottish Opera/ Music Theatre Wales, Welsh National Opera, English National Opera.

STEPHEN GODWARD
Soloist
Stephen studied at the Guildhall School of Music. He has played in many Sondheim productions and he won ‘Best Male Performer’ at the G&S Festival in Buxton on four occasions & Stephen regularly performs with the NGSOC.

ALEX HAZARD
Soloist
Alex has performed regularly at the G&S Festival and on tour with the NGSOC, she has also appeared as Pamina (Die Zauberflöte), Yum- Yum (Mikado), Frou- Frou (Merry Widow), Mrs Nordstrom (A Little Night Music) and Hodel (Fiddler on the Roof).

PHOEBE SMITH
Soloist
Soprano Phoebe Smith recently graduated her Masters degree from the Royal Academy of Music. Phoebe joined Nevill Holt Opera as an associate artist in their production of La Boheme before performing in the National G&S Opera Company’s 2022 tour. Other operatic credits include, Barbarina in Le nozze di Figaro with Hampstead opera and Pamina in the Magic Flute for the Uppermill music festival.

STEPHEN TURNBULL
Guest Lecturer
Stephen Turnbull has been active in G&S since his teens, including 43 years as Secretary of the Sir Arthur Sullivan Society and eleven editing its Magazine. He has been instrumental in bringing about many performances and recordings and has written and lectured extensively, notably at Buxton, where he first appeared in 1995, and Harrogate.
My wife and I had never travelled with you before, so we were a little nervous. We needn't have worried. The cruise leaders were exceptional at making sure everyone got along well and no one was left alone.
Rhine Cruise Passenger on The Elegant Lady
This topped my experience of Theatrical Adventures Cruises. The perfect mix of great accommodation, food and friendliness for all single passengers.
Moselle Cruise Passenger on The Elegant Lady
Great entertainment, high cultural values, you enjoy great sights and wonderful opera in the private environment of a lovely cruise ship and in the great company of friends.