Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
May–Aug
Typical Duration
7-14 nights
Price Range
$2,025-$5,110 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to the Rhine Valley's UNESCO World Heritage sites, offering river cruisers access to medieval castles, vineyards, and charming riverside towns.
Cruises that visit Bonn
Build Your Day in Bonn
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 1:00 PM
Usually about 5 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Schloss Drachenburg
Must see, about 1.5 hours from Cologne, Germany via trains/trams/walking.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
Freizeitpark Rheinaue
There are lots of activities you could do.
Open 24 hours
House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany
Amazing museum on German history, free of charge.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
HUMA Einkaufspark Sankt Augustin
Clothes, shoes, electronics, toys, drug stores, cafes and many more.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Haribo factory outlet
They had a great selection and great prices.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Mon
GALERIA Bonn
Good quality, great value for small money (sale) lots of brands .
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Beethoven-Haus Bonn
The museum was a highlight of our visit to Bonn.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Tuscolo Munster view
Everything we eat wonderfull, good and fast service, cute waiters.
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
Botanical Garden, Bonn
One of the more impressive botanical gardens to see in Germany.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
HARIBO Store
The selection here goes far beyond what you find in regular supermarkets.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Brauhaus Bönnsch
Very interesting place with typical german cuisine and delicious craft beer
Open
Restaurant Hanedan
Beautiful restaurant, delicious food - excellent meat selection!
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
Stadtbefestigung Alter Zoll
A historic landmark with a nice point of view for the River Rhine
Open 24 hours
Elefant Bonn
Good German wines on the menu and good food.
Open · Closes 11 PM
TK Maxx
This store is full of designer clothing at discounted prices.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Beethoven-Denkmal
it is located in the middle of christmas markt in the center of Bonn.
Open 24 hours
L'Osteria Bonn In der Sürst
Good prices, decent food.
Open
Rohmühle
Great ambiance, lovely waiters and awesome food (the schnitzel is superb).
Open
Blackfoot Beach
The beach is beautiful, clean, nice water and crowed (not a problem for me)
Closes soon · 8 PM
Restaurant Olive
Excellent service and food with enormously generous portions.
Open · Closes 12 AM
C&A Bonn
Well stocked Great deals Lovely offers Recommended
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Mon
Wirtshaus Salvator
It's a great restaurant with typical bavarian food and vibe/interior.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Primark
Generally, has cheaper Items than other clothing stores.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Burgermanufaktur am Frankenbad
Great burgers, fresh ingredients and top quality meat.
Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Bahnhöfchen | Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
Great food, stylish atmosphere, and very friendly service.
Open
Bonner Münster
Magnificent and intimate cathedral in Bonn, Germany.
Closed · Opens 7:30 AM Mon
Kaffeesaurus
Excellent coffee (the best coffee I had in Bonn) and food!
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
James Joyce
Great atmosphere, drinks ,and good customer service.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Mr and Mrs Humus
The food is impeccable, specially the Shakshuka and Hummus is a must try.
Open · Closes 11 PM
The Fiddlers Bonn
Great Irish Pub, very fair prices (Weizen 4.20/30) and nice Karaoke.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Lighthouse Café
Besides the long waiting queues, it is a great café with delicious food.
Closed · Opens 7 AM Mon
Hofgarten Bonn
Lots of people picnic and have outdoor activities here.
Open 24 hours
Romans' bath
5 eur day entry for adult.
Closed · Opens 6:30 AM Mon
Atawich
Insane burgers, amazing service.
Open
Café Nova - Bonn
Trendy, nice vibe place, tasty food, big portions.
Open
Remise Bonn
Great ambience, high quality foods.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Cream Company Coffee & Friends / Bonn
Great food, delicious coffee and friendly service.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Maximiliancenter
Good places for reasonable prices.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Poppelsdorf Palace
They have different zones... and then you discover the glass houses ...
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Ennertbad
I had a good experience the water Was amazing 🙃
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sat
Pirkan Café
Great cafe, with plenty of covered outdoor seating and strong student vibe.
Closes soon · 8 PM
Café Alter Schwede - Coffee & Brunch
... cinnamon rolls and fantastic espresso drinks in a casual shop.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Black Coffee Pharmacy - Bonn
The cappuccino is excellent — creamy, perfectly made, and full of flavor.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
Bikini Beach Bonn
Nice exclusive location by the river, when there is no big beach party.
Open · Closes 10:30 PM
Cherry Blossom Bonn
Got a chance to see the cherry blossoms in Altstadt Bonn!
Die Wache
Hard working bar staff, reasonably priced bottles and good atmosphere.
Open · Closes 5 AM Mon
Restaurant Different
Excellent burgers at excellent price
Open · Closes 10 PM
Rüngsdorfer Panoramabad
Closed · Opens 6:30 AM Mon
eat/ITALIAN PASTA & WINE BAR
a great place, perfect food and wine, exzellent service
Open · Closes 11 PM
The Quiet Man
Good beers, good whiskeys, good service.
Open · Closes 12 AM
John Barleycorn
Good ambiance, great variety of beers and very nice staff.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Olivenzweig Restaurant
Try Fattoush, Tabouleh, the best Hummus, Spinat Sambousek and many others.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Flynn's Inn Whiskey Bar & Pub Bonn
Great beer, great food and great service!
Open · Closes 12 AM
Bla
Still one of the best and authentic places to have a beer or ten in Bonn
Open · Closes 12 AM
The Old Jacob - Bonn
Lovely cocktails and a very speak-easy ambience, a great date experience
Closed · Opens 6 PM Thu
Münsterplatz
Central square of Bonn with a statue of Beethoven and a cathedral.
Open 24 hours
Café Nova Bonn
Great coffee ☕️ good pastries, self service
Closes soon · 8 PM
5 Senses Espresso Bar Bonn
Very friendly, good (classic) coffee and really not too expensive.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Naherholungsanlage Rotter See
Good for ice bathing - no ice, but water was cold :) and clean.
Open 24 hours
Konrad’s
Excellent food, great service and breathtaking views!
Closed · Opens 6 PM Tue
Redüttchen Weinbar & Restaurant
Great food and wine in an easy going atmosphere and adequate service.
Closed · Opens 5 PM Tue
Kirschblüte
The cafes on the street offer cherry blossom specialities that one must try
Kurfürstliches Schloss
Tresor
Come to Bonn and you feel real „Rheinland“…
Closed · Opens 7 PM Tue
Kleiner Herd,Großes Feuer
🥹Overall, it’s clean, delicious, unique, and really good value for money.
Open · Closes 9 PM
Strandhaus
Best food I’ve ever had and such a beautiful atmosphere
Closed · Opens 6 PM Mon
La Cigale
Very hood food and service is excellent.
Closed · Opens 6 PM Tue
Kräutergarten
Food was on par with our expectations.
Closed · Opens 6 PM Mon
Babel - Bonn
We had two drinks with a total of 7 euro’s.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Bohème Gastrobar
Delicious food, drinks and absolutely wonderful staff.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Kiu Bonn
Best place to eat good cuisine for 20-30 euros a person.
Open · Closes 10:30 PM
Papis
The best all you can eat buffet in Bonn😊
Open
YUNICO - Japanese Fine Dining
The menu brings with a lot of plates accompanied with a especial wine.
Closed · Opens 7 PM Wed
Halbedel’s Gasthaus
A temple of gourmet food enjoyment in a villa Bad Godesberg!
Open · Closes 12 AM
Bonn Christmas Market
Great place for some mulled wine and German sausage 🤤
Theodor's Restaurant
It was a fantastic culinary journey;
Open · Closes 11 PM
Copacabana Bonn Oberkassel (Badestrand)
BonnGout
Great food and great service.
Open
Candlelight Konzerte
Food ID
Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery
Open · Closes 12 AM
Hermanos
Delicious Burgers and fries, I would definitely come here again!
Open · Closes 9 PM
Platzhirsch Bonn
Pretty nice and quiet place to find some German gifts.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
Friedrichstraße Bonn - flanieren. einkaufen. genießen.
Onsite services
Open 24 hours
Sandstrand Bonn "Copacabeuel"
Small sand beach on the Rhein river.
Open 24 hours
Springbrunnen
Open 24 hours
Walk of Fame Bonn
A great place to walk past on your way to anywhere else.
Open 24 hours
Paradiso-Beach
Best of the Best ☀️
Open 24 hours
Blindenbrunnen 1983 / Horus Engels
Open 24 hours
Strand
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Bonn
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Bonn
Bonn holds a special place among Rhine River cruise destinations, offering visitors an enchanting blend of cultural heritage, riverside charm, and easy access to some of Europe's most spectacular scenery. As the former capital of West Germany and birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven, this elegant city serves as a perfect port of call for cruisers exploring the Rhine's most treasured regions. With three premier cruise lines—Emerald Cruises, Riverside Luxury Cruises, and Amadeus River Cruises—regularly calling here, Bonn has become an essential stop on many popular river itineraries.
Most cruises featuring Bonn are seven-night journeys that weave together the Rhine's greatest highlights, typically connecting to iconic destinations like Amsterdam, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Basel, and Strasbourg. This strategic location makes Bonn an ideal base for both exploring the city itself and venturing to nearby attractions. The port's excellent facilities and proximity to Bonn's charming Old Town mean you can make the most of your time ashore, whether you're visiting Beethoven's birthplace, strolling along the riverside promenades, or taking advantage of shore excursions into the dramatic Rhine Gorge.
The peak cruising season runs from May through August, with an additional surge in November, ensuring that travelers can experience Bonn in either summer's warm glow or autumn's golden light. With 65 upcoming cruises scheduled, now is an ideal time to discover why this refined Rhineside city captivates cruisers year after year.
Most cruises featuring Bonn are seven-night journeys that weave together the Rhine's greatest highlights, typically connecting to iconic destinations like Amsterdam, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Basel, and Strasbourg. This strategic location makes Bonn an ideal base for both exploring the city itself and venturing to nearby attractions. The port's excellent facilities and proximity to Bonn's charming Old Town mean you can make the most of your time ashore, whether you're visiting Beethoven's birthplace, strolling along the riverside promenades, or taking advantage of shore excursions into the dramatic Rhine Gorge.
The peak cruising season runs from May through August, with an additional surge in November, ensuring that travelers can experience Bonn in either summer's warm glow or autumn's golden light. With 65 upcoming cruises scheduled, now is an ideal time to discover why this refined Rhineside city captivates cruisers year after year.
Cruise Lines at Bonn
- Emerald Cruises (55 cruises)
- Riverside Luxury Cruises (14 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Bonn
Cruises Visiting Bonn
Ship Schedule at Bonn
Bonn Location
Other Cruise Ports in Germany
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE for Bonn port?
The UN/LOCODE for Bonn is DEBON.
What are the coordinates of Bonn port?
Latitude 50.73743 and longitude 7.0982068.
Is Bonn a major seaport?
Bonn is designated as an official port in Germany.
What can I do near Bonn port?
Explore the Rhine riverfront, Beethoven sites, and nearby towns.