FAQ Party trips
All questions and answers about your party on board the KD
General
Is there a dress code for party trips?
Yes, there is a dress code. The following applies to all KD boat tours: Inappropriate outfits or behavior may result in admission being denied. A refund of the ticket price is excluded in these cases.
You can view our dress code for party rides here.
Is there a checkroom on board?
Cologne
- On our party and event cruises in fall and winter as well as on the brunch and afternoon cruises during Advent in Cologne, there is a chargeable and staffed checkroom (2 euro fee) on the ships. The checkroom is included on the all-inclusive Advent evening cruises and the New Year’s Eve events. Here too, jackets are collected by KD staff.
- A checkroom will also be available for the party trips in Cologne in April and until the end of May at the latest. Please note, however, that we generally no longer offer a checkroom later in the summer or when temperatures are warm beforehand.
Düsseldorf
For our party and event cruises in fall and winter as well as for the brunch and afternoon cruises in Advent, there is a chargeable and staffed checkroom (2 euro fee) on the ships. The checkroom is included on the all-inclusive Advent evening cruises and the New Year’s Eve events. Here too, jackets are collected by KD staff.
Mainz
On our Advent cruises on MS Godesburg in Mainz, there is a free, unguarded checkroom. On the all-inclusive New Year’s Eve cruise there is a checkroom with staff.
You can see which ship is in use in our ship movement list.
Subject to change. As of 31.10.2024
Is there a minimum age for evening/party/event rides?
For KD party trips, unless otherwise indicated, and all other trips indicated accordingly, a minimum age of 18 years applies.
When and where can I find the photos from the party trips?
We usually upload the pictures to our Facebook profile kd.rheinschiffahrt by Wednesday of the following week. We also post a small selection of images on Instagram and provide information about the uploaded images in the story there.
Is there an offer for birthday, cake or flower arrangements?
Cake, flower and decoration arrangements can be ordered on request / availability for an additional charge. Please contact the KD head office.
What to consider in case of low/high water?
We will inform you about last-minute trip cancellations on the KD website. If the trip is canceled by KD, the rightful ticket holder will be refunded the ticket price against return of the ticket at the advance booking office where the ticket was purchased.
Can I take my dog/guide dog with me?
Dogs are only allowed on the one-hour panoramic trips and on regular scheduled trips. Dogs are not permitted on all party and event rides
Gastronomy
How expensive are the drinks on board?
In the download area you will find all food and drink menus To party menu
Can I bring my own food & drinks?
Will there be food on the party trips?
We offer tasty snacks and snacks at our snack bar.
Departure
When should I show up at the dock?
Passengers should arrive at the pier approx. 15 minutes before the ship’s regular departure time and report to the sales agency on site.
Where can I find the party ship?
In our magazine on the homepage you will find the ship movement lists for the respective calendar weeks. In the PDF documents Cologne and Düsseldorf, the respective party with the ship name and the landing stage are listed in the line “KD Events”.
In Düsseldorf, the MS RheinGalaxie usually departs from Düsseldorf Burgplatz for our party cruises.
In Cologne, it’s usually the ships MS RheinFantasie or MS RheinMagie. The moorings are located below the Heumarkt. Are there any shipping/handling charges?
Is the ship waiting for booked passengers?
In order to avoid delays in the timetable, it is unfortunately not possible to wait for individual passengers. In the event of a delay, please contact the local KD Ticket Office and take a later departure if necessary. We ask booked groups to inform our KD Head Office in the event of a delay in order to find out alternative departure points/times.
During the trip
Does the party take place indoors and outdoors?
We usually have a DJ inside and on the outdoor deck in spring/summer. The parties usually start on the open deck. Please note that the parties continue indoors from 10 p.m. until the end of the event due to official noise protection regulations. In bad weather, the live acts, e.g. at the Mallorca Party, take place indoors.
How long can you party on the outdoor deck?
Due to official noise protection regulations, our party and event cruises can only take place on the open deck until 10.00 pm. The party with music and DJ then continues inside the ship until the end of the respective event.
Is smoking allowed on board?
The consumption of tobacco products and similar items (e-cigarettes) is only permitted in the specially designated outdoor areas of the ships.
The consumption of cannabis products is strictly prohibited on board KD ships. A violation can lead to exclusion from the trip/voyage. A refund of the fare is excluded in this case.
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