Party trip

Carnival om Rhing

The popular party on the Rhine

Two women from a dance group pose on the shoulders of unseen men, their gaze directed at the audience standing in front of the stage
© KD Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH

Kölle Alaaf! During the fifth season, all of Cologne is upside down, and that also applies to the KD. Under the motto "Jeck an Deck", people party like crazy.

Best location, best music, best mood. The KD carnival parties have long been legendary and have become an integral part of the carnival calendar. Within sight of Cologne's Old Town, top DJs and chart-topping live acts get the revellers in the party mood on the KD party boats. When colorfully costumed revellers storm the beautifully decorated dance floors, a party atmosphere is guaranteed. Alaaf!

Program & Services

08.11. & 15.11.2025, 30./31.01 & 06./07.02.2026

  • from/to KD Landebrücke Köln/Altstadt
  • 19:00 Admission
  • approx. 20:30 one-hour round trip*
  • 00:00 End of the event

*Round trip times depend on the performance times of the artists

  • KD event ship
  • DJs of the KD
  • Carnival band see below.

Live Acts Session 2025/2026

  • 08.11.2025 Eldorado                   
  • 15.11.2025 Kuhl un de Gäng

every day: Dance corps
TG Kölsche Greesberger

Program subject to change

  • 30.01.2026 Kommando3 & Aluis 
  • 31.01.2026 Fiasco & Bel Air
  • 06.02.2026 Funky Marys
  • 07.02.2026 Compressed air & Aluis

Party photos

Captured in the right light! Our on-board photographers accompany every party on board and always capture the event and the guests in the right light. Looking for your own photo? You can find all the party photos on the Facebook channel.

At a glance

  • KD landing stage Cologne/Altstadt
  • 08.11. & 15.11.2025, 30./31.01 & 06./07.02.2026
  • 19:00 Admission, 00:00 End
  • Carnival band live on board
  • Drinks & snacks à la carte

34 € per person

Important information

A minimum age of 18 years applies to all party rides. Alcoholized guests or guests with inappropriate outfits or behaviour may be refused entry. The right to change ships is always reserved.

Secure and fast - we prefer cashless payment on our party trips.

Further information and answers to further questions can be found here.

Gastronomy

You will find the drinks and food menus for your KD in our catering area.

Our fleet

Right in the middle of the action in the vibrant metropolis - where KD ships set sail, life is happening! On board the KD , every occasion becomes a very special experience.

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Service Center

Service times:
Mon:
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tue - Fri:
8:30 am to 4:30 pm


Frequently asked questions

Here you will find answers to the most important questions about KD's services.

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