What is the "Unofficial Rhine Boat Tour Operators" scam in Cologne?

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Along the Altstadt riverbank (Frankenwerft and Rheingarten), unofficial vendors sell Rhine cruise tickets claiming to represent the same boats as legitimate operators such as KD Köln-Düsseldorfer or Cologne Köln Panorama Boats. Ticket prices may be comparable but printed tickets are sometimes invalid, for the wrong departure time, or not honored by the actual boat crew. Purchase Rhine boat tickets only at the official KD or Panorama Boats ticket booths at the landing stages (Anleger) at Brückenstrasse or Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer. The official ticket offices are clearly signed and staffed by uniformed employees.

Tour & Activity Scams in Cologne

Unofficial Rhine Boat Tour Operators

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