From Basel to Amsterdam : The Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine River (port-to-port cruise)
Cruise
BASEL - BREISACH - STRASBOURG - MAINZ - KOBLENZ - COLOGNE - DÜSSELDORF - AMSTERDAM
From Basel to Amsterdam, embark on a cruise rich in history and authenticity. Admire the beauty of the Rhine Falls before discovering historic monuments through cities such as Haarlem or Colmar and its Unterlinden museum. You can take a stroll to the Arnhem Open Air Museum, which reveals a 100-year-old story.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- From the Three Countries Bridge to Holland, discover a unique blend of nature and culture
- Discover(2):
- Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum(3)
- Amsterdam and its unique atmosphere
- Delightful scents and springtime colors at the Keukenhof floral gardens(1)
- Haarlem, the golden age of the 17th century
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
Route
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board.
Navigation towards Breisach.
In the morning, free time in Breisach.(5)
This afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum(3).
Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
We'll arrive in Strasbourg early this afternoon. Optional excursion for both packages: Boat tour of Strasbourg and a visit to its cathedral (6) (only on pre-booking before departure).
Enjoy an evening of dancing as our ship starts sailing towards Mainz.
Join us for the optional excursion proposed: Mainz and its Cathedral(7). We'll return on board and cruise up the most beautiful part of the Rhine River towards Koblenz, passing numerous castles as well as the infamous Lorelei Rock along the way. This evening, join our hostess for a tour of the city.
We'll depart for Cologne, reaching it later this morning. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Cologne on foot. Our tour will allow you to wonder at the majestic cathedral, the old town as well as the famous Fragrance Museum (exterior only.) Enjoy time at leisure in the city before we head back to the ship in Düsseldorf by coach. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of the open-air museum in Arnhem. Meanwhile, our ship cruises towards Nijmegen where we'll board it again after our tour. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
This morning, join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Amsterdam by canal boat
DISCOVERY: Bike tour of Amsterdam in search of its most secret and unique locations.
In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit the Keukenhof Gardens(1)(only on pre-booking before departure). Outside the opening dates of the park, guided tour of Haarlem.
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
Dates & Prices
Choose your departure dateSTART IN 2026
- From$2,400/pers.
Lowest available all-inclusive per-person price in a double cabin for the selected cruise references and dates, excluding supplements, transportation, transfers, fees, taxes, and optional services. The final price varies depending on cabin category, deck, and selected options.
- Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
- 30% off for the 3rd occupant of the triple cabin
- Under 2 years of age, meals and accommodation are provided free of charge by CroisiEurope
Ships
Several ships available for this cruiseShore Excursions
No shore excursion on the non listed daysFor navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.
(1) Keukenhof garden will be open from March 20th to May 11th, 2027. The opening dates are subject to change by Keukenhof Flower Park.
(2) Optional excursions.
(3) The museum is closed on Tuesdays. It will be replaced by a visit to the Hansi Museum instead.
(4) The Port of Amsterdam may unexpectedly decide to change the mooring places for cruise ships. In case of modification, an alternative will be set up as close as possible to the city of Amsterdam.
(5) Possibility of transfer: €25 per person, with reservation and payment on board. The transfer is proposed only when the ship is not moored near Breisach.
(6) The interior visit of the cathedral is not allowed on Sundays and during religious services. In such cases, commentary will be provided outside.
(7) Subject to religious services or celebrations.
Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.
Valid information for year 2027