Cruise
AMSTERDAM - EMMERICH-AM-RHEIN - DÜSSELDORF - COLOGNE - KOBLENZ - MAINZ - STRASBOURG - BREISACH - BASEL
From Amsterdam to Basel, embark on a cruise rich in history and authenticity. Discover 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. To end your cruise in beauty we give you the sublime Rhine Falls.
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 in lounge and bar
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- From Holland to the Three Countries Bridge, discover a unique blend of nature and culture
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- Haarlem, the golden age of the 17th century
- Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum(2)
- Basel and its rich cultural offer
- The Rhine Falls, a true wonder of nature
- This cruise exists with a biking-adapted program, ref. ACB_BIKAIP
Cruise
AMSTERDAM
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.
AMSTERDAM
This morning, join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided panoramic tour of Amsterdam and visit to a diamond merchant's.
DISCOVERY: Bike tour of Amsterdam in search of its most secret and unique locations.
In the afternoon, join us on an excursion for both packages: Visit the Keukenhof Gardens(1).
Outside the opening dates of the park, join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Haarlem.
DISCOVERY: Guided bike tour of Haarlem all the way to the sand dunes along the Flower Route.
We'll return on board in Amsterdam for an evening of dancing. Our ship will cruise to Wesel through the night.
EMMERICH-AM-RHEIN - WESEL - DÜSSELDORF
Our ship will cruise to Emmerich-am-Rhein. This morning, join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of the open-air museum in Arnhem. We'll return on board in Wesel and spend the afternoon cruising to Düsseldorf. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
DÜSSELDORF - COLOGNE - KÖNIGSWINTER - KOBLENZ
We'll depart early this morning for Cologne. Join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Cologne. Our cruise will then continue along the Rhine to Koblenz. In the evening, enjoy some free time to stroll through the town towards the famous Deutsches Eck.
KOBLENZ - MAINZ
We'll cruise up the most beautiful part of the Rhine River all the way to Mainz, reaching it in the afternoon. Join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum (closed on Mondays.)
DISCOVERY: Touring the Rhineland vineyards.
Enjoy an evening of dancing after dinner. Our ship will cruise to Strasbourg through the night.
STRASBOURG - BREISACH
We'll arrive in Strasbourg in the afternoon. Join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of the European capital.
DISCOVERY: Bird's eye view of Strasbourg from the top of the cathedral.
We'll return on board after our tour and cruise to Breisach. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
BREISACH - BASEL
Enjoy time at leisure in Breisach, a city along the Rhine. The romanesque St Stephansmünster cathedral overlooks this lovely German town with a European feel.
This afternoon, join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum(2).
DISCOVERY: Bike tour of the Kaiserstuhl, a range of hills perfect for cycling amateurs. Our tour will take us through exceptional landscapes, orchards, small medieval villages and along the Rhine.
Afterwards, we'll cruise to Basel. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
BASEL - Schaffhausen - BASEL
Join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Basel.
This afternoon, join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Discover the Rhine Falls, among the most spectacular sites to visit in Switzerland.
DISCOVERY: Hike around and mini-cruise to the foot of the Rhine Falls.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
BASEL
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
Dates & Prices
* Price based on double occupancy
Sales
- Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
- 3rd person discount in triple cabin : - 30%
Formalities
Valid passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.
Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - excursions included in the package selected - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.
Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.
Ships
Several ships available for this cruise
MS Douce France
2 DecksFor navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary. (1) In 2018, the Keukenhof Gardens will be open from March 22nd to May 13th. (2) The museum is closed on Tuesdays. It will be replaced by a visit to the Hansi Museum instead. Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.