Cruise itinerary
7-Night Rhine Cruise from Amsterdam
7 nights · Rhine · 8 ports of call
7-night Rhine cruise aboard Emerald Destiny, departing Amsterdam and calling at Düsseldorf, Cologne, Koblenz, Mannheim, Kehl and Breisach and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Destiny
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Rhine · Europe
- Departs
- Amsterdam
- Returns
- Basel
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Cologne
A Rhineland city dominated by its twin-spired Gothic cathedral, the tallest in Germany when built. River cruises call beside the old town, where the cathedral, riverside promenade and 12 Romanesque churches sit within easy walking distance.
- Cologne Cathedral
- Old town
- Rhine promenade
- Day4
Koblenz
A German city at the meeting of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, the point known as the Deutsches Eck or 'German Corner'. A cable car climbs from the headland to the Ehrenbreitstein fortress, and the town marks the northern end of the Rhine Gorge.
- Deutsches Eck
- Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- Rhine cable car
- Day5
Mannheim
A city in southwest Germany where the Neckar meets the Rhine, laid out on a grid of numbered blocks rather than street names. The baroque palace is among Europe's largest, and the water tower anchors a green boulevard through the centre.
- Mannheim Palace
- Wasserturm
- Squares grid
- Day6
Kehl
A German town on the right bank of the Rhine, directly across the river from Strasbourg in France. A bridge and garden link the two banks, and the riverside park makes it a crossing point for cruises between Germany and Alsace.
- Two Banks Garden
- Rhine bridge
- Strasbourg nearby
- Day7
Breisach
A small town on the Rhine at the edge of Germany's Kaiserstuhl wine country, just across the river from France's Alsace. It is crowned by the St. Stephan minster on its hilltop and serves as the river gateway to Freiburg and the southern Black Forest.
- St. Stephan minster
- Kaiserstuhl vineyards
- Black Forest gateway
- Day8
Basel
A Swiss city on the Rhine where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, and a common starting point for Rhine cruises. Its old town climbs from the river to a red sandstone cathedral and a medieval market square ringed by guild houses.
- Basel Münster
- Old town
- Rhine starting point
Upcoming departures
- 3 Aug 2026
- 14 Sep 2026
- 26 Oct 2026
- 12 Apr 2027
- 26 Apr 2027
- 10 May 2027
- 10 Jun 2027
- 11 Aug 2027
- 8 Sep 2027
- 22 Sep 2027
- 6 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Rhine Cruise from Amsterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Rhine cruise calls at Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Koblenz, Mannheim, Kehl, Breisach and Basel.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Amsterdam and ends in Basel.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Emerald Destiny.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026 and 12 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.