Cruise itinerary
12-Night Rhine Cruise from Amsterdam
12 nights · Rhine · 13 ports of call
12-night Rhine cruise aboard Emerald Luna, departing Amsterdam and calling at Rotterdam, Dordrecht, Nijmegen, Bonn, Koblenz and Sankt Goarshausen and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Luna
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 12 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
Rotterdam
The Netherlands' great port city, rebuilt after wartime destruction into a showcase of bold modern architecture. The Erasmus Bridge spans the Maas, the cube houses tilt over the Oude Haven, and the covered Markthal anchors a skyline unlike anywhere else in the country.
- Erasmus Bridge
- Cube houses
- Markthal
- Day4
Dordrecht
One of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, set where three rivers meet in the province of South Holland. Its historic centre holds canalside merchant houses, the Grote Kerk and a working harbour, with the windmills of Kinderdijk nearby.
- Grote Kerk
- Historic harbour
- Kinderdijk windmills
- Day5
Nijmegen
One of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, set on the Waal river in Gelderland. A Roman frontier post and later a Hanseatic trading town, it is known for its riverside quays, the Valkhof park ruins and the annual Four Days Marches.
- Valkhof park
- Waalkade quays
- St. Stephen's Church
- Day6
Bonn
A city on the Rhine in western Germany and the country's former capital. The birthplace of Beethoven, it keeps a fine old town, riverside promenades and a cluster of museums along the Museumsmeile.
- Beethoven House
- Old town market
- Rhine promenade
- Day7
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
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Rüdesheim am Rhein
A wine town on the Rhine in Germany's Rheingau, set among steep Riesling vineyards. Its narrow Drosselgasse lane is lined with taverns, and a cable car rises to the Niederwald monument overlooking the river gorge.
- Drosselgasse lane
- Niederwald monument
- Rheingau vineyards
- Day10
Mainz
A city on the Rhine in western Germany, where the river meets the Main. It is the birthplace of Gutenberg and movable-type printing, with a Romanesque red sandstone cathedral and a market square at the heart of the old town.
- Mainz Cathedral
- Gutenberg Museum
- Old town market
- Day11
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
- Day12
Colmar
- Day13
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
- 8 Jun 2026
- 13 May 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Rhine Cruise from Amsterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Rhine cruise calls at Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Dordrecht, Nijmegen, Bonn, Koblenz, Sankt Goarshausen, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Mainz, Kehl, Breisach, Colmar and Basel.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are 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?
12 nights aboard Emerald Luna.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Jun 2026 and 13 May 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.