Cruise itinerary
14-Night Rhine Cruise from Basel
14 nights · Rhine · 14 ports of call
14-night Rhine cruise aboard Emerald Luna, departing Basel and calling at Breisach, Kehl, Mannheim, Koblenz, Cologne and Düsseldorf and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Luna
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Rhine · Seine · Europe
- Departs
- Basel
- Returns
- Paris
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2
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
- Day3
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
- Day4
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
- Day5
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
- Day6
Düsseldorf
A city on the Rhine in western Germany, capital of North Rhine-Westphalia and a hub of fashion and finance. Düsseldorf is known for the historic Altstadt and its rows of taverns, the riverside promenade, and the modern architecture of the MedienHafen.
- Altstadt taverns
- Rhine promenade
- MedienHafen
- Day7
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
- Day8
Paris
The French capital on the Seine, the start or finish of many river cruises through northern France. Ships moor near the centre, putting the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame within easy reach across a city built for walking.
- Eiffel Tower
- The Louvre
- Notre-Dame
- Day9
Vernon
A town on the Seine in Normandy, France, best known as the home of the painter Claude Monet. His house and the famous water-lily gardens at nearby Giverny draw most visitors, set in the gentle river country between Paris and Rouen.
- Monet's Giverny garden
- Monet's house
- Seine valley
- Day10
Rouen
A historic city on the Seine in Normandy, where river ships moor within walking distance of the centre. Its medieval old town keeps half-timbered houses and a soaring Gothic cathedral, and it is the place where Joan of Arc was put to death in 1431.
- Rouen Cathedral
- Old town
- Joan of Arc
- Day11
Honfleur
A picturesque harbour town at the mouth of the Seine in Normandy, France, its tall slate-fronted houses ringing the old basin. The port inspired the Impressionist painters, and it lies within reach of the Normandy landing beaches and the city of Rouen.
- Vieux Bassin
- Sainte-Catherine church
- Normandy beaches
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Chateau de La Roche-Guyon
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Paris
The French capital on the Seine, the start or finish of many river cruises through northern France. Ships moor near the centre, putting the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame within easy reach across a city built for walking.
- Eiffel Tower
- The Louvre
- Notre-Dame
Upcoming departures
- 24 Apr 2027
- 19 Jun 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Rhine Cruise from Basel FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Rhine cruise calls at Basel, Breisach, Kehl, Mannheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Paris, Vernon, Rouen, Honfleur, Les Andelys and Chateau de La Roche-Guyon.
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 Basel and ends in Paris.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard Emerald Luna.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 24 Apr 2027 and 19 Jun 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.