Cruise itinerary
6-Night Rhine Cruise from Basel
6 nights · Rhine · 8 ports of call
6-night Rhine cruise aboard Scenic Amber, departing Basel and calling at Breisach, Kehl, Rastatt, Mannheim, Koblenz and Cologne and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Scenic Amber
- Cruise line
- Scenic
- Duration
- 6 nights
- Region
- Rhine · Europe
- Departs
- Basel
- Returns
- Amsterdam
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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
Rastatt
- 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
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
- 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
Upcoming departures
- 15 Mar 2027
- 5 Apr 2027
- 13 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
6-Night Rhine Cruise from Basel FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 6-night Rhine cruise calls at Basel, Breisach, Kehl, Rastatt, Mannheim, Koblenz, Cologne and Amsterdam.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Basel and ends in Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
6 nights aboard Scenic Amber.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 15 Mar 2027, 5 Apr 2027 and 13 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.