Cruise itinerary
13-Night Rhine Cruise from Basel
13 nights · Rhine · 10 ports of call
13-night Rhine cruise aboard Scenic Jewel, departing Basel and calling at Montreux, Kehl, Mannheim, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Cologne and Düsseldorf and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Scenic Jewel
- Cruise line
- Scenic
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Rhine · Europe
- Departs
- Basel
- Returns
- Brussels
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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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Montreux
A lakeside resort on the eastern shore of Lake Geneva, framed by vineyard terraces and Alpine peaks. Known for its waterfront promenade, the annual jazz festival and the medieval Château de Chillon standing on a rock just along the shore.
- Château de Chillon
- Lakeside promenade
- Jazz Festival
- Day4At sea
- Day5
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
- Day6At sea
- Day7
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
- Day8
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
- 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
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
- Day11
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
- Day12
Zeebrugge
A North Sea port on the Belgian coast and the gateway to Bruges, about a quarter-hour inland by road. Zeebrugge itself is a working harbour and beach resort, while nearby Bruges draws visitors for its canals, belfry, and medieval market square.
- Bruges canals
- Belfry of Bruges
- Coastal tram
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Brussels
Upcoming departures
- 1 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Rhine Cruise from Basel FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Rhine cruise calls at Basel, Montreux, Kehl, Mannheim, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Zeebrugge and Brussels.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Basel and ends in Brussels.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard Scenic Jewel.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 1 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.