Cruise itinerary
10-Night Rhine Cruise from Basel
10 nights · Rhine · 8 ports of call
10-night Rhine cruise aboard Scenic Ruby, departing Basel and calling at Montreux, Kehl, Rastatt, Mannheim, Koblenz and Cologne and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Scenic Ruby
- Cruise line
- Scenic
- Duration
- 10 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
- 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
- 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
Rastatt
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 30 May 2026
- 2 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Rhine Cruise from Basel FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Rhine cruise calls at Basel, Montreux, Kehl, Rastatt, Mannheim, Koblenz, Cologne and Amsterdam.
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 Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Scenic Ruby.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 30 May 2026 and 2 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.