Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Basel
7 nights · Europe · 7 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard Scenic Ruby, departing Basel and calling at Kehl, Rastatt, Mannheim, Koblenz, Cologne and Amsterdam.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Scenic Ruby
- Cruise line
- Scenic
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Rhine
- 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
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
- 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
- Day8
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
- 3 Jun 2026
- 3 Jun 2026
- 8 Jul 2026
- 8 Jul 2026
- 9 Sep 2026
- 9 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Basel FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Basel, 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?
7 nights aboard Scenic Ruby.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Jun 2026, 3 Jun 2026, 8 Jul 2026 and 8 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.