Discover a wealth of history and a host of fascinating cities on this superb cruise along the celebrated River Rhine, with exciting optional excursions
Cruise the legendary River Rhine, past fairytale castles and terraced vineyards, and enjoys visit to fascinating cities on this exciting voyage.
An overnight stop in the quirky Dutch capital of Amsterdam allows ample time to see the sights and admire the city's stunning canals. From charming Emmerich-am-Rhein, take the opportunity to visit the open-air museum in Arnhem, before cruising to Dusseldorf and on to Cologne, overlooked by a majestic cathedral.
Cruise the most beautiful part of the Rhine to Mainz, where optional tours take in the Gutenberg Museum and Rhineland vineyards. Explore picturesque Strasbourg and Breisach, gateway to the enchanting Black Forest, before reaching Basel.
7 nights accommodation on board on a full-board basis
Unlimited complimentary house wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks on board
Welcome cocktail
Entertainment on board
Cruise Manager
Gala farewell dinner
Port taxes
Fly-cruise package prices include return flights from the UK and overseas transfers
Excludes
Cruise only prices do not include flights or transfers
Optional Excursions (must be pre-booked at least 4 weeks before departure or bookable on board subject to availability)
Gratuities
Personal insurance and expenses
Special Features
CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their ships have a distinctly French flavour, the service and the food having received much praise from Blue Water Holidays customers. Staff and passengers come from many European countries and there may be other English speaking passengers on board.
Cruise Map
Itinerary
Day 1Amsterdam (Holland)
Embark your ship at 6pm. After comfortably settling into your cabin, meet the crew at a welcome cocktail. Enjoy dinner on board.
Day 2Amsterdam
This morning, there are optional excursions. Join a guided panoramic tour of Amsterdam and visit to a diamond merchant's, or opt for the bike tour of Amsterdam in search of its most secret and unique locations. In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion - a visit to the Keukenhof Gardens. Outside the opening dates of the park, it will be a guided tour of Haarlem. Return on board in Amsterdam for an evening of dancing. The ship will cruise to Wesel through the night.
Day 3Emmerich-am-Rhein (Germany) - Xanten - Dusseldorf
The ship will cruise to Emmerich-am-Rhein. This morning, join the optional excursion - a guided tour of the open-air museum in Arnhem. Return on board in Xanten and spend the afternoon cruising to Düsseldorf. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 4Dusseldorf - Cologne - Koblenz
Depart early this morning for Cologne. Join an optional excursion - a guided tour of Cologne. Cruise will then continue along the Rhine to Koblenz. In the evening, enjoy some free time to stroll through the town towards the famous Deutsches Eck.
Day 5Koblenz - Mainz
Cruise up the most beautiful part of the Rhine River all the way to Mainz, reaching it in the afternoon. Join one of the optional excursions. Join the guided tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum (closed on Mondays), or opt for a tour of the Rhineland vineyards. Enjoy an evening of dancing after dinner. The ship will cruise to Strasbourg through the night.
Day 6Strasbourg (France) - Breisach (Germany)
Arrive in Strasbourg in the afternoon. Optional excursion - boat tour of Strasbourg and a visit to its cathedral. Return on board after the tour and cruise to Breisach. Tonight's the gala dinner and evening.
Day 7Breisach - Basel (Switzerland)
This morning, join an optional excursion - guided tour of Breisach and wine tasting. This afternoon, join an optional guided tour of Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum. Afterwards, cruise to Basel. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 8Basel
Disembark your ship after breakfast.
ABE_PP / BEA_PP - Treasure of the Celebrated Rhine ItineraryFor navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary
Dates and Prices
10 April 2025 - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on : Symphonie From: £1511pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1511pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1558pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1643pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1795pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1880pp
24 April 2025 - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on : Symphonie From: £1511pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1511pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1558pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1643pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1880pp
08 May 2025 - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on : Symphonie From: £1804pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1804pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1962pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£2104pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£2199pp
22 May 2025 - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on : Symphonie From: £1804pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1804pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1867pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1962pp
04 June 2025 - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on : Symphonie From: £1804pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1804pp
18 June 2025 - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on : Symphonie From: £1804pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1804pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1867pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1962pp
02 July 2025 - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on : Symphonie From: £1696pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1696pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1747pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1842pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£2079pp
16 July 2025 - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on : Symphonie From: £1696pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1696pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1747pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1842pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£2079pp
30 July 2025 - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on : Symphonie From: £1696pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1696pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1747pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1842pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1984pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£2079pp
13 August 2025 - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on : Symphonie From: £1696pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1696pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1747pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1842pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1984pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£2079pp
27 August 2025 - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on : Symphonie From: £1696pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1696pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1747pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1842pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£2079pp
15 September 2025 - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on : Symphonie From: £1804pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1804pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1867pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1962pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£2199pp
28 September 2025 - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on : Symphonie From: £1804pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1804pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1867pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1962pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£2104pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£2199pp
13 October 2025 - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on : Symphonie From: £1804pp
