Rhine River Cruises
The Rhine River starts its journey in Switzerland's Alps and passes through iconic cities in France (including Strasbourg), Germany (Dusseldorf and Cologne) and the Netherlands. An European river cruise along the Rhine River cruise will reveal the best of Western Europe, whether it comes to unique scenery, exquisite cuisine or the delightful atmosphere you will always be surrounded by. Check here the best European river cruises lines.
250+ Rhine river cruises with 248 reviews
Legendary Rhine Cruise (Mainz-Amsterdam) MS Crucevita
- Destinations
- Germany, France, Netherlands
- Age Range
- 1 to 80 year olds
- Ship
- MS Crucevita
- River
- Rhine
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided+1 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Crucemundo
-15%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $186
- From $1,750
- US$1,488
- +$55 upfront costs
You save: $262
Jewels of Europe (Start Budapest, End Amsterdam)
- Destinations
- Hungary, Austria, Germany, Netherlands
- Age Range
- 12 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Scenic Crystal , Scenic Jewel , Scenic Jade , Scenic Jasper, Scenic Opal , Scenic Amber , Scenic Ruby, Scenic Pearl+7 ships
- River
- Danube, Rhine, Main
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Explorer, Historical+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Deal- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $540
- From
- US$8,095
Captivating Rhine 2023
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland
- Age Range
- 12 to 90 year olds
- Ships
- AmaCerto, AmaPrima, AmaSiena, AmaLucia+2 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Explorer+1 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- AmaWaterways
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $450
- From
- US$3,598
Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel)
"All the staff were excellent. I especially would like to mention Stepan, Ana, Giovanni,..."
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland
- Age Range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- MS Amadeus Queen , MS Amadeus Star, MS Amadeus Imperial, MS Amadeus Cara+3 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Explorer+2 more
- Operated in
- English, German
- Operator
- Lueftner Cruises
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $210
- From
- US$1,677
Jewels of Europe (Start Amsterdam, End Budapest)
"Best trip ever. We can’t think of what we can do to top this trip."
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary
- Age Range
- 12 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Scenic Crystal , Scenic Jewel , Scenic Jade , Scenic Jasper, Scenic Opal , Scenic Amber , Scenic Ruby, Scenic Pearl+7 ships
- River
- Danube, Rhine, Main
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Explorer, Historical+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Deal- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $560
- From
- US$8,395
Legendary Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam-Mainz) MS Crucevita
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France
- Age Range
- 1 to 80 year olds
- Ship
- MS Crucevita
- River
- Rhine
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Partially Guided+1 more
- Operated in
- English, German, French, Spanish+3 more
- Operator
- Crucemundo
-30%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $153
- From $1,750
- US$1,226
- +$111 upfront costs
You save: $525Castles along the Rhine (2023) (Basel to Amsterdam, 2023)
- Destinations
- Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands
- Age Range
- 16 to 100 year olds
- Ships
- S.S. Antoinette, River Queen, River Empress+2 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Explorer+1 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
-36%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $337
- From $4,199
- US$2,699
- +$210 upfront costs
You save: $1,500Castles along the Rhine (2023) (Amsterdam to Basel, 2023)
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland
- Age Range
- 16 to 100 year olds
- Ships
- S.S. Antoinette, River Queen, River Empress+2 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Explorer+1 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
-29%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $300
- From $3,399
- US$2,399
- +$210 upfront costs
You save: $1,000From Amsterdam to Basel: The Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine River (port-to-port cruise)
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland
- Age Range
- 1 to 99 year olds
- River
- Rhine
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Explorer+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- CroisiEurope River Cruises
-34%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $250
- From $3,009
- US$1,999
You save: $1,010The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei (port-to-port cruise)
- Destinations
- Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim am Rhein, Speyer
- Age Range
- 1 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- MS Douce France, MS Gerard Schmitter, MS La Boheme, MS Lafayette, MS Victor Hugo, MS France, Zimbabwean Dream+6 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Explorer+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- CroisiEurope River Cruises
- Tour length
- 5 days
- Price per day
- $275
- From
- US$1,377
PREMIUM Experience the Southern Rhine 2023 (16 destinations)
- Destinations
- Germany, France, Switzerland
- Age Range
- 2 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- A-ROSA AQUA, A-ROSA BRAVA
- Regions
- Rhine, Rhine Valley
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Explorer, Historical+3 more
- Operated in
- English, German
- Operator
- A-ROSA
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $243
- From
- US$1,944
Romantic Rhine with 1 Night in Amsterdam (Southbound) 2023
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland
- Age Range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista+3 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Explorer, Historical+3 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways
- Tour length
- 9 days
- Price per day
- $451
- From
- US$4,058
- +$210 upfront costs
Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2023
- Destinations
- Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands
- Age Range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista+3 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Explorer+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $412
- From
- US$3,299
- +$210 upfront costs
PREMIUM Experience the Southern Rhine 2023 (9 destinations)
- Destinations
- Germany, Switzerland, France
- Age Range
- 2 to 99 year olds
- Ships
- A-ROSA AQUA, A-ROSA BRAVA
- Regions
- Rhine, Rhine Valley
- Travel Style
- Family, Group, Fully Guided, Explorer+2 more
- Operated in
- English, German
- Operator
- A-ROSA
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $243
- From
- US$1,944
Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps 2023 Start Amsterdam, End Basel
- Destinations
- Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland
- Age Range
- 12 to 90 year olds
- Ships
- AmaSerena, AmaMora
- River
- Rhine
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Explorer, Historical+2 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- AmaWaterways
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $425
- From
- US$3,399
Highlights
- Basel: Disembark in the city with a wealth of galleries, museums and architecturally wonderful buildings.
- Basel: Disembark in the city with a wealth of galleries, museums and architecturally wonderful buildings.
- Cologne: Relax with a glass of kölsch by the river and photograph the picturesque houses of Altstadt.
- Castle: Keep an eye out for medieval castles dotted along the banks and explore the Muiderslot and Heidelberg Castles.
- Switzerland: From the striking Swiss Alps to storybook towns, this beautiful country is the ideal port for a relaxing river cruise.
- Vineyards: Indulge in fine wine at vineyards scattered along the banks and the historical towns that line the waters.
- Germany: Journey through the wine region to the timeless towns of Cologne, Ludwigshafen and Rudesheim.
Tips
- Rhine: Glide through countries rich in history and spellbinding beauty.
- River: Explore fairytale castles and vineyards along the riverbanks.
- Cruise ship: Cruise and discover the sights, sounds and flavours of Europe.
- River cruise: Stretch your legs and explore the stunning riverside towns.
- Germany: Float through lush wine regions to the timeless town of Cologne.
- Cruising: Head to the top deck and watch the sun peek over the hills.
- Review: Sip some kölsch and review the stunning sights as they pass by.
- Travel: Travel to lands lost in time that are only accessible by boat.
Rhine Cruise Reviews
"All the staff were excellent. I especially would like to mention Stepan, Ana, Giovanni,..."
Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel)"Best trip ever. We can’t think of what we can do to top this trip."
Jewels of Europe (Start Amsterdam, End Budapest)
Rhine Tours starting in:
- Strasbourg (48)
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- Paris (33)
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