Rhine Cruises in May 2026
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10 Rhine river cruises in May 2026
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- Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel) (9 destinations)
- Captivating Rhine 2026
- Classic Prague & Danube Delights (11 destinations)
- Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas Cruise) 2026
- Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel)
- The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei (port-to-port cruise) - MONET (10 destinations)
- Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Zurich to Amsterdam)
- Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2026
- Rhine Highlights with Switzerland 2026 - 12 Days (from Amsterdam to Zurich)
- Rhine Experience Netherlands & Belgium 2026 (including Emmerich am Rhein)
Duration 8 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, German Ships AMADEUS QueenAmadeus StarAmadeus CaraAmadeus RivaAMADEUS Aurea River Rhine Operator Lueftner Cruises May departure dates
See All Departure Dates14 May, 2026 10+ spaces left 25 May, 2026 10+ spaces left From $2,469
15% Off- US$2,099You save $370
Duration 8 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range Ages 12+ Ships AmaViolaAmaCertoAmaPrimaAmaSienaAmaLuciaAmaStella Old River Rhine Operator AmaWaterways May departure dates
See All Departure Dates6 May, 2026 8 spaces left 9 May, 2026 7 spaces left From
15% Off- US$2,998+$250 upfront costs
Duration 11 days Destinations Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Austria, Slovakia Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Emerald DestinyEmerald DawnEmerald SunEmerald StarEmerald Sky River Rhine Operator Emerald Cruises May departure dates
See All Departure Dates12 May, 2026 8 spaces left 20 May, 2026 9 spaces left From $8,560
47% Off- US$4,565You save $3,995
Duration 8 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range Ages 12+ Ship AmaSerena River Rhine Operator AmaWaterways May departure dates
See All Departure Dates12 May, 2026 8 spaces left 19 May, 2026 8 spaces left From
47% Off- US$3,999+$250 upfront costs
Duration 8 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Emerald DestinyEmerald DawnEmerald SunEmerald StarEmerald Sky River Rhine Operator Emerald Cruises May departure dates
See All Departure Dates8 May, 2026 7 spaces left 10 May, 2026 8 spaces left From $6,990
50% Off- US$3,495You save $3,495
The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei (port-to-port cruise) - MONET (10 destinations)
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
Duration 5 days Destinations Strasbourg, Mainz, Koblenz, Loreley, Oberwesel, Wiesbaden, Worms, Mannheim, Heidelberg Age Range All Ages Welcome Ship MS Monet River Rhine Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises May departure dates
16 May, 2026 10+ spaces left From
50% Off- US$937
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Emerald DestinyEmerald DawnEmerald SunEmerald StarEmerald Sky River Rhine Operator Emerald Cruises May departure dates
See All Departure Dates3 May, 2026 7 spaces left 15 May, 2026 7 spaces left From $7,990
50% Off- US$3,995You save $3,995
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Avalon PanoramaAvalon VistaAvalon EnvisionAvalon View River Rhine Operator Avalon Waterways May departure dates
See All Departure Dates2 May, 2026 7 spaces left 5 May, 2026 7 spaces left From
50% Off- US$3,699+$231 upfront costs
Rhine Highlights with Switzerland 2026 - 12 Days (from Amsterdam to Zurich)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip itself was the usual wonderful Scenic Cruise. Our admiration and respect for Scenic remains very strong.”
DAVID, traveled in June
Duration 12 days Destinations Amsterdam, Koblenz, Baden, Basel, Montreux, Vevey, Lake Geneva, Geneva, Gstaad, BernSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Scenic JasperScenic Opal Scenic Pearl River Rhine Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours May departure dates
26 May, 2026 7 spaces left From $10,920
40% Off- US$6,525You save $4,395
Rhine Experience Netherlands & Belgium 2026 (including Emmerich am Rhein)
1 Review by TourRadar travelers
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German River Rhine Operator A-ROSA May departure dates
See All Departure Dates1 May, 2026 10+ spaces left 15 May, 2026 10+ spaces left From
40% Off- US$1,162
What our customers ask about Rhine Cruises in May 2026
What are the most popular Rhine River cruise itineraries in May?
The Amsterdam to Basel route stands out as the prime choice for May Rhine River cruises. Leading companies such as AmaWaterways and Avalon Waterways operate 7-8 day journeys with stops in Cologne Rüdesheim and Strasbourg. The UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge section showcases medieval castles against a backdrop of spring-blooming vineyards. Some travelers opt for specialized options like UTracks' "Mainz to Strasbourg" bike and barge tour with stays at Hotel Heidelberg. A TourRadar reviewer noted: "The May timing was perfect - fewer crowds than summer but warm enough to enjoy all the outdoor activities and castle views."