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Rhine River Cruises

Rhine — cruise destination
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Rhine river cruises operate from April through October, offering extended daylight hours and pleasant weather across the season. This seven-month window allows you to explore the river's most scenic stretches at a comfortable pace.

The Rhine flows through three countries, each with distinct character. In Switzerland, Basel offers the Zoo Basel, Basel Cathedral and Mittlere Brücke. Strasbourg in France features Place Kléber, Parc de l'Orangerie and Parc de l'Étoile. Germany provides multiple highlights: Cologne with Museum Ludwig, Rheingarten and Cologne Cathedral; Koblenz with Deutsches Eck, Stolzenfels Castle and Schängel Fountain; and Rüdesheim am Rhein with Niederwald Monument, Drosselgasse Rüdesheim and Niederwaldtempel.

What to expect

River cruising on the Rhine combines leisurely sailing with immersive stops at historic towns and cultural landmarks. The landscape transitions from Swiss valleys through French wine regions to German riverside villages and castle country.

Rhine cruise ports of call

5 ports — each with things to do on a port day, a map and the cruises calling there.

Best time for a Rhine cruise

Rhine river cruises mostly sail April to October.

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