10 Best Rhine River Cruises to Cologne for 2023-2024

The Enchanting Rhine - From Zurich to Amsterdam

After spending two nights in both Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland, board the MS Amaprima on an exclusive 7-day Rhine River cruise through the historic old towns and big cities of Germany, the historic borderlands of Strasbourg, France, and finally to Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Historic Zurich with River Limmat, Switzerland

Rhine & Moselle Fairytales

18 Days from $7,729

Join the MS Amaprima on this unique adventure starting with an 11-night cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich, followed by three magical nights in Zurich. Enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours and in many cases, choose between excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, and hikes.

Jewels of the Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam
8 Days from $2,445

Emerald Dawn hosts this exciting 8-day Rhine River cruise from Zurich to Amsterdam. Biking, hiking, and urban exploration tours highlight this journey crossing through the towns of Basel, Breisach, Cologne, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Mannheim, and Strasbourg.

Rhine Holiday Markets

Basel to Cologne
8 Days from $3,299

Switzerland, France and Germany provide the perfect backdrop for this true connoisseur’s Christmas market cruise. Embark the S.S. Antoinette from Basel’s Christmas Market and cruise for 8 days along the Rhine River to Cologne’s holiday markets.

Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam-Basel
8 Days from $3,545

Journey along the Rhine in all-inclusive luxury aboard Scenic Crystal. Visit delightful towns and cities along the Rhine river valley, such as Cologne, Koblenz, Mannheim, Strasbourg and Baden-Baden as you cruise from Amsterdam to Basel.

Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam to Basel
8 Days from $3,545

From Amsterdam to Basel, journey along the Rhine in all-inclusive luxury. Witness Amsterdam's famous canals to enjoying a sublime classical concert. Aboard the luxury 5-star Space ship.

Castles along the Rhine

Basel to Amsterdam
8 Days from $2,999

Cruise the Rhine between France and Germany on this 8-day cruise aboard S.S. Antoinette. Alsace's mixed French-German ancestry gives it great gastronomy and a winemaking culture dating to the Romans. See once-mighty fortresses and get an inside look at Marksburg Castle, the only Rhine castle never destroyed.

Cologne's famous cathedral at sunset from the Rhine.

Holland and the Romantic Rhine Valley

Amsterdam-Strasbourg
7 Days from $2,129

On this 7-day cruise of the romantic Rhine River, visit quaint villages, beautiful gardens, lush vineyards and towering castles, all from the comfort of the MS Gérard Schmitter as you cruise from Amsterdam to Strasbourg. You will also have chances to dive into history and art at museums and explore some of Holland's most iconic architecture.

Rhine Getaway

Amsterdam to Basel
8 Days from $2,799

Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers, the Rhine, during this 8-day voyage. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery of the Middle Rhine - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Amsterdam to Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.

Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam to Basel
8 Days from $2,799

Embark the MS Amasiena for a 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland, exploring the fascinating towns along the Rhine River, including Cologne, Rüdesheim, Mannheim, Strasbourg, and Breisach. Hiking, canal tours, and wine tasting highlight your time in these towns, which also feature stops at ancient castles and Roman ruins.

10 Best Luxury Rhine River Cruises to Cologne for 2023-2024

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
The Enchanting Rhine - From Zurich to Amsterdam	$4679	12	Mar 17, 2023	After spending two nights in both Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland, board the MS Amaprima on an exclusive 7-day Rhine River cruise through the … 0
Rhine & Moselle Fairytales	$7729	18	May 7, 2023	Join the MS Amaprima on this unique adventure starting with an 11-night cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich, followed by three magical nights in Zurich. … 0
Jewels of the Rhine	$2445	8	May 13, 2023	Emerald Dawn hosts this exciting 8-day Rhine River cruise from Zurich to Amsterdam. Biking, hiking, and urban exploration tours highlight this … 0
Rhine Holiday Markets	$3299	8	Nov 25, 2023	Switzerland, France and Germany provide the perfect backdrop for this true connoisseur’s Christmas market cruise. Embark the S.S. Antoinette from … 0
Rhine Highlights	$3545	8	Apr 17, 2023	Journey along the Rhine in all-inclusive luxury aboard Scenic Crystal. Visit delightful towns and cities along the Rhine river valley, such as … 0
Rhine Highlights	$3545	8	Apr 10, 2023	From Amsterdam to Basel, journey along the Rhine in all-inclusive luxury. Witness Amsterdam's famous canals to enjoying a sublime classical concert. … 0
Castles along the Rhine	$2999	8	Mar 25, 2023	Cruise the Rhine between France and Germany on this 8-day cruise aboard S.S. Antoinette. Alsace's mixed French-German ancestry gives it great … 0
Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only	$2799	8	Mar 16, 2023	Embark the MS Amasiena for a 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland, exploring the fascinating towns along the Rhine River, including … 0
Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only	$2399	8	May 18, 2023	Enjoy two days in Amsterdam, then embark on the MS Amalucia for an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland, exploring the fascinating towns … 0
Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only	$3499	8	Dec 5, 2023	Enjoy a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaprima. As you sail the Rhine River, visit classic Christmas markets, bike along … 0

Top 1 Deals on Rhine River Cruises for 2023-2024

Trip Name	Save	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Rhine Christmas Markets	Savings	$3445	8	Dec 13, 2023	Admire festive decorations and twinkling lights along streets and squares, and even the Scenic Crystal will be decked out in all its Christmas … 0

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Cologne Travel Guide

Cologne, Germany Highlights

From history to architecture, the storybook German city of Cologne seems to come straight out of a fairytale. Whether embarking here or simply passing through, this city is full of delights, including:

The twin-spired Gothic cathedral, immediately recognizable as one of Germany's foremost masterpieces of the Gothic period.
The Fragrance Museum, where you will see how cologne is made and how this city earned a reputation as one of the world's most aromatic destinations.

After getting to know this historic city, your cruise will continue on to other destinations along the Rhine River, from Germany's medieval cities to charming towns in the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and perhaps even France.