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Basel, Switzerland — a port on the route Basel
S.S. Antoinette — a Premium class cruise ship operated by Uniworld S.S. Antoinette
Cruise itinerary: Cologne, Koblenz, Mainz, Mannheim, Strasbourg, Basel
Cologne, Germany — a port on the route Cologne
Koblenz, Germany — a port on the route Koblenz
Mainz, Germany — a port on the route Mainz
Mannheim, Germany — a port on the route Mannheim
Strasbourg, France — a port on the route Strasbourg
25.11.2026 – 02.12.2026 · 7 nights
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Rhine Holiday Markets (2026)

  1. Cologne
  2. Koblenz
  3. Mainz
  4. Mannheim
  5. Strasbourg
  6. Basel
Cologne, Germany
Basel, Switzerland
S.S. Antoinette · Uniworld
from
4 249 €
per person
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Nearby dates Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
25.11.2026 — From 4 249 €/pp From 5 049 €/pp From 8 649 €/pp
02.12.2026 — From 5 149 €/pp From 6 499 €/pp —
09.12.2026 — From 8 299 €/pp From 8 799 €/pp From 12 449 €/pp
16.12.2026 — From 4 549 €/pp From 4 699 €/pp —

Prices are “from”, per person based on double occupancy

River Duchess — a Premium class cruise ship operated by Uniworld River Duchess
Cruise itinerary: Cologne, Koblenz, Mainz, Mannheim, Strasbourg, Basel
Cologne, Germany — a port on the route Cologne
Koblenz, Germany — a port on the route Koblenz
Mainz, Germany — a port on the route Mainz
Mannheim, Germany — a port on the route Mannheim
Strasbourg, France — a port on the route Strasbourg
Basel, Switzerland — a port on the route Basel
02.12.2026 – 09.12.2026 · 7 nights
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Rhine Holiday Markets (2026)

  1. Cologne
  2. Koblenz
  3. Mainz
  4. Mannheim
  5. Strasbourg
  6. Basel
Cologne, Germany
Basel, Switzerland
River Duchess · Uniworld
from
5 149 €
per person
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Nearby dates Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
25.11.2026 — From 4 249 €/pp From 5 049 €/pp From 8 649 €/pp
02.12.2026 — From 5 149 €/pp From 6 499 €/pp —
09.12.2026 — From 8 299 €/pp From 8 799 €/pp From 12 449 €/pp
16.12.2026 — From 4 549 €/pp From 4 699 €/pp —

Prices are “from”, per person based on double occupancy

Cruise itinerary: Cologne, Koblenz, Mainz, Mannheim, Strasbourg, Basel
Cologne, Germany — a port on the route Cologne
Koblenz, Germany — a port on the route Koblenz
Mainz, Germany — a port on the route Mainz
Mannheim, Germany — a port on the route Mannheim
Strasbourg, France — a port on the route Strasbourg
Basel, Switzerland — a port on the route Basel
S.S. Antoinette — a Premium class cruise ship operated by Uniworld S.S. Antoinette
09.12.2026 – 16.12.2026 · 7 nights
Premium

Rhine Holiday Markets (2026)

  1. Cologne
  2. Koblenz
  3. Mainz
  4. Mannheim
  5. Strasbourg
  6. Basel
Cologne, Germany
Basel, Switzerland
S.S. Antoinette · Uniworld
from
8 299 €
per person
Read more
Nearby dates Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
25.11.2026 — From 4 249 €/pp From 5 049 €/pp From 8 649 €/pp
02.12.2026 — From 5 149 €/pp From 6 499 €/pp —
09.12.2026 — From 8 299 €/pp From 8 799 €/pp From 12 449 €/pp
16.12.2026 — From 4 549 €/pp From 4 699 €/pp —

Prices are “from”, per person based on double occupancy

MS Lafayette — a Standard class cruise ship operated by Croisi Europe MS Lafayette
Cologne, Germany — a port on the route Cologne
Koblenz, Germany — a port on the route Koblenz
Rüdesheim, Germany — a port on the route Rüdesheim
Speyer, Germany — a port on the route Speyer
Strasbourg, France — a port on the route Strasbourg
13.12.2026 – 17.12.2026 · 4 nights

Christmas Markets along the Rhine (port-to-port package)

  1. Cologne
  2. Koblenz
  3. Rüdesheim
  4. Speyer
  5. Strasbourg
Cologne, Germany
Strasbourg, France
MS Lafayette · Croisi Europe
from
917 €
per person
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Nearby dates Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
13.12.2026 — From 917 €/pp From 1 021 €/pp —
05.12.2027 — From 1 079 €/pp From 1 264 €/pp —
05.12.2027 — From 900 €/pp — —
13.12.2027 — From 1 079 €/pp From 1 264 €/pp —
13.12.2027 — From 900 €/pp — —

Prices are “from”, per person based on double occupancy

Cologne, Germany — a port on the route Cologne
Koblenz, Germany — a port on the route Koblenz
Mainz, Germany — a port on the route Mainz
Mannheim, Germany — a port on the route Mannheim
Strasbourg, France — a port on the route Strasbourg
Basel, Switzerland — a port on the route Basel
River Duchess — a Premium class cruise ship operated by Uniworld River Duchess
Cruise itinerary: Cologne, Koblenz, Mainz, Mannheim, Strasbourg, Basel
16.12.2026 – 23.12.2026 · 7 nights
Premium

Rhine Holiday Markets (2026)

  1. Cologne
  2. Koblenz
  3. Mainz
  4. Mannheim
  5. Strasbourg
  6. Basel
Cologne, Germany
Basel, Switzerland
River Duchess · Uniworld
from
4 549 €
per person
Read more
Nearby dates Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
25.11.2026 — From 4 249 €/pp From 5 049 €/pp From 8 649 €/pp
02.12.2026 — From 5 149 €/pp From 6 499 €/pp —
09.12.2026 — From 8 299 €/pp From 8 799 €/pp From 12 449 €/pp
16.12.2026 — From 4 549 €/pp From 4 699 €/pp —

Prices are “from”, per person based on double occupancy

Frequently asked questions

The ship ties up in the historic centre of the town, often within walking distance of the sights, whereas an ocean liner arrives at a port. There are 100 to 200 passengers rather than several thousand, there is no motion at sea, and the programme is built around daily excursions. An ocean cruise offers more on board and suits families with children better.

The category holds 6 217 sailings (snapshot of 9 July 2026). The itineraries cover the Danube, Rhine, Main, Moselle, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Elbe and Po, and beyond Europe the Nile and the Mekong.

That is the great misconception. A river cruise is one of the most intensive touring formats there is: a new town practically every day, a berth in the centre, and a programme built around culture and food. It disappoints only those expecting the entertainment of an ocean liner.

With many lines: meals, drinks with meals, some alcohol, daily excursions, Wi-Fi and gratuities. Uniworld, Scenic and Emerald Cruises come closest to full all-inclusive, as do selected AmaWaterways fares. CroisiEurope often includes drinks and much of the service. A-ROSA offers fares without drinks and with drinks partially included.

The main season runs from April to October. A second window falls in late November and December, when the Christmas markets of Germany, Austria and France are open: the ship berths in the centre and there is no travelling between towns. New Year cruises on the Danube, Rhine and Seine are also popular.

Usually 100 to 200, rarely more than 250. That small complement is exactly what creates the intimate atmosphere the format is chosen for.

Short itineraries of four or five nights run from about €500–800 per person. Classic cruises of seven or eight nights from €900–2,000. Premium itineraries from €2,500–6,000 and above. Typical lengths are 5, 7, 11, 14 or 16 nights.

No. The itineraries run through the Schengen area, and Ukrainian citizens with a biometric passport travel visa-free: 90 days within any 180-day period. Travel insurance with at least €30,000 of cover is required. For the Nile and the Mekong, entry conditions are checked separately.

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