Switzerland Cruise Comparison
491 upcoming sailings from 11 cruise lines
Switzerland cruise port photos
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At a glance: Switzerland cruises on Waterways Cruise: 491 upcoming sailings from 11 cruise lines (11 river). Lowest starting fares run from $394 per person (CroisiEurope) to $3,446 (Celebrity River Cruises). Scenic Cruises lists the most sailings (117). 225 sailings start and 212 end in Switzerland.
Which cruise lines sail to Switzerland, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 11 lines with upcoming Switzerland sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as a Switzerland cruise?
A sailing counts as a Switzerland cruise if it will call at least once at a Switzerland ship port. That covers river sailings, whether Switzerland is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 491 upcoming sailings, 225 start in Switzerland, 212 end in Switzerland and 1 begins and ends there. The other 55 (11%) visit Switzerland as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Germany, France, Netherlands and other countries. River sailings call at Basel on the Rhine.
- Switzerland cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a Switzerland ship port.
- Starts in Switzerland
- The first stop is a Switzerland ship port: 225 sailings.
- Ends in Switzerland
- The last stop is a Switzerland ship port: 212 sailings, 1 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Switzerland is a port of call on a longer route: 55 sailings.
River cruise lines in Switzerland (11)
11 river cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Switzerland: 491 in all. The busiest ship ports are Basel.
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Luxury river cruise lines (3)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Three luxury river lines sail to Switzerland, with 202 upcoming sailings between them. Scenic Cruises has the most (117). Starting fares begin at $1,699 per person with AmaWaterways.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Cruises | 117 | $2,356 | 7–26 nights (typically 7) | 8 · Scenic Amber, Scenic Gem, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Opal, Scenic Pearl and Scenic Ruby |
| AmaWaterways | 52 | $1,699 | 7–13 nights (typically 7) | 10 · AmaCerto, AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaPrima, AmaSerena, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella, AmaVenita and AmaViola |
| Uniworld | 33 | $3,249 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) | 6 · River Duchess, SS Antoinette, SS Audrey, SS Elisabeth, SS Emilie and SS Victoria |
Premium river cruise lines (5)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Five premium river lines sail to Switzerland, with 251 upcoming sailings between them. Viking River Cruises has the most (104). Starting fares begin at $1,550 per person with Avalon Waterways.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking River Cruises | 104 | $1,795 | 7–11 nights (typically 7) | 42 · Viking Alruna, Viking Alsvin, Viking Annar, Viking Baldur, Viking Bragi, Viking Buri, Viking Dagur, Viking Delling, Viking Egdir, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Eldir, Viking Freya, Viking Fulla, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gersemi, Viking Haki, Viking Halogi, Viking Heimdal, Viking Herja, Viking Hervor, Viking Hild, Viking Hlin, Viking Hnoss, Viking Idi, Viking Idun, Viking Kara, Viking Kvasir, Viking Laga, Viking Mani, Viking Mimir, Viking Modi, Viking Ran, Viking Rolf, Viking Rota, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Sjofn, Viking Skirnir, Viking Tialfi, Viking Tir and Viking Vali |
| Avalon Waterways | 86 | $1,550 | 4–15 nights (typically 9) | 9 · Avalon Artistry II, Avalon Envision, Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon View and Avalon Vista |
| Emerald Cruises | 30 | $1,879 | 7–13 nights (typically 7) | 7 · Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Luna, Emerald Sky, Emerald Star and Emerald Sun |
| Riviera Travel | 23 | $1,983 | 7–10 nights (typically 7) | 5 · MS Emily Bronte, MS George Eliot, MS Grace, MS Oscar Wilde and MS Swiss Crystal |
| Celebrity River Cruises | 8 | $3,446 | 7 nights | 4 · Celebrity Compass, Celebrity Roamer, Celebrity Seeker and Celebrity Wanderer |
Contemporary river cruise lines (3)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Three contemporary river lines sail to Switzerland, with 34 upcoming sailings between them. Viva Cruises has the most (21). Starting fares begin at $394 per person with CroisiEurope.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Cruises | 21 | $1,628 | 7–12 nights (typically 7) | 5 · VIVA Inspire, VIVA Moments, VIVA One, VIVA Tiara and VIVA Treasures |
| CroisiEurope | 11 | $394 | 3–7 nights (typically 3) | 5 · ms Douce France, ms France, ms Gerard Schmitter, ms Modigliani and ms Symphonie |
| A Rosa Cruises | 2 | $1,296 | 7 nights | 2 · Arosa Alea and Arosa Clea |
Switzerland cruise ports
Every Switzerland ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
River ports (1)
- Basel 491
See them all in the Switzerland cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Switzerland cruises page.
How to choose a Switzerland cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Scenic Cruises lists the most upcoming Switzerland sailings (117).
- Lowest starting fare: CroisiEurope, from $394 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Luxury lines: 3 lines, 202 sailings, from $1,699. Premium lines: 5 lines, 251 sailings, from $1,550. Contemporary lines: 3 lines, 34 sailings, from $394.
- Kind of cruise: Switzerland sailings here are river cruises.
- Where you start: if you want Switzerland as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Switzerland on the Switzerland cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- Switzerland cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a Switzerland ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Switzerland when its first or last stop is a Switzerland ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Switzerland sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 491 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about Switzerland cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Switzerland?
11 cruise lines have upcoming Switzerland sailings on Waterways Cruise: 11 sail river itineraries. Scenic Cruises lists the most sailings (117).
How much does a Switzerland cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $394 per person, double occupancy, with CroisiEurope. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in Switzerland?
Luxury river lines: Scenic Cruises, AmaWaterways and Uniworld.
Can you start or end a cruise in Switzerland?
Yes. 225 of 491 upcoming sailings start in Switzerland and 212 end there; 1 do both. The other 55 (11%) visit Switzerland as a port of call on a longer route.
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Switzerland cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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