Cruises from Basel

10 cruise lines and 93 ships sailing from Basel, Switzerland

Cruises visiting Basel

Basel sits where Switzerland meets France and Germany, with the Rhine running through its centre. A short walk from the river leads to the red-sandstone Rathaus and Münster, whose terraces open across the rooftops. The city rewards unhurried exploring, from medieval lanes in the Old Town to galleries and renowned art collections. Cross the river by ferry, or use Basel’s efficient trams to reach museums, cafés and the lively Marktplatz.

Cruises from Basel, Switzerland

Sailings departing from Basel, earliest departure first.

223 Sailings Found
Basel, Switzerland

8 Days One-Way from Basel to Arnhem

SS Elisabeth

Departs
May 30th 2027
Duration
7 nights
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Basel, Switzerland

6 Days Basel, Switzerland Round Trip

VIVA One

Departs
May 31st 2027
Duration
5 nights
From
$1,628
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Basel, Switzerland

8 Days One-Way from Basel to Amsterdam

Viking Hild

Departs
May 31st 2027
Duration
7 nights
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Basel, Switzerland

8 Days One-Way from Basel to Amsterdam

Viking Annar

Departs
June 2nd 2027
Duration
7 nights
From
$2,845
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +3 more ports
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Basel, Switzerland

8 Days One-Way from Basel to Dusseldorf

VIVA One

Departs
June 5th 2027
Duration
7 nights
From
$2,276
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +3 more ports
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Basel, Switzerland

15 Days One-Way from Basel to Brussels

SS Victoria

Departs
June 6th 2027
Duration
14 nights
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Ports of call: +10 more ports
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Basel, Switzerland

8 Days One-Way from Basel to Cologne

MS Oscar Wilde

Departs
June 8th 2027
Duration
7 nights
From
$2,349
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
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Basel, Switzerland

11 Days One-Way from Basel to London-Greenwich

Scenic Pearl

Departs
June 9th 2027
Duration
10 nights
From
$5,977
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +3 more ports
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Basel, Switzerland

11 Days One-Way from Basel to Amsterdam

Emerald Sky

Departs
June 10th 2027
Duration
10 nights
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Ports of call: +9 more ports
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Basel, Switzerland

8 Days One-Way from Basel to Amsterdam

Viking Hnoss

Departs
June 12th 2027
Duration
7 nights
From
$1,995
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +3 more ports
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Basel, Switzerland

10 Days One-Way from Basel to Paris City

SS Audrey

Departs
June 13th 2027
Duration
9 nights
From
$4,349
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Basel, Switzerland

8 Days One-Way from Basel to Amsterdam

VIVA Inspire

Departs
June 16th 2027
Duration
7 nights
From
$4,540
per person, double occupancy
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Cruise lines embarking (starting) at Basel (10)

Cruise lineCategoryTypeShips departing from Basel
AmaWaterways Luxury River AmaCerto, AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaPrima, AmaSerena, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella, AmaVenita, AmaViola
Scenic Cruises Luxury Ocean Scenic Amber, Scenic Gem (no upcoming dates — contact a Waterways Cruise consultant for additional dates on Scenic Gem cruises departing Basel), Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Opal, Scenic Pearl, Scenic Ruby
Uniworld Luxury River River Duchess, SS Antoinette, SS Audrey, SS Elisabeth, SS Emilie, SS Victoria
Avalon Waterways Premium River Avalon Envision, Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon View, Avalon Vista
Celebrity River Cruises Premium River Celebrity Compass, Celebrity Roamer, Celebrity Seeker, Celebrity Wanderer
Emerald Cruises Premium Ocean Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Luna, Emerald Sky, Emerald Star, Emerald Sun
Riviera Travel Premium River MS Emily Bronte, MS George Eliot, MS Grace, MS Oscar Wilde
Viking River Cruises Premium River Viking Alruna, Viking Alsvin, Viking Annar, Viking Baldur, Viking Bragi, Viking Dagur, Viking Egdir, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Eldir, Viking Freya, Viking Fulla, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gersemi, Viking Haki, Viking Halogi, 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, Viking Vali
CroisiEurope Contemporary River ms France, ms Gerard Schmitter, ms Modigliani, ms Symphonie
Viva Cruises Contemporary River VIVA Inspire, VIVA Moments, VIVA One, VIVA Tiara (no upcoming dates — contact a Waterways Cruise consultant for additional dates on VIVA Tiara cruises departing Basel)

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Ships departing

Published September 9, 2026