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Grand Cruise of the Rhine Gorge, Medieval Germany & Switzerland

The Grand Cruise of the Rhine Gorge, Medieval Germany & Switzerland is a 17-night Europe cruise aboard MS Geoffrey Chaucer, operated by Riviera Travel. Departing Basel on September 30, 2026, the voyage visits 15 ports. Fares start from $7,549 per person.

Length
17 nights
Departs
Sep 30, 2026
Returns
Oct 17, 2026
Ports of call
15
Days at sea
1

Itinerary

Basel
Basel photo
Basel photo
Basel photo
Day 1 Sep 30, 2026 Basel Founded right on the spot where Switzerland, Germany and France meet, Basel soon became an important European hub and centre of trade due to its special location. A popular attraction in the city is Switzerland’s oldest zoo – which the locals affectionately call the ‘Zolli’. It is one of the most important zoos in Switzerland and has gained global recognition for its breeding programmes. Basel also has eight churches with historical organs that still fill the naves with excellent music today. Basel port guide Search cruises visiting Basel

Basel → Nuremberg · approximate route

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 92-day span: $6,399 · range $6,399–$7,549

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $8,829

$519 / night

Fare rows

Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,829

$519 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $7,549

$444 / night

Fare rows

Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,549

$444 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 22, 2026

Prices come from third-party data feeds via Riviera Travel and may differ from the cruise line's current fare. Confirm the final price before booking. How our pricing works

Price history

30 days

○ = last available date (sold out, or no longer listed).

Show all 23 cabin grades
Name Supplier code Type
Not listed
Standard cabin - Middle Deck SMD Balcony
Standard Cabin - Upper Deck SUD Balcony
Emerald Deck - Sole Occupancy (Lower) 12 Oceanview
Emerald Deck - Sole Occupancy (With Suppl) (Lower) 13 Oceanview
Ruby Deck - Sole Occupancy (Middle) 15 Oceanview
Diamond Deck - Sole Occupancy (Upper) 9 Oceanview
Main Deck Cabin A Oceanview
Main Deck Cabin A+ Oceanview
Category A (Main Deck) - Double AD Oceanview
Lower Deck Cabin B Oceanview
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite 1 Suite
Diamond Deck - Superior Suite Sole Occ (Upper) 10 Suite
Diamond Deck- Deluxe Suite Sole Occ (Upper) 11 Suite
Emerald Deck - Superior Suite (Lower) Sole Occ 14 Suite
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite 2 Suite
Diamond Deck Suite (Upper) 3 Suite
Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite 4 Suite
Ruby Deck Suite (Middle) 5 Suite
Emerald Deck Suite (Lower) 6 Suite
Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite 7 Suite
Superior Suite - Emerald Deck 8 Suite
Suite - Middle Deck SU Suite

Ship

MS Geoffrey Chaucer
Your ship MS Geoffrey Chaucer 5★ 442 GT 176 guests Built 2025 After years of painstaking research to create the most perfect vessels afloat, a new era in river cruising dawns as we introduce our brand new, state of the art, ‘all suite’ ships. Swiss operated and truly world-class, we are absolutely delighted to present the five-star MS Geoffrey Chaucer. It is extremely difficult to convey just how extraordinary this outstanding ship really is and exactly what distinguishes it from similar vessels. It would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that; we have deliberately avoided the current trend for a minimalist style where you could be anywhere in the world, creating instead a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. Immediately striking is just how exceptionally spacious this new vessel is as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. Moving inside, exceptional creativity from Europe’s finest design studio has produced a superbly balanced masterpiece of onboard style, utilising sustainable rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper, sparkling glass and intricate wrought iron. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout – including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising which time after time you tell us you adore. The restaurant rivals the finest on shore establishments taking fine dining to another level complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 167 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with our first class service levels. Furthermore your suite will easily exceed your expectations for not only will you enjoy the most discerning décor, so too the ship’s dimensions afford the ultimate in space and comfort - a minimum 17 square metres (183 square feet), with upgrades available to ‘Superior’ and ‘Deluxe’ accommodation. MS Geoffrey Chaucer ship guide Search cruises on MS Geoffrey Chaucer
Deck plan for Lower Deck

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