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7-night Europe cruise: Basel to Cologne on MS George Eliot

The Rhine Cruise to Switzerland from Basel is a 7-night Europe cruise aboard MS George Eliot, operated by Riviera Travel. Departing Basel on October 17, 2026 and arriving in Cologne on October 24, 2026, the voyage visits 9 ports including Lucerne, Breisach, Black Forest, Germany. Fares start from $2,549 per person.

Length
7 nights
Departs
Oct 17, 2026
Returns
Oct 24, 2026
Ports of call
9
Days at sea
1
Basel

7 nights · Europe

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Why this route stands out

A closer look at the journey

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.

Lucerne

Lucerne is a canton in central Switzerland, known for museums, lakes and peaks such as Mount Pilatus and Rigi. Paddle steamers cruise the waters of huge Lake Lucerne. On its banks, the capital, Lucerne, features a colorful Altstadt (old town) and 14th-century city walls, plus covered bridges including the iconic Kapellbrücke with its 17th-century art. Museum Sammlung Rosengart displays works by Picasso and Klee.

Breisach

Breisach is a town with approximately 16,500 inhabitants, situated along the Rhine in the Rhine Valley, in the district Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, about halfway between Freiburg and Colmar — 20 kilometres away from each — and about 60 kilometres north of Basel near the Kaiserstuhl.

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Per person · taxes & fees included
Current fares
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Oceanview
$2,899
Suite
$2,549
Tracked range
77 days
Price history by cabin type
CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Oceanview $2,899 $1,999 on Jun 23 $2,899 on Jul 9
Suite $2,549 $2,549 on Jun 23 $2,549 on Jun 23
Cabin grades
7 total
Diamond Deck (Upper)Oceanview · 3
Ruby Deck (Middle)Oceanview · 5
Emerald Deck (Lower)Oceanview · 7
Diamond Deck - Deluxe Balcony Suite (Upper)Suite · 1
Diamond Deck - Superior Suite (Upper)Suite · 2
Ruby Deck - Superior Suite (Middle)Suite · 4
Emerald Deck - Superior Suite (Lower)Suite · 6

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted). · Verified 1 day ago.

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Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $2,899

$414 / night

Fare rows

Ruby Deck (Middle)

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,899

$414 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Diamond Deck (Upper)

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,199

$457 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $2,549

$364 / night

Fare rows

Emerald Deck - Superior Suite (Lower)

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,549

$364 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Ruby Deck - Superior Suite (Middle)

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,499

$499 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Diamond Deck - Deluxe Balcony Suite (Upper)

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,399

$628 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Prices verified Sep 6, 2026

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The journey

7 nights, in order

Basel

Day 1 Oct 17, 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.

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The full itinerary

11 scheduled calls
MS George Eliot

Your ship

MS George Eliot

The five-star MS George Eliot – named after one of the leading English novelists of the 19th century – is 110 metres of fine Swiss engineering and craftsmanship. As with all Riviera Travel cruise ships, MS George Eliot was built to the highest specifications and strict safety regulations by Scylla AG, world-renowned builders of the most modern cruisers in Europe. Guests are welcomed in the elegant lobby with its gleaming marble floor, well-lit by sophisticated lighting. Thoughtful design is on tasteful display throughout the ship – sustainable hardwood furniture, intricate wrought-iron work, and polished copper and brass are beautifully complemented by soft leather and sumptuous Italian fabrics. MS George Eliot offers the convivial ambience and personal service of a luxury boutique hotel. With 36 staff serving just 132 guests, the experience is far more intimate and enjoyable. There are 70 luxuriously appointed suites and cabins, which all feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, minibar, telephone and facilities for making tea and coffee. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship.

5★ 132 Passengers
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