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7-night Europe cruise: Basel to Cologne on River Duchess

The Rhine Holiday Markets - Basel to Cologne is a 7-night Europe cruise aboard River Duchess, operated by Uniworld River Cruises. Departing Basel on December 9, 2026 and arriving in Cologne on December 16, 2026, the voyage visits 7 ports including Strasbourg, Mannheim, Mainz. CruiseCaptain has fare history for this sailing.

Length
7 nights
Departs
Dec 9, 2026
Returns
Dec 16, 2026
Ports of call
7
Days at sea
1

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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.

Strasbourg

Strasbourg is a major city in France and is also the capital of the Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine region. The Rhine forms a natural border with Germany. The Maas and Aar also flow through the city. The district "La Petite France" is very popular with tourists and shows old half-timbered houses on the canal. With a typical boat with a glass roof, a so-called bateau-mouche, tourists can cruise the canal and learn interesting facts about the city. The Strasbourg cathedral is the city's landmark.

Mannheim

The city of Mannheim is located on the Rhine, directly across from Ludwigshafen in Baden-Württemberg. The castle is the symbol of the city and is not far from the river. But the water tower and the street carnival in February are also known for the city, which is only a few kilometers away from Heidelberg. The squares are particularly attractive. The city center is laid out in this way and has streets like Q 3 or P 5. There is also a large city center and numerous shopping opportunities.

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CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Oceanview $5,199 $5,199 on Apr 7 $6,399 on Apr 23
Balcony $7,399 $7,399 on Apr 7 $7,399 on Apr 7
Cabin grades
4 total
French BalconyBalcony · FB
ClassicOceanview · C
DeluxeOceanview · D
SuiteSuite · S

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Basel

Day 1 Dec 9, 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 130-passenger River Duchess is decorated in soft hues of blue and green complemented by soothing earth tones, providing a tranquil and elegant onboard ambiance. Enjoy spectacular and ever-changing views of Europe’s most enchanting waterways in the ship’s stylish Blue Danube Lounge, Palace Restaurant, or the La Motte Sky Lounge.

5★ 130 Passengers Built 2003
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