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7-night Europe cruise: Cologne to Basel on S.S. Antoinette

The Rhine Holiday Markets - Cologne to Basel is a 7-night Europe cruise aboard S.S. Antoinette, operated by Uniworld River Cruises. Departing Cologne on December 9, 2027 and arriving in Basel on December 16, 2027, the voyage visits 7 ports including Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mainz. Fares start from $5,249 per person.

Length
7 nights
Departs
Dec 9, 2027
Returns
Dec 16, 2027
Ports of call
7
Days at sea
1
Cologne

7 nights · Europe

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Cologne

It’s not just the locals who consider Cologne to be among the best cities in the world. The typical friendliness that you find at every turn makes visitors feel at home right away. It’s not unusual to quickly get chatting to strangers and even go for a couple glasses of Kölsch with them. The main landmark – Cologne Cathedral – watches over the whole city. It is the third-tallest church building in the world, at 157.38 metres. It might be a bit of a trek up to the top of the tower, but it’s worth it. You’ll be rewarded with an unforgettable view of the city and the Rhine spread out before you.

Koblenz

What do you get when you cross modern rationality with southern nonchalance? Koblenz. This is where you’ll find Roman history, a high-tech research hub and a buzzing cultural scene all in one place. Don’t miss the delightful Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen, the southern part of the Rhine promenade. It was turned into a landscaped park with artistic historical monuments and sculptures between 1856 and 1861. If you fancy a treat, try Debbekooche. Originally eaten by those who couldn’t afford goose on Saint Martin’s Day, it is now considered a regional speciality and is traditionally served with apple sauce. Delicious!

Rudesheim

In the Upper Middle Rhine Valley – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the town of Rüdesheim marks the end of several old merchants’ routes. This strategically important point used to be protected by four castles. Picturesque Rüdesheim is known all around the world for its outstanding wines. Make sure you take a walk through the charming little streets of the old town. Drosselgasse, an alleyway with half-timbered facades, is known as ‘The World’s Longest Wine Bar‘ and is reputed to be the most-visited tourist attraction in Germany after Cologne Cathedral. Wine cultivation was already in full swing here in Roman times – learn more about the winegrowers of antiquity and their successors at the Rheingauer Weinmuseum in the Brömserburg, an old castle. And if you want to sample the wines that are being produced today, head to the rustic wine taverns in the old town.

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Current fares
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Oceanview
$5,249
Balcony
$6,299
Suite
$9,499
Tracked range
148 days
Price history by cabin type
CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Oceanview $5,249 $4,634 on Apr 7 $5,299 on Jul 1
Balcony $6,299 $5,749 on Jul 18 $6,299 on Sep 1
Suite $9,499 $8,819 on Apr 7 $10,149 on Jul 1
Cabin grades
7 total
Deluxe Balcony ABalcony · DBA
Deluxe Balcony BBalcony · DBB
French Balcony ABalcony · FBA
French Balcony BBalcony · FBB
ClassicOceanview · C
Grand SuiteSuite · GS
SuiteSuite · S

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Oceanview

from $5,249

$749 / night

Fare rows

Classic

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,249

$749 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

from $6,299

$899 / night

Fare rows

French Balcony B

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,299

$899 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

French Balcony A

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,499

$928 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Deluxe Balcony B

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,999

$999 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Deluxe Balcony A

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,149

$1,021 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Suite

from $9,499

$1,357 / night

Fare rows

Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,499

$1,357 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Grand Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,999

$1,857 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Prices verified Sep 1, 2026

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The journey

7 nights, in order

Cologne

Day 1 Dec 9, 2027

Cologne

It’s not just the locals who consider Cologne to be among the best cities in the world. The typical friendliness that you find at every turn makes visitors feel at home right away.

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S.S. Antoinette

Your ship

S.S. Antoinette

The luxurious décor of the 443-foot, 152-passenger S.S. Antoinette—Uniworld’s first Super Ship—features fine Brazilian marble on the walls and floors, a 19th-century Venetian glass mirror, a stylish Bar du Leopard with full-service bar, and an onboard cinema. The two-story foyer boasts a 10-foot blue Strauss Baccarat chandelier with huge sapphires—a stunning piece that once hung in New York's famous Tavern on the Green—and a collection of original artwork is displayed throughout the ship.

6★ 152 Passengers Built 2011
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