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7-night Europe cruise: Frankfurt to Basel on Avalon Panorama

The Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine (Southbound) is a 7-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Panorama, operated by Avalon Waterways. Departing Frankfurt on December 2, 2028 and arriving in Basel on December 9, 2028, the voyage visits 8 ports including Mainz, Cologne, Rhine Gorge. Fares start from $4,951 per person.

Length
7 nights
Departs
Dec 2, 2028
Returns
Dec 9, 2028
Ports of call
8
Days at sea
1

Voyage code WEZ

Frankfurt

7 nights · Europe

from $4,951 pp

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Why this route stands out

A closer look at the journey

Frankfurt

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Mainz

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Cologne

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Price tracking

Today’s fare, in context

Price history

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Fare details

Fare details

Per person
Current fares
Oceanview
$4,951
Suite
$7,050
Tracked range
Sep 17 – Oct 15
Price history by cabin type
CabinLast recordedLowestHighest
Oceanview $4,951 · Oct 14 $4,801 on Sep 17 $4,951 on Sep 25
Suite $7,050 · Oct 14 $6,900 on Sep 17 $7,050 on Sep 25
Cabin grades
6 total
Deluxe StateroomOceanview · D
Deluxe StateroomOceanview · E
Panorama SuiteSuite · A
Panorama SuiteSuite · B
Panorama SuiteSuite · P
Royal SuiteSuite · S

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted).

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Current prices

Per person · 2 guests

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Inside

No recorded fare

Oceanview

from $4,951

$707 / night

Fare rows

Deluxe Stateroom

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $4,951

$707 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:54 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: D

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Deluxe Stateroom

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $4,951

$707 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:54 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: E

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Balcony

No recorded fare

Suite

from $7,050

$1,007 / night

Fare rows

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $7,050

$1,007 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:54 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: B

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $7,150

$1,021 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:54 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: A

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $7,350

$1,050 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:54 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: P

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Royal Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $8,850

$1,264 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:54 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: S

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The journey

7 nights, in order

Frankfurt

Day 1 Dec 2, 2028

Frankfurt

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The full itinerary

10 scheduled calls
Avalon Panorama

Your ship

Avalon Panorama

The Avalon Panorama led the way as the first of its kind in the industry to feature two full decks of Panorama Suites complete with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. You'll cruise in river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony in a 200-square-foot suite that's 30% larger than the industry standard. Our Comfort Collection beds actually face the view, so you can stretch out and relax with the world at your feet. Retire each evening and wake each morning to a panorama of picture-postcard scenes! Exciting onboard amenities include complimentary computer use in public areas and complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, a well-stocked library, a Fitness Center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and delightful Sky Bistro. There's no better way to take in the view than cruising in Europe in the spacious comfort of the Avalon Panorama.

5★ 2,775 GT 166 Passengers Built 2011
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