Basel cruise port guide
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.
About Basel
Basel is Switzerland's third-largest city and primary Rhine river cruise hub, situated at the Dreiländereck where Switzerland, France, and Germany converge. It serves as the traditional western terminus for Rhine river cruises and is celebrated for its 40 museums, including the Kunstmuseum, Art Basel, and the Museum Tinguely.
The Kunstmuseum holds the finest collection of works by Hans Holbein the Younger and a superb Impressionist and Expressionist collection. The Fondation Beyeler in Riehen (accessible by tram) is among Europe's best private museums for Monet, Picasso, and Giacometti. The medieval Altstadt clusters around the Marktplatz and Münster — the cathedral terrace offers sweeping Rhine views. The Basel Carnival (Fasnacht), held in late February/early March, is one of Switzerland's most extraordinary annual spectacles.
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Cruises visiting Basel
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Showing 3,553 Basel cruises
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CroisiEurope | CroisiEurope MS Symphonie | Aug 28, 2026 | 7 |
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Riviera Travel | Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy | Aug 29, 2026 | 7 |
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Emerald Cruises | Emerald Cruises Emerald Nova | Aug 31, 2026 | 7 |
from $4,195 $599 / night |
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Emerald Cruises | Emerald Cruises Emerald Astra | Aug 25, 2026 | 10 |
from $5,575 $557 / night |
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Emerald Cruises | Emerald Cruises Emerald Astra | Aug 25, 2026 | 7 |
from $4,195 $599 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Idun | Aug 31, 2026 | 11 |
from $3,999 $363 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Freya | Aug 31, 2026 | 11 |
from $3,999 $363 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Hlin | Aug 30, 2026 | 7 |
from $6,799 $971 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Kara | Aug 30, 2026 | 7 |
from $3,299 $471 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Eir | Aug 28, 2026 | 7 |
from $3,299 $471 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Mani | Aug 28, 2026 | 7 |
from $3,299 $471 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Modi | Aug 29, 2026 | 10 |
from $3,799 $379 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Skirnir | Aug 29, 2026 | 10 |
from $3,799 $379 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Rolf | Aug 25, 2026 | 7 |
from $3,299 $471 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Tialfi | Aug 29, 2026 | 7 |
from $3,299 $471 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Alruna | Aug 29, 2026 | 7 |
from $3,299 $471 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Herja | Aug 29, 2026 | 11 |
from $3,699 $336 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Hild | Aug 29, 2026 | 11 |
from $3,699 $336 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Sigyn | Aug 25, 2026 | 7 |
from $3,299 $471 / night |
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Viking | Viking Viking Sigrun | Aug 26, 2026 | 7 |
from $3,299 $471 / night |
