Cruise flights · 2026–27 season
Business class flights for Rhine river cruises
Rhine cruises run between Amsterdam and Basel, March to December, so the flights are open-jaw: into one end, home from the other.
Sailings this season
Luxury and premium voyages starting or ending here, as published by the cruise lines.
| Dates | Line & ship | Route | Nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027 | AmaWaterways · AmaSofia | Amsterdam → Basel | 7 |
| May 11, 2027 – May 18, 2027 | AmaWaterways · AmaVenita | Amsterdam → Basel | 7 |
| May 12, 2027 – May 19, 2027 | Viking · Viking Sigrun | Amsterdam → Basel | 7 |
| Jun 1, 2027 – Jun 8, 2027 | AmaWaterways · AmaSerena | Amsterdam → Basel | 7 |
| Aug 6, 2027 – Aug 13, 2027 | Viking · Viking Eir | Basel → Amsterdam | 7 |
| Sep 7, 2027 – Sep 14, 2027 | Viking · Viking Sigyn | Amsterdam → Basel | 7 |
Schedules can change — always confirm your sailing with the cruise line.
Flights to get you there
Zurich for the Basel end, Amsterdam for the other — priced together as one open-jaw.
- Basel via Zurich
- Basel’s river landings are 15–20 minutes from Basel–Mulhouse airport (BSL), but most North Americans fly into Zurich (ZRH), about an hour away by road or train.
- Arrive a day early
- Long-haul flights from North America land after a night in the air. Arrive the day before embarkation: it absorbs a delay and gives you a full night’s sleep before sailing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 01
Which airport for a Basel river cruise?
Zurich (ZRH) for most North American flights — about an hour from Basel. Basel’s own airport is closer but has fewer long-haul connections.
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