VINCENT VACATIONS
7 NIGHTS | EMERALD CRUISES | EMERALD ASTRA

7-Night Early Season On The Rhine Cruise

Aboard Emerald Astra (Emerald Cruises) | Departing Basel to Amsterdam | 2 Available Departures from $2,434

Request Custom Quote & Shipboard Credit →
7 NightsDuration
Emerald CruisesCruise LineEmerald AstraCruise ShipBaselEmbarkation PortEurope RiverRegion$2,434Starting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGEBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Amsterdam
Hold Stateroom & Check Perks →
SELECT YOUR DEPARTURE DATE & STATEROOM

Upcoming Sailings & Stateroom Fares (2)

Click any cabin price to request that exact stateroom & onboard credit
PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Early Season On The Rhine Route Map
Day 1

Basel (Huningue) (Basel (Huningue))

Welcome to Switzerland. You’ll be greeted at Basel Airport by an Emerald Cruises representative and transferred to board your Emerald Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to greet you. Please book your flight to arrive into Basel pr

Day 2

Breisach (Breisach)

Set high above the Rhine at the point where the Black Forest joins Alsace, Breisach presents a charming blend of German and French cultures. The Romanesque-Gothic St Stephen’s church, resting on a volcanic hill, is visible from a great distance and is a notab

Day 3

Strasbourg (Strasbourg)

Today, you’ll arrive in Strasbourg, a city shaped by both French and German influences and renowned for its fascinating history and beautiful architecture. Once a key medieval trading centre and later part of the German Empire, Strasbourg’s World Heritage-listed Neustadt distri

Day 4

Mannheim > Rudesheim (Mannheim > Rudesheim)

A lively university town, Mannheim is best known for its unique grid system and is often called the City of Squares (Quadratestadt). Its most famous landmark is the striking Baroque Mannheim Palace, one of the largest palaces in Europe. This evening, cruise onwards to Rüdesheim to&nbs

Day 5

Koblenz (Koblenz)

Cruise through the World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge, exemplifying the extraordinary beauty of an area that left the philosophers and artists of the German Romanticism movement entranced. Look out for the iconic Lorelei Rock, where a beautiful siren is said to have lured sailors to their death with

Day 6

Cologne - Dusseldorf (Cologne - Dusseldorf)

Continue along the Rhine River to Cologne. Founded by the Romans in 50 AD, this is one of the oldest cities in Germany and was almost completely rebuilt after the destruction of World War II. Look out for the twin spires of its Gothic cathedral, known locally as th

Day 7

Amsterdam (Amsterdam)

Beyond Amsterdam’s storied canals, a gentler rhythm unfolds as you venture into the Dutch countryside, where emerald-green pastures, mirror-like waterways and centuries-old windmills paint an impossibly picturesque scene. From charming towns like Alkmaar, famed for its historic cheese-mak

Day 8

Amsterdam (Amsterdam)

Today, after breakfast, it's time to say farewell to your Emerald Star-Ship and fellow guests as you disembark for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of the dazzling jewels of Europe with you. Due to new restrictions on cruise ships at Amst

COMPLIMENTARY EXTRAS

Available Promotions & Onboard Credits

Special Promotions

Complimentary perk available on eligible sailings when reserved with a Vincent Vacations Cruise Specialist.

THE SIGNATURE TRAVEL NETWORK ADVANTAGE

Why Book 7-Night Early Season On The Rhine (Emerald Astra) with Vincent Vacations Instead of Direct?

You pay the exact same promotional cruise line rate with $0 agency booking fees, while unlocking exclusive consortium perks unavailable on retail websites:

✓ $100–$600+ Shipboard Credits✓ Private Car & Driver Shore Excursions✓ Hosted Voyages & VIP Receptions✓ 100% Loyalty Points + Promo Stacking✓ Price-Drop Monitoring Before Final Payment
Request Custom Quote & Perks →Call 1-888-883-0460Already booked direct within 60 days? Ask about our complimentary perk transfer.
EXPERT CRUISE GUIDANCE

Frequently Asked Questions About 7-Night Early Season On The Rhine (Emerald Astra)

What is included in the 7-Night Early Season On The Rhine cruise aboard Emerald Astra?

This 7-night Emerald Cruises voyage aboard Emerald Astra embarks in Basel and concludes in Amsterdam, visiting Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Amsterdam. Fares start at $2,434 per person based on double occupancy, plus eligible Vincent Vacations onboard credits.

How do I claim complimentary onboard credit on Emerald Astra?

Click any stateroom fare or 'Get Quote & Perks' button in the departure table above, or call 1-888-883-0460. Our certified advisors lock in the lowest promotional rate on Emerald Astra and attach all eligible Signature Travel Network shipboard credits and VIP amenities.

Signature Travel Network Perks: Up to $600 Shipboard Credit + Price-Match Guarantee + $0 Booking Fees
1-888-883-0460 Request Custom Quote →