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Special Rhine cruise to Switzerland – Cologne to Basel MS Riviera Resplendence 2026-10-24
7 nights | 24 October 2026 | MS Riviera Resplendence
From the split-level lounge and dining in the main restaurant to the floor-to-ceiling French balconies available in over 80% of cabins and suites, life on board the 135-metre MS Riviera Resplendence feels airy and light. The Grand Suites, located on our Diamond Deck, are an impressive 32 square metres and feature separate living and sleeping space as well as a full balcony – making them our biggest suites yet – and at 24 square metres, our Superior Suites feel luxuriously spacious.
Our brand-new ship features all the facilities you’d expect to find in a boutique hotel. The main restaurant rivals the finest onshore establishments, taking fine dining to another level, complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. On board are two additional, speciality restaurants, which offer a more intimate dining experience and showcase a delicious array of local flavours. You’ll never go hungry on board!
Designed with the very latest technology and our strong environmental values in mind, MS Riviera Resplendence is on track to qualify for the Gold Standard as part of the Green Award programme. So, you can lay back, relax and enjoy that cocktail on the Sun Deck guilt-free knowing your holiday will have a minimised impact on the peaceful natural landscapes we cruise through, protecting the world we love exploring for future generations to enjoy.
Prices are per person including all taxes, based on 2 adults sharing one cabin on a twinshare basis.
Itinerary and port stops
Day 1
Cologne, Germany
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24/10/2026
There is plenty to do in Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, and the regions cultural hub. The twin-spired cathedral is known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art, including many masterpieces by Picasso, and the Romano-Germanic Museum houses Roman antiquities.
Day 2
Koblenz, Germany
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25/10/2026
Koblenz sits on the banks of the Rhine and the Moselle, a multi-nation tributary. Enjoy a morning sailing today, followed by lunch and a guided city tour.
Day 3
Rudesheim, Germany
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26/10/2026
Wander through Rudesheim, renowned for its riesling wines. Nearby, visit Siegfrieds Mechanical Music Cabinet a museum of automated musical instruments. Theres also the medieval Bromserburg Castle, which is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum.
Day 4
Speyer, Germany
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27/10/2026
Located on the left bank of the river Rhine, Speyer lies 25km south of Ludwigshafen and Mannheim.
Day 5
Strasbourg, France
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28/10/2026
Cruise to Strasbourg and enjoy a guided tour of its old town in the afternoon.
Day 6
Breisach, Germany
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29/10/2026
Explore the ancient town of Breisach. Later, drive through the Black Forest to Freiburg or along the Alsace wine route.
Day 7
Lucerne and Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
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30/10/2026
Take a short drive to Lucerne for some exploration. Then continue on to Bernese Oberland for a scenic rail journey.
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Basel, Switzerland
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31/10/2026
The tour ends in Basel.
