Itinerary for December 09, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Wednesday, 12/09/2026Depart from NEW YORK, NY, USANew York, NY
1Wednesday, 12/09/2026BASEL – EMBARKATION. Board the ship in Basel for your Enchanting Rhine cruise. (D)Basel, Switzerland
2Thursday, 12/10/2026AT SEA 
2Thursday, 12/10/2026BREISACH, GERMANY. Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions. Journey into medieval Colmar, located in the enchanting Alsace region of  
3Friday, 12/11/2026AT SEA 
3Friday, 12/11/2026STRASBOURG, FRANCE. Strasbourg is even more alluring during the season of Advent. The Christkindelsmärik dates back to 1570, making it the oldest ChriStrasbourg, France
4Saturday, 12/12/2026AT SEA 
4Saturday, 12/12/2026LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY – RÜDESHEIM. You have a choice of several excursions, depending on your interest. Visit Heidelberg, a perfectly preserved mediev 
5Sunday, 12/13/2026AT SEA 
5Sunday, 12/13/2026RÜDESHEIM – RHINE GORGE – LAHNSTEIN. Visit Siegfried’s whimsical Mechanical Instrument Cabinet or soar high above the town by gondola. Both excursions 
6Monday, 12/14/2026AT SEA 
6Monday, 12/14/2026DÜSSELDORF. Enjoy a scenic cruise into Düsseldorf. In the afternoon, take a brief trip to the nearby city of Cologne on a guided tour of its enchantinCologne, Germany
7Tuesday, 12/15/2026AT SEA 
7Tuesday, 12/15/2026UTRECHT – AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Begin your day in Utrecht, where you can explore this charming town on a walking tour or sip beer during a special tUtrecht, Netherlands
8Wednesday, 12/16/2026AMSTERDAM – DISEMBARKATION. Bid Farewell to Amsterdam and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)Amsterdam, Netherlands
8Wednesday, 12/16/2026Arrive at SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND, UKSouthampton, England
 

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Departing from Basel, Switzerland
Departure Date 12/09/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 12/09/2026
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Suitefrom $8,198

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