7-night Christmas On The Rhine Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

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A stunning view of Ehrenfels Castle, a medieval ruin with a tower, perched on a steep, tree-covered hillside in Rüdesheim, Germany, against a bright blue, cloudy sky.
Viking Baldur river cruise ship exterior.
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Sailing Dec 7, 2026

Your 7-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Viking Baldur depart from Basel, Switzerland with 10 stops in ports-of-call including Koblenz, Rudesheim, and Waal & Merwede Rivers. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on the next sailing December 7, 2026.

Departure Port

Basel, Switzerland

Basel is a cultural gem on the Rhine where Swiss precision, artistic energy, and medieval beauty come together at the crossroads of Europe. Before you depart Basel, Switzerland , we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Europe cruise.

Destination

Europe

Stops on your Europe voyage will include Mannheim on day 4 and Waal & Merwede Rivers on day 7. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Cruise Ship

Viking Baldur

Viking Baldur, built in 2013, carries 190 passengers with a crew of 53.

Viking River We can help you maximize deals on Europe cruises aboard Viking Baldur or 90 of Viking River’s other ships.