Your journey begins in the picturesque city of Amsterdam. A labyrinth of narrow laneways and canals lined with beautifully preserved 17th century buildings and charming cafés, the city is a delight to wander. Board your 5-star Scenic Space-Ship this afternoon, meet your fellow guests and raise a glass to the start of...
Scenic Cruises luxury itinerary
Scenic Pearl October 7-14 2026 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises
Rhine Highlights: Amsterdam to Basel
Review the complete official day-by-day itinerary, source-status notes, accommodation guidance, and current-offer assistance with Deluxe Cruises.

Itinerary at a Glance
October 7-14 2026Spend this morning in Amsterdam. The Netherlands’ capital is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, galleries filled with masterpieces, 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled laneways, and streets bustling with cyclists. Often referred to as the Venice of the North, much of the UNESCO-listed canal system exists today as it did hundreds of years ago, lined with well-preserved houses and intersected by charming bridges.
Arrive in the 2,000-year-old city of Cologne early this afternoon. Cologne suffered extensive damage during World War II but was painstakingly restored over the following decades. Set out on a walking tour of the Old Town, admiring its historic buildings, beautiful squares and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral.
One of Germany’s oldest cities, Koblenz was founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago and is brimming with history. It sits where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet and promises a mélange of French and German cultures. Koblenz is filled with parks and flowers and is the gateway to both the romantic Rhine Valley and the beautiful Moselle Valley.
Arrive in Mannheim this morning. A large metropolitan centre, Mannheim still runs along its recognisable 18th-century grid pattern and is known for its grand Baroque squares, fountains and palace. Your Freechoice excursions today will take you away from the city to discover more of the surrounding region.
You’ll awaken in Rastatt, a Baroque town with an abundance of green spaces and two iconic palaces. It’s also the gateway to Baden-Baden, a spa town on the edge of the Black Forest. Its curative waters, thermal baths and luxurious hotels made it a favourite retreat of the European elite in the 19th century.
Your Scenic Space-Ship will dock in Kehl, just across the border from the French city of Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region. Here, sherbert-coloured, half-timbered houses heave together on the banks of a complex network of canals. It’s a captivating blend of France and Germany, of a Medieval past and an innovative future.
Your cruise concludes this morning in Basel (Huningue). Enjoy one final breakfast on board, then disembark, taking with you lifelong memories of a remarkable journey. Please book your flight to depart out of Basel after 10:00 AM. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water.
Schedule source status: Scenic publishes this exact dated departure and day-by-day itinerary on its official product page. Separate daily arrival and departure times are not included, so no times have been estimated. Daily port-call times and dock, anchor, or tender status were not published in the audited catalog. All available itinerary information is presented on DeluxeCruises.com.
A closer look at this sailing
Rhine Highlights: Amsterdam to Basel aboard Scenic Pearl
On October 7-14 2026, Scenic Pearl follows official voyage AMBS071026.1 from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland over 8 days. Its published progression includes Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Mannheim, Rastatt.
Experience the wonders of Europe’s most storied waterway, cruising the length of the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel. Stroll through fairytale villages, cycle along picturesque waterways, cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and be immersed in history at every turn.
Scenic's official catalog provides 8 day-by-day entries for this departure but does not publish daily arrival and departure times. Those times remain explicitly unpublished here rather than being estimated.
Personalized cruise planning with Scenic
Ask Deluxe Cruises about Scenic Pearl Voyage AMBS071026.1
Considering the October 7-14, 2026 Scenic Pearl sailing, Voyage A Deluxe Cruises specialist can verify this itinerary's current status and availability and assist with suite selection and deck location, fare and inclusion comparisons, eligible offers, available amenities, and personalized planning.
We may have access to eligible pricing and amenities that are not displayed online. Before placing a deposit, ask us to compare a current like-for-like offer and review the value we can confirm for your requested sailing with Scenic.
Comparable offers must be current and verifiable for the same ship or program, departure, accommodation category, fare terms, and inclusions. All fares, offers, and amenities are subject to eligibility, availability, and terms set by Scenic.