Northern Europe cruises

Northern Europe Circuit via Rotterdam, Köln & Strasbourg

Rotterdam · Köln · Rüdesheim am Rhein · Speyer · Strasbourg · Breisach

Port-heavy Northern Europe itinerary. Covers Netherlands, Germany, and France.

7 nights Amsterdam Northern Europe 6 ports 1 sea day

What this trip feels like

Active, varied and destination-focused

With 6 ports across 7 nights, this trip keeps the focus on time ashore. Expect more destination variety and a busier rhythm, with the ship serving as the link between port days.

Port-forward pace

6 ports in 7 nights

Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.

Broad destination variety

Rotterdam · Köln · Rüdesheim am Rhein + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Amsterdam

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Port experience

Rotterdam · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety

Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $986/night, with most departures landing in the $886-$1,086/night band across 24 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$986/night

$6,899 total

Normal range

$886-$1,086/night

$6,199-$7,599 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$5,199 total

Comparison set

24 sailings

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When should I go?

Prices are usually lowest in summer

June–August departures have historically offered the best value.

May is typically the most expensive time to sail this itinerary.

Typical price / night

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Best value
Jun–Aug ~$921–$1,030/night
Most expensive
May ~$1,157/night

Route overview

How this route is built

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7 nights · 6 port calls · 1 sea days · 3 countries

6 port calls across Netherlands, Germany, France · More port-intensive than many 7-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Amsterdam

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Rotterdam

    Netherlands · Northern Europe

  3. 3

    Köln

    Germany · Northern Europe

  4. 4

    Rüdesheim am Rhein

    Germany · Northern Europe

  5. 5

    Speyer

    Germany · Northern Europe

  6. 6

    Strasbourg

    France · Northern Europe

  7. 7

    Breisach

    Germany · Rhine River

  8. 8

    Disembark in Basel

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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