Flights from US and transport to river cruise vessel?

We are unable to assist with flights. We recommend purchasing them from any third party provider of your choice. We can definitely assist with the return airport transfers.

Is it suitable for a mother (57) and daughter (20) to travel on a cruise to European Christmas markets?

The Christmas Markets do begin in November, so this is also a great time to join a cruise! We have various cabin options available: Classic at AUD $6899 per person, French Balcony at AUD $8299 per person, and Deluxe Balcony at AUD $9799 per person.

From

NZ $10,348 per person

Rhine Holiday Markets (2025) (Cologne to Basel, 2025)

8 days

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From Cologne to Basel

4.7

89 traveler reviews

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Operator: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 130
Ages 16+

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Highlights

Explore Cologne's Old Town and Cathedral
Sail through the Rhine and visit Koblenz
Enjoy Rüdesheim's Drosselgasse and wine bars
Experience Baden-Baden's spas or taste unique vinegars
Visit Basel's festive Christmas Market

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Cologne (Embark)
Day 2 Cologne
Day 3 Koblenz, Cruising the romantic Rhine River
Day 4 Rüdesheim, Mainz
Day 5 Germersheim (Baden-Baden)
Day 6 Strasbourg
Day 7 Basel
Day 8 Basel (Disembark)

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Flights
Insurance
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Additional Services

Operated by

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

4.7

(89 reviews)

Number of tours

215

Age Range

16 to 100 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

88%

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Sustainability Initiatives

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Cancellation Policy

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Ship

S.S. Antoinette
The 443 feet long, 154 passenger S.S. Antoinette is one of most regal river cruise ships plying on Europe’s famous Rhine River. Evo… Read more
Built
2011
Guests
152
Crew
59
Length
443 ft
Width
37.5 ft
Suites
9
Staterooms
67
Registry
Switzerland
Electricity
110/220 volts
Draft
5.7 ft
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
4.7

Marta
· October 30th, 2024
Excellent food and services.
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Marta
· October 30th, 2024
Food was excellent at all times. Some excursions were better than others but majority of guides were great. At times, as in Vienna, docking was far and it made it difficult to get around.
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Julie
· October 25th, 2024
We highly recommend UniWorld cruises. The service and staff are impeccable, the daily tour offerings are well planned with knowledgeable tour guides, the meals well prepared and delicious, the accommodations clean and comfortable and the cost well worth paying a bit extra because the cruise is truly all inclusive. There are no hidden fees.
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Dates & Availability

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Upcoming departures

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16 Dec, 2025
To Tuesday
23 Dec, 2025
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S.S. Antoinette
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Rita
Asked on August 14th, 2025
Flights from US and transport to river cruise vessel?
Flights / Transfers
Transport
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise CollectionOperator•Written August 2025
  We are unable to assist with flights. We recommend purchasing them from any third party provider of your choice. We can definitely assist with the return airport transfers.
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Allan
Asked on April 27th, 2025
Is it suitable for a mother (57) and daughter (20) to travel on a cruise to European Christmas markets?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise CollectionOperator•Written April 2025
  The Christmas Markets do begin in November, so this is also a great time to join a cruise! We have various cabin options available: Classic at AUD $6899 per person, French Balcony at AUD $8299 per person, and Deluxe Balcony at AUD $9799 per person.

From

NZ $10,348 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 262320

Currencies
€
Euro
France and Germany
Fr.
Swiss Franc
Switzerland
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type J.
Type J
Switzerland
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before March 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 4th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 125 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
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Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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