Rhine Cruises in April 2026
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10 Rhine river cruises in April 2026
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- Tulips & Windmills
- From Frankfurt to Budapest
- Tulip Time Cruise 2026
- Classical Rhine Cruise (Basel - Amsterdam)
- Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2026
- Romantic Rhine & Moselle 2026|2027 - 15 Days (from Amsterdam to Zurich)
- Holland and the romantic Rhine valley (port-to-port cruise) - GERARD SCHMITTER
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- Rhine Highlights 2026 - 8 Days (from Basel to Amsterdam)
Duration 10 days Destinations Amsterdam, Hoorn, Arnhem, Kinderdijk, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, Zeeland Age Range Ages 18+ Ships Viking SigrunViking VeViking EinarViking GefjonViking GymirViking Egdir River Rhine Operator Viking Cruises April departure dates
See All Departure Dates2 Apr, 2026 10+ spaces left 3 Apr, 2026 10+ spaces left From
- NZ$6,211
Duration 13 days Destinations Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary Age Range All Ages Welcome River DanubeRhine Operator Europamundo April departure dates
See All Departure Dates1 Apr, 2026 10+ spaces left 8 Apr, 2026 10+ spaces left From $4,963
15% Off- NZ$4,219You save $744
Duration 8 days Destinations Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Ghent, Middelburg, Veere, Willemstad Age Range Ages 8+ Ships Avalon ExpressionAvalon PanoramaAvalon Envision River Rhine Operator Avalon Waterways April departure dates
See All Departure Dates2 Apr, 2026 7 spaces left 7 Apr, 2026 7 spaces left From
15% Off- NZ$6,773+$412 upfront costs
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, France, Germany, Netherlands Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, German Ships AMADEUS QueenAmadeus StarAmadeus CaraAmadeus RivaAMADEUS Aurea River Rhine Operator Lueftner Cruises From $5,501
15% Off- NZ$4,676You save $825
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Avalon PanoramaAvalon VistaAvalon EnvisionAvalon View River Rhine Operator Avalon Waterways April departure dates
See All Departure Dates4 Apr, 2026 7 spaces left 5 Apr, 2026 7 spaces left From
15% Off- NZ$6,594+$412 upfront costs
Romantic Rhine & Moselle 2026|2027 - 15 Days (from Amsterdam to Zurich)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
Duration 15 days Destinations Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Scenic Opal Scenic Amber Scenic RubyScenic Pearl River Rhine Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours April departure dates
14 Apr, 2026 10 spaces left From $10,145
30% Off- NZ$7,145You save $3,000
Holland and the romantic Rhine valley (port-to-port cruise) - GERARD SCHMITTER
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Duration 7 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, France Age Range All Ages Welcome Ship MS Gerard Schmitter River Rhine Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises April departure dates
24 Apr, 2026 10+ spaces left From
30% Off- NZ$3,698
Duration 10 days Destinations Germany, Austria, France Age Range All Ages Welcome Ships MS BeethovenMS Vivaldi River Rhine Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises April departure dates
12 Apr, 2026 10+ spaces left From
30% Off- NZ$3,134
Duration 19 days Destinations Italy, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, England Age Range All Ages Welcome River DanubeRhineSeineVltava Operator Europamundo April departure dates
See All Departure Dates5 Apr, 2026 10+ spaces left 12 Apr, 2026 10+ spaces left From $7,053
15% Off- NZ$5,995You save $1,058
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Scenic Jewel Scenic Opal Scenic Amber Scenic Ruby River Rhine Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours April departure dates
See All Departure Dates1 Apr, 2026 7 spaces left 6 Apr, 2026 9 spaces left From
15% Off- NZ$5,885
What people love about Rhine River Cruises in April
- DANUBE “BELGRADE EXPRESS” (Belgrade - Vienna), MS RIVER SAPPHIRE
Very good we like it,only cabin little small
What our customers ask about Rhine Cruises in April 2026
What are the must-see attractions along the Rhine River in April?
Spring transforms the Rhine River's key attractions. Cologne's Gothic Cathedral stands tall against blooming city gardens while Marksburg Castle offers panoramic views of the awakening valley below. The Keukenhof Gardens display millions of tulips in their prime and the UNESCO-listed windmills at Kinderdijk create perfect photo opportunities. Towns like Rüdesheim welcome visitors to its lively Drosselgasse while Strasbourg's La Petite France district comes alive with spring flowers. Popular cruise lines such as Avalon Waterways and Viking Cruises offer guided tours to these destinations. A TourRadar traveler shares: "The spring flowers along the Rhine made every stop picture-perfect especially in historic town centers."
What is the price range for Rhine River cruises in April?
Prices for Rhine River cruises in April start at $1600 and can reach $9000 based on duration and comfort level. Budget-conscious travelers might choose CroisiEurope's 6-day cruise at $2396 while luxury seekers often opt for Avalon Waterways' 15-day cruise at $8897. Most packages include rooms meals and excursions. April offers better rates compared to summer while providing excellent weather conditions. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The April pricing was better value than summer months with all the benefits of spring blooms."
What special springtime excursions are available on Rhine River cruises in April?
April brings distinct seasonal activities along the Rhine. Visitors can explore Keukenhof Gardens cycle through tulip fields and join wine tastings in Rhine Valley vineyards. CroisiEurope leads walks through historic gardens while Viking Cruises takes guests to Black Forest villages and local flower markets. One TourRadar traveler shared: "The spring-themed excursions especially to the tulip fields were highlights of our April cruise."