Rhine Cruises in May 2026
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10 Rhine river cruises in May 2026
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- Romantic Rhine (Northbound) 2026
- Magnificent Europe 2026 Start Budapest, End Amsterdam
- Legends of the Rhine from Amsterdam to Alsace RIVER DIAMOND Standard
- Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel)
- Legends of the Rhine from Amsterdam to Alsace RIVER DIAMOND Intermediate
- Romantic Rhine & Alsace Region – VISTARIO Standard
- Romantic Rhine & Alsace Region – VISTARIO Superior
- Northern Rhine Experience 2026
- Round Europe (30 destinations)
- Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) 2026
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Avalon PanoramaAvalon VistaAvalon EnvisionAvalon View River Rhine Operator Avalon Waterways May departure dates
See All Departure Dates2 May, 2026 7 spaces left 5 May, 2026 7 spaces left From
- NZ$6,472+$404 upfront costs
Duration 15 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Netherlands Age Range Ages 12+ Ships AmaLeaAmaStella River Rhine Operator AmaWaterways May departure dates
See All Departure Dates2 May, 2026 7 spaces left 16 May, 2026 8 spaces left From
- NZ$12,247+$857 upfront costs
Duration 8 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, France Age Range All Ages Welcome River Rhine Operator Europamundo May departure dates
30 May, 2026 4 spaces left From $3,499
15% Off- NZ$2,974You save $525
Duration 8 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, German Ships AMADEUS QueenAmadeus StarAmadeus CaraAmadeus RivaAMADEUS Aurea River Rhine Operator Lueftner Cruises May departure dates
See All Departure Dates14 May, 2026 6 spaces left 18 May, 2026 10+ spaces left From $4,664
15% Off- NZ$3,964You save $700
Duration 8 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France Age Range All Ages Welcome River Rhine Operator Europamundo May departure dates
30 May, 2026 10+ spaces left From $3,875
15% Off- NZ$3,293You save $581
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Switzerland, France Age Range All Ages Welcome River Rhine Operator Europamundo May departure dates
13 May, 2026 6 spaces left From $3,459
15% Off- NZ$2,940You save $519
Duration 8 days Destinations Cologne, Koblenz, Mannheim, Strasbourg, Speyer, Mainz, Rudesheim am Rhein, Andernach Age Range All Ages Welcome River Rhine Operator Europamundo May departure dates
13 May, 2026 6 spaces left From $4,209
15% Off- NZ$3,578You save $631
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Ship A-ROSA AQUA River Rhine Operator A-ROSA May departure dates
16 May, 2026 10+ spaces left From $2,025
15% Off- NZ$1,721You save $304
Duration 14 days Destinations France, England, Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic Age Range All Ages Welcome River RhineSeine Operator Europamundo May departure dates
See All Departure Dates2 May, 2026 10+ spaces left 9 May, 2026 10+ spaces left From $4,084
15% Off- NZ$3,471You save $613
Duration 10 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range Ages 8+ Ships Avalon PanoramaAvalon VistaAvalon View River Rhine Operator Avalon Waterways May departure dates
See All Departure Dates3 May, 2026 7 spaces left 7 May, 2026 7 spaces left From
15% Off- NZ$9,057+$404 upfront costs
What people love about Rhine River Cruises in May
- UNDISCOVERED NETHERLANDS, Cologne - Amsterdam - Cologne, MS Vista Rio
If you are keen on the Rhine River boat experience, this is a good value. The rooms were comfortable, the food was plentiful and excellent quality and variety. The shore tours were not exceptional but were usually interesting. There is little time to wander. Individual tours are offered on the ship for a fee. Pricing for tours is better as a package deal. The staff works very hard to provide a good experience. The ship was clean throughout.
What our customers ask about Rhine Cruises in May 2026
What are the most popular Rhine River cruise itineraries in May?
The Amsterdam to Basel route stands out as the prime choice for May Rhine River cruises. Leading companies such as AmaWaterways and Avalon Waterways operate 7-8 day journeys with stops in Cologne Rüdesheim and Strasbourg. The UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge section showcases medieval castles against a backdrop of spring-blooming vineyards. Some travelers opt for specialized options like UTracks' "Mainz to Strasbourg" bike and barge tour with stays at Hotel Heidelberg. A TourRadar reviewer noted: "The May timing was perfect - fewer crowds than summer but warm enough to enjoy all the outdoor activities and castle views."