Rhine Cruises in May 2026
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10 Rhine river cruises in May 2026
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- The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei (port-to-port cruise) - MONET (10 destinations)
- Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel) (9 destinations)
- Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Zurich to Amsterdam)
- Castles along the Rhine (2026) (Basel to Amsterdam, 2026)
- Rhine Experience Amsterdam & Rotterdam 2026
- Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Basel to Amsterdam)
- Jewels of the Rhine 2026 - 8 Days (from Amsterdam to Zurich)
- Magnificent Europe 2026 Start Budapest, End Amsterdam
- Rhine Highlights with Switzerland 2026|2027 - 12 Days (from Amsterdam to Zurich)
- Classical Rhine Cruise (Basel - Amsterdam) (9 destinations)
The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei (port-to-port cruise) - MONET (10 destinations)
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
Duration 5 days Destinations Strasbourg, Mainz, Koblenz, Loreley, Oberwesel, Wiesbaden, Worms, Mannheim, Heidelberg Age Range All Ages Welcome Ship MS Monet River Rhine Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises May departure dates
16 May, 2026 10+ spaces left From $1,630
18% Off- NZ$1,329You save $301
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
14 May, 2026 10+ spaces left From $4,267
15% Off- NZ$3,627You save $640
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Emerald DestinyEmerald DawnEmerald SunEmerald StarEmerald Sky River Rhine Operator Emerald Cruises May departure dates
See All Departure Dates3 May, 2026 7 spaces left 15 May, 2026 7 spaces left From $13,517
50% Off- NZ$6,759You save $6,759
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range Ages 16+ Ships S.S. AntoinetteS.S. VictoriaS.S. Elisabeth River Rhine Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection May departure dates
See All Departure Dates1 May, 2026 10 spaces left 10 May, 2026 10+ spaces left From $6,899
10% Off- NZ$6,209You save $690
Rhine Experience Amsterdam & Rotterdam 2026
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Helpful responsive staff.”
Andrew, traveled in April
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Age Range Ages 12+ Operated in English, German Ship A-ROSA SENA River Rhine Operator A-ROSA May departure dates
See All Departure Dates2 May, 2026 10+ spaces left 9 May, 2026 10+ spaces left From
10% Off- NZ$2,324
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Emerald DestinyEmerald DawnEmerald SunEmerald StarEmerald Sky River Rhine Operator Emerald Cruises May departure dates
See All Departure Dates3 May, 2026 7 spaces left 15 May, 2026 7 spaces left From $13,517
50% Off- NZ$6,759You save $6,759
Duration 8 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Emerald DestinyEmerald DawnEmerald SunEmerald StarEmerald Sky River Rhine Operator Emerald Cruises May departure dates
See All Departure Dates8 May, 2026 7 spaces left 10 May, 2026 8 spaces left From $11,825
50% Off- NZ$5,913You save $5,913
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
50% Off- NZ$11,841+$829 upfront costs
Rhine Highlights with Switzerland 2026|2027 - 12 Days (from Amsterdam to Zurich)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A credit to the ship, nothing was too much trouble, lots of fun.”
Michaeljohnson, traveled in September
Duration 12 days Destinations Amsterdam, Koblenz, Baden, Basel, Montreux, Vevey, Lake Geneva, Geneva, Gstaad, BernSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Scenic JasperScenic Opal Scenic RubyScenic Pearl River Rhine Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours May departure dates
26 May, 2026 7 spaces left From $9,050
14% Off- NZ$7,750You save $1,300
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 May departure dates
21 May, 2026 4 spaces left From $3,685
15% Off- NZ$3,132You save $553
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."