Rhine Cruises in May 2026
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10 Rhine river cruises in May 2026
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- Rhine Experience Netherlands & Belgium 2026 (including Emmerich am Rhein)
- Enchanting Rhine 2026
- Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel) (9 destinations)
- Romantic Rhine & Moselle 2026|2027 - 15 Days (from Amsterdam to Zurich)
- Jewels of the Rhine 2026|2027 - 8 Days (from Amsterdam to Basel)
- Rhine Highlights with Switzerland 2026|2027 - 12 Days (from Zurich to Amsterdam)
- Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam
- Magnificent Europe 2026 Start Budapest, End Amsterdam
- Magnificent Europe 2026 Start Amsterdam, End Budapest (14 destinations)
- Romantic Rhine (Southbound) 2026
Rhine Experience Netherlands & Belgium 2026 (including Emmerich am Rhein)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German River Rhine Operator A-ROSA May departure dates
See All Departure Dates1 May, 2026 10+ spaces left 15 May, 2026 10+ spaces left From
- NZ$1,965
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range Ages 12+ Ships AmaViolaAmaCertoAmaPrimaAmaSienaAmaLuciaAmaStella Old River Rhine Operator AmaWaterways May departure dates
See All Departure Dates2 May, 2026 7 spaces left 7 May, 2026 7 spaces left From
- NZ$6,224+$421 upfront costs
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 8 spaces left From $3,896
15% Off- NZ$3,312You save $584
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 May departure dates
See All Departure Dates6 May, 2026 8 spaces left 20 May, 2026 9 spaces left From $10,145
30% Off- NZ$7,145You save $3,000
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 Dates16 May, 2026 8 spaces left 22 May, 2026 8 spaces left From $14,621
56% Off- NZ$6,469You save $8,152
Rhine Highlights with Switzerland 2026|2027 - 12 Days (from Zurich to Amsterdam)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
Duration 12 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Scenic Opal Scenic RubyScenic Pearl River Rhine Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours May departure dates
See All Departure Dates16 May, 2026 8 spaces left 30 May, 2026 7 spaces left From $9,050
14% Off- NZ$7,750You save $1,300
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range Ages 18+ Ships Viking KaraViking ManiViking ModiViking RolfViking SigrunViking SigynViking SkirnirViking TialfiViking AlrunaViking EinarViking EirViking GefjonViking HildViking HerjaViking HlinViking ManiViking Eir River Rhine Operator Viking Cruises May departure dates
See All Departure Dates1 May, 2026 6 spaces left 2 May, 2026 6 spaces left From $7,654
35% Off- NZ$4,990You save $2,664
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
35% Off- NZ$11,776+$824 upfront costs
Magnificent Europe 2026 Start Amsterdam, End Budapest (14 destinations)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
Duration 15 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary 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
35% Off- NZ$11,776+$824 upfront costs
Duration 8 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range Ages 12+ Ships Avalon PanoramaAvalon VistaAvalon EnvisionAvalon View River Rhine Operator Avalon Waterways May departure dates
See All Departure Dates5 May, 2026 7 spaces left 9 May, 2026 7 spaces left From
35% Off- NZ$6,224+$389 upfront costs
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."