Celebrity River Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Amsterdam

   Depart 18:30

   Netherlands

   

   Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal ring — a concentric web of seventeenth-century merchant houses and arching stone bridges — remains one of the Western world's most perfectly preserved Golden Age cityscapes, best explored by bicycle or canal boat at a pace that lets the city's genius reveal itself slowly. The Rijksmuseum's collection of Rembrandt and Vermeer masterpieces is essential, while the Anne Frank House offers one of Europe's most profoundly moving historical encounters. Spring brings the iconic tulip season; summer fills the terraces of the Jordaan district. Schiphol Airport makes Amsterdam a seamless gateway to the entire European continent.

2. Day 2

   Rotterdam

   Arrive 06:00Depart 12:30

   Netherlands

   

   Rotterdam, Europe's largest port, is a city that rebuilt itself from wartime ruin into one of the continent's most exhilarating architectural laboratories — a skyline of Cube Houses, the pencil-thin Westerkade skyscrapers, and the breathtaking Markthal arching over an indoor food market of extraordinary abundance. The Boijmans Van Beuningen collection ranks among Europe's finest, while the art district of Witte de With pulses with galleries and design studios. Day-trip to Kinderdijk's nineteen iconic windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage site rising from the polders just south of the city. Spring and early summer offer the finest conditions.

3. Day 3

   Cologne

   Arrive 13:00Depart 23:00

   Germany

   

   Cologne's twin-spired Gothic cathedral, six hundred years in the building and still the city's defining monument, is the inevitable starting point — but this ancient Rhine city rewards exploration well beyond its iconic silhouette. The Romano-Germanic Museum reveals the city's Roman foundations, while the Chocolate Museum on the riverbank offers a distinctly sweeter history lesson. Cologne's famed Kölsch beer culture thrives in the old town's traditional brew-houses, where one round follows another in centuries-old wooden halls. The city is welcoming year-round, though the legendary Christmas markets (November–December) attract visitors from across Europe.

4. Day 4

   Scenic Rhine

   Arrive 08:00Depart 12:55

   

5. Day 4

   Rudesheim, Germany

   Arrive 13:00Depart 19:30

   

6. Day 5

   Speyer

   Arrive 10:00Depart 21:00

   Germany

   

   Speyer, one of the oldest cities in Germany, rises from the Rhine plain with a skyline dominated by its magnificent Romanesque Imperial Cathedral — a UNESCO World Heritage site and the burial place of eight Holy Roman Emperors. The adjacent Jewish Quarter, also UNESCO-listed, preserves a medieval synagogue and mikveh of extraordinary rarity. The Technik Museum houses one of Europe's most celebrated collections of historic aircraft, including a full-sized Space Shuttle replica. The surrounding Palatinate wine country produces fine Riesling and Pinot Noir. Spring and early autumn offer the most agreeable conditions for exploring this quietly remarkable city.

7. Day 6

   Strasbourg

   Arrive 08:30Depart 18:00

   France

   

   Strasbourg is one of Europe's great border cities, its Franco-German soul etched into every half-timbered façade of the UNESCO-listed Grande Île and every turret of the soaring rose-sandstone cathedral that reigned as the world's tallest building for over two centuries. As the seat of the European Parliament and home to the European Court of Human Rights, this sophisticated Alsatian capital savors outstanding Riesling and choucroute garnie with equal Continental pride. The city dazzles year-round, though December's legendary Christmas market — among the oldest in Europe — transforms its medieval squares into an enchanted winter spectacle.

8. Day 7

   Breisach

   Arrive 06:00Depart 18:00

   Germany

   

   Breisach am Rhein clings to a volcanic hilltop at the French-German border, commanding the Upper Rhine crossing that made it one of the most fought-over towns in European history — a past the Romanesque-Gothic Münster St. Stephan surveys serenely from its commanding heights. Today peace reigns, and Breisach's true gift is its position as a gateway to three celebrated wine regions: the German Kaiserstuhl, producing some of Germany's finest Spätburgunder; the French Alsace, just across the Rhine; and the rolling hills of the Baden wine country to the east. Visit in autumn for harvest season across all three regions simultaneously. Freiburg im Breisgau, the Black Forest's graceful capital, lies twenty minutes east.

9. Day 8

   Basel

   Arrive 06:00

   Switzerland

   

   Basel, where Switzerland, France, and Germany converge at the Rhine's northward bend, hosts a concentration of world-class art institutions that rivals any city its size on earth — the Kunstmuseum alone, the world's oldest public art collection, could occupy days, and Art Basel each June draws every name that matters in the contemporary art world to this compact, elegant city. The Rhine itself is the city's great social artery: in summer, locals jump in with waterproof bags and float downstream, a tradition as charming as any museum. Spring through autumn is ideal for outdoor exploration; Paris is just three hours by TGV and Strasbourg a mere twenty minutes by train.

Cabin Categories

Balcony

Balcony

211–225 sq ftMax 2BA

With a private veranda and seating for two, our Balcony staterooms give you front-row access to Europe’s most iconic riverscapes. Step outside to sip a morning espresso or unwind after a day ashore, all from the privacy of your own space as it evolves with your journey. Inside, a king-size bed, rich materials, and streamlined furnishings create a sense of calm and openness, while thoughtful extras, from a complimentary minibar to in-room filtered water, bring luxury to life. It’s a room that invites you to stretch out, breathe deeply, and take in the view at your own pace.

BathKing or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+4

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Balcony

Balcony

211–225 sq ftMax 2BB

With a private veranda and seating for two, our Balcony staterooms give you front-row access to Europe’s most iconic riverscapes. Step outside to sip a morning espresso or unwind after a day ashore, all from the privacy of your own space as it evolves with your journey. Inside, a king-size bed, rich materials, and streamlined furnishings create a sense of calm and openness, while thoughtful extras, from a complimentary minibar to in-room filtered water, bring luxury to life. It’s a room that invites you to stretch out, breathe deeply, and take in the view at your own pace.

BathKing or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+4

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Balcony Guarantee

balcony

BX

Balcony

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Infinite Balcony

Balcony

173 sq ftMax 2FB

Infinite Balcony

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSafe+2

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Infinite Balcony

Balcony

173 sq ftMax 2FA

Infinite Balcony

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River View

Outside

157 sq ftMax 2RB

River View Clean lines, soothing textures, and generous natural light make our River View staterooms feel anything but standard. Designed with comfort in mind, each space features a plush king-size bed with premium linens, creating a cozy retreat you’ll look forward to returning to at the end of the day. Spacious bathrooms include thoughtful storage and oversized showers, rare luxuries on the river. Whether you’re stretching out with a book, settling in for a quiet moment, or simply enjoying the calm glow of daylight, this is a room that feels both elevated and effortless. Sleeps 1-2. Studio, 1 bathroom. 157 Sqft

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSafe+2

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River View

Outside

157 sq ftMax 2RA

River View Clean lines, soothing textures, and generous natural light make our River View staterooms feel anything but standard. Designed with comfort in mind, each space features a plush king-size bed with premium linens, creating a cozy retreat you’ll look forward to returning to at the end of the day. Spacious bathrooms include thoughtful storage and oversized showers, rare luxuries on the river. Whether you’re stretching out with a book, settling in for a quiet moment, or simply enjoying the calm glow of daylight, this is a room that feels both elevated and effortless. Sleeps 1-2. Studio, 1 bathroom. 157 Sqft

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSafe+2

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River View Guarantee

outside

RX

River View Guarantee

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Skylight Infinite Balcony Suite

Suite

233 sq ftMax 2SF

Skylight Infinite Balcony Suite

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+8

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Suite Guarantee

suite

SX

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Vista Balcony Suite

Suite

252 sq ftMax 2SB

Vista Balcony Suite

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+8

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Vista Balcony Suite

Suite

252 sq ftMax 2SA

Vista Balcony Suite

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+8

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