Festive Cheer From Basel to Dusseldorf

Festive Cheer From Basel to Dusseldorf

About This Cruise

Who Is This Cruise For?

  • Couples

    Luxury service and an intimate, small-ship feel

  • Over 50s

    A gentle pace with daily excursions and no sea days

Type

River, Luxury

Ship

Riverside Debussy

Departure Date

7 December 2026

Cruise Line

Riverside Luxury Cruises

Duration

6 Nights

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Itinerary

Switzerland

Basel

Basel is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the Swiss, French and German borders. It is located on the bend of the River Rhine and benefits from a Mediterranean climate. It is the third most populated city in Switzerland and has been the commercial hub for Swiss arts and culture since the Renaissance. In 1967 the people of Basel voted to acquire two paintings by Picasso, who was so moved by the Basel people that he donated 3 paintings and a study to the city's Kunstmuseum (Museum of Fine Arts). Visit the Augusta Raurica, one of the largest Roman archaeology parks in Switzerland, and enjoy a river crossings over the River Rhine by non-motorised ferries. During the summer months, time is spent outdoors, either swimming in the River Rhine, dining al fresco, enjoying open air concerts, cinema, street parties and festivals. Basel is home to over 20 restaurants that have won GaultMillau or Michelin awards, and boasts Switzerland's largest collection of theatre shows, including modern contemporary dance, touring and puppetry theatre.

France

Strasbourg

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Germany

Mannheim

Mannheim, Germany, is a dynamic city known for its distinctive grid layout and vibrant cultural scene. Located at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers, it features the impressive Mannheim Palace and the lush Luisenpark. The city's modern architecture contrasts with its historical roots, while its thriving arts scene includes theaters, museums, and music festivals. Mannheim is also a key industrial and commercial hub, making it a blend of cultural richness and economic vitality.

Germany

Frankfurt

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Germany

Frankfurt

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Germany

Rüdesheim

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Germany

Koblenz

Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings around 8 BC. The city is rich in its history and heritage and is easily explored on foot. Take the cable car crossing over the river Rhine for spectacular aerial views or enjoy the city from the one thousand year old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein. The upper middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique landscape can be enjoyed and discovered through the interactive multimedia journey at the Romanticum. Historical and architectural sites of interest include Stolzenfels Castle, the Electoral Palace of Koblenz and Old Town. From the romantic winding streets and small squares of Old Town, stroll through the alleyways from the Church of the Holy Virgin to the St Kastor Basilica and enjoy the picturesque buildings and squares along the way. Koblenz is also very popular for its Riesling and strong Spatburgunder wines since the Romans introduced it two thousand years ago.

Germany

Bonn

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Germany

Cologne

Cologne is a city in western Germany located across the Rhine river. It is the oldest in Germany, dating back 2000 years and is considered the region’s cultural hub. The city is known for its iconic landmark of the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral set against the reconstructed Old Town buildings. When in Old Town, visit the historic Old Town Hall and the Roman Church Great St Martin, or take time out and sit at one of the traditional breweries and enjoy the scenery around you. Historical sites such as the Roman Dionysus mosaic and the medieval Overstolzenhaus are worth a visit too. Another iconic sight in Cologne is at Hohenzollern Bridge. Here, local and tourist couples affix padlocks to the railings of the bridge and swear their loyalty to each other, they then throw the key into the Rhein to ensure everlasting love. Cologne is home to over 30 stages providing cabaret, free ensembles, theatre and dance and also celebrates its openly gay culture.

Germany

Düsseldorf

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Suite

Owner's Suite

A state-of-the-art space, and our largest suite. A home on board. Nature can be savoured not just from the comfort of your bed, but also from the bathroom. If you feel like intimacy and privacy, you can sit in your own salon by the fireplace. Read a book or take a nap on the sofa. Or watch TV in the evening. A butler will collect your clothes and bring them back washed and ironed. Pure luxury.

LIVING AREA
  • Spacious living area with sofa and two armchairs
  • Marble fireplace with fire effect
  • 40" flat screen HD TV
  • Dining table for 4 people
  • Espresso coffee machine
  • Writing desk
  • Minibar
MAIN BEDROOM
  • King size bed overlooking the French balcony
  • King size pillows
  • Bed linen made of finest cotton
  • 220 volt electricity
  • USB sockets
  • Walk-in closet
  • Flat screen HD TV
  • In-Room Safe
  • French balcony
SECOND BEDROOM WITH CONNECTING DOOR
  • King size bed (convertible into two single beds)
  • King size pillows
  • Bed linen made of finest cotton
  • 220 volt electricity
  • USB sockets
  • Closet
  • Sofa
  • Height adjustable dining/coffee table
  • Desk/bar area with Minibar
  • Espresso coffee maker
  • 40" flat screen HD TV
  • In-Room Safe
  • French balcony
MAIN BATHROOM
  • Double vanity with generous storage space
  • Separate marble table with vanity mirror and seating
  • Glass enclosed rain shower
  • Bathtub
  • Luxurious terry cloth bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • High quality personal care products
  • Hair dryer
  • 220 volt electricity
SECOND BATHROOM
  • Single vanity
  • Glass enclosed rain shower
  • Luxurious terry cloth bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • High quality personal care products
  • Hair dryer
  • 220 volt electricity
SPECIAL SERVICE
  • Complimentary ironing service
  • Complimentary laundry service
  • Complimentary Limousine transfer

Suite

Debussy Suite

Debussy’s works have an inherent gliding, floating, almost sublime quality to them. And the same goes for this suite by the same name. It is a place of ease, a place of contemplative gliding – along with all the comforts and luxuries you’d wish for. Thanks to the generous floor-to-ceiling windows, the first view after waking up is out into nature. Your clothing will find space in the walk-in closet, of course. And like the Owner’s Suite, guests in this suite enjoy individual limousine transfers.

LIVING AREA
  • Spacious living area with sofa (with pullout bed) and two armchairs
  • Fireplace with ambient fire effect
  • 40" flat screen HD TV
  • Dining table
  • Espresso coffee machine
  • Writing desk
  • Minibar
  • Panoramic Balcony-Window
  • 220V/110V as well as USB port charger

BEDROOM
  • King size bed (convertible to two twin beds) facing Panoramic Balcony-Window
  • King size pillows
  • Bed linen made of finest cotton
  • 220 volt electricity and USB sockets
  • Walk-in closet
  • 40" flat screen HD TV
  • In-suite Safe
  • Paonoramic Balcony-Window

BATHROOM
  • Double vanity with generous storage space
  • Separate toilet with sink
  • Glass enclosed rain shower
  • Luxurious bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • High quality personal care products
  • Hair dryer
  • 220V/110V electricity

SPECIAL SERVICE

  • Complimentary ironing service
  • Complimentary laundry service
  • Complimentary Limousine transfer on Embarkation and Debarkation Day

Suite

Riverside Suite

The name says it all. Everything flows here in both senses of the word. And the flow of the river can already be seen through the panoramic window from the bed in the morning. Enjoy style and comfort, perfectly formed, a King size bed or optionally also twin beds. Sheer luxury far away from everyday worries – for romanticism à deux. But also for solo travellers.

BEDROOM
  • King size bed (convertible into two single beds) facing Panoramic Balcony-Window
  • King size pillows
  • Bed linen made of finest cotton
  • Walk-in closet
  • Armchair
  • Height adjustable dining/coffee table
  • Writing desk/bar area with refrigerator
  • Espresso coffee machine
  • 40" flat screen HD TV
  • In-Suite Safe
  • 220V/110V as well as USB port charger
  • Panoramic Balcony-Window
BATHROOM

  • Double vanity
  • Glass enclosed rain shower
  • Luxurious bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • High quality personal care products
  • Hair dryer
  • 220V/110V electricity

Suite

Seahorse Suite

The visuals: perfect. The feel: a dream. Our Seahorse Suites combine the practical with the beautiful. Even the bathrooms are made of marble, have a double sink and offer a wonderful amount of space. And they let you start the day in a way that couldn’t be more beautiful: with your tea or a coffee in bed – and a view of nature.

BEDROOM
  • King size bed (convertible into two single beds) 
  • King size pillows
  • Bed linen made of finest cotton
  • Armchair
  • Height adjustable dining/coffee table
  • Writing desk/bar area with refrigerator
  • Espresso coffee machine
  • 40" flat screen HD TV
  • In-Suite Safe
  • 220V/110V as well as USB port charger
  • Panoramic Balcony-Window
BATHROOM

  • Vanity
  • Glass enclosed rain shower
  • Luxurious bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • High quality personal care products
  • Hair dryer
  • 220V/110V electricity

Suite

Sonata Suite

The visuals: perfect. The feel: a dream. Our Sonata Suites combine the practical with the beautiful. Even the bathrooms are made of marble, have a double sink and offer a wonderful amount of space. And they let you start the day in a way that couldn’t be more beautiful: with your tea or a coffee in bed – and a view of nature.

BEDROOM

  • King size bed (convertible into two single beds)
  • King size pillows
  • Bed linen made of finest cotton
  • Armchair
  • Height adjustable dining/coffee table
  • Writing desk/bar area with refrigerator
  • Espresso coffee machine
  • 40" flat screen HD TV
  • In-Suite Safe
  • 220V/110V as well as USB port charger
  • Panoramic Balcony-Window

BATHROOM

  • Vanity
  • Glass enclosed rain shower
  • Luxurious bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • High quality personal care products
  • Hair dryer
  • 220V/110V electricity

Suite

Symphony Suite

At nearly 18 square metres it’s a little smaller, but you’ll still enjoy great comfort in a Symphony Suite. Luxuriate in bed covers made of the finest cotton and start your day with a tea or coffee in bed with a view outdoors. The rain shower in the bathroom will revitalise you with energy for the day. A small desk offers you the opportunity to make some notes – after all, travelling with the Ravel is rich in experiences.

BEDROOM

  • King size bed (convertible into two single beds) facing Panoramic Balcony-Window
  • King size pillows
  • Bed linen made of finest cotton
  • Armchair
  • Height adjustable dining/coffee table
  • Writing desk/bar area with refrigerator
  • Espresso coffee machine
  • 40" flat screen HD TV
  • In-Suite Safe
  • 220V/110V as well as USB port charger
  • Panoramic Balcony-Window

BATHROOM

  • Vanity
  • Glass enclosed rain shower
  • Luxurious bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • High quality personal care products
  • Hair dryer
  • 220V/110V electricity
Suite

Melody Suite

Just as a melody can strike the listener’s mood, so too do our Melody Suites ensure the greatest of moods among our guests. Simply beautiful. Almost small worlds of comfort in themselves – with king-size bed and rain shower in the marble-tiled bathroom. The colours in these suites blend into a successful unity. Just like a melody.

BEDROOM

  • King size bed (convertible into two single beds)
  • King size pillows
  • Bed linen made of finest cotton
  • Armchair
  • Adjustable dining/coffee table
  • Writing desk/bar area with refrigerator
  • Espresso coffee machine
  • 40" flat screen HD TV
  • In-Suite Safe
  • 220V/110V as well as USB port charger
  • Panoramic Balcony-Window

BATHROOM

  • Vanity
  • Glass enclosed rain shower
  • Luxurious bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • High quality personal care products
  • Hair dryer
  • 220V/110V electricity
fine

Waterside Restaurant

It is a gourmet island with a buffet in the morning and at lunchtime and a Michelin star-level, fine-dining world in the evening. The oval marble counter and the black-brown wooden mosaic at the entrance of the Waterside Restaurant already hint at a truly stylish interior here. Here, you sit on royal blue velvet armchairs and will do one thing above all: enjoy. Our chefs will enchant you – we promise.

Exclusive

Vintage Room

A place for gourmets and fine wine enthusiasts. The Vintage Room aboard the Riverside Debussy offers an exclusive culinary experience. On selected evenings, our chefs present a refined 6- to 7-course menu, perfectly paired with exquisite wines carefully chosen by our Head Sommelier.

Up to 10 guests gather at the long table to indulge in the fine art of dining in an elegant and intimate atmosphere. For a lighter daytime option, the Champagne Vintage Room offers a thoughtfully composed 4-course lunch menu. Exceptional craftsmanship, elegant surroundings, and distinguished wines make the Vintage Room the perfect setting for unforgettable evenings. Additional charges apply.

Food Hall

Atelier

At the Atelier, refined flavors, seasonal ingredients, and creative culinary craftsmanship come together to create light, elegant dishes that elevate your day. In the morning, we delight you with fragrant coffee and freshly baked pastries – the perfect start to a leisurely breakfast. At midday, inspired compositions await you, and in the evening, the Atelier reveals its most sophisticated side: pure, refined, and full of flavor. Culinary artistry with a delicate touch.

Additional charges may apply depending on your selected culinary package.

bbq

Vista Deck

Home to our bar and barbecue, the Vista Deck is another standout feature on the Riverside Debussy. Picture this: freshly grilled scampi for lunch at our Uniquely Riverside barbecue, a crisp glass of regional Riesling in hand, and the UNESCO-protected, romantic landscapes between Bingen and Bacharach drifting by. Or perhaps you’re toasting the sunset with champagne as the striking silhouettes of the North Rhine’s industrial heritage come into view. Life doesn’t get much better than this.

Bar

Botanist Bar

Welcome to the Botanist Bar – your refined retreat for extraordinary cocktails inspired by herb gardens and spice racks. Here, every drink is a fragrant homage to nature. With great skill and creativity, our bartenders craft sophisticated compositions using aromatic herbs, exotic spices, fresh fruits, and floral essences. Whether it’s lavender, thyme, mint, or rosemary – many ingredients are transformed into house-made syrups and infusions, then paired with premium spirits to create truly unique taste experiences.

Bar, Lounge

Palm Court

The Palm Court can be found on Deck 3.
Reception, Atrium

Reception & Atrium

The Reception can be found on Deck 2. 
Bar, Sun Deck

Vista Bar

A special location with delicate drinks and a very special ingredient — the best view on board!

Sun Deck

Vista Deck

  • Comfortable Lounge-area
  • Large Outdoor TV-screen
  • Cosy Sun-Lounges

Pool

Swimming Pool

The Swimming Pool can be found on the Riverside Deck.

Spa, Wellness

Spa

Our spa is designed in soft, natural tones to create a calming atmosphere and offer you moments of pure tranquility. A highly trained therapist will focus on your individual needs, with each treatment tailored just for you. Whether it’s a massage, facial, or body scrub, every experience is soothing, restorative, and a true pleasure for both body and soul.

Gym, Wellness

Fitness

On board the Riverside ships, you do not have to give up your daily sports routines. With modern Technogym equipment, free weights, balls and Thera-bands, you can enjoy the perfect workout in our gym. Whether muscle building or cardio, everything is possible. Of course, there are also towels ready and water to quench your thirst.