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7 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Emerald Star

Itinerary for December 16, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Wednesday, 12/16/2026Depart from Welcome to Switzerland and the start of your Christmas cruise journey. You'll be met at the airport by a member of the Emerald Cruises team and transfBasel, Switzerland
2Thursday, 12/17/2026Today, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Rhine town of Breisach. Entrenched between two countries, it's also known as the gateway to Germany's  
3Friday, 12/18/2026This morning, we'll dock in Kehl, and you'll be transferred by coach across the river to Strasbourg, the storied capital of France's Alsace region. Yo 
4Saturday, 12/19/2026Your guided tour of Heidelberg's rich history includes a visit to the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, which overlooks the Rhine River and a red-roofed sky 
5Sunday, 12/20/2026Today, we'll take you into the heart of Koblenz, an ancient city pulled from the pages of a German fairy tale. Enjoy the picturesque backdrop of vineyKoblenz, Germany
6Monday, 12/21/2026We sail towards Cologne, where you'll have the opportunity to wander the markets at your leisure, perhaps visiting the ornate stalls beneath the UNESC 
7Tuesday, 12/22/2026Board a glass-top canal boat for a tour down the Dutch capital's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system, passing historic merchant houses that reflAmsterdam, Netherlands
8Wednesday, 12/23/2026Arrive at After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow guests and Star-Ship as you are transferred to the airport, taking memories of quintessential German villAmsterdam, Netherlands

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