When do cruise ships call at Rhine Gorge?
Last updated · schedule from the Monday load of
Rhine Gorge has 148 cruise ship calls scheduled from October 2026 to September 2027, by 20 ships from 3 lines with 23,994 lower berths between them. The busiest month is October 2026 with 27 calls; the busiest day is 4 October 2026 with 3 ships. 100% of the dates are estimated rather than published by the line.
- Calls, 12 months
- 148
- Ships
- 20
- Lower berths
- 23,994
- Estimated
- 100%
How many cruise ships call at Rhine Gorge each month?
Rhine Gorge expects its most cruise ships in October 2026, with 27 calls and 4,426 lower berths of capacity. Each count is one ship in port on one day, from the cruise lines' itineraries as loaded on 28 September 2026. A month missing from the table has no scheduled calls at Rhine Gorge.
| Month | Calls | Ships | Lower berths | Busiest day | Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 27 | 13 | 4,426 | Sun 4 Oct (3) | 100% |
| November 2026 | 17 | 9 | 2,738 | Sun 1 Nov (2) | 100% |
| December 2026 | 14 | 7 | 2,282 | Thu 3 Dec (2) | 100% |
| March 2027 | 1 | 1 | 164 | Fri 19 Mar (1) | 100% |
| April 2027 | 8 | 4 | 1,280 | Sat 3 Apr (1) | 100% |
| May 2027 | 16 | 8 | 2,498 | Sat 8 May (2) | 100% |
| June 2027 | 16 | 8 | 2,610 | Wed 9 Jun (2) | 100% |
| July 2027 | 17 | 8 | 2,776 | Thu 1 Jul (2) | 100% |
| August 2027 | 16 | 8 | 2,572 | Wed 11 Aug (2) | 100% |
| September 2027 | 16 | 7 | 2,648 | Sat 11 Sep (2) | 100% |
| October 2027 | 16 | 8 | 2,568 | Thu 7 Oct (2) | 100% |
| November 2027 | 10 | 7 | 1,608 | Wed 3 Nov (2) | 100% |
| December 2027 | 13 | 6 | 2,124 | Fri 3 Dec (2) | 100% |
| February 2028 | 1 | 1 | 152 | Mon 28 Feb (1) | 100% |
| March 2028 | 4 | 3 | 654 | Wed 15 Mar (1) | 100% |
Lower berths are beds sold at two per cabin, a measure of capacity; passengers on board usually run a little higher. Ships without a published capacity count as calls and add no berths. For capacity by port and month as a report, see Port Day, monthly cruise demand by port.
Which cruise ships call at Rhine Gorge next?
The next cruise ship calls at Rhine Gorge begin on 4 October 2026. Each row is one ship on one day, with arrival and departure times where the cruise line publishes them. An "est." mark flags a day placed by sailing distance rather than taken from the line's own itinerary, so treat it as a likely date.
| Ship | Line | Arrives | Departs | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 ships, 3 estimated | ||||
| AmaLucia | AmaWaterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| Avalon Envision | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| Emerald Astra | Emerald Cruises | – | – | Port call est. |
| 2 ships, 2 estimated | ||||
| AmaStella | AmaWaterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| Emerald Dawn | Emerald Cruises | – | – | Port call est. |
| 3 ships, 3 estimated | ||||
| AmaCerto | AmaWaterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| Avalon Envision | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| Avalon Vista | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| 2 ships, 2 estimated | ||||
| Avalon Impression | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| Avalon View | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| 1 ship, 1 estimated | ||||
| Avalon Vista | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| 3 ships, 3 estimated | ||||
| Avalon Impression | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| Avalon Panorama | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| Avalon View | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| 2 ships, 2 estimated | ||||
| AmaLucia | AmaWaterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| Avalon Envision | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| 1 ship, 1 estimated | ||||
| Avalon Panorama | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| 2 ships, 2 estimated | ||||
| Avalon Envision | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| Avalon Vista | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| 1 ship, 1 estimated | ||||
| Avalon View | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| 2 ships, 2 estimated | ||||
| Avalon Imagery II | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| Avalon Vista | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| 1 ship, 1 estimated | ||||
| AmaPrima | AmaWaterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| 1 ship, 1 estimated | ||||
| Avalon Expression | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| 2 ships, 2 estimated | ||||
| Avalon Panorama | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| Avalon View | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| 2 ships, 2 estimated | ||||
| AmaLucia | AmaWaterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| Avalon Envision | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| 1 ship, 1 estimated | ||||
| Avalon Panorama | Avalon Waterways | – | – | Port call est. |
| 1 ship, 1 estimated | ||||
| AmaStella | AmaWaterways | – | – | Port call est. |
Ship names link to the cruise on Cruiseable. Times are local, as the line publishes them; a dash means the line gives none. Full months: Oct 2026, Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Mar 2027, Apr 2027, May 2027.
How exact is the Rhine Gorge cruise schedule?
Of the 148 cruise ship calls at Rhine Gorge from October 2026 to September 2027, 0% fall on dates the cruise line publishes and 100% are estimated. Embarkation and disembarkation days are always exact. Estimated calls are placed by distance between ports and can be a day out.
Dates come from the cruise lines' own itineraries, loaded every Monday, not from the port authority, so a call can still move, be added or be cancelled.
Key takeaways
- Rhine Gorge has 148 cruise ship calls scheduled from October 2026 to September 2027, by 20 ships.
- October 2026 is the busiest month, with 27 calls and 4,426 lower berths of capacity.
- The busiest single day is 4 October 2026, with 3 ships in port at Rhine Gorge.
- 100% of calls are estimated dates; the rest are published by the cruise lines themselves.
Frequently asked questions
How many cruise ships visit Rhine Gorge in the next year?
Rhine Gorge has 148 cruise ship calls scheduled between October 2026 and September 2027, by 20 different ships from 3 cruise lines. The lines with the most calls are Avalon Waterways (120), AmaWaterways (25), Emerald Cruises (2). Counts are one ship per day in port, from the lines' itineraries as loaded on 28 September 2026.
What is the busiest day for cruise ships in Rhine Gorge?
The busiest scheduled day at Rhine Gorge between October 2026 and September 2027 is Sunday 4 October 2026, with 3 cruise ships in port. The busiest month is October 2026 with 27 calls and 4,426 lower berths of capacity. Both can move as lines change itineraries; the schedule is reloaded every Monday.
Where does this Rhine Gorge cruise ship schedule come from?
The Rhine Gorge schedule comes from cruise line itineraries for every future sailing, reloaded each Monday by Cruise Itinerary. Where a line publishes the day of each call, that date is used; otherwise the day is estimated from sailing distances and marked "est.". 100% of calls here are estimated. It is not the port authority's own schedule.