Basel Cruise Transfers is an independent private transfer service. We serve passengers from every river cruise line that docks in Basel — at St. Johann, Klybeck, Dreiländereck, and the Huningue dock in France. Whatever line you're sailing with, just book your transfer and mention your ship name and dock in the booking notes.
These cruise lines operate the most frequent Rhine itineraries through Basel. Each has a dedicated page with full route details, port information, and booking.
The world's largest river cruise operator. Viking ships frequently dock at Huningue (France) and Basel St. Johann on Rhine itineraries between Amsterdam and Basel. One of our most frequently served cruise lines.
View Viking transfer details →Premium river cruise line popular with North American travellers. AmaWaterways ships typically dock at Basel St. Johann or Klybeck on Rhine itineraries. Known for their culinary-focused onboard experience.
View AmaWaterways transfer details →Part of the Globus family of brands. Avalon Waterways operates Suite Ships with open-air panorama balconies on Rhine itineraries ending in Basel. Popular with US and Canadian travellers.
View Avalon transfer details →Luxury boutique river cruise line. Uniworld ships are known for their opulent hotel-style interiors, butler service, and all-inclusive pricing on Rhine routes through Basel.
View Uniworld transfer details →Ultra-luxury Australian-owned cruise line. Scenic Space-Ships feature butler service, included shore excursions, and premium dining on Rhine itineraries with Basel as the embarkation or disembarkation point.
View Scenic transfer details →Premium guided travel company. Tauck river cruises are exclusively bookable through Tauck and are known for their curated shore excursion programs and included experiences on Rhine itineraries.
View Tauck transfer details →Beyond the major lines above, Basel sees a wide range of additional cruise operators throughout the season — from European lines to specialist and value-focused operators. We serve passengers from all of them.
Part of the Scenic Group. Emerald Star-Ships offer premium-plus river cruising on Rhine itineraries with Basel as a key port of call. Popular with Australian and UK travellers.
UK-based river cruise operator offering itineraries on the Rhine, Moselle, and Danube. Riviera ships typically dock at Basel St. Johann on Rhine sailings.
Luxury cruise brand with Rhine river itineraries. Crystal ships use Basel as an embarkation or disembarkation point for their European river cruise programmes.
German river cruise operator with ships including MS nickoVISION. Nicko Cruises operates Rhine itineraries with Basel as a regular port of call throughout the season.
German-language river cruise line with a large fleet on European waterways. A-Rosa vessels dock at Basel cruise terminals on Rhine and Moselle itineraries.
French river cruise operator with one of Europe's largest river cruise fleets. CroisiEurope operates Rhine itineraries with regular Basel port calls.
Austrian river cruise line operating the Amadeus-class ships. Luftner Cruises includes Basel on its Rhine itineraries between Switzerland and the Netherlands.
US-based travel company operating river cruises for American travellers on the Rhine and other European waterways, with Basel as a key embarkation and disembarkation point.
Small-ship adventure travel company with Rhine river cruise itineraries. OAT serves the American market with Basel as a key departure and arrival city.
Value-focused US travel company offering Rhine river cruise packages. Gate 1 itineraries frequently begin or end in Basel for American cruise passengers.
Swiss river cruise operator running Rhine itineraries with Basel as a key port. Thurgau Travel serves a primarily German-speaking European market.
German cruise operator offering Rhine river cruises at accessible price points. Plantours ships dock at Basel cruise terminals on their Rhine programmes.
Your cruise line not listed? No problem — we serve every vessel that docks at Basel St. Johann, Klybeck, Dreiländereck, and Huningue. Simply book your transfer and mention your ship name and dock in the booking notes. We'll take care of the rest.
Basel has three official river cruise terminals, plus the Huningue dock just across the French border. Our drivers know every terminal and will be at the right spot when your ship arrives.
St. Johanns-Rheinweg, downtown Basel. The most central terminal, approximately 2 km from Basel main station. Used by AmaWaterways, Avalon, Scenic, Tauck, Riviera and others.
Uferstrasse / Klybeckquai platform 2, northern Basel. Further from the city centre — private ground transportation is strongly recommended here.
Westquaistrasse 39, at the three-country corner where Switzerland, France, and Germany meet. Used by various operators on seasonal rotation.
Located just across the French border near the Dreiländereck. Used frequently by Viking River Cruises. We provide cross-border transfers from Huningue into Switzerland at no surcharge.
Yes. Basel Cruise Transfers is independent — we are not affiliated with any cruise line and do not have preferred partnerships. We serve passengers from every vessel that docks at Basel St. Johann, Klybeck, Dreiländereck, or Huningue — including all major lines on this page, charter vessels, smaller European operators, and any ship not listed. Simply book your transfer and mention your ship name and dock in the booking notes.
Dock assignments in Basel are not always confirmed far in advance, and they can change closer to the sailing date. As a general guide:
We monitor terminal assignments before every pick-up and contact guests directly to confirm the exact docking point. You do not need to research this yourself.
Yes — we serve every vessel that docks at Basel St. Johann, Klybeck, Dreiländereck, and Huningue, regardless of the cruise line. Simply book your transfer and mention your ship name and docking location in the booking notes. No pre-confirmation needed — we will be there.
No. Basel Cruise Transfers is a fully independent private transfer service. We are not owned by, affiliated with, endorsed by, or in a commercial partnership with Viking River Cruises, AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Uniworld, Scenic, Tauck, or any other cruise operator listed on this page. We mention cruise line names only to identify the pick-up locations and context for our service. All transfer contracts are directly between you and Basel Cruise Transfers.
Select your pick-up location, destination, date and vehicle. Fixed prices confirmed at booking. Or contact us if you have questions about your cruise line or docking location.