Skylord Cruise and Holidays
Cruise regions

Departure port

Basel

This is where the ship leaves from. It is not the holiday itself.

Getting there

Direct flights run from London and some UK regional airports. Rhine river ships moor close to the city centre.

Airports

  • Basel EuroAirport (BSL). about 1 hour 30 minutes from London, and about 20 minutes by road to the city
  • Zurich (ZRH). about 1 hour 40 minutes from London, then about 1 hour by train to Basel

Before you sail

  • Explore the old town and the red sandstone Münster
  • Ride a traditional reaction ferry across the Rhine
  • Visit the Kunstmuseum or the Fondation Beyeler
  • Walk along the Rhine promenade

Typical daytime highs

  • Spring. Typical daytime highs around 15 to 20°C in spring (March to May).
  • Summer. Typical daytime highs around 24 to 27°C in summer (June to August).
  • Autumn. Typical daytime highs around 14 to 20°C in autumn (September to November).
  • Winter. Typical daytime highs around 4 to 7°C in winter (December to February).

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.