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River delivery

Boat delivery Rotterdam → Basel

Up the Rhine from the North Sea to Switzerland: the Waal, the Lower Rhine, the Romantic Rhine valley and the Grand Canal d’Alsace. An upstream delivery on Europe’s busiest waterway.

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Distance: 837 km
Duration: 11 days
locks: 10
Best season: March to November (depending on water levels)
Indicative price: €4,040 – €5,280

Calculated for: a 11 m motor boat. Indicative estimate excl. VAT for a typical boat.

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Typical itinerary

Rotterdam
Nijmegen
Duisburg
Cologne
Koblenz
Mainz
Strasbourg
Basel

Waterways used

Waal · Rhein · Grand Canal d’Alsace

Route highlights

Sailing among commercial traffic
Past the Lorelei
Free navigation: no tolls on the Rhine

Your delivery estimate

Passage costs

Locks, navigation dues, harbours and canals

€183

Time

Days worked by the skipper and crew

€3,190

Meals

Food for the skipper and crew

€330

Other costs

Fuel, travel, equipment, tracking

€884

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Rotterdam → Basel delivery cost?

For a 11 m motor boat, expect around €4,040 excl. VAT all-in (skipper, passage costs, meals and other costs). The price depends on boat size, season and the crew required.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Basel?

About 11 days in total, including 9 days under way, for 837 km. Boat preparation and a weather or technical margin are included.

Can this route be done with another type of boat?

Yes, but the route and price may change: use our estimator with your boat’s exact dimensions.