
Quality, our passion
50+ years of experience
Founded in 1973, Scylla has become one of the leading providers of exclusive river cruises in Europe with its own fleet of 39 ships – our ships are designed, built and equipped in-house. We serve tourism companies and event organizers as an all-round partner for charter and rental of cruise ships: We take over the organization of the trip for you, provide you with the ship including complete on-board crew, take care of the catering and develop attractive on-board and excursion programs.
Our floating hotels offer your guests the highest level of comfort. Technology is available for events of all kinds. And hovering over everything is a service culture that has become rare today and simply inspires. All this is expressed in our motto “Quality, our Passion”. With us your customers experience Europe from the most beautiful sides!


Scylla in numbers
What we do


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Construction planning
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Interior design
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Manning
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Sale
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Plan the route
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Organization & handling of excursions
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Onboard programs
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Travel follow-up

We organize everything All from one source
This motto is the core of our brand identity. And how do we put this motto into practice? By offering “everything from a single source”. This is exactly what sets Scylla apart from other providers. We see ourselves as a 360-degree partner for charterers and companies.
As an all-round partner, Scylla offers you all services related to river cruising in Europe from a single source. With more then 50 years of experience in organizing and running tours, we know exactly what is important, this also through the addition of our own tour operator, VIVA Cruises GmbH.
The Scylla character
Loyalty & Caring.
Satisfaction & Best service.


The future
We have big goals.



Between turmoil and departure
The foundation
1973: Oil crisis, Watergate affair, military coup in Chile and the Yom Kippur War determine world political events. Nevertheless, this year also sees a number of groundbreaking developments: In America, the first cell phone sees the light of day, Volkswagen introduces a completely new vehicle design with the VW Golf, and the Swedish pop band ABBA begins the soundtrack of the 1970s and makes music history. Finally, on September 3, 1973, it's "Cast off!" for Scylla: With Scylla Tours AG, André and Martha Reitsma found the family business in Basel and thus a true pioneer of the river cruise industry. The MS Scylla, the company's first passenger ship, began her maiden voyage in March of the following year. The rest is history. And one that goes back more than 50 years, which we would like to celebrate with you on the following pages.
Come aboard – and cast off with us!
Contact
Do you have general questions concerning the regions our vessels are operating?
Get in contact with our Product Management team for more information.