Rhyno

Our river bus “Rhyno” is the small passenger ship with the most comfort on the Basel Rhine.

Here are some technical facts and information about the ship designed and built in 2015/ 2016 in Poland in catamaran construction is made of seawater resistant aluminum, christened “Rhyno” (registration number BS 66).
Rhine Ship Rhyno: Facts

Safety & Technology.

  • Highest safety due to catamaran design with 8 watertight welded chambers per float.
  • Structure: plastic sandwich with aluminum subframe.
  • First vessel of this category in Basel with two independent propulsion systems – in case of failure of one system RHYNO still remains maneuverable and brings you safely to your destination.
  • 2 Yamaha 60 hp four-cylinder engines with special gearboxes for more torque, each engine has its own 100 liter tank and power supply.
  • Diesel hot air heating 5,5 KW, with outlets in the passenger compartment, at the bar and in the toilet room.
  • Extensive navigation equipment such as radar, GPS, Rhine radio, depth sounder etc.
Flussbus Basel Rhyno

Comfort.

  • Only ship of this category with a toilet room. Electric onboard toilet with lavabo; heated in winter.
  • The only ship in this category with a sun deck on the roof. The sundeck for 10 persons is equipped with cushions, table, 2 sunbeds, awning and loudspeakers
  • Bar with refrigerator and coffee machine
  • Generous space inside and outside
  • High quality music system for your favorite music, or your personal playlist via Bluetooth, or WLAN
  • Guest WLAN
  • Superstructure with glass panes (sliding windows) for an unobstructed view
  • Sun blinds
  • Comfortable upholstered seats
  • Pleasant lighting
    Storage compartments for your jackets, bags and utensils
  • Stay also possible on foredeck and aft deck
  • Door with bathing ladder at the bow
  • Warmly heated in winter
Rhine Ship Rhyno: Comfort

Approval.

Licensed for 12 passengers (PAX) + captain + host (of which on the sundeck: 10 passengers).

Rhein Schiff Rhyno: Approvals
Rhine Ship Rhyno: Technology