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Captivating Rhine (Christmas Cruise) 2025

8 days
From Amsterdam to Basel
4.9
9 reviews

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AmaWaterways

4.4(31 reviews)

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise in Amsterdam
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with Altbier tasting
    • Active bike tour of Düsseldorf
    • Full-day tour to Cologne including Old Town, Cologne Rathaus, Fishmarkt, and Great St. Martin Church
    • Guided afternoon tour of Cologne
    Landmarks
    Cologne Rathaus
    Fishmarkt
    Great St. Martin Church
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting in Rüdesheim vineyards
    • Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal
    • Hiking through Rüdesheim vineyards
    • Guided bike tour along Rhine River
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
    • Rüdesheimer coffee experience with brandy, coffee and whipped cream
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Niederwalddenkmal
    Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
  5. Day 5

    Heidelberg - Speyer - Ladenburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Heidelberg and Heidelberg Castle
    • Visit to Great Vat in Heidelberg
    • Guided hike up Philosopher's Path in Heidelberg
    • Visit to Speyer and UNESCO World Heritage Site Romanesque Cathedral
    • Visit to medieval Old Gate (Altpörtel) in Speyer
    • Guided bike tour along Neckar River shores with exploration of Ladenburg
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Great Vat
    Philosopher's Path
    Speyer Cathedral
    Altpörtel
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour through La Petite France district
    • Visit to Cathédrale de Notre Dame and astronomical clock
    • Guided bike ride through Strasbourg and Parc de l'Orangerie
    Landmarks
    La Petite France
    Cathédrale de Notre Dame
    Parc de l'Orangerie
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Colmar - Kaiserstuhl

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Colmar
    • Cycling through Alsatian countryside
    • Hiking through Kaiserstuhl volcanic region
    Landmarks
    Colmar Old Town
    Kaiserstuhl
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2

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  • Guide
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

AmaWaterways

Rating
4.4(31 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
91%
Cancellation policy

AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaPrima
    AmaPrima
    Enjoy an authentic European river cruise experience on board AmaPrima. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and fresh scents of Europe’… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2013
    Built
    2013
    Guests
    162
    Guests
    162
    Crew
    51
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Length
    135m
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    81
    Staterooms
    81
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    3600 gt
    Gross Tonnage
    3600
    Electricity
    Beam
    11 m / 36 ft
    Beam
    11m
    Cruising Speed
    11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph
    Cruising Speed
    20kph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

Traveler Reviews

4.9
Overall rating based on 9 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.9
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.9
  • Food
    4.8
  • 4.4

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  • C
    November 22nd, 2023
    I've been on three Amawaterways ship and the cruise experience has not failed me a bit. Am recommending it to more...
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    Traveled in October 2023
  • W
    November 28th, 2019
    Cruise was Excellent
    Traveled in November 2019
  • A
    November 26th, 2019
    Very knowledgeable and very nice.
    Traveled in November 2019
  • B
    November 15th, 2019
    Great vacation i would definitely go on another Amawater ways river cruise!
    Traveled in October 2019
  • Captivating Rhine (Christmas Cruise) 2025 reviewer 5
    September 30th, 2019
    Wonderful experience we enjoyed it. The ship was perfect accommodation room superbe . The breakfast lunch and...
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    Traveled in August 2019
  • E
    August 12th, 2019
    It was a trip that I would highly recommend to friends. My only disappointment was that we should have upgraded...
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    Traveled in July 2019
  • R
    July 10th, 2019
    A wonderful relaxing experience. Made great because you could do more or less depending on your choice of excursions.
    Traveled in July 2019
  • R
    October 15th, 2018
    We loved the overall itinerary, initial start times & pace of tours. The staff was awesome and special thanks to...
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    Traveled in October 2018
  • D
    October 3rd, 2018
    The cruise was relaxing. We had the opportunity to see new places, learn about different cultures, meet many...
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    Traveled in September 2018

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  • A

    Adrian

    Asked on January 20th, 2025

    i am looking at hopefully taking a cruise on the Rhine departing Amsterdam from the 9th Feb on wards. Are there any cruises available at this time at all?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • AmaWaterwaysOperatorWritten January 2025

      We do not have a cruise with availability for the 9th Feb 2025. Would you be open to alternative dates on February or is your date fixed?

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    Joyce

    Asked on August 7th, 2023

    I would like to have a supporting documents in order to apply for a visa. I cannot see 'trip notes'. Would it be possible for you to send me those documents?

    Visa
    • AmaWaterwaysOperatorWritten August 2023

      As an online booking platform, TourRadar is not a visa authority. Visa requirements are regularly updated and vary from one traveler to the next depending on nationality, residence, etc. We highly recommend checking this information with your embassy. Visa requirements are the responsibility of the individual traveler and TourRadar can not advise on different requirements or restrictions.

    • J

      Joyce

      TravelerWritten August 2023

      In order for me to apply for a visa. I need to have: 1. Confirmed booking 2. A letter of invitation or other supporting documents. I thought you have some of the information ready to use, for example "trip notes" and/or Booking conversation page. These two sections are not on anyway when I open your page. Please kindly advise soonest.

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    Maria

    Asked on July 23rd, 2023

    send prices for all available catagories

    Price / Availability
    • AmaWaterwaysOperatorWritten July 2023

      The only available cabin for the 14th of September 2023 is Cabin Category D. Total comes to USD $ 9416. This price does not include international flights, airport transfers, or gratuities.

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    Diane

    Asked on July 13th, 2023

    We are interested in the 8-day Rhine cruise for 3 adults in June 2024. I would like to know your recommendations for the best accommodations. Does your capacity accommodate 3 adults?

    Accommodation
    Tour Details
    • AmaWaterwaysOperatorWritten July 2023

      The AmaSiena ship does not have triple occupancy cabins. You will have to book 2 cabins. (1 cabin for two passengers, and the second cabin for 1 passenger). The current available cabins are the following: - Cabin Category CA with French Balcony ( 1 cabin left) on the Violin Deck - Cabin Category D with fixed windows (1 cabin left) on the Piano Deck

  • C

    Carlos

    Asked on July 10th, 2023

    Please provide detail Day 2 Amsterdam. I would like to know what 165 canals you will take us?

    Tour Details
    • C

      Carlos

      TravelerWritten July 2023

      If I want to use your trip insurance where do I get the insurance form and the cost of the insurance.

    • AmaWaterwaysOperatorWritten July 2023

      You can purchase insurance at the time of booking. Once you fill in the details on the book now page, you will be able to see the price quote for the insurance based on your location.

    • AmaWaterwaysOperatorWritten July 2023

      The operator has advised us that it is a one hour canal cruise through the small Amsterdam canals, they know that you pass the Anne Frank Museum. There are so many canals they would not be able to advise of all the canals they go through at the moment.

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      Carlos

      TravelerWritten August 2023

      If one has already paid for a room with 2 occupancies, can they change to a room with 1 occupancy. If so, how much?

    • AmaWaterwaysOperatorWritten August 2023

      If you cancel a guest from an existing booking, you would incur cancellation penalties. Additionally, the guest who will be travelling solo will incur a single supplement fee as they will have the cabin all to themselves.

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    Marc

    Asked on January 9th, 2023

    I'm seeing packages for $3,100 on the website but only able to choose tours for over $4,000 per person. Is there something special I need to do to secure the $3,100 price?

    Price / Availability
    • AmaWaterwaysOperatorWritten January 2023

      If you wish to see cruises within a specific price range you have to use the price toggle located on the bottom left-hand side of the web page. The price that you see is the 'Start From' price.

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    Katie

    Asked on December 3rd, 2022

    What is the dress code for dinner and tours

    Tour Details
    • AmaWaterwaysOperatorWritten December 2022

      Comfortable "Country Club Casual" is the recommended attire for daytime, and to pack something a little dressier for the Captain's night/Farewell Dinner – similar to how one would dress to dine at a 5-star restaurant. Comfortable shoes are recommended for excursions and workout clothing if you plan to take part in any wellness activities, active tours or use the onboard gym.

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    Veronica

    Asked on September 15th, 2022

    Please give me the rate and an additional fees for the promotion. We would be flying out of AVL.

    Flights / Transfers
    Price / Availability
    • AmaWaterwaysOperatorWritten September 2022

      TourRadar, as a booking platform, doesn't book flights but you can check out flight options with our partner SkyScanner. If you're enquiring about airfare through AmaWaterways, this can be added after your book, therefore airfare quotes will be provided if/when you book.

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