What is the ship name and what are the different room categories available?

The 30th April 2026 departure date is sold out. The next available departure date is 18-25th May 2026.

Could you give me more info regarding the optional packages. eg what is the cost of the packages, If a package is chosen does it imply that you will do all activities in that package.

One of the reviewers stated that it was not suitable for English speakers. If that is the case what language is used on the cruise?

Do you have availability for these dates for 2 cabins please. Do they have a balcony or a window?

There would be two A-1 Cabins available. A-1 cabin (17.5m²) with retractable panoramic window front: Spacious bathroom, retractable panoramic window front, minibar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of double bed or two single beds, flat screen TV, individually controlled air conditioning, shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone and safe.

I wanted mid March to be on the cruise

We can offer you the cruise known as Captivating Rhine Wine Cruise. Ship-Ama Prima, Embarkation-Amsterdam, Disembarkation-Basel, Deck Info: Piano Deck, Dates: 18th-25th March 2026, Cabin: Category D(Fixed window), Price: $5,372.50/-

What are the prices for excursion packages, also is there beverage package

Blueftner offers free-flowing hand-selected wines, draft beer, and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner. A la carte drinks outside these times can be purchased once onboard.

We want to know about the bed configuration. We need two single beds. We are looking for 7 to 10-day river tours in Europe around April and May.

After we confirmed your booking for 22nd June 2026 we are wondering if this request is still in your interest and you still like to receive a quote for "Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel) (9 destinations)" April/May ?

can you tell me what type of rooms/suites are available for the 30th April cruise

The ship that will be sailing on the 30th April 2026 is known as the Amadeus Cara. Request you to kindly find the link to the ships cabin categories.

I want to book a solo room - understand there is a supplement. Can I get information on this trip?

We see space on 9-16th Sept 2026 and 21-28th Sept 2026. If you could reply with your preferred cabin preference and date of travel, I can quote you the pricing and details.

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Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel) (12 destinations)

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From Amsterdam to Basel

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Operator: Lueftner Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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: Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Amsterdam
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Traditional shanty choir performance on board
Landmarks
Amsterdam
Day 2
Amsterdam to Utrecht
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise in Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Amsterdam & iconic canal cruise (Package A, B, C)
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Utrecht
Day 3
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne old town
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
- Kölsch beer tasting
Optional Activities
- Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting (Package A, B, C)
- Excursion to Siebengebirge mountains with Drachenfels castle ruins (40 km away)
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Drachenfels Castle
Siebengebirge
Day 4
Cochem
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic cruise along the Moselle River
- Guided tour of Cochem
Optional Activities
- Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle (Package A, B, C)
- AMADEUS Taste: The Moselle river wine affair in Cochem (Package B, C)
Landmarks
Reichsburg Castle
Moselle River
Cochem
Day 5
Koblenz to Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Koblenz
- Upper Middle Rhine Valley cruise with Loreley Rock passage
- Music from the Rhine evening performance with soprano Bethany Barber
Optional Activities
- Koblenz walking tour (Package A, B, C)
- Rüdesheim tour with Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet (Package B)
- AMADEUS Taste: Rüdesheim wine tasting & Drosselgasse (Package C)
Landmarks
Koblenz
Loreley Rock
Upper Middle Rhine Valley
Rüdesheim
Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
Drosselgasse
Day 6
Mannheim to Speyer
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Heidelberg with castle ruins
- Guided tour of Speyer and imperial cathedral
- Speyer pretzel tasting
Optional Activities
- Romantic Heidelberg with castle ruins (Package A, B, C)
- Speyer walking tour (Package A, B, C)
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Speyer Cathedral
Mannheim
Speyer
Day 7
Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Festive gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Strasbourg
- Visit Strasbourg Cathedral
- Boat trip on the River Ill through Petite France and European Quarter
- Gala Dinner
Optional Activities
- Strasbourg with canal boat tour (Package A, B, C)
Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
Petite France
European Quarter
River Ill
Strasbourg
Day 8
Basel
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Basel

Landmarks
Amsterdam

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Utrecht

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Drachenfels Castle
Siebengebirge

Landmarks
Reichsburg Castle
Moselle River
Cochem

Landmarks
Koblenz
Loreley Rock
Upper Middle Rhine Valley
Rüdesheim
Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
Drosselgasse

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Speyer Cathedral
Mannheim
Speyer

Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
Petite France
European Quarter
River Ill
Strasbourg

Landmarks
Basel

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Lueftner Cruises

4.5

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Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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AMADEUS Aurea
The AMADEUS Aurea is not only a technical masterpiece, but also a floating paradise for connoisseurs. Experience relaxing hours in 12 spaci… Read more
Capacity
158
Built
2026
Guests
158
Crew
46
Length
135m
Width
11,4m
Suites
12
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
25 km/h
Generators
Engines
Draft
1,5m
Cabin
67
Deck
4
Deck with Cabins
Country/Region
Germany
Refurbished
Refurbished
Depth
1.5m
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans

Traveler Reviews

4.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Tour Operator
4.5

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Desmond
April 21st, 2026
The cruise itinerary, comfort, facilities and staff attitude was greatly appreciated. The only negatives were the...
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Jimmie
September 28th, 2025
We had a wonderful time the service and food were excellent
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Paul
September 22nd, 2025
We really enjoyed our Rhine River cruise. The crew, accommodation, food and tours were excellent.
Traveled in September 2025
Cherie
September 12th, 2025
Not really suited to English speaking, young active couples. Cruise stopped at great locations but most of them...
Not really suited to English speaking, young active couples. Cruise stopped at great locations but most of them early morning before any of the cities opened which was crazy.Show more
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Debbie
September 6th, 2025
Great trip beautiful scenery. Service was first class and meals were delicious. Very well run and would recommend...
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Federico
June 21st, 2025
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We loved it. Everything, no quibbles. From our perspective it was a dream come true and we will definitely take a...
We loved it. Everything, no quibbles. From our perspective it was a dream come true and we will definitely take a river cruise with this company again.Show more
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Graham
June 17th, 2025
Amazing, well organised and high quality cuisine.
Traveled in June 2025
Patrick
May 10th, 2025
Our tour of Turkyie was exceptional. Well organised with great drivers and super tour guides. We explored so much...
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Traveled in May 2024
Renate
October 17th, 2024
Excellent service. The staff was unfailingly polite and very helpful. The food, both quality and presentation were...
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Shelley
October 13th, 2024
Great cruise with many interesting stops
Traveled in October 2024

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Barbara
Asked on March 4th, 2026
What is the ship name and what are the different room categories available?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written March 2026
  The 30th April 2026 departure date is sold out. The next available departure date is 18-25th May 2026.
A
Anna
Asked on February 3rd, 2026
Could you give me more info regarding the optional packages. eg what is the cost of the packages, If a package is chosen does it imply that you will do all activities in that package.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- A
  Anna
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  One of the reviewers stated that it was not suitable for English speakers. If that is the case what language is used on the cruise?
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written February 2026
  The excursions will be conduced in English as well as German.
  
  Lueftner offers 3 excursion packages: (A, B, & C). Alternatively to purchasing the packages, you can also choose individual shore excursions a la carte.
  
  You can book the excursions in advance or on board, the benefit of booking them earlier rather than on board is the reduced price. Please keep in mind that any additional services must be booked not later than 8 weeks (56 days) away from the departure date.
  
  Here you will find a brief description of all shore excursions available as well as the pricing. In order to add shore excursions to your booking, you must complete the form and email it back to us by attaching it to this page or sending it. We will then add them to your booking and collect the payment. (Keep in mind the base price is always in Euros, but it will be converted to AUD)
  
  In order to book individual excursions just send us your choices through this page, filling out the form is not necessary.
C
Courtney
Asked on January 24th, 2026
Do you have availability for these dates for 2 cabins please. Do they have a balcony or a window?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written January 2026
  There would be two A-1 Cabins available.
  
  A-1 cabin (17.5m²) with retractable panoramic window front:
  Spacious bathroom, retractable panoramic window front, minibar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of double bed or two single beds, flat screen TV, individually controlled air conditioning, shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone and safe.
S
Sabrina
Asked on January 2nd, 2026
I wanted mid March to be on the cruise
Tour Details
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written January 2026
  We can offer you the cruise known as Captivating Rhine Wine Cruise. Ship-Ama Prima, Embarkation-Amsterdam, Disembarkation-Basel, Deck Info: Piano Deck, Dates: 18th-25th March 2026, Cabin: Category D(Fixed window), Price: $5,372.50/-
I
Ivan
Asked on November 13th, 2025
What are the prices for excursion packages, also is there beverage package
Meals
Price / Availability
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written November 2025
  Blueftner offers free-flowing hand-selected wines, draft beer, and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner. A la carte drinks outside these times can be purchased once onboard.
T
Tracy
Asked on September 12th, 2025
We want to know about the bed configuration. We need two single beds. We are looking for 7 to 10-day river tours in Europe around April and May.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written September 2025
  After we confirmed your booking for 22nd June 2026 we are wondering if this request is still in your interest and you still like to receive a quote for "Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel) (9 destinations)" April/May ?
T
Tony
Asked on September 7th, 2025
can you tell me what type of rooms/suites are available for the 30th April cruise
Accommodation
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written September 2025
  The ship that will be sailing on the 30th April 2026 is known as the Amadeus Cara. Request you to kindly find the link to the ships cabin categories.
J
Joy
Asked on May 30th, 2025
I want to book a solo room - understand there is a supplement. Can I get information on this trip?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written May 2025
  We see space on 9-16th Sept 2026 and 21-28th Sept 2026. If you could reply with your preferred cabin preference and date of travel, I can quote you the pricing and details.
- J
  Joy
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  It states there has to be two in the plan. Can I either just pay for two people or a supplement when it is just myself?

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Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel) (12 destinations)

Itinerary

Amsterdam

Included Activities

Amsterdam to Utrecht

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cologne

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cochem

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Koblenz to Rüdesheim

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Mannheim to Speyer

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Strasbourg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Basel

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