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The 6th December departure date is sold out. There are solo cabins available for the 10th Dec 2025 departure. Would you like us to quote you pricing and details?

From

NZ $6,851 per person

Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2025

8 days

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From Basel to Amsterdam

4.0

1 traveler review

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From

NZ $6,851 per person

+ $411 Port Charge

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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Plan your adventure:

Operator: AmaWaterways
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
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

Breisach
Colmar
Ludwigshafen
Heidelberg
Rhine Gorge
Cologne
Amsterdam

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Highlights

Explore medieval Colmar's Christmas markets
Tour Strasbourg and its oldest Christmas market
Taste Rüdesheimer coffee in a winemaking village
See historic castles on a Rhine Gorge cruise
Discover Cologne's Old Town and Christmas market

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Basel, Switzerland - Embarkation
Day 2 Breisach, Germany
Day 3 Strasbourg, France
Day 4 Ludwigshafen, Germany – Rüdesheim, Germany
Day 5 Rüdesheim – Rhine Gorge Scenic Cruising – Lahnstein, Germany
Day 6 Düsseldorf, Germany
Day 7 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Day 8 Amsterdam - Disembarkation

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.4

(31 reviews)

Number of tours

158

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

45%

AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

AmaWaterways Ship

AmaStella Old
Experience the brilliance of AmaStella, a standout in the AmaWaterways fleet. The AmaStella is a luxurious river cruise ship renowned for it… Read more
Capacity
Built
2016
Guests
156
Crew
50
Length
443 ft
Width
38 ft
Suites
Staterooms
78
Registry
Switzerland
Gross Tonnage
15800 gt
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
15 kn / 17 mph / 28 kmh
Generators
Engines
Draft
Cabin
Deck
Deck with Cabins
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Good
4.0
Tour Operator
AmaWaterways
4.4

LM
Lesley Jean
· January 8th, 2020
We enjoyed the New Year AMA cruise,especially...
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Trip date: December 2019

Dates & Availability

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Upcoming departures

From Wednesday
25 Nov, 2026
To Wednesday
2 Dec, 2026
English
AmaPrima
From:
NZ $6,851 per person
Based on Category E
Port Charge
$420
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From Wednesday
25 Nov, 2026
To Wednesday
2 Dec, 2026
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From Thursday
26 Nov, 2026
To Thursday
3 Dec, 2026
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1 Other Unavailable Departure
From Thursday
26 Nov, 2026
To Thursday
3 Dec, 2026
English
AmaLucia
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NZ $6,851 per person
Based on Category E
Port Charge
$420
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From Saturday
28 Nov, 2026
To Saturday
5 Dec, 2026
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From Saturday
28 Nov, 2026
To Saturday
5 Dec, 2026
English
AmaStella
From:
NZ $7,023 per person
Based on Category E
Port Charge
$420
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From Wednesday
2 Dec, 2026
To Wednesday
9 Dec, 2026
English
AmaCerto
From:
NZ $7,194 per person
Based on Category E
Port Charge
$420
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From Thursday
3 Dec, 2026
To Thursday
10 Dec, 2026
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From Thursday
3 Dec, 2026
To Thursday
10 Dec, 2026
English
AmaSiena
From:
NZ $7,194 per person
Based on Category E
Port Charge
$420
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From Saturday
5 Dec, 2026
To Saturday
12 Dec, 2026
English
AmaViola
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NZ $7,194 per person
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Port Charge
$420
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What our customers ask about this tour

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Irene
Asked on July 22nd, 2025
Do you have a solo supplement?
Single supplement
- AmaWaterwaysOperator•Written July 2025
  The 6th December departure date is sold out. There are solo cabins available for the 10th Dec 2025 departure. Would you like us to quote you pricing and details?
- I
  Irene
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  Is the Dec 10 an 8 day trip? No solo supplement? A friend and I are considering.

From

NZ $6,851 per person

+ $411 Port Charge

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 253526

Currencies
€
Euro
France, Germany and Netherlands
Fr.
Swiss Franc
Switzerland
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type J.
Type J
Switzerland
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before January 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of $575 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "AmaWaterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request AmaWaterways to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of AmaWaterways. Please familiarize yourself with the AmaWaterways payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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