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Captivating Rhine (Christmas Cruise) 2025

8 days
From Amsterdam to Basel
4.9
9 traveler reviews
Captivating Rhine (Christmas Cruise) 2025 - AmaWaterways
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Board a ship in Amsterdam for a Rhine cruise
  • Explore Düsseldorf and taste Altbier
  • Sail through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
  • Tour Heidelberg or bike along the Neckar
  • Walk through Strasbourg's La Petite France

Itinerary

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

4.5
(29 reviews)

Number of tours

121

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

64%

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

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaStella Old
    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

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.8
  • 4.5
  • Most Recent
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  • CT
    · November 22nd, 2023
    I've been on three Amawaterways ship and the...
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    Trip date: October 2023
  • WL
    · November 28th, 2019
    Cruise was Excellent
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • AC
    · November 26th, 2019
    Very knowledgeable and very nice.
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • BB
    · November 15th, 2019
    Great vacation i would definitely go on another Amawater ways river cruise!
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    Trip date: October 2019
  • FB
    · October 1st, 2019
    Wonderful experience we enjoyed it. The ship was perfect accommodation room superbe . The breakfast lunch and dinnner very good and tasty. Staff was very nice helpful always happy to serve.
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    Trip date: August 2019
  • EM
    · August 12th, 2019
    It was a trip that I would highly recommend to friends. My only disappointment was that we should have upgraded our room had we known that the noise level and vibration of the bed created the engines exhaust system/engine would keep us from a peaceful sleep.
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • RC
    · July 10th, 2019
    A wonderful relaxing experience. Made great because you could do more or less depending on your choice of excursions.
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • RR
    · October 15th, 2018
    We loved the overall itinerary, initial start times & pace of tours. The staff was awesome and special thanks to Monika. We loved all of the destinations and the options for the tours. We've taken around 10 cruises on the big ships and this was our first river cruise and I expected the food to be as good or better than the big cruises. Unfortunately, this is where Amawaters fell short. The food was a disappointment for us and there weren't too many options. On a couple of occasions the dinner was below average.
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    Trip date: October 2018
  • DS
    · October 3rd, 2018
    The cruise was relaxing. We had the opportunity to see new places, learn about different cultures, meet many interesting people, taste delicious food without the worry of planning everything for ourselves. Very enjoyable.
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    Trip date: September 2018

Dates & Availability

8 days
Captivating Rhine (Christmas Cruise) 2025
From Amsterdam to Basel

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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.

  • D

    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?

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    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?

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      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 2nd, 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.

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    • 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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Good to Know

Tour ID: 253528

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type J.

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  • 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 September 10th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 10th, 2025, 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.
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    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.