Checked 2026 sailing
AmaWaterways · Rhine River
Basel → Amsterdam · 7 nights
Availability checked Oct 10, 2026. Our October 10 check showed December 1 and 8 departures with priced cabin choices. The lowest cabin still available may cost more than the displayed starting fare. Fares and cabin space can change until a deposit is made, so we will verify the exact room and total before you book.
Why this sailing
The most alpine-feeling Rhine choice in the checked group. The cruise itself runs from Basel to Amsterdam, while optional pre-cruise arrangements can add Switzerland before the ship; the route then follows the Rhine through Strasbourg, wine towns, and Cologne.
Checked 2026 departures
2026 departure rows from $5,449 per guest
Starting fares are per guest and may reflect a specific cabin, departure, gateway, or promotion. We compare the available categories before recommending one.
Route at a glance
A quick read of the places that shape this journey. Your final daily schedule will come from the cruise line.
Swiss embarkation point with festive squares and easy rail access from Zurich or Lucerne.
One of Europe's oldest Christmas markets across the Grande Île.
Excursion choices toward Heidelberg, Speyer, or nearby market towns.
Wine-town lanes and castle scenery along the Middle Rhine.
Cathedral markets and a lively old-town finish to the German portion.
Canals and seasonal city lights at the northern endpoint.
Included by the line
Airfare, gratuities, insurance, and optional excursions are not assumed included unless your final written quote says so.
Ship and cabin choice
The December 1 departure was listed on AmaVenita and December 8 on AmaSerena. Both use AmaWaterways' established European river-ship format, but the exact remaining category and balcony configuration differ by date.
Current offers to check
We verify the sailing, room, gateway, eligibility, and booking deadline before including an offer in your quote.
Save up to $2,500 per stateroom plus a complimentary stateroom upgrade on select 2026, 2027, and 2028 departures.
Active-duty, retired, and veteran service members can save $250 per eligible person—or choose 2-for-1 cruise fares on selected 2026 and 2027 sailings.
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