Rhine River Cruise

Transfer from Basel Airport (BSL) to the Ship

Be escorted from Basel Airport to your new home for the next 8 days, a luxurious AmaWaterways Ship.

Check into Your Stateroom

Your Adventure Guides help with the check-in as you familiarize yourself with your well-appointed stateroom. Look around the ship and discover its many fantastic amenities including the heated pool, fitness center, massage and hair salon, giant chessboard, library, sun deck and lounge.

Welcome Reception in Basel: Swiss Cheese & Wine

Enjoy a taste of Switzerland at a special welcome event that features delicious Swiss cheese and wine on board the ship!

Captain's Welcome Cocktail & Dinner on Board the Ship

Meet the Captain and your fellow Adventurers as you enjoy your first scrumptious dinner on board.

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Breakfast on Board the Ship

Start your day with a hearty breakfast with your fellow Adventurers.

Full-Day Activity – Choose One of These Options:

OPTION A:

Tour the Black Forest, Take a Toboggan Run and Visit a Woodworking Museum

• Tour the Black Forest and view the beautiful highlands, pastoral farms, grassy fields and woods up close.
• Thrill to an alpine toboggan run. Opens a dialog with important information about the toboggan activity. See important details
• Attend a museum workshop and learn from an expert how to create a cuckoo pipe that's iconic to the Black Forest.

OPTION B:

Tour the Black Forest, Go Ziplining and Take a Leisurely Hike to the Triberg Waterfalls

• Tour the Black Forest and view the beautiful highlands, pastoral farms, grassy fields and woods up close.
• Soar above the trees of the Black Forest on the Black Forest zipline. Opens a dialog with important information about the zip lining activity. See important details
• Enjoy a pleasant hike for an up-close view of Germany's highest waterfalls—the breathtaking Triberg Waterfalls.

OPTION C:

Enjoy an Excursion to Riquewihr

• Discover one of the most beautiful villages in France—the medieval town of Riquewihr—as well as a variety of landscapes in this region, ranging from Alsatian vineyards to the Vosges Mountains.
• Stroll through the “Gem of the Alsace Vineyards,” as you take in the quaint half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets and structures dating back to the 13th century.
• Enjoy a privately guided horseback tour along the scenic trails of the Champ du Feu. Prior to the ride, each Guest will clean and prep their horse. Opens a dialog with important information about the horseback riding activity. See important details

OPTION D:

Enjoy an Excursion to Riquewihr without Horseback Riding

• Discover one of the most beautiful villages in France—the medieval town of Riquewihr—as well as a variety of landscapes in this region, ranging from Alsatian vineyards to the Vosges Mountains.
• Stroll through the “Gem of the Alsace Vineyards,” as you take in the quaint half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets and structures dating back to the 13th century.

Lunch During Your Excursion

Enjoy a delicious lunch served during your excursion.

Dinner on Board the Ship

Return to the ship for a delectable evening meal.

PLEASE NOTE: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

Breakfast on Board the Ship

Begin your day of exciting activities with a good breakfast.

Morning Activity – Choose One of These Options:

OPTION A:

Take an Alsace Canoe Trip

Take an Alsace canoe trip through the center of old Strasbourg. Opens a dialog with important information about the canoe activity. See important details

OPTION B:

Take a Canal Boat Tour and Visit the Strasbourg Cathedral de Notre Dame

• Take a Strasbourg city tour on the Batorama Canal Boat and pass by this city's main attractions—including towers, covered bridges and the Vauban Dam—and through this city's various districts such as the renowned Petite France.
• Visit Strasbourg Cathedral de Notre Dame for an at-your-leisure visit of this beautiful cathedral, built in 1439 in the grand Gothic style, with Renaissance-era stained-glass windows and a famous astronomical clock created in 1843.

Lunch On Board the Ship

Savor lunch on board the ship highlighting Strasbourg’s unique cuisine influenced by both the French and German cultures. Refuel to be ready for the afternoon activities!

Afternoon Activity – Choose One of These Options:

OPTION A:

Take a French Macaron Hands-On Demonstration

Learn how to make delicious French macarons with the onboard chef.

OPTION B:

Explore the Wine Caves of Cave Historique des Hospices

• Discover wine caves in the medieval basements of Cave Historique Des Hospices, a hospital found in 1395. In its wine museum, 40 ancient wine barrels founded the history of the region—one containing wine from 1472.
• Enjoy wine tasting the fine Alsatian varieties that have been more recently put in barrels and then bottled right there in the caves.

Dinner On Board the Ship

Return to the ship for a delectable evening meal.

Visit St. Thomas Church for a Private Organ Concert

Experience the rare pleasure of attending a private organ concert at St. Thomas Church, world-famous for its beautiful and historically significant organs—Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart played on one of them!

PLEASE NOTE: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

Breakfast On Board the Ship

Say hello to your fellow Adventurers as you get ready for the day ahead with a tasty breakfast.

Full Day Activity

Porsche Museum and Mercedes-Benz Museum With Lunch

• Take excursions to the Porsche Museum and Mercedes-Benz Museum and learn the history of these 2 legendary automobile companies. Both museums house a variety of extraordinary automobiles, offer insights into how they were designed and introduce concept cars that might inspire future models.
• Between museum visits, enjoy a delicious lunch.

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Half Day Activity

Tour Heidelberg and the Famous Heidelberg Castle

• Visit Heidelberg Castle with a costumed guide telling you the fascinating history of this fortress and home of royalty, built in 1614 and considered an important Renaissance structure.
• Take a walking tour through Heidelberg, Germany's oldest and most renowned university town.
• Spend time on your own in Heidelberg, exploring the baroque buildings, shops and beautiful waterfronts.

Lunch On Board the Ship

For those who didn't choose to participate in the full-day activity, enjoy lunch on board the ship.

Dinner On Board the Ship

Return from a fun-filled day for a tasty dinner on the ship. Share stories of your experiences with your fellow Adventurers.

Evening Entertainment – Spaghetti Ice Cream Tasting & Demonstration

Watch the famous "spaghetti" ice being made—and then delight in tasting this spectacular ice cream dessert! Created in the 1960s, this scrumptious spaghetti-lookalike is made first by reimagining the pasta. Watch vanilla ice cream as it's pressed through a potato ricer to resemble spaghetti and then placed on a bed of whipped cream, with strawberry sauce poured over it to represent tomato sauce and almonds or shaved white chocolate sprinkled on top to look like parmesan cheese. Delizioso!

PLEASE NOTE: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

Breakfast on Board the Ship

Wake up to a delightful breakfast with fellow Adventurers.

Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum

Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum, which contains one of the largest collections of beautiful mechanical music boxes, giant pianos and other automated instruments–dating back from the 18th to the 20th century.

Choose a Morning Activity:

OPTION A:

Biking Around Rüdesheim

Enjoy biking on your own through the quaint town of Rüdesheim and the surrounding wine country that is the birthplace of acclaimed pinot noir and Riesling wines. Opens a dialog with important information about the bike riding activity. See important details

OPTION B:

On Your Own in Rüdesheim

Explore this quaint town and take advantage of the wonderful things to do, including:

Rüdesheim Coffee & Hot Chocolate Tasting: Explore Rüdesheim and stop to savor a cup of the famous local coffee or a delicious hot chocolate.

Rüdesheim Gondola Ride to Niederwald Monument: Be thrilled as you take to the sky on the Rüdesheim Gondola Ride to the Niederwald Monument, a famous Germania monument that offers panoramic views of the old town, wine country and the Rhine River.

Lunch On Board the Ship

Take a break between your morning and afternoon activities with a refreshing lunch on board.

Choose an Afternoon Activity:

OPTION A:

Biking Around Rüdesheim

Enjoy biking on your own through the quaint town of Rüdesheim and the surrounding wine country that is the birthplace of acclaimed pinot noir and Riesling wines. Opens a dialog with important information about the bike riding activity. See important details

OPTION B:

On Your Own in Rüdesheim

Explore this quaint town and take advantage of the wonderful things to do, including:

• Rüdesheim Coffee & Hot Chocolate Tasting: Explore Rüdesheim and stop to savor a cup of the famous local coffee or a delicious hot chocolate.
• Rüdesheim Gondola Ride to Niederwald Monument: Be thrilled as you take to the sky on the Rüdesheim Gondola Ride to the Niederwald Monument, a famous Germania monument that offers panoramic views of the old town, wine country and the Rhine River.

OPTION C:

Weingut Adolf Störzel Wine Tasting

Enjoy wine tasting accompanied by pretzels at Weingut Adolf Störzel inside the Bassenheimer Hof’s cellar.

Iconic Castle Cruise Through the Rhine Gorge

Behold 30 castles in all their magnificence! Sail through the Rhine Gorge, with the ship's Cruise Manager commenting on the castles' fascinating history and offering insights about the area. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage, the beautiful Upper Middle Rhine Valley along the shoreline is splendid to behold. Also, participate in a Rüdesheimer coffee demonstration and tasting on the sun deck.

Dinner On Board the Ship

Be our Guest for another excellent dinner prepared by the ship’s culinary team.

PLEASE NOTE: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

Breakfast On Board the Ship

Enjoy an early morning breakfast on board with fellow Adventurers.

Full-Day Activity (Until 2:00 PM) – Indoor Winter Park

Visit an indoor ski hall in Neuss to experience winter park games or an outdoor climbing park. Go sledding and tubing or take the ropes obstacle course. Opens a dialog with important information about the indoor winter park. See important details

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Half-Day Activities—Choose One of These Morning Options:

OPTION A:

Cologne Walking Tour, Leisure Visit of Cologne Cathedral and Fragrance Museum

• Take a Cologne walking tour and explore this incredible 2,000-year old city, restored with Gothic architecture and abounding with churches, museums and galleries.
• Take an "on your own" tour of the famous Cologne Cathedral, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Learn about the storied history of fragrance and how traditional German eau de cologne is made on a privately guided tour.

OPTION B:

Cologne Walking Tour, Leisure Visit of Cologne Cathedral and Chocolate Museum

• Take a Cologne walking tour and explore this incredible 2,000-year old city, restored with Gothic architecture and abounding with churches, museums and galleries.
• Take an "on your own" tour of the famous Cologne Cathedral, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Learn about the history and culture of chocolate on a self-guided tour of the Chocolate Museum at your leisure. You'll enjoy tasting some amazing chocolate, as well as create your own chocolate bar.

OPTION C:

Cologne Pub Tour

Take the Cologne Pub Tour and explore the fine beers of the region.

Lunch On Board the Ship and Depart for Amsterdam

Tapas are available beginning at noon for your enjoyment between excursions. A late lunch is served around 2:30 PM as the ship departs. Say goodbye to Cologne and head towards Amsterdam, continuing your picturesque voyage down the Rhine River.

Afternoon Frühschoppen

Take a break and enjoy a beer with sausages and pretzels as your Adventure Guides tell you about what lies ahead when you disembark tomorrow morning in Amsterdam.

Captain’s Farewell Cocktail Party & Dinner On Board the Ship

Join the Captain on board the ship for one last cocktail party and scrumptious dinner. Say farewell to him and your fellow Adventurers and share the experiences you encountered on this magical adventure.

PLEASE NOTE: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

Breakfast On Board the Ship

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast and get ready for the adventures ahead.

Full-Day Optional Add-On Activity with an Additional Cost:

Travel east to the town of Papenburg, known for its large shipyard, Meyer Werft, which specializes in building cruise liners—including the Disney Wish, one of three new Disney Cruise Line ships under construction. On this optional add-on activity, Guests will:

• Enjoy a delicious lunch at the historic Hotel Alte Werft, which is the former location of the Meyer Werft shipyard.
• Visit Meyer Werft for a unique opportunity to explore the ships which are under varying stages of construction.
• Take a privately-guided walking tour led by a Disney Imagineer and members of the Meyer Werft team to learn first-hand about the ship building process.
• Tour the greater shipyard, including a visitor center, assembly buildings and the Disney Cruise Line-specific ship building area
• Q&A session with a Disney Imagineer
• Visit the Meyer Werft gift shop Opens a dialog with important information about the horseback riding activity. See important details

Please note: This activity is an optional full-day activity and requires an additional cost. In addition to the activity, there is a 3 1/2 hour coach ride each way.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Travel by boat along one of the 165 canals that are Amsterdam's lifeline. Along the way, view this 800-year-old city's famous historical center and some of its most memorable and beautiful attractions—ancient churches, quaint canal houses, picturesque bridges, cobblestone streets and more.

Morning Activity—Choose One of These Options:

OPTION A:

Discover History at the Rijksmuseum

Discover the art and history of Amsterdam in The Rijksmuseum. This national museum displays nearly 8,000 pieces of art dating from the 9th to 19th centuries. Housed in over 150 rooms in an impressive, gold-leaf building, magnificent 15th- to 17th-century paintings are on display—masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, among others. It also houses some outstanding 19th century works as well as a remarkable Asian collection. Opens a dialog with important information about the Rijksmuseum. See important details

OPTION B:

Visit The Rembrandt House Museum With an Optional Etching Activity

Pay a visit to the home and workshop of the Netherlands’ greatest artist and see where he lived, worked and found the inspiration for some of his masterpieces. Then, Adventurers are invited to enter Rembrandt’s printmaking studio for a demonstration to learn about the technique of etching and see how an etching is printed.

OPTION C:

Visit the Van Gogh Museum

Explore the Van Gogh Museum with over 1,000 paintings, drawings and letters of Vincent van Gogh. This museum contains the largest collection of Van Gogh painting in the world. Learn about Van Gogh’s personal history, how conservators restored his paintings and more. Get an intimate view of some of his greatest masterpieces, including “Sunflowers” and “The Bedroom,” as well as many works of his contemporaries.

Lunch On Board the Ship

Enjoy a relaxing lunch with your fellow Adventurers before you set off on your afternoon excursions.

Afternoon Excursion—Choose One of These Options:

OPTION A:

Countryside Visit to Volendam

Tour the classic fishing village of Volendam, located near IJsselmeer Lake just outside of Amsterdam. With its beautiful harbor, home to old fishing boats and residents who still wear traditional clothing such as pointed bonnets, it represents life in The Netherlands.

OPTION B:

See the Sights in Zaanse Schans

• Take in the community of Zaanse Schans, located amidst a meadow landscape and appearing as if it's straight out of a child's storybook, with iconic wooden windmills and other structures that have been moved and reassembled here piece by piece to bring the history of this area to life. Feel welcomed by this community as you stroll past wooden houses, shops and museums.
• Try your hand at clog-decorating and see a cheese-making demonstration.

Dinner On Board the Ship

As you cruise towards Amsterdam, savor a delectable dinner on board. 

PLEASE NOTE: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

Breakfast On Board the Ship

Enjoy one last breakfast on the ship as you close your incredible adventure.

Transfer to the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Get assistance with your luggage and be escorted to your next stop to the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).