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AmaWaterways AmaSerena - Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps - Oct 6-13, 2025

Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 13, 2025

Greetings!

Welcome to Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps - October 6 - 13, 2025 . We are excited to have you on this amazing adventure down the Rhine river on the beautiful AMASerena!
 

Discover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River cruise fantasy on AmaSerena. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history. Then it’s off to Germany, where you’ll discover not only the grand city of Cologne but charming villages like the winemaking hamlet of Rüdesheim and the university town of Heidelberg. Enjoy cruising through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, where 40 castles are strung like pearls along the riverbanks. Cross the border into France’s Alsace region in enchanting Strasbourg and take in spectacular panoramas of the Swiss Alps. Encompassing the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland, as well as iconic landmarks and majestic mountain landscapes, this distinctive itinerary is truly a dream come true.

 
 

What's included in this trip:

  • 7 night cruise onboard the AMASerena
  • All Taxes/Fees/Port Charges and Onboard Gratuities
  • Included alcoholic beverages at meals and one hour cocktail hour daily
  • Free Wifi Onboard
 

 

What's not included:

  1. International Airfare (Contact us for a quote)
  2. Transfers (These can be added once the airfare is booked)
 

Itinerary: 

  • Day 1 – Amsterdam: Embarkation
  • Day 2 – Amsterdam: Canal Cruise
                  Scenic Cruising
  • Day 3 – Cologne: “Holy City” walking tour and cathedral visit 
                  Or Kölsch beer
                  Or Cologne bike tour
  • Day 4 – Rhine Gorge: Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
                  Rüdesheim: Gondola ride with wine tasting
                  Or Vineyards hike
                  Or Guided bike tour of the Rheingau
                  Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
                  Or Rüdesheimer coffee
  • Day 5 – Ludwigshafen: “Romantic Heidelberg” excursion
                  Or “Secrets of Speyer” tour
                  Or Heidelberg Philosopher’s Path hike
                  Or Ladenburg bike tour
  • Day 6 – Strasbourg: “The Gem of Alsace” tour
                  Or Strasbourg bike tour
  • Day 7 – Basel: “City of Art” tour
                  Or Lucerne full-day tour
                  Or Three Countries bike tour
                  Lucerne half-day tour
  • Day 8 – Basel: Disembarkation
 

Cancellation policy:

River cruise deposits are non refundable.  If we can resell your space, then we are able to refund your deposit.  If you cancel after final payment you would need to file a claim with your trip insurance for reimbursement. The final payment date is June 6, 2025

Available Packages

Suites Category (Per Person)
Available until May 15, 2025

$6,863.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person

Cat. SS Cabins (Suites) – Pricing is base on double occupancy
 
Single occupancy is available at 200% of the cruise fare as a solo supplement on all categories except D and E. 

AA Category (Per Person)
Available until May 15, 2025

$5,527.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person

Cat. AA Cabins (French Balcony & Outside Balcony) – Pricing is based on double occupancy
 
Single occupancy is available at 200% of the cruise fare as a solo supplement on all categories except D and E. 

AB Category (Per Person)
Available until May 15, 2025

$5,433.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person

Cat. AB Cabins (French Balcony & Outside Balcony) – Pricing is based on double occupancy
 
Single occupancy is available at 200% of the cruise fare as a solo supplement on all categories except D and E. 

BA Category (Per Person)
Available until May 15, 2025

$5,289.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person

Cat. BA Cabins (French Balcony & Outside Balcony) – Pricing is based on double occupancy
 
Single occupancy is available at 200% of the cruise fare as a solo supplement on all categories except D and E. 

BB Category (Per Person)
Available until May 15, 2025

$4,999.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person

Cat. BB Cabins (French Balcony & Outside Balcony) – Pricing is based on double occupancy
 
Single occupancy is available at 200% of the cruise fare as a solo supplement on all categories except D and E. 

C Category (Per Person)
Available until March 1, 2025

$4,613.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person

Cat. C Cabins (French Balcony) – Pricing is based on  double occupancy
 
Single occupancy is available at 200% of the cruise fare as a solo supplement on all categories except D and E. 
 

D Category (Per Person)
Available until May 15, 2025

$3,920.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person

Cat. D Cabins (Fixed Windows) – Pricing is based on double occupancy
 

*Pricing includes port charges and gratuities at $338 per person and is based on double occupancy

*Single occupancy is available at 125% on Cat D and E, 200% on all other categories

*Pricing is based on availability and subject to change

*Pricing includes alcoholic beverages at meals, and a one hour cocktail hour on board.

*Pricing includes all excursions

*Airfare is NOT included

E Category (Per Person)
Available until May 15, 2025

$3,705.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person

Cat. E Cabins (Fixed Windows) - pricing is based on  double occupancy
 

*Pricing includes port charges and gratuities at $338 per person and is based on double occupancy

*Single occupancy is available at 125% on Cat D and E, 200% on all other categories

*Pricing is based on availability and subject to change

*Pricing includes alcoholic beverages at meals, and a one hour cocktail hour on board.

*Pricing includes all excursions

*Airfare is NOT included

Extra Options

2 Nights Amsterdam (Double)
Available until May 15, 2025

$809.00

2 Nights Amsterdam (Solo)
Available until May 15, 2025

$1,229.00

2 Nights Lake Como (Double)
Available until May 15, 2025

$1,599.00

2 Nights Lake Como (Solo)
Available until May 15, 2025

$2,679.00