Megan Kline

Paint By Destination

Christmas Market Watercolor Workshop Cruise With Andy Evansen

Dec 15, 2025 to Dec 22, 2025
The Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland

Last Painter Spot for our Christmas Market Watercolor Workshop River Cruise with Andy Evansen December 15 - 22, 2025

Experience Europe’s most enchanting holiday markets with our Christmas Markets Watercolor Workshop Cruise along the Rhine River. Partnering with AmaWaterways, our unique watercolaor workshop cruise itinerary takes you to charming towns, fairytale castles, and festive markets, offering the opportunity for classroom-style instruction onboard with instructor Andy Evansen.

From the charming  canals of Amsterdam to the historic streets of Strasbourg and the holiday stalls of Rüdesheim, you’ll capture the magic of the season with a paintbrush in hand. Explore quaint villages and iconic landmarks, all while taking in the history and winter beauty of the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland.

What's Included:

  • Half-day watercolor workshops onboard (4 hours, both on and off the ship, depending on the itinerary and excursions)

  • Daily included excursions

  • 7-Nights luxury accommodation onboard the AmaSerena

  • Daily Wi-Fi to stay connected

  • All meals and beverages onboard

  • Personal concierge and dedicated group host

What's not included:

  1. Airfare to and from the embarkation and disembarkation port cities
  2. Airport transportation
  3. Travel, health, accident or other insurance
  4. Select alcoholic beverages
  5. Passport fees
  6. Baggage fees
  7. Vaccinations
  8. Laundry
  9. Additional food and beverages off board
  10. Optional excursions
  11. Gratuities or other items of a personal nature

About The Cruise Line

AmaWaterways offers an intimate and luxurious river cruising experience, granting access to Europe's most enchanting Christmas Markets and historic towns along the Rhine River. Our home for this watercolor workshop is the AmaSerena, a beautifully appointed ship accommodating just 164 guests. With spacious staterooms, many featuring twin balconies, and thoughtfully designed public areas, the AmaSerena provides a refined setting perfect for capturing Europe's festive landscapes.

With a high staff-to-guest ratio, AmaWaterways ensures attentive, personalized service—from remembering your name to offering local recommendations. It's a boutique cruising experience that's warm, welcoming, and artistically inspiring. 

Click here to learn more about the AmaSerena and view the deck plan.

 About The Watercolor Workshop

Watercolor workshops will be half-day sessions, for up to four hours per day. These are not full day workshops. Instruction will take place onboard in a dedicated classroom space. These workshops are designed to compliment the travel experience, not take over the day--there will be no painting or instruction during the guided excursions, as our sessions will be scheduled afterward.

Deposit & Cancellation policy:

A deposit is required to secure your booking, and final payment is due by August 17, 2025. The deposit is $400 per person, plus the Workshop Fee of $838 if you are participating in the watercolor workshop.

Because we are so close to the departure date and this is a waitlist release, both the cruise and workshop deposits are 100% non-refundable.

Final payment will be due no later than August 17, 2025.

Available Packages

Double Balcony Room - Category AB
Unavailable as of October 3, 2025

$6,738.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person

Unavailable

Your cruise fare includes luxury accommodations, all onboard meals with award-winning dining, unlimited wine and beer with lunch and dinner, daily excursions, onboard entertainment, Wi-Fi, and bicycles for exploring ashore. From guided city tours to leisurely walks through charming villages, each day brings new opportunities to discover the heart of Europe and European Holiday Markets at your own pace.

In addition to the cruise inclusions, this sailing features a private watercolor workshop for up to 10 participants, offering a small, intimate setting to learn, paint, and connect with fellow artists while traveling.

This fee is based on a shared room per person in a Double Balcony Stateroom (Category AB). Please note that since we are within 90 days of the sailing date, final payment will be due upon receipt of your deposit.

Double Balcony Room - Category AA
Unavailable as of October 3, 2025

$6,938.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person

Unavailable

Your cruise fare includes luxury accommodations, all onboard meals with award-winning dining, unlimited wine and beer with lunch and dinner, daily excursions, onboard entertainment, Wi-Fi, and bicycles for exploring ashore. From guided city tours to leisurely walks through charming villages, each day brings new opportunities to discover the heart of Europe and European Holiday Markets at your own pace.

In addition to the cruise inclusions, this sailing features a private watercolor workshop for up to 10 participants, offering a small, intimate setting to learn, paint, and connect with fellow artists while traveling.

This fee is based on a shared room per person in a Double Balcony Stateroom (Category AB). Please note that since we are within 90 days of the sailing date, final payment will be due upon receipt of your deposit.

Extra options

Workshop Fee (**Select if you’re painting)
Unavailable as of September 17, 2025

$838.00
Deposit: $838.00

**IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are joining as a painter, you must select this add-on. Please indicate the number of painters in your group at checkout.
 

This fee covers participation in the onboard and on-location watercolor workshop and includes:

  • Daily instruction and guidance from the artist

  • All planning and logistical coordination

  • Required local permits and painting licenses in ports and cities

  • Support staff and on-site coordination throughout the workshop

  • Access to designated painting areas, both onboard and ashore

This ensures a seamless, fully-supported painting experience in every destination.