7-Night Trip on AmaLucia
Enchanting Rhine (A Taste of Christmas Markets)
Cruise, River cruise, Small Ship/Yacht
Basel to Amsterdam Cruise
Coming to life with seasonal lights and holiday festivities, the legendary Rhine captivates those who glide along its waters at the start of the holiday season. Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste seasonal flavors such as the Christmas Market staple, <i>glühwein</i>, and to touch history up close with guided walking tours and active excursions. Timeless traditions remain intact-from the brewing of Germany’s legendary beers, to the making of Rüdesheimer coffee. Take a front-row seat on an enchanting journey that takes you along the Rhine and through its designated UNESCO World Heritage Site with its 40 castles strung like pearls on its riverbanks and to magnificent cities and charming villages alike. From the majestic Swiss Alps to Amsterdam’s colorful canals, board your beautifully decorated ship and journey into the heart of the destinations you visit, experiencing the holiday spirit that comes alive in select markets along the Rhine during this <i>Taste of Christmas Markets</i> cruise.
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<i>Note: Select Christmas Markets will be open during select departures and may vary. For full details and dates, visit the tourism website for each city.</i>
7 Nights
Starting At
$3,599.00
USD
November 20, 2025 through November 27, 2025
Book by:
November 16, 2025 7:00 PM
ID: 8398242
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About AmaLucia
Ship Overview
AmaLucia
Sister ship to the award-winning AmaLea and AmaKristina, the elegant 156-passenger AmaLucia debuted in 2021. This warm, inviting ship offers the luxury of space in which guests can peacefully unwind. From comfortable staterooms with twin balconies that keep guests well-connected via Entertainment-On-Demand, free high-speed Internet access and Wi-Fi, to the sunny Main Lounge, where delicious tapas are served throughout the day, guests have everything they need to enjoy their time spent on board. If an active mood strikes, the sun-deck walking track, pool with swim-up bar, fitness room and complimentary fleet of bikes are available. Or you can take an invigorating class led by the professionally trained onboard Wellness Host. And, of course, the exquisite cuisine served in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant will satisfy your every craving aboard AmaLucia.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2021
Ship Length
443 ft.
Ship Beam
38 ft.
Total Capacity
156
Crew Size
51
Laundromats
Deck Plan Details
Symbol Legend
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Staterooms can become adjoining by request. |
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Up to triple occupancy |
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Enchanting Rhine (A Taste of Christmas Markets)
Day 1
Basel
EMBARKATION
Day 2
Breisach
Colmar excursion
OR Breisach wine country bike tour
OR Black Forest* hike
Day 3
Strasbourg
“The Gem of Alsace” tour
OR Strasbourg bike tour
Day 4
Ludwigshafen
“Romantic Heidelberg” excursion
OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s hike
OR “Secrets of Speyer” tour
Rüdesheim
Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
OR Rüdesheimer Coffee
Day 5
Rüdesheim
Wine Tasting
OR Schloss Johannisberg bike tour
OR Vineyard hike
Rhine Gorge
Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
Lahnstein
Exclusive festive celebration
Day 6
Cologne
"Holy City" walking tour and Kölsch beer tasting
OR Cologne Cathedral Architecture tour
OR Cologne bike tour
Day 7
Amsterdam
Canal cruise tour
OR Jordaan walking tour*
Day 8
Amsterdam
DISEMBARKATION
Day 1
Basel
EMBARKATION
Day 2
Breisach
Colmar excursion
OR Breisach wine country bike tour
OR Black Forest* hike
Day 3
Strasbourg
“The Gem of Alsace” tour
OR Strasbourg bike tour
Day 4
Ludwigshafen
“Romantic Heidelberg” excursion
OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s hike
OR “Secrets of Speyer” tour
Rüdesheim
Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
OR Rüdesheimer Coffee
Day 5
Rüdesheim
Wine Tasting
OR Schloss Johannisberg bike tour
OR Vineyard hike
Rhine Gorge
Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
Lahnstein
Exclusive festive celebration
Day 6
Cologne
"Holy City" walking tour and Kölsch beer tasting
OR Cologne Cathedral Architecture tour
OR Cologne bike tour
Day 7
Amsterdam
Canal cruise tour
OR Jordaan walking tour*
Day 8
Amsterdam
DISEMBARKATION
Ship Overview
Ship Overview
AmaLucia
Sister ship to the award-winning AmaLea and AmaKristina, the elegant 156-passenger AmaLucia debuted in 2021. This warm, inviting ship offers the luxury of space in which guests can peacefully unwind. From comfortable staterooms with twin balconies that keep guests well-connected via Entertainment-On-Demand, free high-speed Internet access and Wi-Fi, to the sunny Main Lounge, where delicious tapas are served throughout the day, guests have everything they need to enjoy their time spent on board. If an active mood strikes, the sun-deck walking track, pool with swim-up bar, fitness room and complimentary fleet of bikes are available. Or you can take an invigorating class led by the professionally trained onboard Wellness Host. And, of course, the exquisite cuisine served in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant will satisfy your every craving aboard AmaLucia.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2021
Ship Length
443 ft.
Ship Beam
38 ft.
Total Capacity
156
Crew Size
51
Laundromats
Deck Plan Details
Deck Plan Details
Symbol Legend
|
|
Staterooms can become adjoining by request. |
|
|
Up to triple occupancy |
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Enchanting Rhine (A Taste of Christmas Markets)
Day 1
Basel
EMBARKATION
Day 2
Breisach
Colmar excursion
OR Breisach wine country bike tour
OR Black Forest* hike
Day 3
Strasbourg
“The Gem of Alsace” tour
OR Strasbourg bike tour
Day 4
Ludwigshafen
“Romantic Heidelberg” excursion
OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s hike
OR “Secrets of Speyer” tour
Rüdesheim
Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
OR Rüdesheimer Coffee
Day 5
Rüdesheim
Wine Tasting
OR Schloss Johannisberg bike tour
OR Vineyard hike
Rhine Gorge
Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
Lahnstein
Exclusive festive celebration
Day 6
Cologne
"Holy City" walking tour and Kölsch beer tasting
OR Cologne Cathedral Architecture tour
OR Cologne bike tour
Day 7
Amsterdam
Canal cruise tour
OR Jordaan walking tour*
Day 8
Amsterdam
DISEMBARKATION
Day 1
Basel
EMBARKATION
Day 2
Breisach
Colmar excursion
OR Breisach wine country bike tour
OR Black Forest* hike
Day 3
Strasbourg
“The Gem of Alsace” tour
OR Strasbourg bike tour
Day 4
Ludwigshafen
“Romantic Heidelberg” excursion
OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s hike
OR “Secrets of Speyer” tour
Rüdesheim
Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
OR Rüdesheimer Coffee
Day 5
Rüdesheim
Wine Tasting
OR Schloss Johannisberg bike tour
OR Vineyard hike
Rhine Gorge
Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
Lahnstein
Exclusive festive celebration
Day 6
Cologne
"Holy City" walking tour and Kölsch beer tasting
OR Cologne Cathedral Architecture tour
OR Cologne bike tour
Day 7
Amsterdam
Canal cruise tour
OR Jordaan walking tour*
Day 8
Amsterdam
DISEMBARKATION
About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.
About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.
