Captivating Rhine (Taste of Christmas)
From $3,139 per person
8 days
Ships: AmaViola, AmaSiena
AmaWaterways
8 days, 7 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Amsterdam
- Day 2 - Amsterdam
- Day 3 - Düsseldorf
- Day 4 - Rhine Gorge, Germany
- Day 5 - Ludwigshafen
- Day 6 - Strasbourg
- Day 7 - Breisach
- Day 8 - Basel
Your journey, ashore & afloat.
8 days. Open any day for the full narrative and that day's highlights.
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Booking Direct or Booking by Small Ship Travel
A AmaWaterways voyage can be booked direct or by Small Ship Travel. What changes is what comes with it: advice that compares across cruise lines before you commit, an advocate who knows you and your booking if plans change, and, for Loyalty Program members, 2% to 5% credit per booking on top of any rewards from the cruise line. Getting the fit right the first time is the real saving.
| Book Direct | Book by Small Ship Travel | |
|---|---|---|
| Loyalty credit | The line's own program | 2–5% credit earned per booking for members, in addition to any rewards you receive from the cruise line* |
| Advice | AmaWaterways's ships, known well | We compare across Viking, AmaWaterways, Silversea, and the rest, then put you on the right one |
| Cabin selection | Brochure categories | Which cabins to target on this ship, and which lose their view and natural light when a second ship moors alongside |
| If plans change | The line's call center | An advocate who knows you, your booking, and people at the line |
* Credit applies to a non-cruise portion of your booking. $250 credit for new clients who have not previously booked with Small Ship Travel. Loyalty Program details
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* Per double occupancy. Some pricing may reflect single traveler rate.
** Double asterisk - for reverse direction indication
The AmaSiena.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the AmaSiena, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
AmaSiena is one of AmaWaterways’ newest and most elegantly modern river ships, sailing the Rhine, Moselle, and Danube Rivers. With sleek styling, spacious accommodations, and thoughtful amenities for just 156 guests, AmaSiena delivers a boutique river cruise experience that blends European sophistication with warm, personalized service.
Onboard, guests enjoy fresh regional cuisine in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table, sip local vintages in the panoramic lounge, and relax on the sun deck with a heated pool and swim-up bar. A wellness program with guided fitness classes, a massage room, and a walking track ensures well-being is part of every journey.
Staterooms include AmaWaterways’ signature twin-balcony layout in many categories, allowing guests to enjoy fresh air and sweeping views from the privacy of their room. From medieval towns and vineyard-lined hills to iconic cities and charming villages, AmaSiena offers a refined, immersive way to explore the cultural heart of Europe.
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