14 nights on the Dutch & Belgian Waterways and Rhine · Basel to Amsterdam or Amsterdam to Basel · from A$5,104 pp
City Escapes: Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals is a 14-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Dutch & Belgian Waterways and Rhine, in both directions (Basel to Amsterdam, or Amsterdam to Basel), on AmaLucia, AmaSofia or AmaVenita. There are 10 departures between January 2027 and November 2028, from A$5,104 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
Follow the Rhine and Dutch waterways through storybook towns, medieval cities and castle-lined valleys, with opportunities to explore renowned museums, historic landmarks and regional culinary traditions along the way. From the Alsace region and Heidelberg to Brussels, Antwerp and Amsterdam, each day offers a choice of immersive cultural, active and scenic experiences.
| Length | 14 nights |
|---|---|
| Rivers | Dutch & Belgian Waterways and Rhine |
| Starts and ends | Basel to Amsterdam; Amsterdam to Basel |
| Countries | Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France and Switzerland |
| Ships | AmaLucia, AmaSofia, AmaVenita |
| Departures | 10, 28 Jan 2027 to 4 Nov 2028 |
| From | A$5,104 pp, Window |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Welcome to Amsterdam |
| 2 | Arnhem, Netherlands | Take in the history and charm of Arnhem |
| 3 | Ghent, Belgium | Discover the storybook beauty of Ghent and Bruges |
| 4 | Brussels, Belgium | Brussels at a glance—royal elegance, vibrant streets, and local flavor. |
| 5 | Antwerp, Belgium | Where history, art, and local flavor come together at an easy pace. |
| 6 | Dordrecht, Netherlands | Experience the Netherlands through windmills, craftsmanship, and modern city life. |
| 7 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Soak in Amsterdam’s culture, waterways, and nearby countryside. |
| 8 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Discover the World of Rembrandt |
| 9 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Experience Amsterdam Through Art and Culture |
| 10 | Monheim, Germany | Explore Tradition and Innovation Along the Rhine |
| 11 | Bingen, Germany | Rhine Castles, Cultural Discoveries & Riverside Dining |
| 12 | Ludwigshafen, Germany | Heidelberg Romance or Speyer Innovation |
| 13 | Strasbourg, France | Strasbourg’s Timeless Charm |
| 14 | Breisach, Germany | Alsace Villages, Vineyards & Hilltop Views |
| 15 | Basel, Switzerland | Bid farewell to your ship and prepare for your journey home |
As published by AmaWaterways, in one direction; the reverse sailings visit the same places the other way round. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.
Every departure we list, with the lowest fare in each stateroom type, per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. Press Quote on a date and a specialist confirms what is open and the price for two before you pay.
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$5,104 | A$9,131 | A$16,613 | |
| 4 Feb 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$5,392 | A$9,419 | A$16,901 | |
| 18 Feb 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$6,543 | A$10,570 | A$18,052 | |
| 25 Feb 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$6,974 | A$11,001 | A$18,483 | |
| 11 Mar 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaLucia | A$7,982 | A$10,858 | A$19,491 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaLucia | A$5,893 | A$8,769 | A$17,402 | |
| 3 Feb 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaLucia | A$5,893 | A$8,769 | A$17,402 | |
| 17 Feb 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaLucia | A$5,893 | A$8,769 | A$17,402 | |
| 24 Feb 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaLucia | A$5,893 | A$8,769 | A$17,402 | |
| 4 Nov 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSofia | A$8,770 | A$11,647 | A$20,280 |
The lowest fare in each stateroom type across the departures above, per person twin share. Each type has several categories by deck and size; we quote the one you prefer.
AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.
From A$5,104 per person, twin share (A$10,208 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$5,104, Balcony from A$8,769, Suite from A$16,613. Fares are in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. They differ by date, so the table of departures above has each one.
10 times between 28 Jan 2027 and 4 Nov 2028: 5 departures in 2027, 5 departures in 2028.
It sails both ways: Basel to Amsterdam, and Amsterdam to Basel. The places are the same each way, in the reverse order. Each departure in the table shows its direction.
AmaLucia, AmaSofia and AmaVenita, depending on the date. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.
All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, guided excursions in most places you stop, Wi-Fi, port charges and gratuities, and bicycles to borrow. Flights, travel insurance, visas and premium drinks are extra.
Choose a date in the table and press Quote, or send the form with any date. A AmaWaterways specialist replies with the staterooms open on your date and the price for two in Australian dollars, before you pay anything. Or call us on 1300 214 840.
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