7 nights on the Rhine · Amsterdam to Basel · from A$3,893 pp
Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps is a 7-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Rhine, from Amsterdam to Basel, on AmaFiora, AmaSerena, AmaSofia or AmaVenita. There are 76 departures between November 2026 and December 2028, from A$3,893 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
Few itineraries stage a contrast like this one: the castle-studded Rhine Gorge at one end, the Swiss Alps at the other, and the chance to explore both on foot. Hiking trails climb above Lucerne, riverside paths follow the Rhine Valley by bike, and the medieval streets and vineyard tastings in between still leave time to linger.
| Length | 7 nights |
|---|---|
| River | Rhine |
| Starts and ends | Amsterdam to Basel |
| Countries | Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland |
| Ships | AmaFiora, AmaSerena, AmaSofia, AmaVenita |
| Departures | 76, 10 Nov 2026 to 19 Dec 2028 |
| Themed sailings | Festive Delights sailing, Christmas Markets sailing |
| From | A$3,893 pp, Window |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Let the Rhine river transport you back in time |
| 2 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Graceful canals and open waters guide you on your journey down the Rhine |
| 3 | Cologne, Germany | Ancient landmarks and local brews define Cologne’s charm |
| 4 | Rudesheim, Germany | Riverside vistas and Rüdesheim’s flavors captivate the senses |
| 5 | Ludwigshafen, Germany | Historic streets, river paths, and iconic castles await in Heidelberg and Speyer |
| 6 | Strasbourg, France | Experience Strasbourg’s Franco-German charm up close |
| 7 | Basel, Switzerland | Medieval squares, Habsburg castles, and Swiss vineyards captivate |
| 8 | Basel, Switzerland | Begin your journey home |
As published by AmaWaterways. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2026Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$6,550 | A$8,797 | A$12,546 | |
| 17 Nov 2026Amsterdam to Basel · Festive Delights sailing | AmaSerena | A$6,100 | A$8,347 | A$12,096 | |
| 24 Nov 2026Amsterdam to Basel · Festive Delights sailing | AmaVenita | A$6,700 | A$8,947 | A$12,696 | |
| 1 Dec 2026Amsterdam to Basel · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaSerena | A$8,199 | A$10,446 | A$14,195 | |
| 8 Dec 2026Amsterdam to Basel · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaVenita | A$8,499 | A$10,746 | A$14,495 | |
| 15 Dec 2026Amsterdam to Basel · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaSerena | A$7,749 | A$9,996 | A$13,745 | |
| 22 Dec 2026Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$5,575 | A$7,822 | A$11,571 | |
| 29 Dec 2026Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$5,200 | A$7,447 | A$11,196 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSofia | A$6,653 | A$8,378 | A$12,695 | |
| 10 Apr 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSofia | A$7,085 | A$8,810 | A$13,127 | |
| 11 May 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 18 May 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 25 May 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 1 June 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$6,735 | A$9,036 | A$12,777 | |
| 8 June 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$6,735 | A$9,036 | A$12,777 | |
| 15 June 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$6,085 | A$8,386 | A$12,127 | |
| 22 June 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 29 June 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 6 July 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$5,585 | A$7,886 | A$11,627 | |
| 13 July 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$5,585 | A$7,886 | A$11,627 | |
| 20 July 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$5,285 | A$7,586 | A$11,327 | |
| 27 July 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 3 Aug 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$5,585 | A$7,886 | A$11,627 | |
| 10 Aug 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$5,585 | A$7,886 | A$11,627 | |
| 17 Aug 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$6,373 | A$8,674 | A$12,415 | |
| 24 Aug 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$6,017 | A$8,318 | A$12,059 | |
| 31 Aug 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$7,311 | A$9,612 | A$13,353 | |
| 7 Sept 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$7,311 | A$9,612 | A$13,353 | |
| 14 Sept 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$7,661 | A$9,962 | A$13,703 | |
| 21 Sept 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$6,911 | A$9,212 | A$12,953 | |
| 28 Sept 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$6,911 | A$9,212 | A$12,953 | |
| 5 Oct 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$5,861 | A$8,162 | A$11,903 | |
| 12 Oct 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$6,517 | A$8,818 | A$12,559 | |
| 26 Oct 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$5,285 | A$7,586 | A$11,327 | |
| 2 Nov 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$5,141 | A$7,442 | A$11,183 | |
| 9 Nov 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$5,729 | A$8,030 | A$11,771 | |
| 16 Nov 2027Amsterdam to Basel · Festive Delights sailing | AmaSerena | A$4,709 | A$7,010 | A$10,751 | |
| 23 Nov 2027Amsterdam to Basel · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaVenita | A$6,191 | A$8,492 | A$12,233 | |
| 30 Nov 2027Amsterdam to Basel · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaSerena | A$7,517 | A$9,818 | A$13,559 | |
| 7 Dec 2027Amsterdam to Basel · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaVenita | A$7,517 | A$9,818 | A$13,559 | |
| 21 Dec 2027Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$5,153 | A$7,454 | A$11,195 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaFiora | A$3,893 | A$5,618 | A$9,934 | |
| 29 Feb 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$4,036 | A$6,337 | A$10,078 | |
| 11 Mar 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaFiora | A$4,468 | A$6,193 | A$10,510 | |
| 14 Mar 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$4,468 | A$6,769 | A$10,510 | |
| 25 Mar 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaFiora | A$5,044 | A$6,769 | A$11,085 | |
| 8 Apr 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaFiora | A$6,225 | A$7,950 | A$12,267 | |
| 9 May 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 16 May 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 23 May 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 30 May 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 6 June 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 13 June 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 20 June 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 27 June 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 4 July 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 11 July 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 25 July 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 1 Aug 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 8 Aug 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 15 Aug 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$5,463 | A$7,764 | A$11,505 | |
| 22 Aug 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$5,751 | A$8,052 | A$11,793 | |
| 29 Aug 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$5,895 | A$8,195 | A$11,936 | |
| 5 Sept 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 12 Sept 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 19 Sept 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 26 Sept 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 3 Oct 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 10 Oct 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$7,201 | A$9,502 | A$13,243 | |
| 24 Oct 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 31 Oct 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$6,625 | A$8,926 | A$12,667 | |
| 21 Nov 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$5,607 | A$7,908 | A$11,649 | |
| 28 Nov 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$6,551 | A$8,852 | A$12,593 | |
| 5 Dec 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$6,551 | A$8,852 | A$12,593 | |
| 12 Dec 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaSerena | A$6,263 | A$8,564 | A$12,305 | |
| 19 Dec 2028Amsterdam to Basel | AmaVenita | A$5,463 | A$7,764 | A$11,505 |
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$3,893 per person, twin share (A$7,786 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$3,893, Balcony from A$5,618, Suite from A$9,934. 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.
76 times between 10 Nov 2026 and 19 Dec 2028: 8 departures in 2026, 33 departures in 2027, 35 departures in 2028. Some dates are themed sailings: festive delights sailing, christmas markets sailing.
It starts in Amsterdam and finishes in Basel.
AmaFiora, AmaSerena, 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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