7 nights on the Rhine · Basel to Amsterdam · from A$4,036 pp
Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles is a 7-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Rhine, from Basel to Amsterdam, on AmaFiora, AmaSerena, AmaSofia or AmaVenita. There are 81 departures between November 2026 and December 2028, from A$4,036 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
Basel and the Swiss Alps open this itinerary, where hiking trails lead toward peaks that drew generations of Romantic painters and poets, before the Rhine carries you through its most dramatic scenery: the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge, medieval castle towns and the legendary Lorelei rock. Between alpine trails and river cycling, few AmaWaterways itineraries offer more ways to move through the landscape.
| Length | 7 nights |
|---|---|
| River | Rhine |
| Starts and ends | Basel to Amsterdam |
| Countries | Switzerland, France, Germany and Netherlands |
| Ships | AmaFiora, AmaSerena, AmaSofia, AmaVenita |
| Departures | 81, 10 Nov 2026 to 26 Dec 2028 |
| Themed sailings | Festive Delights sailing, Christmas Markets sailing |
| From | A$4,036 pp, Window |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basel, Switzerland | Check in and begin your adventure in Basel, Switzerland |
| 2 | Basel, Switzerland | Where Three Countries Converge |
| 3 | Strasbourg, France | Cathedrals, canals, and charm shape Strasbourg |
| 4 | Ludwigshafen, Germany | Historic towns, romantic paths, and delectable delights await in Rüdesheim |
| 5 | Rudesheim, Germany | Wine tasting, scenic hikes, and river panoramas in Germany’s picturesque towns |
| 6 | Cologne, Germany | Cologne blends medieval charm with culinary innovations |
| 7 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | In Amsterdam, canals and coffee shop culture converge |
| 8 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 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 2026Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$6,400 | A$8,647 | A$12,396 | |
| 17 Nov 2026Basel to Amsterdam · Festive Delights sailing | AmaVenita | A$6,400 | A$8,647 | A$12,396 | |
| 24 Nov 2026Basel to Amsterdam · Festive Delights sailing | AmaSerena | A$6,400 | A$8,647 | A$12,396 | |
| 1 Dec 2026Basel to Amsterdam · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaVenita | A$8,798 | A$11,045 | A$14,794 | |
| 8 Dec 2026Basel to Amsterdam · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaSerena | A$8,499 | A$10,746 | A$14,495 | |
| 15 Dec 2026Basel to Amsterdam · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaVenita | A$8,294 | A$10,541 | A$14,290 | |
| 22 Dec 2026Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$6,700 | A$8,947 | A$12,696 | |
| 29 Dec 2026Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$5,200 | A$7,447 | A$11,196 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$6,016 | A$8,317 | A$12,058 | |
| 3 Apr 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSofia | A$6,797 | A$8,522 | A$12,839 | |
| 17 Apr 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSofia | A$7,517 | A$9,242 | A$13,559 | |
| 11 May 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 18 May 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 25 May 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 1 June 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 8 June 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 15 June 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 22 June 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$7,085 | A$9,386 | A$13,127 | |
| 29 June 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$6,085 | A$8,386 | A$12,127 | |
| 6 July 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$6,085 | A$8,386 | A$12,127 | |
| 13 July 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$5,285 | A$7,586 | A$11,327 | |
| 20 July 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$6,335 | A$8,636 | A$12,377 | |
| 27 July 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$5,285 | A$7,586 | A$11,327 | |
| 3 Aug 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$5,285 | A$7,586 | A$11,327 | |
| 10 Aug 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$5,585 | A$7,886 | A$11,627 | |
| 17 Aug 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$6,373 | A$8,674 | A$12,415 | |
| 24 Aug 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$6,767 | A$9,068 | A$12,809 | |
| 31 Aug 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$7,661 | A$9,962 | A$13,703 | |
| 7 Sept 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$7,661 | A$9,962 | A$13,703 | |
| 14 Sept 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$7,311 | A$9,612 | A$13,353 | |
| 21 Sept 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$7,661 | A$9,962 | A$13,703 | |
| 28 Sept 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$7,661 | A$9,962 | A$13,703 | |
| 5 Oct 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$6,911 | A$9,212 | A$12,953 | |
| 12 Oct 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$6,767 | A$9,068 | A$12,809 | |
| 19 Oct 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$7,373 | A$9,674 | A$13,415 | |
| 26 Oct 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$5,585 | A$7,886 | A$11,627 | |
| 2 Nov 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$5,429 | A$7,730 | A$11,471 | |
| 9 Nov 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$5,141 | A$7,442 | A$11,183 | |
| 16 Nov 2027Basel to Amsterdam · Festive Delights sailing | AmaVenita | A$4,709 | A$7,010 | A$10,751 | |
| 23 Nov 2027Basel to Amsterdam · Festive Delights sailing | AmaSerena | A$6,047 | A$8,348 | A$12,089 | |
| 30 Nov 2027Basel to Amsterdam · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaVenita | A$7,517 | A$9,818 | A$13,559 | |
| 7 Dec 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$6,941 | A$9,242 | A$12,983 | |
| 14 Dec 2027Basel to Amsterdam · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaVenita | A$5,441 | A$7,742 | A$11,483 | |
| 21 Dec 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$5,153 | A$7,454 | A$11,195 | |
| 28 Dec 2027Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$5,009 | A$7,310 | A$11,051 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaFiora | A$4,036 | A$5,762 | A$10,078 | |
| 7 Mar 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$4,468 | A$6,769 | A$10,510 | |
| 18 Mar 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaFiora | A$4,468 | A$6,193 | A$10,510 | |
| 21 Mar 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$5,044 | A$7,344 | A$11,085 | |
| 1 Apr 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaFiora | A$6,225 | A$7,950 | A$12,267 | |
| 15 Apr 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaFiora | A$6,369 | A$8,094 | A$12,411 | |
| 9 May 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 16 May 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 23 May 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 30 May 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 6 June 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 13 June 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 20 June 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 27 June 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 4 July 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 11 July 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 18 July 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$6,369 | A$8,670 | A$12,411 | |
| 1 Aug 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 8 Aug 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$5,319 | A$7,620 | A$11,361 | |
| 15 Aug 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$5,463 | A$7,764 | A$11,505 | |
| 22 Aug 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$6,801 | A$9,102 | A$12,843 | |
| 29 Aug 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$5,895 | A$8,195 | A$11,936 | |
| 5 Sept 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 12 Sept 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 19 Sept 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 26 Sept 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 3 Oct 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$7,345 | A$9,645 | A$13,386 | |
| 10 Oct 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$7,201 | A$9,502 | A$13,243 | |
| 17 Oct 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$7,057 | A$9,358 | A$13,099 | |
| 24 Oct 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$6,769 | A$9,070 | A$12,811 | |
| 31 Oct 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$6,625 | A$8,926 | A$12,667 | |
| 21 Nov 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$5,031 | A$7,332 | A$11,073 | |
| 5 Dec 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$6,551 | A$8,852 | A$12,593 | |
| 12 Dec 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaVenita | A$6,263 | A$8,564 | A$12,305 | |
| 19 Dec 2028Basel to Amsterdam | AmaSerena | A$4,888 | A$7,188 | A$10,929 | |
| 26 Dec 2028Basel to Amsterdam | 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$4,036 per person, twin share (A$8,072 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$4,036, Balcony from A$5,762, Suite from A$10,078. 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.
81 times between 10 Nov 2026 and 26 Dec 2028: 8 departures in 2026, 37 departures in 2027, 36 departures in 2028. Some dates are themed sailings: festive delights sailing, christmas markets sailing.
It starts in Basel and finishes in Amsterdam.
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.
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