Tulips in the Netherlands with a windmill in the background

City Escapes: The Rhine

Your time in Strasbourg, Mainz and Amsterdam brings the Rhine’s stories into focus. In Strasbourg, choose from locally guided tours, enriched by an onshore dinner that highlights the unique flavors of the Alsace region. Throughout the journey, wander half‑timbered streets and canal districts that reveal something new around each turn.

Duration7 nights

RiversRhine

CountriesFrance, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland

Duration7 nights

RiversRhine

CountriesFrance, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland

Highlights of your City Escapes

Locally guided exploration

Join small, expert-led onshore experiences that take you beyond the landmarks, with a curated mix of culinary and cultural opportunities.

Drinks on us

Sip regional wines, local beers and handcrafted cocktails throughout your journey, an exclusive enhancement to your City Escapes river cruise.

More time for what you love

Spend your day diving into neighborhoods, tasting what's in season, or pursuing the experiences that matter most to you.

What's included with your cruise

An opened luggage on top of a bed in a stateroom

More room to breathe

Choose from suites, solo staterooms, and connecting rooms. Most include our signature twin balconies.
Daily housekeeping and turn-down service
Bathrobe, slippers and full bathroom amenities
Refillable water bottle to take with you
Onboard WiFi

A flavor for every moment

All onboard meals
The Chef's Table, specialty restaurant
Wine, beer, and soft drinks with meals
Specialty coffee and tea
Sip & Sail cocktail hour daily
All-day snacks in the Lark Lounge
Welcome cocktail reception

Adventures on your terms

Choose from up to six expert-led experiences each day
Gentle, regular and active options are available for most activities
Wellness Host with daily fitness, stretch and meditation classes on most sailing

Designed for the way you travel

A Cruise Manager who knows everything about your route and will lead your journey the whole way
Regional music and performances
Experiences for solo travelers
Onshore experiences, onboard amenities, and port charges included

Itinerary

Select Cruise Year

Select Direction

Select Optional Land Packages

View Cruise Days

Explore the daily onshore experience options available throughout your cruise.

Dates, Prices and Offers

Referenced on the City Escapes Direct Mailer as City Escape: Amsterdam & the Rhine or City Escape: Strasbourg & the Rhine

Important: Dates, fares & itineraries are subject to change.

Port Charges (included in cruise price): $250 per person in 2026. $280 per person in 2027.

Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of per person double occupancy fare; Suites 100% of per person double occupancy fare.

Single Supplement for Land: A single supplement charge will be applied to pre- and post-cruise hotel extensions. Please ask your travel advisor or call for pricing details.

Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking.

Option A: Two twin beds

Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size).

Terms & Conditions

All rates are per person in USD, cruise-only, include port fees, and are based on double occupancy in an entry-level stateroom unless otherwise noted. Offers apply to select sailings and new bookings only. Unless a reduced single supplement is specifically stated, solo travelers in double-occupancy staterooms must pay the full single supplement before receiving any discounts. Ask about Solo Traveler promotions. Offers are not combinable with other promotions or discounts, are capacity-controlled, subject to availability, and may change or end without notice. Stateroom upgrades, optional land programs, and airfare are not included. Additional restrictions apply. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct errors or omissions at any time.

Ships

AmaFiora

Set to debut in 2027, AmaFiora will bring the beauty of the Rhine to life with elegant, twin-balcony staterooms, cuisine rooted in local flavors, and nightly entertainment in the lively Main Lounge.

Staterooms: 76

Passengers: 152

AmaLucia

AmaLucia sails Europe’s great rivers, where the luxury of space, thoughtful touches, and moments of discovery on and off the ship create a voyage that feels both comfortable and inspiring

Staterooms: 78

Passengers: 156

AmaSiena

From floor-to-ceiling windows in the lounge to sunlight on the Sun Deck, AmaSiena surrounds guests with open, elegant spaces that let Europe’s rivers feel close at hand

Staterooms: 78

Passengers: 156

AmaStella

Cruise along Europe’s iconic rivers on the AmaStella, where intimate scale, attentive service, and elegant rooms and gathering places create a ship as memorable as the journey itself

Staterooms: 78

Passengers: 156

AmaVenita

AmaVenita sails Europe’s rivers with twin-balcony staterooms, regionally inspired dining, and inviting spaces that create a warm, elegant setting between days of discovery

Staterooms: 81

Passengers: 162

AmaSerena

Whether enjoying cocktails in the Main Lounge or a quiet moment in the library, AmaSerena balances social connection and personal retreat with elegant dining and scenic views

Staterooms: 81

Passengers: 162

AmaPrima

Following Europe’s legendary rivers, AmaPrima sails past castle-studded hillsides and vineyard valleys

Staterooms: 81

Passengers: 162

AmaSofia

Debuting Spring 2026, AmaSofia brings AmaWaterways’ signature warmth to the Rhine and Danube, inviting you to settle into twin-balcony comfort and savor every moment on the river

Staterooms: 76

Passengers: 152

AmaViola

On AmaViola, life along the Danube, Rhine, Main, and Moselle flows seamlessly on board, from river-view staterooms and regionally inspired cuisine to an atmosphere as memorable as Vienna’s boulevards or the Rhine Gorge

Staterooms: 78

Passengers: 156

AmaCerto

Life on AmaCerto feels lively yet personal, whether you’re relaxing in a spacious stateroom, sharing regionally inspired meals, or sipping a drink at the Sun Deck’s swim-up bar as the river drifts by

Why travelers choose AmaWaterways

Captivating Rhine

“I’ve sailed the Rhine River three times now and been to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Cabinet every time. It was a totally different experience the third time when I experienced the museum through my new friends’ eyes.”

Kathy D.

City Escape: The Rhine

“You have more time to spend with family and you don’t have the kids off at a big water park on deck. With ocean cruising, people are prone to be doing separate things versus having more quality time with less distraction. River cruising has my heart now.”

Jennifer S.

City Escape: The Rhine

“Ama goes above and beyond to make the holiday season special aboard, and its wonderful to be able to celebrate, be taken care of, and feel like I’ve done something special for myself all at the same time. I can’t recommend it enough!”

Aimee Bentson

Recognized by travelers and the industry

City Escapes: The Rhine

Highlights of your City Escapes

What's included with your cruise

Dates, Prices and Offers

Ships

Frequently Asked Questions

Why travelers choose AmaWaterways

Recognized by travelers and the industry

Featured Stories

New for 2027

Dates, Prices and Offers

City Escapes: The Rhine

Why travelers choose AmaWaterways

Recognized by travelers and the industry

Featured Stories

New for 2027

Dates, Prices and Offers

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