Although some may consider river cruising to be journeys for adults, our sailings are well loved by our guests traveling with their whole family.* These itineraries have been well rated by tweens, teens and their families – here's why.
7 nights roundtrip Amsterdam
Families Love:
- Listening to the collection of self-playing musical instruments at Museum Speelklok, referred to as “the most fun museum in the Netherlands”
- Included excursions to three spectacular castles, including Utrecht’s Castle de Haar, with its towers, moat and drawbridge – the largest fortress in Holland
- The super yummy Belgian chocolate tasting in Brussels, Belgium
- Plenty of bike tours to burn off extra energy
7 nights each between Basel, Switzerland and Amsterdam, Netherlands
Families Love:
- The whimsy of witnessing the instruments in action at Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet in Rüdesheim, Germany
- Riding a bike through the charming city of Strasbourg, France
- Marveling at and hearing the stories of more than 40 castles while sailing through Germany's Rhine Gorge
- The canal cruise beneath the bridges of Amsterdam, Netherlands
7 nights between Basel, Switzerland and Amsterdam, Netherlands
Families Love:
- Visiting magical Christmas Markets in cities such as Cologne, Heidelberg and Strasbourg
- Warming up with Rüdesheim’s rich hot chocolate
- Spotting the giant storks’ nests on the roofs in Strasbourg
- Participating in fun holiday traditions and nibbling delicious Christmas cookies on board
11 nights between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Basel, Switzerland
Families Love:
- The cable car ride from Lahnstein to Koblenz, Germany and the gondola ride over Rüdesheim’s vineyards
- Touring Reichsburg Castle and learning the fascinating history of its “Witches Tower”
- Riquewihr, France – the fairytale village that served as inspiration for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
- Spotting cuckoo clocks and cuckoo clock trinket souvenirs throughout the Black Forest region
7 nights between Budapest, Hungary and Vilshofen, Germany
Families love:
- The sun deck pool and whirlpool after a day of enriching excursions along the Danube River
- A variety of included amenities such as our onboard cinema and Zen Wellness Studio
- Tasting the apricots and sweet treats created from the fruit grown in Dürnstein, Austria
- Exploring the setting of the well-loved classic, The Sound of Music, during a full-day excursion to Salzburg, Austria
7 nights between Budapest, Hungary and Giurgiu, Romania
Families love:
- Visiting Golubac Fortress before cruising through the magnificent Iron Gates
- Learning how to make Bulgaria’s unique Banitsa pastry together - and tasting it afterward
- Exploring the ancient medieval fortress in Veliko Tarnovo
7 nights between Chalon-sur Saône, France and Arles, France
Families love:
- Gazing at the dazzling lights of Lyon as they glide into the city under the starlight
- Enjoying the special treats such as macarons, cheese and tapenades in Avignon
- The views from the beautiful Castle Berze-le-Chatel they can visit in Macon
- Stepping back into the time of knights when visiting the medieval village of Brancion
Contact your travel advisor to learn more about how we accommodate families on board and reserve your family river cruise today!
*On our programs in Europe and Southeast Asia, there is a minimum age limit of 4 years old, unless otherwise agreed upon by AmaWaterways.
