7-Night Trip on AmaStella
Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Cruise, Small Ship/Yacht, River cruise
Amsterdam to Basel Cruise
Experience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get caught up in the magic of the holidays with visits to some of the world’s most timeless Christmas Markets. Warm up with a mug of steamy glühwein while at the Cologne Christmas Market located in front of its UNESCO-designated Gothic cathedral. Let the "Capital of Noël," Strasbourg, the oldest and largest Christmas Market in France, captivate you the way it has for so many others for centuries. Meander through Heidelberg’s majestic Christmas Market nestled idyllically amongst the historic squares of the Old Town. And while in Gengenbach, marvel at the world’s largest Advent calendar, where every evening at 6:00 PM, the brightly lit windows of the neo-classical town hall open and behind each one is a picture by a famous artist, such as Andy Warhol. Cherish all the glory of the season in grand European style as you cruise along the Rhine.
Interests
- Festivals and Events
- Holiday Travel
7 Nights
Starting At
$3,799.00
USD
November 29, 2025 through December 06, 2025
Book by:
November 25, 2025 7:00 PM
Cabin Cat: E
Inside | Outside | Balcony | Suite |
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N/A |
$3,799.00
Cat: E $542.71 per night |
$4,798.00
Cat: CB $685.43 per night |
$7,698.00
Cat: SUITE $1,099.71 per night |
More Pricing Information |
Inside | Outside | ||
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N/A |
$3,799.00
Cat: E $542.71 per night |
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Balcony | Suite | ||
$4,798.00
Cat: CB $685.43 per night |
$7,698.00
Cat: SUITE $1,099.71 per night |
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More Pricing Information |
ID: 8106985
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About AmaStella
Ship Overview
AmaStella
A star of the AmaWaterways fleet, the award-winning AmaStella truly shines, her glow lasting far longer than the duration of your cruise. A centerpiece glass elevator ringed with dual curved stairways and sleek contemporary reception desk are just the introduction to the ship’s beauty and class. On board, you’ll find an inviting fireside library, fitness room with wooden floors, heated pool with convenient swim-up bar, a stunning Main Lounge, sun-deck walking track, massage and hair salon, gift shop and specialty coffee station. Unlimited wine and beer at the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table is a welcome offering for those who enjoy a bottle or brew. In your stateroom, your personal oasis of rejuvenation, you’ll find twin balconies, both a French and outside balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. You’ll also step into a spacious glass-enclosed shower, giving you the freedom to rejuvenate without limitations.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2016
Ship Length
443 ft
Ship Beam
38 ft
Total Capacity
156
Crew Size
51
Laundromats
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Cabin Categories
SUITE | Suite - French Balcony & Outside Balcony | $7,698.00 USD |
AA | Category AA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony | $6,398.00 USD |
AB | Category AB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony | $6,198.00 USD |
BA | Category BA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony | $5,998.00 USD |
BB | Category BB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony | $5,798.00 USD |
CA | Category CA - French Balcony | $5,198.00 USD |
CB | Category CB - French Balcony | $4,798.00 USD |
D | Category D - Fixed Windows | $4,098.00 USD |
E | Category E - Fixed Windows | $3,799.00 USD |
Symbol Legend
Staterooms can become adjoining by request. | |
Up to triple occupancy |
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Day 1
Amsterdam
EMBARKATION
Day 2
Amsterdam
Canal cruise
Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam
Day 3
Dusseldorf
Cologne walking tour and Christmas Markets
OR Düsseldorf walking tour with Altbier tasting and Christmas Markets
OR Düsseldorf bike tour
Day 4
Rhine Gorge
Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
Rüdesheim
Wine Tasting and Christmas Markets
OR Gondola Ride and Christmas Market
OR Vineyards Hike
OR Guided Bike Tour of the Rheingau and Christmas Markets
Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
OR Rüdesheimer coffee
Day 5
Ludwigshafen
Heidelberg Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Medieval Speyer and Christmas Markets
OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s Path Hike and Christmas Markets
OR Ladenburg Bike Tour
Day 6
Strasbourg
Strasbourg City Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Strasbourg bike tour
Gengenbach Christmas Markets Tour
Day 7
Breisach
Colmar Excursion and Christmas Markets
OR Freiburg Excursion and Christmas Markets
OR Breisach Wine Country Bike Tour
Day 8
Basel
DISEMBARKATION
Day 1
Amsterdam
EMBARKATION
Day 2
Amsterdam
Canal cruise
Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam
Day 3
Dusseldorf
Cologne walking tour and Christmas Markets
OR Düsseldorf walking tour with Altbier tasting and Christmas Markets
OR Düsseldorf bike tour
Day 4
Rhine Gorge
Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
Rüdesheim
Wine Tasting and Christmas Markets
OR Gondola Ride and Christmas Market
OR Vineyards Hike
OR Guided Bike Tour of the Rheingau and Christmas Markets
Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
OR Rüdesheimer coffee
Day 5
Ludwigshafen
Heidelberg Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Medieval Speyer and Christmas Markets
OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s Path Hike and Christmas Markets
OR Ladenburg Bike Tour
Day 6
Strasbourg
Strasbourg City Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Strasbourg bike tour
Gengenbach Christmas Markets Tour
Day 7
Breisach
Colmar Excursion and Christmas Markets
OR Freiburg Excursion and Christmas Markets
OR Breisach Wine Country Bike Tour
Day 8
Basel
DISEMBARKATION
Ship Overview
Ship Overview
AmaStella
A star of the AmaWaterways fleet, the award-winning AmaStella truly shines, her glow lasting far longer than the duration of your cruise. A centerpiece glass elevator ringed with dual curved stairways and sleek contemporary reception desk are just the introduction to the ship’s beauty and class. On board, you’ll find an inviting fireside library, fitness room with wooden floors, heated pool with convenient swim-up bar, a stunning Main Lounge, sun-deck walking track, massage and hair salon, gift shop and specialty coffee station. Unlimited wine and beer at the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table is a welcome offering for those who enjoy a bottle or brew. In your stateroom, your personal oasis of rejuvenation, you’ll find twin balconies, both a French and outside balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. You’ll also step into a spacious glass-enclosed shower, giving you the freedom to rejuvenate without limitations.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2016
Ship Length
443 ft
Ship Beam
38 ft
Total Capacity
156
Crew Size
51
Laundromats
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Deck Plan Details
Cabin Categories
SUITE | Suite - French Balcony & Outside Balcony | $7,698.00 USD |
AA | Category AA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony | $6,398.00 USD |
AB | Category AB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony | $6,198.00 USD |
BA | Category BA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony | $5,998.00 USD |
BB | Category BB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony | $5,798.00 USD |
CA | Category CA - French Balcony | $5,198.00 USD |
CB | Category CB - French Balcony | $4,798.00 USD |
D | Category D - Fixed Windows | $4,098.00 USD |
E | Category E - Fixed Windows | $3,799.00 USD |
Symbol Legend
Staterooms can become adjoining by request. | |
Up to triple occupancy |
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Day 1
Amsterdam
EMBARKATION
Day 2
Amsterdam
Canal cruise
Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam
Day 3
Dusseldorf
Cologne walking tour and Christmas Markets
OR Düsseldorf walking tour with Altbier tasting and Christmas Markets
OR Düsseldorf bike tour
Day 4
Rhine Gorge
Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
Rüdesheim
Wine Tasting and Christmas Markets
OR Gondola Ride and Christmas Market
OR Vineyards Hike
OR Guided Bike Tour of the Rheingau and Christmas Markets
Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
OR Rüdesheimer coffee
Day 5
Ludwigshafen
Heidelberg Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Medieval Speyer and Christmas Markets
OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s Path Hike and Christmas Markets
OR Ladenburg Bike Tour
Day 6
Strasbourg
Strasbourg City Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Strasbourg bike tour
Gengenbach Christmas Markets Tour
Day 7
Breisach
Colmar Excursion and Christmas Markets
OR Freiburg Excursion and Christmas Markets
OR Breisach Wine Country Bike Tour
Day 8
Basel
DISEMBARKATION
Day 1
Amsterdam
EMBARKATION
Day 2
Amsterdam
Canal cruise
Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam
Day 3
Dusseldorf
Cologne walking tour and Christmas Markets
OR Düsseldorf walking tour with Altbier tasting and Christmas Markets
OR Düsseldorf bike tour
Day 4
Rhine Gorge
Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
Rüdesheim
Wine Tasting and Christmas Markets
OR Gondola Ride and Christmas Market
OR Vineyards Hike
OR Guided Bike Tour of the Rheingau and Christmas Markets
Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
OR Rüdesheimer coffee
Day 5
Ludwigshafen
Heidelberg Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Medieval Speyer and Christmas Markets
OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s Path Hike and Christmas Markets
OR Ladenburg Bike Tour
Day 6
Strasbourg
Strasbourg City Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Strasbourg bike tour
Gengenbach Christmas Markets Tour
Day 7
Breisach
Colmar Excursion and Christmas Markets
OR Freiburg Excursion and Christmas Markets
OR Breisach Wine Country Bike Tour
Day 8
Basel
DISEMBARKATION
About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.
About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.