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13-Night Trip on AmaPrima

Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Cruise, Small Ship/Yacht, Cruisetour, River cruise

Amsterdam to Zurich Cruisetour

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Experience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year. From the iconic canals of Amsterdam to Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne and Zurich, 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 inspired 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
  • Christmas Markets
  • Festivals and Events
  • Holiday Travel
13 Nights Starting At
November 24, 2025 through December 07, 2025
Book by:
November 20, 2025 7:00 PM
Cabin Cat: E
Inside Outside Balcony Suite
N/A $6,289.00
Cat: E
$483.77 per night
$7,688.00
Cat: C
$591.38 per night
$10,188.00
Cat: SUITE
$783.69 per night
More Pricing Information
Inside Outside
N/A $6,289.00
Cat: E
$483.77 per night
Balcony Suite
$7,688.00
Cat: C
$591.38 per night
$10,188.00
Cat: SUITE
$783.69 per night
More Pricing Information
Itinerary Map
Dates & prices
Additional
Offers
Inside Outside Balcony Suite

13 Nights from $6,289.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: E
November 20, 2025 7:00 PM
Cabin Cat: E
N/A
$6,289.00
USD
Cat: E
$483.77 per night
$7,688.00
USD
Cat: C
$591.38 per night
$10,188.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$783.69 per night

13 Nights from $6,489.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: E
December 04, 2025 7:00 PM
Cabin Cat: E
N/A
$6,489.00
USD
Cat: E
$499.15 per night
$7,888.00
USD
Cat: C
$606.77 per night
$10,388.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$799.08 per night
Additional
Offers


Inside
N/A
N/A
Outside
$6,289.00
USD
Cat: E
$483.77 per night
$6,489.00
USD
Cat: E
$499.15 per night
Balcony
$7,688.00
USD
Cat: C
$591.38 per night
$7,888.00
USD
Cat: C
$606.77 per night
Suite
$10,188.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$783.69 per night
$10,388.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$799.08 per night

About AmaPrima

Ship Overview
AmaPrima
Enjoy an authentic European river cruise experience on board AmaPrima. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and fresh scents of Europe’s great landscapes from our signature twin balconies, available in most staterooms. Revel in the luxury of white marble bathrooms with glass-enclosed, multi-jet showers and granite countertops. Or indulge in the added enhancements of a suite, including a larger sitting area with sofa and two chairs, and an expansive bathroom with a tub and separate shower. Emerge from your refreshing slumber for bountiful buffet breakfasts in the Main Restaurant, fresh salads and sandwiches at lunch, and one entertaining evening diving into a regionally-inspired tasting menu at The Chef’s Table. Have tea in the Main Lounge, visit the massage and hair salon for a treat, find distinctive souvenirs in the gift shop, take a dip in the heated pool and more—it’s all yours to experience on the incredible AmaPrima.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2013
Ship Length
443 ft
Ship Beam
38 ft
Total Capacity
162
Crew Size
51
Laundromats
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Cabin Categories
SUITE Suite $10,188.00 USD
AA+ Category AA+ - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $9,488.00 USD
AA Category AA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $8,888.00 USD
AB Category AB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $8,688.00 USD
BA Category BA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $8,488.00 USD
BB Category BB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $8,288.00 USD
C Category C - French Balcony $7,688.00 USD
D Category D - Fixed Windows $6,588.00 USD
E Category E - Fixed Windows $6,289.00 USD
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Day 1
Amsterdam
Hotel check-in

Day 2
Amsterdam
Walking tour

Day 3
Amsterdam
Zaanse Schans visit
EMBARKATION

Day 4
Amsterdam
Canal cruise
Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam

Day 5
Dusseldorf
Cologne walking tour and Christmas Markets
OR Düsseldorf walking tour with Altbier tasting and Christmas Markets
OR Düsseldorf bike tour

Day 6
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 7
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 8
Strasbourg
Strasbourg City Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Strasbourg bike tour
Gengenbach Christmas Markets Tour

Day 9
Breisach
Colmar Excursion and Christmas Markets
OR Freiburg Excursion and Christmas Markets
OR Breisach Wine Country Bike Tour

Day 10
Basel
DISEMBARKATION
Basel highlights tour
Transfer to Lake Lucerne

Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne Walking Tour
Hotel check-in

Day 11
Lake Lucerne
Lion Monument and Medieval City Walls

Day 12
Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne Cruise
“Queen of the Mountains” excursion

Zurich
Hotel check-in

Day 13
Zurich
“Little Big City” tour and Christmas Markets

Day 14
Zurich
Return flight home
Ship Overview
Ship Overview
AmaPrima
Enjoy an authentic European river cruise experience on board AmaPrima. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and fresh scents of Europe’s great landscapes from our signature twin balconies, available in most staterooms. Revel in the luxury of white marble bathrooms with glass-enclosed, multi-jet showers and granite countertops. Or indulge in the added enhancements of a suite, including a larger sitting area with sofa and two chairs, and an expansive bathroom with a tub and separate shower. Emerge from your refreshing slumber for bountiful buffet breakfasts in the Main Restaurant, fresh salads and sandwiches at lunch, and one entertaining evening diving into a regionally-inspired tasting menu at The Chef’s Table. Have tea in the Main Lounge, visit the massage and hair salon for a treat, find distinctive souvenirs in the gift shop, take a dip in the heated pool and more—it’s all yours to experience on the incredible AmaPrima.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2013
Ship Length
443 ft
Ship Beam
38 ft
Total Capacity
162
Crew Size
51
Laundromats
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Cabin Categories
SUITE Suite $10,188.00 USD
AA+ Category AA+ - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $9,488.00 USD
AA Category AA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $8,888.00 USD
AB Category AB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $8,688.00 USD
BA Category BA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $8,488.00 USD
BB Category BB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $8,288.00 USD
C Category C - French Balcony $7,688.00 USD
D Category D - Fixed Windows $6,588.00 USD
E Category E - Fixed Windows $6,289.00 USD
Deck plans are not yet available
AMAWaterways: Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Day 1
Amsterdam
Hotel check-in

Day 2
Amsterdam
Walking tour

Day 3
Amsterdam
Zaanse Schans visit
EMBARKATION

Day 4
Amsterdam
Canal cruise
Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam

Day 5
Dusseldorf
Cologne walking tour and Christmas Markets
OR Düsseldorf walking tour with Altbier tasting and Christmas Markets
OR Düsseldorf bike tour

Day 6
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 7
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 8
Strasbourg
Strasbourg City Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Strasbourg bike tour
Gengenbach Christmas Markets Tour

Day 9
Breisach
Colmar Excursion and Christmas Markets
OR Freiburg Excursion and Christmas Markets
OR Breisach Wine Country Bike Tour

Day 10
Basel
DISEMBARKATION
Basel highlights tour
Transfer to Lake Lucerne

Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne Walking Tour
Hotel check-in

Day 11
Lake Lucerne
Lion Monument and Medieval City Walls

Day 12
Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne Cruise
“Queen of the Mountains” excursion

Zurich
Hotel check-in

Day 13
Zurich
“Little Big City” tour and Christmas Markets

Day 14
Zurich
Return flight home
About AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways logo

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.
 

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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.
 

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.