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11-Night Trip on AmaViola

Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Cruise, Cruisetour, River cruise, Small Ship/Yacht

Zurich to Amsterdam Cruisetour

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Schöni Wiehnachte, Joyeux Noël, Froehliche Weihnachten and Zalig Kerstfeest-mean Merry Christmas in Swiss, French, German and Dutch, so get ready to hear these sincere greetings as you experience the deep-rooted traditions of the Christmas season in the most idyllic and historic settings. Brimming with seasonal spirit, cities and towns dazzle. Strasbourg, the oldest and largest Christmas Market in France, delights with fairytale half-timbered houses dressed in giant red-and-white hearts. Heidelberg with its romantic backdrop of a castle offers a warming glow of light along one of the longest pedestrian zones in Europe. Zurich glitters even more with a spectacular 50-foot-tall Christmas tree decorated with thousands of sparkling Swarovski crystals. Join together with friends and loved ones, and do what the Europeans have been doing for centuries-gather at the timeless Christmas Markets, warm up with a mug of steamy vin chaud in France or glühwein in Germany, shop for one-of-a-kind handcrafted treasures and celebrate the true spirit of the season.
11 Nights Starting At
November 24, 2026 through December 05, 2026
Book by:
November 20, 2026 7:00 PM
Cabin Cat: E
Inside Outside Balcony Suite
N/A $5,939.00
Cat: E
$539.91 per night
$7,038.00
Cat: BB
$639.82 per night
$8,938.00
Cat: SUITE
$812.55 per night
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Inside Outside
N/A $5,939.00
Cat: E
$539.91 per night
Balcony Suite
$7,038.00
Cat: BB
$639.82 per night
$8,938.00
Cat: SUITE
$812.55 per night
More Pricing Information
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About AmaViola

Ship Overview
AmaViola
Brightly colored floral and geometric patterns from stateroom to Main Lounge immediately show you that the AmaViola is no ordinary river cruise ship. Twin balconies in most staterooms maximize your enjoyment as steeples and vineyards glide by. Mouthwatering cuisine worthy of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an exclusive and internationally-renowned gastronomic society, is served from sunrise to sunset. There’s something symphonic about the flourish and style of The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant and the coordinated effort to serve each bold, beautiful and delicious course of the regionally-inspired tasting menu. Butterfly wallpaper in the hair salon highlights how you’ll emerge brand new while an inviting sun-deck pool with a swim-up bar refreshes your spirit. Plus, AmaViola inspires you to be the best version of yourself with a walking track, fitness room and fleet of onboard bikes to keep you happy and healthy during your cruise.
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 $8,938.00 USD
AA Category AA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $7,638.00 USD
AB Category AB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $7,438.00 USD
CA Category CA - French Balcony $7,438.00 USD
BA Category BA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $7,238.00 USD
BB Category BB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $7,038.00 USD
CB Category CB - French Balcony $7,038.00 USD
D Category D - Fixed Windows $6,238.00 USD
E Category E - Fixed Windows $5,939.00 USD
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Legend Image for Staterooms can become adjoining by request. Staterooms can become adjoining by request.
Legend Image for Up to triple occupancy Up to triple occupancy
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Day 1
Zurich
Transfer to hotel

Day 2
Zurich
“Little Big City” tour and Christmas Markets

Day 3
Zurich
Transfer to Lake Lucerne

Lake Lucerne
“Queen of the Mountains” excursion & Lake Lucerne cruise
Hotel check-in

Day 4
Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne walking tour and Christmas Markets

Day 5
Lake Lucerne
Basel Transfer & Basel City Tour

Basel
EMBARKATION

Day 6
Breisach
Colmar Excursion and Christmas markets
OR Breisach bike tour

Day 7
Strasbourg
Strasbourg city tour and Christmas markets
OR Guided bike tour
Baden-Baden Walking Tour and Christmas Markets

Day 8
Ludwigshafen
Heidelberg tour and Christmas Markets
OR Medieval Speyer and Christmas Markets
OR Philosopher's Path Hike
OR Ladenburg bike tour

Rüdesheim
Rüdesheimer wine tasting
OR Rüdesheimer coffee

Day 9
Rüdesheim
Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet and Christmas Markets
OR Gondola ride and Christmas Market
OR Rüdesheim vineyards hike
OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau

Rhine Gorge
Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising

Lahnstein
Exclusive Burg Lahneck Tour

Day 10
Düsseldorf
Cologne walking tour and Christmas Market
OR Düsseldorf walking tour and Christmas Markets
OR Guided bike tour

Day 11
Utrecht
Walking Tour
OR Beer Tasting

Amsterdam
Scenic Cruising into Amsterdam
Amsterdam canal cruise
OR A Taste of Amsterdam*

Day 12
Amsterdam
DISEMBARKATION
Return flight home
Ship Overview
Ship Overview
AmaViola
Brightly colored floral and geometric patterns from stateroom to Main Lounge immediately show you that the AmaViola is no ordinary river cruise ship. Twin balconies in most staterooms maximize your enjoyment as steeples and vineyards glide by. Mouthwatering cuisine worthy of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an exclusive and internationally-renowned gastronomic society, is served from sunrise to sunset. There’s something symphonic about the flourish and style of The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant and the coordinated effort to serve each bold, beautiful and delicious course of the regionally-inspired tasting menu. Butterfly wallpaper in the hair salon highlights how you’ll emerge brand new while an inviting sun-deck pool with a swim-up bar refreshes your spirit. Plus, AmaViola inspires you to be the best version of yourself with a walking track, fitness room and fleet of onboard bikes to keep you happy and healthy during your cruise.
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 $8,938.00 USD
AA Category AA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $7,638.00 USD
AB Category AB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $7,438.00 USD
CA Category CA - French Balcony $7,438.00 USD
BA Category BA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $7,238.00 USD
BB Category BB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $7,038.00 USD
CB Category CB - French Balcony $7,038.00 USD
D Category D - Fixed Windows $6,238.00 USD
E Category E - Fixed Windows $5,939.00 USD
Symbol Legend
Legend Image for Staterooms can become adjoining by request. Staterooms can become adjoining by request.
Legend Image for Up to triple occupancy Up to triple occupancy
Deck plans are not yet available
AMAWaterways: Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Day 1
Zurich
Transfer to hotel

Day 2
Zurich
“Little Big City” tour and Christmas Markets

Day 3
Zurich
Transfer to Lake Lucerne

Lake Lucerne
“Queen of the Mountains” excursion & Lake Lucerne cruise
Hotel check-in

Day 4
Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne walking tour and Christmas Markets

Day 5
Lake Lucerne
Basel Transfer & Basel City Tour

Basel
EMBARKATION

Day 6
Breisach
Colmar Excursion and Christmas markets
OR Breisach bike tour

Day 7
Strasbourg
Strasbourg city tour and Christmas markets
OR Guided bike tour
Baden-Baden Walking Tour and Christmas Markets

Day 8
Ludwigshafen
Heidelberg tour and Christmas Markets
OR Medieval Speyer and Christmas Markets
OR Philosopher's Path Hike
OR Ladenburg bike tour

Rüdesheim
Rüdesheimer wine tasting
OR Rüdesheimer coffee

Day 9
Rüdesheim
Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet and Christmas Markets
OR Gondola ride and Christmas Market
OR Rüdesheim vineyards hike
OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau

Rhine Gorge
Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising

Lahnstein
Exclusive Burg Lahneck Tour

Day 10
Düsseldorf
Cologne walking tour and Christmas Market
OR Düsseldorf walking tour and Christmas Markets
OR Guided bike tour

Day 11
Utrecht
Walking Tour
OR Beer Tasting

Amsterdam
Scenic Cruising into Amsterdam
Amsterdam canal cruise
OR A Taste of Amsterdam*

Day 12
Amsterdam
DISEMBARKATION
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.