17-Night Trip on AmaSerena

Rhine & Moselle Fairytales

Cruise, Cruisetour, River cruise, Small Ship/Yacht

Amsterdam to Zurich Cruisetour

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Pages from fairytales come to life as you find inspiration along the fabled, castle-laden Rhine and its breathtaking tributary, the Moselle, with fascinating scenery of Europe’s steepest vineyards lining its shores. Encounter some of the prettiest towns of the Alsace-Strasbourg and Riquewihr-that blend their German and French heritage into one enchanting masterpiece. Cochem and Bernkastel, towns that grew up below a castle, give you a sense of what it was like to live during the Middle Ages. Visit Trier, once known as the second Rome as no other city in Germany has so many monuments from Roman times; and Koblenz, where history meets at two rivers. Bygone grandeur of a different kind can be found at Mannheim’s glorious Baroque Palace. Colorful canals and glistening lakes, hilltop towns and majestic alps, mighty fortresses and storied castles, and hearty beer and delicate wines can all be experienced on this fairytale journey through time.
17 Nights Starting At
April 29, 2026 through May 16, 2026
Book by:
April 25, 2026 7:00 PM
Cabin Cat: E
Inside Outside Balcony Suite
N/A $7,690.00
Cat: E
$452.35 per night
$9,399.00
Cat: C
$552.88 per night
$12,189.00
Cat: SUITE
$717.00 per night
More Pricing Information
Inside Outside
N/A $7,690.00
Cat: E
$452.35 per night
Balcony Suite
$9,399.00
Cat: C
$552.88 per night
$12,189.00
Cat: SUITE
$717.00 per night
More Pricing Information
Itinerary Map

About AmaSerena

Ship Overview
AmaSerena
AmaSerena is a regal river ship accommodating both guests who wish to socialize with kindred cruisers and those seeking private rejuvenation. Twin-balcony staterooms maximize scenic views with amenities that include Entertainment-On-Demand, unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and more. Vivid brush strokes on the duvets give local color new life, while sophisticated white marbled bathrooms offer a clean canvas. When it’s time to step out, guests can choose a quiet respite in the inviting library or head to the Main Lounge for cocktails and conversation. Both venues are designed with fabrics in rich reds that call to mind full-bodied Merlots. For a bit of whimsy, the Sun Deck boasts a giant chess set, or you can take a dip in the refreshing pool. As a member of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the exclusive international culinary society, AmaSerena also offers exquisite, locally-sourced cuisine in the Main Restaurant or at The Chef’s Table.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2015
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 - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $12,189.00 USD
AA Category AA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $10,749.00 USD
AB Category AB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $10,569.00 USD
BA Category BA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $10,299.00 USD
BB Category BB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $10,029.00 USD
C Category C - French Balcony $9,399.00 USD
D Category D - Fixed Windows $8,103.00 USD
E Category E - Fixed Windows $7,690.00 USD
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Legend Image for Staterooms can become adjoining by request. Staterooms can become adjoining by request.
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Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Rhine & Moselle Fairytales

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

Day 5
Cologne
Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting
OR Cologne Cathedral Architecture tour
OR Cologne bike tour

Day 6
Lahnstein
Burg Lahneck visit
OR Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and cable car ride to Koblenz
OR Burg Lahneck Castle hike
OR “Two Rivers” bike tour

Day 7
Moselle Valley
Scenic cruising

Cochem
Reichsburg Castle and walking tour
OR Reichsburg Castle hike
OR Cochem bike tour

Day 8
Moselle Valley
Scenic cruising

Trier
“Rome of the North” tour
OR “Ancient Tales of the Porta Nigra” tour
OR Petrisberg hike
OR Trier bike tour

Day 9
Bernkastel
Walking tour and wine tasting
OR Landshut Castle hike
OR Moselle bike tour

Day 10
Rhine Gorge
Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising

Rüdesheim
Gondola ride and wine tasting
OR Vineyard hike
OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau
Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
OR Rüdesheimer coffee

Day 11
Ludwigshafen
“Romantic Heidelberg” excursion
OR Mannheim Baroque Palace
OR Heidelberg Philosopher's Path hike
OR Ladenburg bike tour

Day 12
Strasbourg
“The Gem of the Alsace” tour
OR Strasbourg bike tour

Day 13
Breisach
Riquewihr walking tour
OR Freiburg excursion
OR Breisach Wine Country bike tour
OR Black Forest hike

Day 14
Basel
DISEMBARKATION
Basel highlights tour
Transfer to Lake Lucerne

Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne Walking Tour
Hotel check-in

Day 15
Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne City Tour and medieval city walls

Day 16
Lake Lucerne
Lucerne Lake Cruise
Queen of the Mountains excursion

Zurich
Hotel check-in

Day 17
Zurich
“Little Big City” tour

Day 18
Zurich
Return flight home
Why River Cruise with AmaWaterways

Why River Cruise with AmaWaterways
THE HEART OF THE RIVER™

With over two decades of experience on the world’s rivers, our family-owned and operated company has remained focused on what we do best: providing our guests with innovative and unforgettable travel experiences. When you step aboard AmaWaterways, each day brings a genuine smile that warms the heart, every river a new culture that inspires, and each course a moment to savor and share.

UNPACK ONCE: A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE
Step aboard and unpack once aboard one of our luxury ships that transport you from one destination to the next. With AmaWaterways, every day is a “see” day as we cruise through grand capitals and charming towns. Our ships dock near city centers, meaning you can step right off the ship and explore.

ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED – CHOOSE FROM UP TO EIGHT EACH DAY
AmaWaterways has curated a diverse menu of shore excursions included as part of your cruise fare. Our roster of options caters to a range of interest and activity levels, including tours for gentle and active walkers as well as late risers. Enjoy city tours, guided hikes, exhilarating bike rides, and tastings of local specialties—all on one itinerary!

AWARD-WINNING INCLUDED DINING EXPERIENCES
With membership in the internationally recognized La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, and Tables et Auberges de France, AmaWaterways takes pride in preparing exquisite, regionally inspired cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. You can also enjoy complimentary hand-selected wines and local beers during every lunch and dinner on board.

THE LUXURY OF SPACE - FEWER GUESTS ON BOARD
Spacious and uncrowded, our award-winning fleet offers elegantly appointed staterooms and suites and welcomes fewer guests than many traditional river cruise ships. Our innovative AmaMagna offers enhanced personal space with more than 50% luxury suite accommodations as well as four unique dining venues, a chic onboard cinema and an expansive Zen Wellness Studio.

ENHANCE YOUR BEST SELF
Join our dedicated Wellness Hosts for complimentary small-group fitness classes on board your ship. For a gentler approach to wellness, we invite you to take a dip in the sun-deck pool or indulge in a spa treatment. Healthy cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients is always available, as are vegetarian, gluten-free and low-sodium choices.

UNPARALLELED PERSONALIZED SERVICE
Our extraordinary Cruise Managers and crew continuously go above and beyond to enhance the onboard experience, surprising and delighting our guests with thoughtful details, getting to know you personally and anticipating your needs before you ever have to ask. Our people are the main reason more guests return to cruise with us than with any other river cruise line - a testament to their passion and unrivaled service.

EXTRAORDINARY CRUISE MANAGERS
AmaWaterways’ extraordinary Cruise Managers are the best in the industry: destination experts with extensive experience in providing exceptional levels of personalized service. Warm-hearted, genuine and knowledgeable, they are there for you every step of your journey, including during our optional land packages before and after your river cruise.

LEADERS IN INNOVATION
Continuously innovating the river cruise experience, we were the first to offer twin-balcony staterooms, complimentary bikes, a full-sized pickleball court, and a complimentary multi-course specialty restaurant, The Chef's Table. As industry leaders, we work to minimize our impact on the world’s rivers, reducing single-use plastics across our fleet and installing solar panels on AmaMagna.

STAY CONNECTED
Stay in touch with our high-quality complimentary Wi-Fi, available on board throughout our fleet. In addition, our easy-to-use myAmaCruise app allows you view and share an interactive map that follows your river cruise itinerary, share photos with friends and family, learn about each port of call, find available excursions and even access your electronic travel documents.

Ship Overview
Ship Overview
AmaSerena
AmaSerena is a regal river ship accommodating both guests who wish to socialize with kindred cruisers and those seeking private rejuvenation. Twin-balcony staterooms maximize scenic views with amenities that include Entertainment-On-Demand, unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and more. Vivid brush strokes on the duvets give local color new life, while sophisticated white marbled bathrooms offer a clean canvas. When it’s time to step out, guests can choose a quiet respite in the inviting library or head to the Main Lounge for cocktails and conversation. Both venues are designed with fabrics in rich reds that call to mind full-bodied Merlots. For a bit of whimsy, the Sun Deck boasts a giant chess set, or you can take a dip in the refreshing pool. As a member of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the exclusive international culinary society, AmaSerena also offers exquisite, locally-sourced cuisine in the Main Restaurant or at The Chef’s Table.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2015
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 - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $12,189.00 USD
AA Category AA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $10,749.00 USD
AB Category AB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $10,569.00 USD
BA Category BA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $10,299.00 USD
BB Category BB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $10,029.00 USD
C Category C - French Balcony $9,399.00 USD
D Category D - Fixed Windows $8,103.00 USD
E Category E - Fixed Windows $7,690.00 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: Rhine & Moselle Fairytales

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

Day 5
Cologne
Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting
OR Cologne Cathedral Architecture tour
OR Cologne bike tour

Day 6
Lahnstein
Burg Lahneck visit
OR Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and cable car ride to Koblenz
OR Burg Lahneck Castle hike
OR “Two Rivers” bike tour

Day 7
Moselle Valley
Scenic cruising

Cochem
Reichsburg Castle and walking tour
OR Reichsburg Castle hike
OR Cochem bike tour

Day 8
Moselle Valley
Scenic cruising

Trier
“Rome of the North” tour
OR “Ancient Tales of the Porta Nigra” tour
OR Petrisberg hike
OR Trier bike tour

Day 9
Bernkastel
Walking tour and wine tasting
OR Landshut Castle hike
OR Moselle bike tour

Day 10
Rhine Gorge
Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising

Rüdesheim
Gondola ride and wine tasting
OR Vineyard hike
OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau
Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
OR Rüdesheimer coffee

Day 11
Ludwigshafen
“Romantic Heidelberg” excursion
OR Mannheim Baroque Palace
OR Heidelberg Philosopher's Path hike
OR Ladenburg bike tour

Day 12
Strasbourg
“The Gem of the Alsace” tour
OR Strasbourg bike tour

Day 13
Breisach
Riquewihr walking tour
OR Freiburg excursion
OR Breisach Wine Country bike tour
OR Black Forest hike

Day 14
Basel
DISEMBARKATION
Basel highlights tour
Transfer to Lake Lucerne

Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne Walking Tour
Hotel check-in

Day 15
Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne City Tour and medieval city walls

Day 16
Lake Lucerne
Lucerne Lake Cruise
Queen of the Mountains excursion

Zurich
Hotel check-in

Day 17
Zurich
“Little Big City” tour

Day 18
Zurich
Return flight home

Why River Cruise with AmaWaterways
THE HEART OF THE RIVER™

With over two decades of experience on the world’s rivers, our family-owned and operated company has remained focused on what we do best: providing our guests with innovative and unforgettable travel experiences. When you step aboard AmaWaterways, each day brings a genuine smile that warms the heart, every river a new culture that inspires, and each course a moment to savor and share.

UNPACK ONCE: A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE
Step aboard and unpack once aboard one of our luxury ships that transport you from one destination to the next. With AmaWaterways, every day is a “see” day as we cruise through grand capitals and charming towns. Our ships dock near city centers, meaning you can step right off the ship and explore.

ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED – CHOOSE FROM UP TO EIGHT EACH DAY
AmaWaterways has curated a diverse menu of shore excursions included as part of your cruise fare. Our roster of options caters to a range of interest and activity levels, including tours for gentle and active walkers as well as late risers. Enjoy city tours, guided hikes, exhilarating bike rides, and tastings of local specialties—all on one itinerary!

AWARD-WINNING INCLUDED DINING EXPERIENCES
With membership in the internationally recognized La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, and Tables et Auberges de France, AmaWaterways takes pride in preparing exquisite, regionally inspired cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. You can also enjoy complimentary hand-selected wines and local beers during every lunch and dinner on board.

THE LUXURY OF SPACE - FEWER GUESTS ON BOARD
Spacious and uncrowded, our award-winning fleet offers elegantly appointed staterooms and suites and welcomes fewer guests than many traditional river cruise ships. Our innovative AmaMagna offers enhanced personal space with more than 50% luxury suite accommodations as well as four unique dining venues, a chic onboard cinema and an expansive Zen Wellness Studio.

ENHANCE YOUR BEST SELF
Join our dedicated Wellness Hosts for complimentary small-group fitness classes on board your ship. For a gentler approach to wellness, we invite you to take a dip in the sun-deck pool or indulge in a spa treatment. Healthy cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients is always available, as are vegetarian, gluten-free and low-sodium choices.

UNPARALLELED PERSONALIZED SERVICE
Our extraordinary Cruise Managers and crew continuously go above and beyond to enhance the onboard experience, surprising and delighting our guests with thoughtful details, getting to know you personally and anticipating your needs before you ever have to ask. Our people are the main reason more guests return to cruise with us than with any other river cruise line - a testament to their passion and unrivaled service.

EXTRAORDINARY CRUISE MANAGERS
AmaWaterways’ extraordinary Cruise Managers are the best in the industry: destination experts with extensive experience in providing exceptional levels of personalized service. Warm-hearted, genuine and knowledgeable, they are there for you every step of your journey, including during our optional land packages before and after your river cruise.

LEADERS IN INNOVATION
Continuously innovating the river cruise experience, we were the first to offer twin-balcony staterooms, complimentary bikes, a full-sized pickleball court, and a complimentary multi-course specialty restaurant, The Chef's Table. As industry leaders, we work to minimize our impact on the world’s rivers, reducing single-use plastics across our fleet and installing solar panels on AmaMagna.

STAY CONNECTED
Stay in touch with our high-quality complimentary Wi-Fi, available on board throughout our fleet. In addition, our easy-to-use myAmaCruise app allows you view and share an interactive map that follows your river cruise itinerary, share photos with friends and family, learn about each port of call, find available excursions and even access your electronic travel documents.

About AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways logo

Family-owned and operated for 22 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s major rivers; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2025). 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 22 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s major rivers; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2025). 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.