AmaSerena, Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps ex Amsterdam to Basel

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Date Port Arrive Depart
15 Aug 2022 Amsterdam, Rivers
16 Aug 2022 Amsterdam, Rivers
17 Aug 2022 Cologne, Germany
18 Aug 2022 Rudesheim, Germany
19 Aug 2022 Ludwigshafen, Germany
20 Aug 2022 Strasbourg, France
21 Aug 2022 Basel, Switzerland
22 Aug 2022 Basel, Switzerland
7 Night Cruise sailing from Amsterdam to Basel aboard AmaSerena.

Contoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates. Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Riquewihr. Then there is Breisach, rising above the vineyards of the Rhine, and Freiburg, one of Germany’s sunniest cities and gateway to Black Forest. Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste local flavors—Rüdesheimer coffee and Kölsch beer—and to touch history up close with guided hikes and bike rides. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit.

Highlights of this cruise:

Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands is built around a concentric network of canals spanned by over 1000 bridges making canal cruises one of the most attractive ways of viewing the city. Many of the houses date back to the 17th century. These narrow-fronted merchants' houses are characterised by the traditionally Dutch ornamented gables.

The oldest part of the city is Nieuwmarkt, located near the first canals - Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht - built to protect the city against invasion in the 17th century. Today, Amsterdam's famous liberalism has survived in the city's 'coffee shops and thriving sex industry.

The city has also long been a centre of diamond cutting and it is still possible to see diamond cutters at work. Amsterdam has a booming cultural life, boasting 53 museums, 61 art galleries, 12 concert halls and 20 theatre. A special canal boat (the 'museum boat') links 16 of the major museums. In the local countryside it is still possible to see working windmills. There are annual events such as the Amsterdam Arts Week and the Holland Festival.

Rudesheim
Rudesheim is a town in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Hesse, Germany. It is located on the right (east) bank of the Rhine, at the southern entrance to the Loreley valley.

Rudesheim has been famous for its Drosselgasse since the end of the 19th century. Its wine bars and cafes offer non-stop music and dancing. The Castle Broemserburg houses the famous Wine Museum.

Other attractions include the Museum of Medieval Torture, and Siegfried Wendel's Mechanical Music Cabinet, which has an extensive variety of mechanical musical instruments, distributed throughout a 15th century castle.

Basel
Basel is located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, in northwest Switzerland on the river Rhine. It is among the most important cultural centres of Switzerland. The city comprises a large number of theatres and many museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the world's oldest art collection accessible to the public.

Basel features a great number of heritage sites of national significance. These include the entire Old Town of Basel as well as churches, monasteries, secular buildings, archaelogical sites and museums. Most of the "old town" attractions in Basel are in a walkable area between the Basel Zoo (just south of the Basel SBB train station) and the Rhine. Since most stores are closed on Sundays, it is a good day to plan to see one of the many museums, which are usually open.

The AmaSerena is a sister ship to the AmaPrima and features the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel currently in operation. Our exclusive Twin Balconies are available in most staterooms, which measure a spacious 210-235 sq. feet, with four suites measuring 300 sq. feet. Passengers will enjoy gourmet dining with unlimited fine wines at multiple onboard dining venues; a heated sun deck swimming pool with a ‘swim-up’ bar; fitness center and spa; complimentary ship-wide Wi-Fi and in-room Internet and entertainment on demand; and a fleet of bicycles carried onboard for passengers to enjoy on their own or on guided bike tours.


Ship Profile & Stats
  • Maiden voyage: 2015
  • Length: 443 ft
  • Beam: 38 ft
  • Ship registration: Switzerland
  • Passenger capacity (dbl): 164
  • Crew nationality: European
  • Officer nationality: European
  • Dining nationality: European
Ship Amenities
  • Hair Dryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
  • Bathrobes
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning
Ship Facilities
  • Main Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
  • Massage & Hair Salon
  • Al Fresco Dining Terrace
  • Library
  • Observation Lounge
  • Heated Swimming Pool with Swim-up Bar
  • Fitness Centre
  • Spa
  • Bicycles
  • Main Dining Room
  • The Chef's Table Restaurant
  • Sundecks with lounge chairs and retractable roof
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
  • 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station
  • Gift Shop
  • Walking Track
Family-owned and operated AmaWaterways was founded in 2002 by three families; however, their river cruise story began well before that. Co-Founder and President Rudi Schreiner was born in Vienna, at the heart of the Danube. His love of design drew him to architecture, but his even greater love of travel drew him to places far and wide. In 1975, he traveled to South America for a journalism assignment on the Amazon. It was here he designed his first ship, using what he could find to build a raft that would take him up and down the river during the next 7 months. Soon thereafter, he started working in travel, creating unique tour experiences in Europe.

From the beginning, the AMA Waterways goal was to create a river cruise company that the founders themselves would enjoy. To them, that meant the highest-quality, locally sourced food and wine; elegantly appointed ships with staterooms offering maximum views to enjoy the ever-changing countryside; and a crew who goes above and beyond, treating every guest like they are part of the family.

With that in mind AMA Waterways have been building one-of-a-kind ships with added comforts and conveniences ranging from their signature view-enhancing twin balconies to the one-and-only Chef’s Table specialty restaurant to the award-winning AmaMagna – redefining the river cruise experience.

An AmaWaterways river cruise is about more than the destination – it’s the journey. We invite you to take one of our European river cruises or Asia river cruises and see the world in luxury and comfort. River cruising Europe with AmaWaterways is an excellent way to explore a destination. Discover local culture and sights on included tours, and then hop back on your luxurious river cruise ship and sail to the next stunning city or charming town. Included in the fares of our river cruises are shore excursions in every port of call; all dining on board (including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant); fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; internet access and Wi-Fi; and bicycles that you can use to explore on your own or join our guided bike tours.

Cello Deck

Piano Deck

Sun Deck

Violin Deck

Suite Plan
Suite Photo
Located on Violin Deck.French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 300 sq. ft. In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Entertainment On Demand system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and music library
Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Individually controlled air-conditioning
Extra spacious Suites are 300 sq. ft. with exclusive “Twin Balcony” and mini-bar
Enhanced sitting area in Suites featuring a sofa and two chairs
Suites have expansive bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower

AA+ - French Balcony & Outside Balcony Stateroom  Plan
AA+ - French Balcony & Outside Balcony Stateroom  Photo
Located on Violin Deck. French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 290 sq. ft. In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Entertainment On Demand system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and music library
Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Individually controlled air-conditioning

AA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony Stateroom  Plan
AA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony Stateroom  Photo
Located on Violin Deck. French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 235 sq. ft. In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Entertainment On Demand system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and music library
Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Individually controlled air-conditioning

AB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony Stateroom Plan
AB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony Stateroom Photo
Located on Cello Deck. French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 235 sq. ft. In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Entertainment On Demand system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and music library
Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Individually controlled air-conditioning

BA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony Stateroom  Plan
BA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony Stateroom  Photo
Located on Violin Deck. French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 210 sq. ft. In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Entertainment On Demand system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and music library
Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Individually controlled air-conditioning

BB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony Stateroom Plan
BB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony Stateroom Photo
Located on Cello Deck. French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 210 sq. ft. In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Entertainment On Demand system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and music library
Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Individually controlled air-conditioning

C - French Balcony Stateroom  Plan
C - French Balcony Stateroom  Photo
Located on Violin and Cello Decks. French Balcony, 170 sq. ft. In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Entertainment On Demand system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and music library
Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Individually controlled air-conditioning

D - Fixed Window Stateroom Plan
D - Fixed Window Stateroom Photo
Located on Piano Deck. Fixed Windows, 160 sq. ft. In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Entertainment On Demand system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and music library
Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Individually controlled air-conditioning

E - Fixed Window Stateroom Plan
E - Fixed Window Stateroom Photo
Located on Piano Deck. Fixed Windows, 160 sq. ft. In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
All staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Entertainment On Demand system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies and music library
Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Individually controlled air-conditioning