In addition to these shore excursion options, you'll visit Christmas Markets throughout your cruise.
Taste seasonal delights like mulled wine
Join festive holiday traditions onboard
Browse local handicrafts at vendor stalls
**Consider coming into Amsterdam 1 or 2 days early.
Depart the USA Nov. 11/20/27 or 11/21/27.
MON
11/22/27
Travel Day
Depart USA
TUES
11/23/27
Amsterdam, Holland(Embarkation)
Transfer from Amsterdam Airport to your ship.
Free day to explore at your leisure.
WED
11/24/27
Amsterdam, Holland
Canal Cruise
in Amsterdam & Scenic Cruising
THUR
11/25/27
Cologne
Cologne walking tour and Kölsch beer tasting
or Cologne bike Tour
FRI
11/26/27
Rhine Gorge
Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
AFTERNOON: Wine tasting
- or Gondola Ride
- or Vineyards Hike
- or Guided bike tour of the Rheingau
EVENING: Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
- or Rüdesheimer Coffee
SAT
11/27/27
Ludwigshafen
Romantic Heidelberg excursion
- or Heidelberg Philosopher's Path hike
- or Secrets of Speyer tour
- or Ladenburg bike tour
SUN
11/28/27
Strasbourg
The Gem of Alsace tour
- or Strasbourg bike tour
MON
11/29/27
Basel
MORNING: City of Art tour
- or Full-day Lucerne excursion*
- or Three Countries bike tour
AFTERNOON: Swiss wine tasting
- or Swiss castle excursion
- or Castle hike
*Not combinable with other tours on this day.
TUES
11/30/27
Basel
Disembarkation
**Consider adding on a post-cruise extension. See below.
Cruise Ship, Times and itinerary are subject to change by the cruise line.
Offering:
Travel Journal get togethers led by Gail Pastor of Cruise & Crop
Virtual Meet-up will be planned prior to the trip (in September/October 2027)
Participants have the option to extend their trip before or after the cruise
Meet-ups will take place onboard the ship while cruising and/or at cocktail parties.
Experience all that Ama Waterways has to offer:
Twin Balcony ship with 156 passengers.
Complimentary Wi-Fi
All dining onboard is included.
Elegant, contemporary design and decor
Friendly, English speaking crew and Cruise Manager
Visit the Sun Deck for a Walking track and pool with swim up-bar.
Sip & Sail cocktail hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and mocktails.
Complimentary gourmet coffee and tea station available 24 hours a day
Wellness Host & Fitness Center
Immersive small group shore excursions guided by experienced, local English-speaking experts with personal audio headsets. Gentle, regular and active walking tours are offered as well as bike tours.
Take advantage of AmaWaterway's 2-night pre-cruise stay in Amsterdam. $1,060 pp. November 21 - 23, 2027.
Call to start planning.
Or let us help you customize a pre-cruise package in the city of your choice. We can help arrange hotels, transfers and tours.
POST-cruise Italy Package
Take advantage of AmaWaterway's 4-night post-cruise trip to Lake Como & Milan. You'll also get to stop in Lucerne on your way to Lake Como. $2,360 pp. November 30 - December 4, 2027.
Call to start planning.
Or let us help you customize a post-cruise package in the city of your choice. We can help arrange hotels, transfers and tours.
group rates
stateroom options
Group Savings Rate
Category E
Ocean-view Stateroom Piano Deck, 160 sq. ft.
$4,529 pp
Category D
Ocean-view Stateroom Piano Deck, 160 sq. ft.
$4,579 pp
Category C
French Balcony, Violin/Cello Deck, 170 sq. ft
$6,128 pp
Category BB
Balcony, Cello Deck, 210 sq. ft
$6,728 pp
Category BA
Balcony, Violin Deck, 210 sq. ft
$6,928 pp
Category AB
Balcony, Cello Deck, 235 sq. ft
$7,128 pp
Category AA
Balcony, Violin Deck, 235 sq. ft
$7,328 pp
Category S
Suite, Violin Deck, 300 sq. ft.
$8,728 pp
All quoted rates are in US Dollars. Rates include your cruise and shore excursions. International airfare is additional. Call for details. Rates are based on double occupancy, are subject to change, and are based on availability. Singles must pay a single supplement rate (Call for quote). Taxes & port charges are subject to change. The cruise line reserves the right to implement a fuel surcharge if the cost of fuel increases.
Travel Journal with us!
Crafters add $200 for the Participant Fee. Non-crafting roommates do not have to pay this fee. In order to participate in this conference, you MUST book through Cruise & Crop. If you book direct or with another agent, you are not eligible to be part of the Cropping on the River cruise. A $50 non-refundable participant fee deposit is due at the time of booking. This means the balance of your participant fee ($150) will be due with your final payment.
Cruise Non-Refundable Deposit per person: $400
Participant Fee Non-Refundable Deposit per crafter $50
We cannot accept any checks drawn on a Canadian Bank. Credit Cards are preferred. International Money Orders are accepted.
All payments must be made in US Dollars.
Rates are good until July 30, 2026 (or while inventory lasts). After this date, rates are subject to change. Final payments will be due by August 15, 2027. Persons wishing to pay off their balance ahead of time are welcome to do so.
Tipping Guidelines
Ship-board gratuities can be pre-paid for $245 pp. This covers your ship crew, Cruise Manager and local guides/drivers.
dining
The cruise line offers open dining. You'll be able to sit with different guests each night. You'll also get to enjoy at least 1-night at Chef's Table (You can make reservations once onboard).
Passports Passports are REQUIRED. If you do not have one or yours is expired, please visit travel.state.gov for information on how to apply/renew. Your passport should be valid 6 months after the conclusion of your trip.
VISAs A European visa may be required. Details of how to apply will be provided closer to sailing.
Travel Insurance: Optional travel insurance is available - LeisureCare Luxury Travel Protection. To view the Top 10 Reasons why you should purchase travel insurance and see the details of coverage, Click Here. Rates are based on total package price and are subject to change. For example, if you add airfare, rates will likely increase.
If your total vacation package costs:
Luxury
Insurance rate:
$1,501 - 1,700 pp
$155 pp
$1,701 - 1,900 pp
$175 pp
$1,901 - 2,100 pp
$209 pp
$2,101 - 2,300 pp
$219 pp
$2,301 - 2,500 pp
$255 pp
$2,501 - 3,000 pp
$279 pp
$3,001 - 3,500 pp
$335 pp
$3,501 - 3,750 pp
$375 pp
$3,751 - 5,000 pp
$439 pp
$5,001 - 6,500 pp
$595 pp
$6,501 - 8,000 pp
$749 pp
$8,001 - 9,500 pp
$879 pp
$9,501 - 13,000 pp
$1,099 pp
$13,001 + pp
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Cancellation Policy
If one or more persons cancel, the rate(s) for remaining occupants may increase. Should this booking be canceled after initial deposit, said cancellation is subject to an administrative fee of $35 per person. In addition, you are subject to cruise line cancellation fees as outlined in their brochure.
LeisureCare Luxury Policy Luxury Policy -
Non-refundable after final payment and, if you are booked with a non-refundable deposit, immediately non-refundable after purchase.
Cruise & Crop Cancellation Policy
The initial $50 per crafter participation fee deposit that is due with your trip deposit is immediately non-refundable. The full participation fee is non-refundable after the group's final payment date.
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