AmaWaterways Enchanting Rhine Wine Voyage
A river cruise designed for midlife women.
Leave the planning to us and enjoy local vineyards,
historic villages, and effortless daily connection.
Enchanting Rhine Wine Cruise. Join our Group Sailing!
November 4-11, 2027
Unpack once and let the river carry you. Our days balance curated wine tasting with optional structured activities.
It is completely up to you because you deserve this. You take care of everyone else, now its time for us to take care of you.
A small group sailing on AmaWaterway's Enchanting Rhine Wine Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the stunning AmaLucia. Seven nights. Five countries. Castles, vineyards, and waking up somewhere new every single morning without decision fatigue. This is the kind of trip you have been dreaming about. And we've done all the work to make it easy.
Itinerary: Scenic Sailing, Vineyard Walks, and Shared Tables
Watch historic castles drift by from the sun deck with fresh coffee and quiet conversation. Stroll through private estates and enjoy exclusive tastings curated by local family winemakers. Gather for long, unhurried dinners with a warm community of women who understand the value of ease.
Your Hosts
Your hosts for this sailing are Lena Trenholm and Lindsay Whitmore. Two friends who share a deep love of beautiful, intentional travel. Lena is a certified travel advisor with Fora Travel and a travel coach specializing in elevated experiences for women, and Lindsay brings years of expertise as a former cruise director who knows ships and group travel experiences. Together, they have curated every detail of this journey so that all you have to do is show up and enjoy.
One Price, Absolute Ease
AmaWaterways is one of the most celebrated river cruise lines in the world, and for good reason. Here's what included in your cruise fare:
Food & Drink
All onboard meals. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks with meals
Sip & Sail happy hour every day
Guided shore excursions in every port. 26 to choose from
Onboard winemakers, winery owners, share their love of wines
Enjoy immersive vineyard visits and lively discussions
Onboard Accommodations
78 staterooms with AmaWaterways signature boutique hotel feel
Chef's Table Specialty Restaurant included
Complimentary bikes, and wellness host to guide activities
Travelling solo? Reach out and we can connect you
with a like-minded traveller
Excursions & Entertainment
The Overview
7 nights, 4 countries, one unforgettable experience on the river.
Wine is the through-line
History and Beauty at every port
Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands sailing through Germany and France with a new destination every morning and zero luggage to drag between cities
From Alsatian wines in Strasbourg to celebrated Rieslings in Rudesheim to Dutch tastings in Utrecht, every stop along the Rhine has a glass worth raising.
UNESCO listed medieval streets in Strasbourg, Heidelberg's iconic castle and legendary wine cask, Rhine Gorge castle views, and Amsterdam's famous canals and gabled houses
You choose your pace
The details are handled
With over 25 included excursions across the week, every day offers options from gentle walking tours and scenic cruising to gondola rides, vineyard hikes and cycling through Alsatian countryside. There is something for every energy level.
AmaWaterways takes care of everything on board. Meals, wines with diner, guided excursions, gratuities, and a welcome dinner on night one. You simply show up and enjoy.
Day 1 — Basel, Switzerland 🇨🇭 Board the AmaLucia and settle into life on the river. Explore the vibrant streets of Basel before setting sail, and meet your fellow travellers over a festive welcome dinner as Switzerland drifts past your window.
Embarkation day
Day 2 — Breisach, Germany 🇩🇪 Step back in time through the charming 16th-century streets of Colmar, cycle through the Alsatian countryside, or hike the volcanic Kaiserstuhl where vineyards stretch across breathtaking landscapes. End the day with a taste of Alsace's renowned wines.
Available excursions:
Riquewihr and Wine Tasting
Kaiserstuhl Vineyard Hike
Breisach Wine Country Bike Tour
Day 3 — Strasbourg, France 🇫🇷 Wander through the UNESCO-listed fairytale streets of La Petite France, past the stunning Cathédrale de Notre Dame, and discover why Strasbourg is one of Europe's most beloved cities. Then raise a glass to the bright, aromatic Alsatian wines nurtured by the slopes of the Vosges Mountains.
Available excursions:
"The Gem of Alsace" Tour
Alsatian Wine Tasting
Strasbourg Bike Tour
Day 4 — Ludwigshafen, Germany 🇩🇪 A day of extraordinary variety — explore Heidelberg's iconic castle and its massive 18th-century wine cask, hike the Philosopher's Path for sweeping panoramic views, or discover medieval Ladenburg by bike. In the afternoon, sail to Rüdesheim and savour the legendary Rüdesheimer Coffee alongside local wines.
Available excursions:
"Romantic Heidelberg" Excursion
"Secrets of Speyer" Tour
Heidelberg Philosopher's Hike
Ladenburg Bike Tour
Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
Rüdesheimer Coffee Experience
Day 5 — Rüdesheim, Germany 🇩🇪 Glide above the Rhine by gondola to the Niederwalddenkmal for sweeping river views, sip celebrated Rieslings in the vineyards, or explore the Rhine Gorge by bike. In the afternoon, cruise the dramatic Rhine Gorge and visit the historic Lahneck Castle perched high above the river.
Available excursions:
Gondola Ride and Wine Tasting
Vineyard Hike
Guided Bike Tour of the Rheingau
Castles Along the Rhine Scenic Cruising
Exclusive Burg Lahneck Visit
Day 6 — Monheim, Germany 🇩🇪 Journey to Cologne to marvel at its magnificent Gothic cathedral and explore the charming Old Town, then continue to vibrant Düsseldorf for a stroll along the Rhine promenade or a taste of local Altbier in the lively Altstadt. A day that beautifully blends history, culture, and flavour.
Available excursions:
Cologne Half Day Walking Tour
Cologne Full Day Excursion
Düsseldorf Walking Tour and Altbier Tasting
Düsseldorf Bike Tour
Day 7 — Utrecht, Netherlands 🇳🇱 Begin with a leisurely stroll through Utrecht's charming canal streets or a local beer tasting, then cruise toward Amsterdam — gliding past iconic gabled houses, historic bridges, and the city's legendary canals. Sip Dutch wines and savour local delicacies as one of the world's most beautiful cities comes into view.
Available excursions:
Walking Tour
Beer Tasting
Scenic Cruising
Canal Cruise Tour
A Taste of Amsterdam
Day 8 — Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱 Disembark in Amsterdam, carrying the Rhine with you.
Disembarkation day
The Itinerary
Pricing
Cabins on this sailing are extremely limited due to the popularity of the wine cruises. We have a small number of staterooms available to us.
All pricing is per person, based on double occupancy in Canadian dollars. Single occupancy supplement is 50%. If the category you want isn't listed below, please let us know there are others. Airfare, travel insurance and pre/post land packages are additional.
Standard
(Category D/E)
starting at $4275
Includes: $100 OBC
Prepaid Gratuities
Port Charges & Fees
Balcony
(Category CB/CA)
starting at $5893
Includes: $200 OBC
Prepaid Gratuities
Upgrade upon availability
Port Charges & Fees
Double Balcony
(BB/BA)
starting at $7243
Includes: $200 OBC
Prepaid Gratuities
Upgrade upon availability
Port Charges & Fees
Deposits are $500 per person and will be due immediately to secure your spot. Final payments will be due 90 days prior to sailing.
Why book with us?
We will take care of you from door to door.
A group experience with women just like you
- that offers as much or as little camaraderie as you need.
All booking details will be handled
- we can also recommend and book your flights and stays before and after the cruise.
Advice for all shore experiences so that you enjoy each moment to the fullest
- whether that is biking to a vineyard or choosing a great read from our recommended list.
Travel coaching
- to make sure that you return home refreshed from your amazing experience.
You didn’t come this far to stop!