Itinerary for December 18, 2025 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Thursday, 12/18/2025Depart from AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – EMBARKATION. Board the ship in Amsterdam for your Christmas Markets on the Rhine cruise. (D)Amsterdam, Netherlands
2Friday, 12/19/2025AMSTERDAM. There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, and you’ll get to enjoy some of them on your canal cruise. Later in the day, set sail out of Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Netherlands
3Saturday, 12/20/2025DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY. Enjoy a scenic cruise into Düsseldorf. In the afternoon, take a brief trip to the nearby city of Cologne on a guided tour of its Duesseldorf, Germany
4Sunday, 12/21/2025RHINE GORGE – RÜDESHEIM. Cruise through the castle-laden Rhine River Gorge before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Once in Rüdesheim, you wi 
5Monday, 12/22/2025LUDWIGSHAFEN. You have the choice to explore two of Germany’s historically rich cities, along with their festive Christmas Markets. Visit Heidelberg,  
6Tuesday, 12/23/2025STRASBOURG, FRANCE. Strasbourg is even more alluring during the season of Advent. The Christkindelsmärik dates back to 1570, making it the oldest ChriStrasbourg, France
7Wednesday, 12/24/2025BREISACH, GERMANY. Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions. Journey into medieval Colmar, located in the enchanting Alsace region of  
8Thursday, 12/25/2025BASEL, SWITZERLAND – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Basel as you prepare for your return flight home. (B)Basel, Switzerland
 

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Departing from Amsterdam, Netherlands
Departure Date 12/18/2025
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River Cruise
Departing 12/18/2025
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