CABIN CATEGORIES
CABIN CATEGORIES & RATES FOR 7 NIGHT CRUISE ONLY
CATEGORY
DECK
STATEROOM
MG GROUP CRUISE ONLY RATE P.P.
SEE CRUISE LAYOUT MAP BELOW
E
Piano
Fixed Windows-160 Sq. Feet
$2889 p.p.
YELLOW CABINS
D
Piano
Fixed Windows- 160 Sq. Feet
$3143 p.p.
ORANGE CABINS
CB
Violin
French Balcony-155 Sq. Feet
$3653 p.p.
Lime Green CABINS
CA
violin & Cello
French Balcony & Outside Balcony-170 Sq. Feet
$4078 p.p.
purple CABINS
Bb
cello
French Balcony & Outside Balcony-210 Sq. Feet
$4248 p.p.
green CABINS
Ba
violin
French Balcony & Outside Balcony-210 Sq. Feet
$4418 p.p.
Blue CABINS
Ab
cello
French Balcony & Outside Balcony-235 Sq. Feet
$4588 p.p.
bright pink CABINS
AA
Violin
French Balcony & Outside Balcony-235 Sq. Feet
$5098 p.p.
lilac CABIN
Suite
Violin
French Balcony & Outside Balcony-350 Sq. Feet
$5608 p.p.
SOFT PINK CABINS
MAP
COUNTRIES VISITED: FRANCE, GERMANY, NETHERLANDS & SWITZERLAND RHINE RIVER
HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
The AmaKristina – set to debut in 2017 – is a sister ship to the AmaViola 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 350 sq. feet. Passengers will enjoy gourmet dining with free-flowing 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.
CABIN PICTURES & DESCRIPTIONS
CAT. E, Piano Deck
Fixed Windows, 160 sq. ft.
Riverview Staterooms feature a picture window. There is also a flat-screen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.
CAT. D, Piano Deck
Fixed Windows, 160 sq. ft.
Riverview Staterooms feature a picture window. There is also a flat-screen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.
CAT. Cb, Violin Deck
French Balcony, 155 sq. ft.
French Balcony Staterooms feature all outside accommodations, with exclusive "Twin Balcony" on the Violin deck. There is also a flat-screen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.
CAT. ca, Violin & Cello Deck
French Balcony, 170 sq. ft.
Twin Balcony Staterooms feature all outside accommodations, with exclusive "Twin Balcony" on the Violin & Cello decks. There is also a flat-screen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.
CAT. Bb, cello Deck
French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 210 sq. ft.
Twin Balcony Staterooms feature all outside accommodations, with exclusive "Twin Balcony" on the Violin & Cello decks. There is also a flat- screen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.
CAT. Ba, violin Deck
French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 210 sq. ft.
Twin Balcony Staterooms feature all outside accommodations, with exclusive "Twin Balcony" on the Violin & Cello decks. There is also a flat- screen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.
CAT. AB, Cello Deck
French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 235 sq. ft.
Twin Balcony Staterooms feature all outside accommodations, with exclusive "Twin Balcony" on the Violin & Cello decks. There is also a flat- screen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.
CAT. AA, Violin Deck
French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 235 sq. ft.
Twin Balcony Staterooms feature all outside accommodations, with exclusive "Twin Balcony" on the Violin & Cello decks. There is also a flat- screen TV featuring local and satellite channels. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.
Suite, Violin Deck
French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 350 sq. ft.
Suites are extra spacious with exclusive "Twin Balcony" and mini- bar. There is also an enhanced sitting area featuring a sofa and two chairs as well as an expansive bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower. Each stateroom is equipped with a hair dryer, plush terry bathrobes, slippers and a safe. Your bathroom offers a magnifying mirror and spa-quality toiletries including soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.
ITINERARY
Day 1:
ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND - EMBARKATION
Arrive in Amsterdam and board your luxurious river cruise ship. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Welcome Dinner. (D)
Garden Tours will be added.
Day 2:
AMSTERDAM
After breakfast, your tour of Amsterdam begins with a scenic canal cruise through the city known as the “Venice of the North.” See the tall narrow homes lining the water, the Skinny Bridge, and the house where Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding during WWII. Later, enjoy a panoramic city tour that will show you many key sights, including a photo stop at the windmill famously painted by Rembrandt. You’ll have some free time to explore on your own before returning to the ship. The ship departs this afternoon, en route to Germany. (B,L,D)
Day 3:
COLOGNE, GERMANY – KOBLENZ
Enjoy a guided tour of Cologne this morning, which will take you to the Old Town, Cathedral Square, and the city’s majestic 13th-century Gothic cathedral. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to visit some of the local shops or have a coffee at a quaint café. Late tonight, the ship cruises to Koblenz and moors overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 4:
RÜDESHEIM
This morning, cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge, admiring its many castles and fortress ruins and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Arrive in the winemaking town of Rüdesheim where you will enjoy an afternoon wine tasting with a local vintner. Or, take a Gondola Ride above the town to see the Niederwalddenkmal Statue. Later you’ll have free time to explore the Drosselgasse, the town’s most famous and charming street, a narrow passage lined with shops and taverns. This evening, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Museum, home to a remarkable collection of old robotic and self-playing musical instruments. The ship sails overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 5:
SPEYER - HEIDELBERG
Arrive around noon in Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest cities, known for its cathedral, numerous churches and the 13th-century Altpörtel (“Old Gate”). Choose either a city tour of Speyer or a half-day excursion to historic Heidelberg, where you will visit the red-walled castle with its Great Vat (a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask) and see beautiful views of the Neckar Valley and city below. This evening, the ship continues onward to Strasbourg, France. (B,L,D)
Day 6:
STRASBOURG, FRANCE
Capital city of the Alsace region in northeastern France, Strasbourg is situated on the Rhine at the German border. After arriving this morning, enjoy a panoramic city tour that will take you past the Orangery, the town’s oldest park, the European Parliament, and the Place de la Republique. Afterwards, take a walking tour of the lovely “La Petite France” neighborhood, where you will see the Gothic cathedral with its famous astronomical clock. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you wish. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 7:
BREISACH, GERMANY
You have two exciting excursions to choose from today. The first is a walking tour of Riquewihr, a picturesque town that looks much as it did back in the 16th century. A second option is a walking tour of Breisach and Freiburg. Breisach is a beautiful town that houses one of Europe’s largest wine cellars. In Freiburg, you will visit the historical city center and the Augustinerplatz, site of Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral constructed of red sandstone. Tonight, the ship cruises to Switzerland. (B,L,D)
Day 8:
BASEL, SWITZERLAND - DISEMBARKATION
Disembark after breakfast. (B)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Included features for 7 night cruise:
Accommodation during the cruise
All gourmet meals onboard (Early Riser Coffee and Croissants, a Rich Buffet Breakfast, a Festive Lunch Buffet, Afternoon Tea & Coffee with Cake, Cookies & Sandwiches and a Multi-Course Dinner;
Free Flowing Red and White Wine from the local regions, Beer or Soft Drinks for lunch and dinner
Choice of dining options at no additional cost including the main dining salon and an intimate Chef’s Table Restaurant where the Chef prepares the meal in person
Free Coffee, Tea, Ice-Water and Ice-Tea are included all day. Cappuccino, Latte and Espresso can be requested free of charge during all meals! Complimentary coffee & tea station available 24 hours.
Captain’s Welcome Champagne Reception and Gala Dinner and Captains Farewell Champagne Reception and Gala Dinner plus several Theme Dinners
Bottled water, fluffy bathrobes and slippers are provided free of charge in each cabin
Use of the Swimming Pool (as equipped) on the Sun Deck and the Wellness Center inside including Fitness equipment (free of charge)
Use of the Bicycles and helmets onboard free of charge
Complimentary use of the internet onboard (via flat-screen TV & keyboard in each stateroom and wireless in our two lounges)
Complimentary In Cabin Movies
Elevator on board operating between 4 different levels: Restaurant (Level 1), Staterooms (Level 2), Lobby and Panorama Lounge (Level 3) and Staterooms (Level 4); (elevator does not go to the lowest deck or Sun deck)
Nightly Piano Music and also during tea and coffee
Our daily shore excursion program during the cruise with English speaking guides. Use of our Quiet vox headsets is also included at no additional cost.
- Services of our professional English Speaking Cruise Director
Rates do not include:
Airport transfers and pre or post land arrangements
All other beverages except of the ones mentioned above
Gratuities - EURO 12 pp/ night for the entire crew and EURO 3 pp/ night for the Cruise Director on board. These can be pre-paid at USD$130 per person for the 7-night cruise.
Use of the Telephone in each cabin
Items purchased in the Gift Shop
Port charges of $173 per person
Optional shore excursions that might be offered in addition to our daily included shore excursion program
OPTIONAL PRE & POST LAND PACKAGES
Optional 2 Night Pre-Cruise Package-Amsterdam (8/18-8/20)
Package- 2 nights-$484 per person double, $968 single occupancy
Included in the 2-night package:
Hotel nights at Barbizon Palace Hotel (or similar)
- Transfer from hotel to ship
- Hot buffet Breakfast
- Baggage handling at the hotel
- All hotel taxes
Optional 2 Night Post-Cruise Package- LUCERNE (8/27-8/29)
Package- 2 nights-$937.99 per person double, $1247.75 single
Included in the 2-night package:
- 2 nights at the hotel based on price noted-Astoria Hotel in Lucerne (or similar)
- All hotel taxes
- Baggage handling at the hotel(s)
- Daily Breakfast at Hotel(s)
- City Tour of Lucerne
- All transfers in either direction between the hotel(s), if applicable, and the hotel and vessel in Basel
- English speaking AmaWaterways host or hostess at the hotel
Optional 4 Night Post Cruise Package- ZURICH & LUCERNE (8/27-8/31)
Package- 2 nights Zurich & 2 nights Lucerne $1626.24 per person double: $2245.76 single
Included in the 4-night package:
- 2 nights at each hotel - Marriott Hotel in Zurich (or similar) and the Astoria Hotel in Lucerne (or similar)
- All hotel taxes
- Baggage handling at the hotel(s)
- Daily Breakfast at Hotel(s)
- City Tour of Lucerne and / or City Tour of Zurich
- All transfers in either direction between the hotel(s), if applicable, and the hotel and vessel in Basel
- English speaking AmaWaterways host or hostess at the hotel(s)