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Amsterdam in the Netherlands is the gateway to the Rhine River, which winds through Germany and connects with other major European rivers like the Main and Danube. Built around the dam of the Amstel River, from which it gets its name, Amsterdam is a city alive with culture, art, and quaint architecture. Numerous canals also span the Netherlands into Belgium that are excellent for exploring charming historical cities, windmills, and expansive flower farms. As the capital city of the Netherlands, it is home to several art and history museums, like Zaanse Schans and the Van Gogh Museum. In the evenings, you can enjoy a leisurely tour of the city on the canals that wind their way throughout enchanting Amsterdam. Contact one of our European river cruise specialists when you are ready to start planning your trip to Amsterdam.
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only $3,839 8 Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard MS Amacerto, exploring Europe's most enchanting Christmas Markets. From Cologne's Gothic cathedral to Strasbourg's festive charm and Gengenbach's giant Advent calendar, embrace the season's magic along the Rhine River.
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Rhine Highlights $8,790 8 Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Opal, uncovering historic cities and scenic towns along the Rhine. Enjoy Amsterdam's canals, Koblenz's culture, Cochem's vineyards, Baden-Baden's thermal spa, and Strasbourg's unique architecture.
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Rhine Highlights $9,390 8 Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Pearl, uncovering historic cities and scenic towns along the Rhine. Enjoy Amsterdam's canals, Koblenz's culture, Cochem's vineyards, Baden-Baden's thermal spa, and Strasbourg's unique architecture.
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Rhine Highlights $9,390 8 Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Jewel, uncovering historic cities and scenic towns along the Rhine. Enjoy Amsterdam's canals, Koblenz's culture, Cochem's vineyards, Baden-Baden's thermal spa, and Strasbourg's unique architecture.
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Rhine Highlights $8,790 8 Experience an 8-day Rhine River cruise on the Scenic Amber, exploring medieval towns, historic sites, and local traditions like wine tastings. Enjoy cycling, a scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge, and exclusive concert access at Rastatt Palace.
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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only $3,839 8 Embark on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaviola, where picturesque vineyards and historic castles await. Discover charming towns like Strasbourg and Colmar, from Rudesheimer coffee to German beer, while enjoying local flavors.
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Captivating Rhine $5,639 14 Sail the legendary Rhine on a 14-day cruise with stays in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to the Swiss Alps, explore vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic cities along this enchanting river.
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Captivating Rhine $6,529 14 From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, enjoy a 14-day exploration of the Rhine Valley, starting with two days in Amsterdam followed by 7 nights aboard the MS Amaviola, and concluding with four nights in Switzerland between Lucerne and Zurich. Sample the local brews of beer and coffee with chances to hike and bike as well!
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Enchanting Rhine $5,499 12 Set sail from Zurich to Amsterdam on a 12-day Rhine cruise aboard the MS Amacerto. Discover vibrant cities, storied towns, and timeless traditions amid stunning castles and scenic riverbanks.
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Rhine Highlights $11,190 8 Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Jasper, uncovering historic cities and scenic towns along the Rhine. Enjoy Amsterdam's canals, Koblenz's culture, Cochem's vineyards, Baden-Baden's thermal spa, and Strasbourg's unique architecture.
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Trip Name From Days Summary
Tulip Time - Cruise Only $3,549 8 Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam aboard the MS Amacerto. Discover blooming gardens, iconic windmills, and medieval treasures, and indulge in Belgian chocolates, waffles, and cheeses.
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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only $3,549 8 Embark on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amaprima, passing vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic castles. Explore Strasbourg, Colmar, and the Black Forest, then savor local flavors from Amsterdam to the Swiss Alps.
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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only $3,649 8 Embark on an 8-day cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the MS Amaviola, where vibrant cities and charming towns reveal rich histories. Sail along the Rhine's UNESCO World Heritage stretch, featuring stunning castles and delightful villages.
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Best of Holland & Belgium - Cruise Only $3,839 8 Sail on an 8-day cruise roundtrip from Amsterdam aboard the MS Amastella, exploring the Netherlands and Belgium's flavors, sights, and sounds. Savor Belgian chocolates, admire grand castles, and glide through Amsterdam's iconic canals.
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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only $3,979 8 Sail from Amsterdam to Basel on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amastella, passing vineyard-clad hills and fairytale castles. Explore charming towns, savor local flavors, and experience the beauty of Alsace, the Black Forest, and beyond.
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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only $4,139 8 From Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, this classic 8-day cruise of the Rhine & Moselle Rivers aboard the MS Amastella will take you through scenic wine country, where you can visit, hike, and tour the historic towns, museums, and canals of Breisach, Strasbourg, Manheim & Heidelberg, the castles of Rüdesheim, and Koblenz & Cologne.
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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only $3,839 8 Embark on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaviola, where picturesque vineyards and historic castles await. Discover charming towns like Strasbourg and Colmar, from Rudesheimer coffee to German beer, while enjoying local flavors.
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Tulip Time Cruise - Cruise Only $3,449 8 Sail aboard the MS Amastella on an 8-day springtime cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium. Admire blooming gardens, historic windmills, and medieval cities while savoring Belgian chocolates, waffles, and cheeses.
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Amsterdam Cruise Guide & Travel Tips

Highlights of Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands and is chock-full of the country's art, history, and culture. Conveniently, many river cruises of central Europe either start or end here, as neighboring Rotterdam is the mouth of the Rhine River. Even cruises that don't originate here tend to spend a few days docked here so that you'll have plenty of time to see highlights like:
  • The Royal Palace
  • 70-acre Keukenhof Gardens, where tulips bloom in stunning arrays of colors
  • The Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of Van Gogh's artwork in the world
  • The ancient Red Light District neighborhood
  • Zaanse Schans, an open air museum with wooden windmills, barns, and houses
  • Canal boat tours
  • Strolling through this delightful city by night
  • “De Halve Maen,” a Dutch East India Company replica ship
Main Destinations on River Cruises departing from Amsterdam
Your journey through central Europe along the tranquilly enchanting Rhine River may begin or end in charming Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Along your cruise, you may stop in the river port cities and towns of:

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