The award-winning AmaLucia debuted on the Rhine in 2021, and it’s more than ready to propel you through Europe’s rivers while you relax and take in the views from the Sun Deck. The Rhine River cuts through cities and towns that look like they were lifted from the pages of a storybook. Allow the romance of the region to envelop you as you sail from Basel to Amsterdam, exploring towns like Heidelberg (where Mark Twain wrote A Tramp Abroad) and experiencing timeless traditions like the making of Kölsch, Cologne’s legendary brew, or Rüdesheimer coffee.

Active excursions include treks through Germany’s legendary Black Forest, hikes of the Philosopher’s Path in Heidelberg, and bike rides through Strasbourg’s Parc de l’Orangerie and the Petite France district. Gentler itineraries following a more relaxed pace are also available.

From castles gleaming like jewels to snow-dusted mountain tops, the 7-night Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps itinerary is as enchanting as it gets. New adventures unique to this itinerary await you, including the Three Countries Bike Tour that takes you through Switzerland, France, and Germany on one incredible ride from Basel. You can also spend time hiking through the verdant Riesling vineyards of Rüdesheim, Germany or pedaling along the river Neckar to the picturesque and magical medieval city center of Ladenburg, Germany. Your journey from the vibrant canals of Amsterdam all the way to the breathtaking Swiss Alps will be an experience you’ll never forget. An optional package to the sparkling and wondrous Lake Como in Italy is also available.

Both of these Rhine itineraries offer the once-in-a-decade opportunity to experience the Floriade Horticultural Expo outside of Amsterdam. The Expo occurs once every 10 years and AmaWaterways guests will have the rare opportunity to see it for themselves from April 14 to October 9, 2022. Featuring stunning gardens, innovative sustainable gardening exhibits, live entertainment, talk shows, souvenirs, and food stalls, Floriade is absolutely not to be missed.

While on the river, you can make sure to fit in moments of serenity and calm between all of the must-see and must-do experiences. The AmaWaterways’ complimentary Wellness Program gives you the opportunity to do a variety of wellness activities, including gathering on the Sun Deck for morning stretching, cardio, core strengthening, dance classes, and more, treating yourself to a massage or spa treatment (for a nominal fee), taking a dip in the pool, or joining a small-group exercise class led by a professionally trained Wellness Host. It’s all at your beck and call.

And so, as you finally get ready to disembark at the end of your journey, you can rest assured that AmaWaterways has fully satisfied that nagging sense of fernweh.