Rhine, Main & Moselle Guide • Lüftner Cruises | Amsterdam to Basel • Middle Rhine Gorge • Dutch Tulips
Fairytale Castles & Hillside Vineyards

Rhine & Moselle River Cruises

Glide past 40 medieval hilltop fortresses in the UNESCO Middle Rhine Valley, sip steep-slope Rieslings in Cochem, and marvel at springtime Dutch tulip fields aboard AMADEUS Nova and Riva.

Fairytale Landscapes

The Rhine & Moselle with Amadeus

The Rhine is Western Europe's most storied river, connecting the North Sea canals of Amsterdam with the snow-capped Swiss Alps of Basel. Amadeus ships cruise the famous 40-mile UNESCO Middle Rhine Gorge during full daylight, with informative live commentary from the Sun Deck and River Terrace.

40+ Hilltop Castles & The Lorelei Rock See Marksburg Castle, Rheinfels, and the legendary rock where river sirens lured sailors.
Serpentine Moselle Vineyards Branch off onto the peaceful Moselle River to visit Cochem Castle and the steepest vineyards in Europe.
Eco-Friendly Hybrid Sailing on AMADEUS Nova Cruising the Rhine with advanced hybrid diesel-electric and solar technology awarded Green Award Gold.
Amadeus sailing through Dutch and Belgian Waterways
Curated Journeys

Signature Rhine Voyages (2026 & 2027)

From the classic Amsterdam-to-Basel route to spring tulip cruises and festive Christmas markets.

Classical Rhine Cruise
Best-Selling Classic 8 Days / 7 Nights

Classical Rhine: Amsterdam to Basel

Route: Amsterdam (Canals & Rijksmuseum) • Cologne (Dom Cathedral) • Koblenz • UNESCO Upper Middle Rhine Valley • Rüdesheim • Speyer / Heidelberg • Strasbourg (France) • Basel (Switzerland).

Experience four European countries on one magnificent journey. Walk among the half-timbered houses of Petite France in Strasbourg, ride the wine cable car in Rüdesheim, and enjoy daylight cruising past fairytale German castles.

Featured Ships: AMADEUS Nova • AMADEUS Riva • AMADEUS Cara
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Enchanting Rhine and Moselle Cruise
Wine Lovers' Favorite 8 Days / 7 Nights

Enchanting Rhine & Moselle: Amsterdam to Basel

Route: Amsterdam • Utrecht • Cologne • Cochem (Moselle) • Bernkastel-Kues • Koblenz • Rüdesheim • Speyer • Strasbourg • Basel.

Combines the grand majesty of the Rhine with the intimate serenity of the Moselle River. Sample Moselle Riesling in ancient vaulted stone cellars, visit Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, and cycle alongside lush vineyard hillsides.

Featured Ships: AMADEUS Imperial • AMADEUS Star
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Tulip Serenade Dutch Waterways
Springtime Exclusive (March–May) 8 Days / 7 Nights

Tulip Serenade: Dutch & Belgian Waterways

Route: Amsterdam • Arnhem • Middelburg • Ghent • Bruges (Belgium) • Antwerp • Rotterdam • Kinderdijk Windmills • Amsterdam.

Experience 7 million blooming bulbs at Keukenhof Gardens, UNESCO Kinderdijk windmills, Belgian chocolate and diamond districts in Antwerp, and the fairytale canals of medieval Bruges.

Featured Ships: AMADEUS Queen • AMADEUS Riva
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