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Classical Rhine

From £1,585 pp

Discover the many beautiful facets of “Father Rhine” during this week-long Amadeus Classical Rhine cruise along one of the most important and attractive rivers of Europe. Along the way you will pass the Dutch Ijsselmeer and take a detour along the winding Moselle river. Delight in the panorama of the myth-enshrouded Middle Rhine Valley with its winelands, the prominent Lorelei rock, and the highest density of castles in the world. Further highlights of this trip include visits to the historic river cities of Amsterdam, Cologne, and the beautiful city of Strasbourg, and pretty town of  Cochem and stunning Basel.

What’s Included:

  • River-view stateroom or suite of your choice, most with French balcony or drop-down panoramic windows.
  • Elegant dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack).
  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board
  • 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water.
  • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner.
  • Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly music by the Amadeus Duo in the Panorama Bar.
  • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles.
  • Complimentary wifi onboard
  • Services of an experienced, multilingual Cruise Director.
  • All port taxes and local taxes.

A full complement of optional excursions are available and may be pre-purchased as discounted packages in advance or on an ad-hoc basis on board.

Titan Travel Old Harbour of Hoorn, Netherlands
Day 1 - Amsterdam

This afternoon, embark and unpack. Enjoy a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a special Welcome Dinner. Enjoy a rousing Shanty Choir performance to end the evening.

The vessel remains in Amsterdam overnight.

Dinner

Day 2 - Amsterdam & Utrecht

Choose to spend the morning exploring Amsterdam with a relaxing canal cruise. You will be back on board for lunch and set off with us from Utrecht upstream to Cologne.

Optional Excursion:

Amsterdam & iconic canal cruise

Day 2 - Amsterdam & Utrecht

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 - Cologne

After breakfast, view our arrival at the beautiful cathedral city of Cologne. Explore the historic Old Town with its High Gothic architecture, the famous twin-spired Cologne Cathedral, and sample the famous Kölsch beer brewed in Cologne.

Enjoy a leisurely afternoon or venture farther afield for a more active excursion to Siebengebirge National Park and the remains of Castle “Drachenfels” (Dragon Rock). After a wonderful day in Cologne, enjoy dinner on board as the vessel continues cruising the Rhine River.

Optional Excursions:

Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting

Siebengebirge and Drachenfels castle ruins

Day 3 - Cologne

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 - Cochem

This morning our AMADEUS vessel takes a special trip down the romantic Moselle River, the largest tributary of the Rhine. This area is the 5th largest German wine region with some of the steepest, terraced vineyards along the river.

After lunch, your vessel will arrive in Cochem. Explore the town which is filled with narrow streets, twisting alleys, medieval town gates, churches and walls on your own, or discover the beauty of Cochem and visit the stunning Reichsburg Castle on a guided tour. Later in the afternoon, join a visit to a local winery and sample some of the spectacular wines produced in this region. Before midnight, the vessel continues toward Koblenz.

Optional Excursions:

Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle

AMADEUS Taste: Tasting of typical Moselle wines in a local winery

Day 4 - Cochem

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 - Koblenz & Rüdesheim

Early this morning, arrive in Koblenz, ideally situated at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle Rivers. Join this morning’s tour exploring the town of Koblenz on foot.

This afternoon, spend time on deck as we cruise the most beautiful section of the river – the legendary Upper Middle Rhine Valley. This area is registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list for its dramatic riverbanks dotted with vineyards and picturesque castles. Late afternoon, arrive in the winegrowers town of Rüdesheim. Choose a walking tour of the town, with a visit to the unique Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum’s private collection of self-playing instruments. Or visit a local vineyard for a tasting of the local wines and a walk through the famous Drosselgasse with its wine taverns, garden restaurants, beer bars and live music venues. Back on board, your AMADEUS crew awaits your return with a delicious dinner.

Optional Excursions:

Koblenz walking tour

Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum

OR AMADEUS Taste: Rüdesheim wine tasting & Drosselgasse

Day 5 - Koblenz  & Rüdesheim

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 - Mannheim & Speyer

Before breakfast, your vessel docks in the bustling town of Mannheim, your gate to an excursion to nearby Heidelberg, another old university city with its beautiful Heidelberg Castle.

This afternoon’s call is at Speyer, a city known for its cathedral where eight Roman emperors and German kings are interred. Join us for a guided tour of one of the oldest cities in Germany and discover the secrets of the Speyer Brezel, one of Germany’s staple snacks and famously celebrated at the annual Pretzel Festival in Speyer. At night, your floating luxury hotel sets sail to Strasbourg.

Optional Excursions:

Romantic Heidelberg with castle ruins

Speyer walking tour

Day 6 - Mannheim & Speyer

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 - Strasbourg

This morning we arrive in the dynamic capital of Alsace. This beautiful city’s sights include the famous cathedral Straßburger Münster and the Petite France quarter, a former mill and tanner district that still maintains its medieval charm. Half-timbered houses, the Ponts Couverts, the Palais de Rohan, and the Council of Europe are among the wonders that Strasbourg holds in store for you. The Grand Island, the city center, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is connected to the rest of the city by 22 stone bridges.

See Strasbourg by canal boat on this morning’s guided excursion. After lunch on board, take in the views of the romantic Rhine as we move toward Switzerland, our final destination.

Optional Excursion:

Strasbourg with canal boat tour

Day 7 - Strasbourg

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 - Basel

After breakfast we bid farewell to the ship. If you would like to spend time in Switzerland, this can be done by adding an additional stay in Basel.

Breakfast

Day 1 - Basel

Your journey begins in Basel, the third largest city in Switzerland. Embark your AMADEUS vessel and join fellow travelers at a Welcome Cocktail followed by a Welcome Dinner. Your floating hotel departs late this afternoon.

5pm departure

Dinner

Day 2 - Strasbourg

During the night, your ship left Switzerland and followed the Rhine into the Alsace region of France to Strasbourg, a city known not only for its romantic old town, but also for the numerous important European institutions. In the morning, explore the city independently, or as part of an organized tour.

In the afternoon, a detour to the countryside is highly recommended, particularly along the famous wine route, where the quaint wine-growing villages will delight wine-lovers and the general public alike. Late tonight, your ship departs for Germany.

Optional Excursions:

Strasbourg with canal boat tour

Romantic Alsace and its famous wines

Day 2 - Strasbourg

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 - Speyer & Mannheim

Before breakfast, arrive in Speyer, which played a central role in the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle Ages. Your ship remains here until lunchtime, offering time to explore this historic destination. Join us for a discovery tour of one of the oldest cities in Germany with its mighty imperial cathedral and discover the secrets of the Speyer Brezel, one of Germany’s staple snacks and famously celebrated at the annual Pretzel Festival in Speyer. During lunch, your cruise will continue towards Mannheim, our next stop along the picturesque Rhine where it will dock for the remainder of the day. Take the excursion to the nearby city of Heidelberg, which boasts a beautiful Baroque old town. Late at night, your vessel continues to Rüdesheim, a wine-making town.

Optional Excursion:

Speyer walking tour

Romantic Heidelberg with castle ruins

Day 3 - Speyer & Mannheim

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 - Rüdesheim & Koblenz

Two charming stops await you today. In the morning, arrive in Rüdesheim, a town well known for its wine-making. Explore the town on a guided tour with a stop to see the private collection of automated musical instruments at the Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum. Or choose to go farther afield to a local vineyard for a tasting of the wines of the area, finishing with a walk along the lively “Drosselgasse“. The ship will depart punctually at lunchtime to cruise the most picturesque section of the river — the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. The view from the Sun Deck of the myth-enshrouded Lorelei Rock is sure to be a highlight. After lunch, arrive in Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest towns, where you can end the day with a stroll through the pedestrian area and the cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located high above the hill.

Optional Excursions:

Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum OR AMADEUS Taste: Rüdesheim wine tasting & Drosselgasse

Koblenz walking tour with Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Day 4 - Rüdesheim & Koblenz

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 - Cochem

The vessel departs from Koblenz in the early hours, and makes a detour along the Moselle River to the most romantic part of the valley and the little town of Cochem. The magnificent Reichsburg castle which overlooks the town, dominates the landscape. Down below, the town, with its narrow streets, half-timbered houses, and numerous restaurants, is an ideal setting to taste the wines of the region. Back on board, dinner is served as the journey continues to Cologne.

Optional Excursion:

Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle

Day 5 - Cochem

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 - Cologne

The morning is dedicated to the fascinating cathedral city of Cologne, which has over a million inhabitants. You can expect a young, vibrant metropolis with a rich cultural history and world-famous sights, in particular the Cologne Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the gothic old town as well as a tasting of the local Kölsch beer. After lunch, your vessel departs from Cologne for an afternoon of cruising.

Optional Excursion:

Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting

Day 6 - Cologne

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 - Amsterdam

By breakfast you will have crossed yet another country border to arrive in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. There are many things to do in this vibrant canal city. After breakfast choose to explore the city by canal boat.

This afternoon offers the opportunity to join the excursion through the Waterland to the pretty villages of Volendam and the equally picturesque town Edam and a tasting of delicious Dutch cheese. This evening, we invite you to a festive Gala Dinner. After dinner, enjoy a rousing Shanty Choir performance to end the evening. The vessel remains in Amsterdam overnight.

Optional Excursions:

Amsterdam & iconic canal cruise

A Dutch Trip to Waterland

Shanty Choir on board (included)

Day 7 - Amsterdam

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 - Amsterdam

After breakfast we bid you farewell. We hope to welcome you again soon!

Breakfast

Launched in 2022, the Amadeus Cara is designed to offer our guests an effortless combination of the vibrant energy of a river cruise day with an increasingly calm and intimate ship experience. The new ship offers 71 spacious deluxe cabins and 10 Amadeus suites in total. As on all ships built since 2011, the Amadeus Cara cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks also feature lowerable panoramic windows along the entire cabin width.

All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning. The suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area.

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River Cruise Support

Onboard Features & Facilities

  • Panorama-Restaurant
  • Panorama-Bar and Lounge
  • Amadeus-Club
  • “Café Vienna” with Viennese coffee specialities
  • Outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace”
  • Sun Deck with Lido-Bar, lounge chairs, shade awnings, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard
  • Fitness Room
  • Hair Salon, Massage Room
  • Gift Shop
  • Laundry Service
  • Complimentary bicycles on board
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lift

Accommodation & Amenities

Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.

Classic Staterooms

Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 18  staterooms. The beautiful 172 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.

French Balcony Cabins

Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 55 enlarged staterooms. The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Balcony Suites

These 12 deliberately designed suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Balcony Suites

284 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck

  • Walk-out exterior balcony
  • Comfortable corner sofa
  • Luxurious bathroom en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe & hair dryer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control

A-1 Stateroom

188 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck

  • Drop-down panoramic french window
  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe

B-1  & B-4 Staterooms

188 ft² – Strauss (Middle) Deck

  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Drop-down panoramic french window
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe

C-1 & C4 Staterooms

172 ft² – Haydn (Lower) Deck

  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Panoramic window (cannot be opened)
  • Walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
  • Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.

Launched in April 2020, the Amadeus Imperial is designed to offer our guests an effortless combination of the vibrant energy of a river cruise day with an increasingly calm and intimate ship experience. The new ship offers 72 spacious deluxe cabins (17.5m/ 188 sq.ft.) and 12 Amadeus suites (26.4m² / 284 sq.ft.) in total. As on all ships built since 2011, the Amadeus Imperial cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks also feature lowerable panoramic windows along the entire cabin width.

All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning. The suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area.

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Amadeus Imperial - Amadeus Club

Onboard Features & Facilities

• Panorama-Restaurant • Panorama-Bar and Lounge • Amadeus-Club • “Café Vienna” with Viennese coffee specialities • Outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace” • Sun Deck with Lido-Bar, lounge chairs, shade awnings, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard • Fitness Room • Hair Salon, Massage Room • Gift Shop • Laundry Service • Complimentary bicycles on board • Wi-Fi available • Lift

Accommodations & Amenities

Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.

Classic Staterooms

Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 18  staterooms. The beautiful 172 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.

French Balcony Cabins

Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 54 enlarged staterooms. The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Balcony Suites

These 12 deliberately designed suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Balcony Suites

284 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck

  • Walk-out exterior balcony
  • Comfortable corner sofa
  • Luxurious bathroom en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe & hair dryer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
Amadeus Imperial - Upper (Mozart) Deck Suite
Amadeus Imperial - Upper (Mozart) Deck Stateroom

A-1 Stateroom

188 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck

  • Drop-down panoramic french window
  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe

B-1  & B-4 Staterooms

188 ft² – Strauss (Middle) Deck

  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Drop-down panoramic french window
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
Amadeus Imperial - Middle (Strauss) Deck Stateroom
Amadeus Imperial - Lower (Haydn) Deck Stateroom

C-1 & C4 Staterooms

172 ft² – Haydn (Lower) Deck

  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Panoramic window (cannot be opened)
  • Walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
  • Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
Amadeus Imperial - Deck Plan
Amadeus Silver III - Cabin Plans

Amadeus Star, launched in 2019, offers a total of 70 spacious deluxe cabins and 12 AMADEUS Suites catering for a maximum of 164 guests.  A lovely new feature of this vessel is the glass enclosed Amadeus club lounge and wine bar at the rear of the ship.

Similar to other Amadeus ships, the cabins on the Mozart and Strauss Deck also feature lowerable panoramic windows which extend across the entire cabin front and have been specially designed for the Amadeus ships. All deluxe cabins and suites offer comfortable, spacious bathrooms, infotainment systems, flat screen television, telephone, cabin safe, minibar and air conditioning which can be individually regulated. Furthermore, the suites feature walk-on external balconies with seating.

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Amadeus Star

Onboard Features & Facilities

  • Panorama-Bar and Lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Glass enclosed Amadeus-Club Lounge & Wine Bar
  • “Café Vienna” with Viennese coffee specialties
  • Outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace”
  • Sun Deck with Lido-Bar, lounge chairs, shade awnings, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard
  • Fitness Room
  • Hair Salon, Massage Room
  • Gift Shop
  • Laundry Service
  • Complimentary bicycles on boar
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Lift

Accommodations & Amenities

Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.

Classic Staterooms

Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 72 enlarged staterooms. The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Escape with the view from your state-of-the-art panoramic window on the Strauss and Mozart decks that extends across the entire width of the cabin. Automatically lower the windows to make the stateroom become it’s own balcony. Included are all the necessary details: a flat screen TV, WiFi, cabinet, seating area, a safe, and the Amadeus Signature Bed. Staterooms are located on all decks. The Mozart and Strauss Decks include the innovative French Balcony.

Balcony Suites

These 12 deliberately designed suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Included are the little luxuries that have earned the Amadeus Silver Series the “2013 River Ship of the Year” award as well as the Amadeus Signature Bed, a luxurious bath and separate shower, WiFi, a flat screen TV, a safe and a minibar. Suites are located on the Mozart Deck.

Balcony Suites

284 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck

  • Walk-out exterior balcony
  • Comfortable corner sofa
  • Luxurious bathroom en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe & hair dryer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
Amadeus Star - Balcony Suite
Amadeus Star - Cat A-1 B-1 B-4 - French balcony

A-1 Stateroom

188 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck

  • Drop-down panoramic french window
  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe

B-1  & B-4 Staterooms

188 ft² – Strauss (Middle) Deck

  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Drop-down panoramic french window
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
Amadeus Star - Cat A-1 B-1 B-4 - French balcony
Amadeus Star - Cat C-1 stateroom

C-1 & C4 Staterooms

172 ft² – Haydn (Lower) Deck

  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Panoramic window (cannot be opened)
  • Walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
  • Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
Amadeus Star - Deck Plan
Amadeus Star - Cabin Plans

The Amadeus Queen, the 15th river cruise ship of the Austrian ship operator, will tour the Danube, Rhine and Main rivers as well as Dutch and Belgian waterways from spring 2018. Similar to its prominent predecessors, this ship will also continue the company’s orientation to high quality river cruises in Europe.

This new vessel follows the award-winning model of the Amadeus Silver ships but offers even further innovative developments. The popular concept of spaciousness has been maintained. This includes not only generous public areas but also spacious cabins: 12 large suites impress with an outdoor balcony and a cozy reading corner whilst the 69 standard cabins mainly have panoramic window fronts which can be automatically lowered and luxurious bathrooms. A new on-board highlight is the indoor pool, the roof of which can be opened in fine weather. In the evenings, this area may also be used for informative talks, functions and cinema showings. Amadeus operate bilingual cruises (English/German), meaning that all announcements, menus and daily programme, etc. will be provided in both languages. All excursions are operated with English speaking guides.

Onboard Features & Facilities

• Panorama-Restaurant • Panorama-Bar • Indoor Swimming Pool with Amadeus-Club Lounge • Outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace” • Sun Deck with lounge chairs, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard • Sun Deck Lido-Bar • Fitness Room • Hair Salon, Massage Room • Gift Shop • Laundry Service • Complimentary bicycles onboard • Wi-Fi available • Lift

Accommodations & Amenities

Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.

Classic Staterooms

Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 69 large staterooms. The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Escape with the view from your state-of-the-art panoramic window on the Strauss and Mozart decks that extends across the entire width of the cabin. Automatically lower the windows to make the stateroom become it’s own balcony. Included are all the necessary details: a flat screen TV, WiFi, cabinet, seating area, a safe, and the Amadeus Signature Bed and en-suite bathroom with shower and WC.

Staterooms are located on all decks. The Mozart and Strauss Decks include the innovative French Balcony.

Balcony Suites

These 12 carefully designed suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Included are the little luxuries as well as the Amadeus Signature Bed, a large luxurious bathroom with shower & WC, WiFi, a flat screen TV, a safe and a minibar.

Suites are located on the Mozart Deck.

Balcony Suites

284 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck

  • Walk-out exterior balcony
  • Comfortable corner sofa
  • Luxurious bathroom en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe & hair dryer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
Amadeus Queen Suite
Amadeus Queen French Balcony Cabin

A-1 Staterooms

188 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck

  • Drop-down panoramic french window
  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe

B-1  & B-4 Staterooms

188 ft² – Strauss (Middle) Deck

  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Drop-down panoramic french window
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
Amadeus Queen French Balcony Cabin
Amadeus Queen Cat C-1 & C-4 Lower Deck Cabin

C-1 & C4 Staterooms

172 ft² – Haydn (Lower) Deck

  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Panoramic window (cannot be opened)
  • Walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
Amadeus Queen Deck Plan
Amadeus Silver III Exterior

A trip on board the elegant AMADEUS Silver III combines the luxuries of a 5-star hotel with innovative design and the first-class service.  This, the latest ship in the AMADEUS Silver line, includes all the amenities of its sister ships.

The ship accommodates a maximum of 168 passengers, with a choice of comfortable cabins with automatically lowerable french panorama windows or generous suites with private, accessible balconies. The glass-shielded River Terrace invites you to relax outdoors, while offering a breathtaking view of your surroundings. Enjoy the highest standards of cuisine aboard the AMADEUS Silver III in the stylish Panorama Restaurant, which offers sufficient room for all passengers at one sitting, and where our kitchen crew will ensure that you are spoilt beyond your expectations.  Coffee-lovers will enjoy the on-board Café Vienna, which offers a wide variety of authentic Viennese coffee-time specialties.

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Amadeus Silver III Panorama Lounge

Onboard Features & Facilities

• Panorama-Restaurant • Panorama-Bar and Lounge • Amadeus-Club • “Café Vienna” with Viennese coffee specialities • Outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace” • Sun Deck with Lido-Bar, lounge chairs, shade awnings, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard • Fitness Room • Hair Salon, Massage Room • Gift Shop • Laundry Service • Complimentary bicycles on board • Wi-Fi available • Lift

Accommodations & Amenities

Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.

Classic Staterooms

Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 72 enlarged staterooms. The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Escape with the view from your state-of-the-art panoramic window on the Strauss and Mozart decks that extends across the entire width of the cabin. Automatically lower the windows to make the stateroom become it’s own balcony. Included are all the necessary details: a flat screen TV, WiFi, cabinet, seating area, a safe, and the Amadeus Signature Bed.

Staterooms are located on all decks. The Mozart and Strauss Decks include the innovative French Balcony.

Balcony Suites

These 12 deliberately designed suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Included are the little luxuries that have earned the Amadeus Silver Series the “2013 River Ship of the Year” award as well as the Amadeus Signature Bed, a luxurious bath and separate shower, WiFi, a flat screen TV, a safe and a minibar.

Suites are located on the Mozart Deck.

 

Balcony Suites

284 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck

  • Walk-out exterior balcony
  • Comfortable corner sofa
  • Luxurious bathroom en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe & hair dryer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
Amadeus Silver III Suite
Amadeus Silver III Cabin

A-1 Stateroom

188 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck

  • Drop-down panoramic french window
  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe

B-1  & B-4 Staterooms

188 ft² – Strauss (Middle) Deck

  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Drop-down panoramic french window
  • Mini-bar
  • Large walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
Amadeus Silver III Cabin
Amadeus Silver III Lower Deck Cabin

C-1 & C4 Staterooms

172 ft² – Haydn (Lower) Deck

  • Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Panoramic window (cannot be opened)
  • Walk-in wardrobe
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
  • Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.

 

Amadeus Silver III Deck Plan
Amadeus Silver III - Cabin Plans
Amadeus Brilliant in Wachau Valley

The AMADEUS Brilliant is a 110-meter cruise ship built in 2011 and offers you premium travel comfort. Generous suites and cabins are located across three decks, offering accommodation for up to 150 passengers. The cabins are, for the most part, equipped with French balconies, which offer a fantastic view over the beautiful passing riverscapes.

Your culinary wishes will be attended to by our on-board Panorama-Restaurant, as well as by the Panorama-Bar, located above it, where you can sit back and relax in the lounge. All the on-board amenities are up to the customary high AMADEUS standard, and you can enjoy lounging on the spacious Sun Deck with its Lido Bar, or you can unwind with a good book in the quiet and comfortable AMADEUS Club. Regardless of what you choose to do, you will feel at home on board with us! Amadeus operate bilingual cruises (English/German), meaning that all announcements, menus and daily programme, etc. will be provided in both languages. All excursions are operated with English speaking guides.

Onboard Features & Facilities

• Panorama-Restaurant • Panorama-Bar and Lounge • Amadeus-Club with Internet station • Sun Deck with Lido-Bar, lounge chairs, shade awnings, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard • Fitness Room • Hair Salon, Massage Room • Gift Shop • Laundry service • Complimentary bicycles onboard • Wi-Fi available • Lift

Accommodations & Amenities

Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.

Classic Staterooms

Be transported into a realm of comfort in one of the 68 staterooms.

With 68 staterooms at a comfortable 161 sq ft. you’ll have space of your own with all the accouterments including a flat screen TV, WiFi, separate boudoir, cabinet, seating area, a safe, Amadeus Signature Bed and the panoramic view from your French balcony.

Staterooms are located on all decks. The Mozart and Strauss Decks include French Balcony floor to ceiling windows.

Balcony Suites

These 8 suites enjoy a lounge area, offer floor to ceiling glass doors with french balcony and 237 sq ft of space to relax.

Nestle in this nook, perfect for two that invites lounging while enjoying indulgent amenities.  In any one of the 8 suites you’ll enjoy the Amadeus Signature Bed, a separate bathroom with shower, WiFi, a flat screen TV, a minibar and panoramic windows with your own French balcony.

Suites are located on the Mozart Deck.

French Balcony Suites

237 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck

  • Floor-to- ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony
  • En-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer
  • Mini-bar
  • Ample wardrobe space
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
Amadeus Brilliant Suite
Amadeus Brilliant French Balcony Stateroom

A-1 Staterooms

161.5 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck

  • Floor-to- ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony
  • En-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Ample closet space
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe

B-1 & B-4 Staterooms

161.5 ft² – Strauss (Middle) Deck

  • Floor-to- ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony
  • En-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Ample closet space
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe
Amadeus Brilliant French Balcony Stateroom

C-1 & C4 Staterooms

161 ft² – Haydn (Lower) Deck

  • Panoramic windows (cannot be opened)
  • En-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Ample closet space
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe

 

C-SNG Staterooms

107.5 ft² – Haydn (Lower) Deck

  • Panoramic windows (cannot be opened)
  • En-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
  • Ample closet space
  • Single bed
  • Flat-screen television
  • Individual climate control
  • Direct dial telephone
  • In-room safe

 

Amadeus Brilliant Deck Plan
DepartShipEmbarkFrom  
Mar 26Amadeus QueenAmsterdam£1585Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £1394 
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed Windows£1585  
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French BalconySold Was £1820 
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £1959 
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2150 
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside Balcony£2481  
Apr 10Amadeus CaraBasel£2037Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £1777 
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed Windows£2037  
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2342 
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French Balcony£2524  
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French Balcony£2777  
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside Balcony£3211  
Apr 30Amadeus QueenAmsterdam£2133Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £1836 
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed Windows£2133  
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2455 
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2646 
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2916 
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside BalconySold Was £3368 
May 25Amadeus CaraAmsterdam£2455Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2142 
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed Windows£2455  
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2837 
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3063 
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3377 
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside Balcony£3907  
Jun 8Amadeus CaraAmsterdam£2455Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2142 
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed Windows£2455  
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2837 
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3063 
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3377 
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside Balcony£3907  
Jun 11Amadeus QueenBasel£2455Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2142 
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed Windows£2455  
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2837 
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3063 
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3377 
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside Balcony£3907  
Jun 27Amadeus CaraAmsterdam£2455Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2142 
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed Windows£2455  
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French Balcony£2837  
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3063 
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3377 
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside BalconySold Was £3907 
Jul 4Amadeus CaraBasel£3377Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2142 
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2455 
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2837 
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3063 
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French Balcony£3377  
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside Balcony£3907  
Jul 23Amadeus QueenAmsterdam£2046Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed Windows£2046  
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed Windows£2350  
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French Balcony£2698  
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French Balcony£2916  
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French Balcony£3220  
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside Balcony£3724  
Jul 29Amadeus StarAmsterdam£2350Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2046 
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed Windows£2350  
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2698 
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2916 
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3220 
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside BalconySold Was £3724 
Aug 19Amadeus StarAmsterdam£2455Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2142 
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed Windows£2455  
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2837 
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2063 
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French Balcony£3377  
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside Balcony£3907  
Sep 4Amadeus QueenAmsterdam£2063Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2142 
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed Windows£2455  
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French Balcony£2837  
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French Balcony£2063  
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3377 
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside Balcony£3907  
Sep 11Amadeus QueenBasel£3907Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2142 
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2455 
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2837 
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3063 
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3377 
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside Balcony£3907  
Sep 16Amadeus StarAmsterdam£2142Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed Windows£2142  
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2455 
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2837 
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2063 
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3377 
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside BalconySold Was £3907 
Sep 30Amadeus StarAmsterdamPlease CallCabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2142 
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2455 
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2837 
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2063 
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3377 
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside BalconySold Was £3907 
Oct 7Amadeus StarBasel£2455Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed WindowsSold Was £2142 
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed Windows£2455  
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French BalconySold Was £2837 
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3063 
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French BalconySold Was £3377 
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside Balcony£3907  
Oct 21Amadeus StarBasel£1994Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed Windows£1994  
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed Windows£2281  
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French Balcony£2629  
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French Balcony£2837  
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French Balcony£3124  
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside Balcony£3620  
Oct 28Amadeus StarAmsterdam£1898Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckC-4172 ft², Fixed Windows£1898  
Lower DeckC-1172 ft², Fixed Windows£2177  
Middle DeckB-4188 ft², French Balcony£2507  
Middle DeckB-1188 ft², French Balcony£2707  
Upper DeckA-1188 ft², French Balcony£2959  
Upper DeckSuite284 ft², Outside Balcony£3446  

Optional Excursions & Packages

Price A B C
Shanty Choir on board Inc.
Amsterdam & iconic canal cruise £63
Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting £40
Siebengebirge and Drachenfels castle ruins £74
Cochem walking tour and Reichsburg Castle £41
Amadeus Taste: Tasting of typical Moselle Wines in a local winery £16
Koblenz walking tour £22
Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum £30
OR Amadeus Taste: Rüdesheim wine tastine & Drosselgasse £45
Romantic Heidelberg with castle ruins/td> £58
Speyer walking tour £26
Strasbourg with canal boat tour £69
Pre-purchase Discount Price £270 £310 £385

Single Cabins:  These Amadeus vessels do not have single cabins but sole occupancy is available at the following supplements to the cruise price excluding flights and transfers.

Solo Supplement:  Cat C4 & C1 15%; B4 30%; B1 50%; A1 60%; Suite 100%.
Single Occupancy: Please call for details


Why Choose This Cruise?

A Rhine cruise that includes some highlights of the Moselle such as Cochem and more time in The Netherlands. A European facing, luxury cruising experience with English the language onboard.  One of our favourite river cruise lines.  A European facing, luxury cruising experience with English the language onboard. One of our favourite river cruise lines and the one all the others have learnt from.

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