Stunning aerial shot of Santorini coast at sunset with a cruise ship in the Aegean Sea

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine (Smithsonian Journeys)

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Trip Details

Departs: December 5, 2026

Returns: December 12, 2026

Departure Port: Amsterdam

Ship: AmaViola

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Your Ship

AmaViola

Built with connecting and three-berth staterooms, and now a seven-night Rhine ship

Aboard

  • Christened at Vilshofen in June 2016 on the same day as her twin AmaStella
  • Built with connecting staterooms and rooms sleeping three, for family sailings
  • Twin balconies in the suites and the upper stateroom categories
  • Heated Sun Deck pool and complimentary bicycles carried aboard
  • Runs seven-night Rhine and Dutch itineraries only, from Amsterdam and Basel
More About AmaViola

Ashore

Where You Stop

Rüdesheim

Ludwigshafen

Strasbourg

Breisach

Basel

Europe

Europe

Aerial photo of a cruise ship sailing near Santorini island under a serene sunset sky.
Santorini Island
Beautiful view of Fira in Santorini showcasing iconic white buildings against a deep blue sea under a clear sunny sky.
Fira in Santorini
A majestic cruise ship sails along the stunning coastline of Dubrovnik, Croatia at sunset.
Brilliance of the Seas in Croatia
A majestic cruise ship sails through the Bosphorus Strait with a historic Istanbul skyline in the backdrop.
The Seabourn Encore in the Bosphorus Strait
A luxury cruise ship sails along a scenic rocky coastline with a city skyline backdrop.
Antibes, France
A vibrant view of the historic Ribeira District along the Douro River in Porto, Portugal.
Porto, Portugal

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