Natalie Boice-Pardee
Boice-Pardee Travel and Consulting Services, LLC
2026 Swiss Alps and Rhines Castles Winter Cruise
Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026
7-night river cruise from Basel to Amsterdam
December 1-8, 2026 on the AmaVenita
Are you a discerning traveler seeking a luxurious and immersive river cruise experience? Do you appreciate high-end amenities and personalized service?
Then Boice-Pardee Travel is thrilled to have you join us on this Christmas Markets River Cruise in 2026! Embark upon AmaWaterways’ exquisite Christmas Markets on the Rhine. Journey to enjoy treasured holiday traditions and get caught up in the magic of the world’s most timeless Christmas Markets. Enjoy a mug of glühwein under the gondolas of Rüdesheim, Germany; wander the streets of Strasbourg, France, the ‘Capital of Noël;’ and more on a merry and bright holiday river journey.
What's included in this trip:
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7 Nights on AmaWaterways, AmaVenita
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All meals including specialty dining
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Beer, wine and soda with lunch and dinner. Always available coffee, tea, etc.
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Nightly cocktail hour
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Up to 4 excursion options per day, all included
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WiFi
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Onboard entertainment
What's not included:
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Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)
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Gratuities
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Transfers (included if air is purchased through AmaWaterways)
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Airfare
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Pre/post cruise stays (added on separately)
Itinerary:
Optional 3 Night Pre-Cruise in Lake Como, including hotel, breakfast, walking tour, Lake Como boat tour and transfer to cruise ship
Dec 1 Basel EMBARKATION
"The Gem of the Alsace" Tour
OR Strasbourg Bike Tour
Dec 3 Strasbourg
"The Gem of the Alsace" Tour
OR Strasbourg Bike Tour
Dec 5 Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim Gondola Ride & Wine Tasting
OR Vineyard Hike
OR Guided Bike Tour of the Rheingau
Lahnstein Unique Lahneck Castle Visit
Dec 7 Amsterdam
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
OR A Taste of Amsterdam
Dec 2 Basel
Basel City Tour
OR Lucerne Excursion (Full Day)
OR Three Countries Bike Tour
Lucerne Excursion
Dec 4 Ludwigshafen
"Romantic Heidelberg" Excursion
OR "Secrets of Speyer" Tour
OR Heidelberg Philosopher's Path Hike
OR Ladenburg Bike Tour
Rüdesheim Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
OR Rüdesheimer Coffee
Dec 6 Cologne
Cologne Walking Tour & Christmas Markets
OR Cologne Cathedral Architecture Tour
OR Cologne Bike Tour
Dec 8 Amsterdam
DISEMBARKATION
Cancellation policy:
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121 days or more prior to departure: $200 charge
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120-90 days prior to departure: $400 charge
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89-60 days prior to departure: 35% of cruise and land price
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59-31 days prior to departure: 50% of cruise and land price
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30 days to 24 hours or less: 100% of cruise and land price
Please selection your stateroom and pre-cruise options. Once information is entered, your reservation will be confirmed within 48 hours.
Note: When you enter your financial information, and click "submit" your card will not be charged immediately. You are authorizing payment and it will be made directly to AmaWaterways.
Available Packages
Fixed Window Stateroom
Available until December 31, 2024 - 10 left
Starting At: $3,449.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person
Fixed Window
160 square feet
ONBOARD FEATURES:
Panoramic Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
Walking track, Sundeck Pool and Swim-up bar and fitness room
Hair salon and spa services (additional costs apply)
Entertainment on demand with high speed internet, movies, music and English language TV
Marble Bathrooms, multi-jet showers, soothing bath products, cotton bathrobes, slippers and hair dryer
Generous closet and storage room with in-room safe
Individually controlled air conditioning in stateroom
French Balcony
Available until August 26, 2026 - 8 left
Starting At: $4,948.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person
French Balcony
170 sq. feet
ONBOARD FEATURES:
Panoramic Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
Walking track, Sundeck Pool and Swim-up bar and fitness room
Hair salon and spa services (additional costs apply)
Entertainment on demand with high speed internet, movies, music and English language TV
Marble Bathrooms, multi-jet showers, soothing bath products, cotton bathrobes, slippers and hair dryer
Generous closet and storage room with in-room safe
Individually controlled air conditioning in stateroom
Twin Balcony - French and Outside Balcony - 235 square feet
Starting At: $5,548.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person
Available until December 31, 2024 - 16 left
Twin Balcony - French and Outside Balcony - 235 square feet
ONBOARD FEATURES:
Panoramic Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
Walking track, Sundeck Pool and Swim-up bar and fitness room
Hair salon and spa services (additional costs apply)
Entertainment on demand with high speed internet, movies, music and English language TV
Marble Bathrooms, multi-jet showers, soothing bath products, cotton bathrobes, slippers and hair dryer
Generous closet and storage room with in-room safe
Individually controlled air conditioning in stateroom
Twin Balcony - French and Outside Balcony - 235 square feet
Starting At: $5,948.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person
Available until December 31, 2024 - 16 left
Twin Balcony - French and Outside Balcony - 235 square feet
ONBOARD FEATURES:
Panoramic Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
Walking track, Sundeck Pool and Swim-up bar and fitness room
Hair salon and spa services (additional costs apply)
Entertainment on demand with high speed internet, movies, music and English language TV
Marble Bathrooms, multi-jet showers, soothing bath products, cotton bathrobes, slippers and hair dryer
Generous closet and storage room with in-room safe
Individually controlled air conditioning in stateroom
Extra Options
3 Night Pre-Cruise (Single Occupancy)
$2,940.00
Available until December 31, 2024 - available
Lake Como, including hotel, breakfast, walking tour, Lake Como boat tour and transfer to cruise ship
3 Night Pre-Cruise (double occupancy)
$3,660.00
Available until December 31, 2024 - available
Lake Como, including hotel, breakfast, walking tour, Lake Como boat tour and transfer to cruise ship