AmaWaterways’ Latin Touch program offers a special sailing dedicated to Spanish-speaking travelers every year. Due to its continued strong growth, AmaWaterways is adding a second itinerary for 2025—the Swiss Alps & Rhine & Castle Christmas cruise, which joins the previously announced Latin Touch’s Enticing Douro. Departing Basel, Switzerland on December 15, 2025, this eight-day luxury cruise aboard the 162-guest AmaVenita sails through Switzerland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, taking in cities and towns brimming with beautiful decor, glittering Christmas trees and thriving holiday markets.
Pricing starts at $4,198 per person, double, for a twin balcony stateroom, and guests can add a three-night pre-cruise Lake Como land option, inclusive of luxury accommodation, daily tours, daily breakfast and a dedicated cruise manager, priced at $1,650 per person, double.
Hosted by a bilingual Cruise Manager, the Latin Touch sailing features a daily tour with Spanish-speaking guides, daily cruise programs, the daily newsletter, and menus of exquisite dishes of local origin and first-class gastronomy – all in Spanish. The sailing will also boast Zumba classes and two evenings of festive Latin-inspired entertainment.
This enchanting sailing takes guests from the shores of Lake Lucerne to the banks of the Rhine Gorge, home to more than 40 castles. Christmas markets, offered in every port of call, are certainly the center of attention on this sailing. Top picks include the Market of Cologne Cathedral, the city’s largest with more than 200 stalls spread across two floors and offering a wide variety of traditional Christmas foods, drinks, and gifts; Marché de Noël de Baden-Baden, a winter fairy tale site in front of the the city’s architectural jewel, Kurhaus; and Heidelberg’s Marktplatz, one of the largest markets in this historical city.
For guests looking at excursions beyond the markets, AmaWaterways’ offers a walking tour that takes you through three countries: Switzerland, France and Germany; a wine tasting to shows off the flavors of Rüdesheim’s iconic vineyards. a panoramic walking tour in Strasbourg that includes the stunning Parc de l’Orangerie, the European Parliament, the Place de la République and the fairytale district of “La Petite France”; and a guided hike up Ludwigshafen’s Philosopher’s Path, aptly named during the Romantic Period, with panoramic views of the city. A guided tour in Cologne’s takes in the Cologne Cathedral , a 13th-century Gothic marvel and UNESCO World Heritage Site that was the tallest building in the world at the time of its completion; and in Amsterdam, guests can choose from a canal cruise along some of the city’s 165 canals or a walking tour that offers a taste of local flavor, passing iconic canals, gabled houses, narrow bridges and house boats while tasting Dutch specialties at one of Amsterdam’s grand cafes.
AmaVenita features spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms, most of which include balconies to take in views of the holiday-decorated towns and villages along the Rhine River Valley. Staterooms also include Entertainment-On-Demand, featuring free high-speed Internet access, unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and TV; climate-controlled air conditioning; and an in-room safe. The ship’s Panoramic Lounge is a stylish and inviting space to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail along with the nightly entertainment. The ship also features a massage room, fitness room, sun-deck swimming pool, a gift shop, a fleet of complimentary bicycles, and the company’s renowned cuisine at the Main Restaurant, serving regionally-inspired dishes and hand-selected wines.
For more information or to reserve an AmaWaterways river cruise and land package, contact your preferred Travel Advisor, call 1.800.626.0126 or visit AmaWaterways.com.
About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for 22 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 31 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s major rivers; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2025). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.