Scenic River Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Zurich

   Switzerland

   

   Zurich's port is a dynamic entry point to Switzerland’s rich history and stunning landscapes, making it a special destination for luxury travelers. Don't miss indulging in the local specialty, Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, and exploring the charming Old Town. The best time to visit is during the summer months when the city comes alive with festivals and events along the lakefront.

2. Day 1

   Basel

   Switzerland

   

   Basel, where Switzerland, France, and Germany converge at the Rhine's northward bend, hosts a concentration of world-class art institutions that rivals any city its size on earth — the Kunstmuseum alone, the world's oldest public art collection, could occupy days, and Art Basel each June draws every name that matters in the contemporary art world to this compact, elegant city. The Rhine itself is the city's great social artery: in summer, locals jump in with waterproof bags and float downstream, a tradition as charming as any museum. Spring through autumn is ideal for outdoor exploration; Paris is just three hours by TGV and Strasbourg a mere twenty minutes by train.

3. Day 2

   Breisach

   Germany

   

   Breisach am Rhein clings to a volcanic hilltop at the French-German border, commanding the Upper Rhine crossing that made it one of the most fought-over towns in European history — a past the Romanesque-Gothic Münster St. Stephan surveys serenely from its commanding heights. Today peace reigns, and Breisach's true gift is its position as a gateway to three celebrated wine regions: the German Kaiserstuhl, producing some of Germany's finest Spätburgunder; the French Alsace, just across the Rhine; and the rolling hills of the Baden wine country to the east. Visit in autumn for harvest season across all three regions simultaneously. Freiburg im Breisgau, the Black Forest's graceful capital, lies twenty minutes east.

4. Day 3

   Strasbourg

   France

   

   Strasbourg is one of Europe's great border cities, its Franco-German soul etched into every half-timbered façade of the UNESCO-listed Grande Île and every turret of the soaring rose-sandstone cathedral that reigned as the world's tallest building for over two centuries. As the seat of the European Parliament and home to the European Court of Human Rights, this sophisticated Alsatian capital savors outstanding Riesling and choucroute garnie with equal Continental pride. The city dazzles year-round, though December's legendary Christmas market — among the oldest in Europe — transforms its medieval squares into an enchanted winter spectacle.

5. Day 3

   Rastatt

   Germany

   

   Rastatt, a historical gem in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is renowned for its stunning baroque architecture and vibrant market scene. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like Maultaschen and visiting the opulent Rastatt Palace. The best time to visit is during the warmer months when the town's charm and surrounding attractions come alive.

6. Day 4

   Mannheim

   Germany

   

   The port of Mannheim is a vibrant hub located at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers, celebrated for its rich history and stunning architecture. Must-do experiences include savoring local dishes like Mannheimer Maultaschen and exploring nearby attractions such as Heidelberg and Bernkastel. The best season to visit is during the summer months, when the city comes alive with festivals and outdoor activities.

7. Day 5

   Koblenz

   Germany

   

   Koblenz stands at the Deutsches Eck — the German Corner — where the Moselle river pours into the Rhine in a confluence so geographically commanding that the Romans built a fortress here in 9 BC. The result is a city of exceptional Rhine Gorge scenery, with the formidable Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, one of Europe's largest, crowning the opposite bank and reachable by gondola for panoramas that stretch across three river valleys. A Rhine wine tasting at one of the city's historic Weinstuben, followed by a stroll through the Altstadt's baroque squares, is the definitive Koblenz afternoon. The finest weather arrives April through October, with the Rhine in Flames fireworks festival in August being particularly spectacular.

8. Day 6

   Cologne

   Germany

   

   Cologne's twin-spired Gothic cathedral, six hundred years in the building and still the city's defining monument, is the inevitable starting point — but this ancient Rhine city rewards exploration well beyond its iconic silhouette. The Romano-Germanic Museum reveals the city's Roman foundations, while the Chocolate Museum on the riverbank offers a distinctly sweeter history lesson. Cologne's famed Kölsch beer culture thrives in the old town's traditional brew-houses, where one round follows another in centuries-old wooden halls. The city is welcoming year-round, though the legendary Christmas markets (November–December) attract visitors from across Europe.

9. Day 7

   Amsterdam

   Netherlands

   

   Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal ring — a concentric web of seventeenth-century merchant houses and arching stone bridges — remains one of the Western world's most perfectly preserved Golden Age cityscapes, best explored by bicycle or canal boat at a pace that lets the city's genius reveal itself slowly. The Rijksmuseum's collection of Rembrandt and Vermeer masterpieces is essential, while the Anne Frank House offers one of Europe's most profoundly moving historical encounters. Spring brings the iconic tulip season; summer fills the terraces of the Jordaan district. Schiphol Airport makes Amsterdam a seamless gateway to the entire European continent.

10. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Netherlands

    

    Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal ring — a concentric web of seventeenth-century merchant houses and arching stone bridges — remains one of the Western world's most perfectly preserved Golden Age cityscapes, best explored by bicycle or canal boat at a pace that lets the city's genius reveal itself slowly. The Rijksmuseum's collection of Rembrandt and Vermeer masterpieces is essential, while the Anne Frank House offers one of Europe's most profoundly moving historical encounters. Spring brings the iconic tulip season; summer fills the terraces of the Jordaan district. Schiphol Airport makes Amsterdam a seamless gateway to the entire European continent.

11. Day 9

    Dordrecht

    Netherlands

    

    Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, is a historic port known for its medieval architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Must-do experiences include exploring its picturesque canals and indulging in local delicacies like herring and stroopwafels. The best time to visit is during the spring and summer months when the city comes alive with festivals and outdoor markets.

12. Day 10

    Veere

    Netherlands

    

    Veere is a perfectly preserved Dutch harbour village in Zeeland province that once served as Scotland's official trading port for over 250 years. Must-dos include exploring the grand Grote Kerk and Scottish Houses, feasting on Eastern Scheldt mussels and oysters, and cycling the flat dike paths to the Delta Works. Visit between May and September for golden-lit evenings and lively waterfront café culture.

13. Day 11

    Antwerp

    Belgium

    

    Antwerp has been one of Europe's great mercantile capitals since the fifteenth century, when it commanded the world's first commodity exchange and Peter Paul Rubens made it the artistic capital of the Baroque world — a legacy preserved in the magnificent Rubenshuis studio and the soaring Cathedral of Our Lady, whose nave houses four of the master's greatest altarpieces. Today the city leads global fashion from the acclaimed Antwerp Six design school and remains the diamond capital of the world, with 84% of the world's rough diamonds trading through its storied district. Visit in spring or autumn; Brussels and Bruges are each under an hour away by train.

14. Day 12

    Arnhem

    Netherlands

    

    Arnhem, the refined capital of Gelderland province, sits along the Lower Rhine in the eastern Netherlands — a city where wartime history, world-class art at the Kröller-Müller Museum, and the wild beauty of De Hoge Veluwe National Park converge. Visitors should not miss the Van Gogh collection and sculpture gardens, nor the chance to taste *Arnhemse meisjes*, the city's signature nineteenth-century biscuit. Late spring through early autumn offers the finest conditions, when Sonsbeek Park's woodland ravines are lush and the riverside terraces invite long, golden evenings.

15. Day 13

    Hoorn

    Netherlands

    

    Hoorn is a beautifully preserved Golden Age harbour town on the IJsselmeer in North Holland, once a powerful seat of the Dutch East India Company whose legacy shaped global exploration. Visitors should not miss the Westfries Museum on the Roode Steen square and a harbourside tasting of local kibbeling and aged North Holland cheeses. Spring — particularly late March through May during tulip season — is the finest time to visit, when the surrounding polder landscapes burst into colour and river cruise itineraries from AmaWaterways, Viking, and others are at their most compelling.

16. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Netherlands

    

    Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal ring — a concentric web of seventeenth-century merchant houses and arching stone bridges — remains one of the Western world's most perfectly preserved Golden Age cityscapes, best explored by bicycle or canal boat at a pace that lets the city's genius reveal itself slowly. The Rijksmuseum's collection of Rembrandt and Vermeer masterpieces is essential, while the Anne Frank House offers one of Europe's most profoundly moving historical encounters. Spring brings the iconic tulip season; summer fills the terraces of the Jordaan district. Schiphol Airport makes Amsterdam a seamless gateway to the entire European continent.

17. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Netherlands

    

    Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal ring — a concentric web of seventeenth-century merchant houses and arching stone bridges — remains one of the Western world's most perfectly preserved Golden Age cityscapes, best explored by bicycle or canal boat at a pace that lets the city's genius reveal itself slowly. The Rijksmuseum's collection of Rembrandt and Vermeer masterpieces is essential, while the Anne Frank House offers one of Europe's most profoundly moving historical encounters. Spring brings the iconic tulip season; summer fills the terraces of the Jordaan district. Schiphol Airport makes Amsterdam a seamless gateway to the entire European continent.

Cabin Categories

Balcony Suite

Suite

205 sq ftMax 2C

Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.

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Balcony Suite

Suite

205 sq ftMax 2A

Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.

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Deluxe Balcony Suite

Suite

204–226 sq ftMax 2PD

Located in prime locations at the front of the ship on both the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, they offer all the features of our private Balcony Suites with our ingenious Scenic Sun Lounge, but with even more space to relax.

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Deluxe Balcony Suite

Suite

204–226 sq ftMax 2BD

Located in prime locations at the front of the ship on both the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, they offer all the features of our private Balcony Suites with our ingenious Scenic Sun Lounge, but with even more space to relax.

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Junior Balcony Suite

Suite

247 sq ftMax 2BJ

These spacious Suites, located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, have a private full-length balcony complete with a Scenic Sun Lounge and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin and shower.

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Junior Balcony Suite

Suite

247 sq ftMax 2B1J

These spacious Suites, located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, have a private full-length balcony complete with a Scenic Sun Lounge and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin and shower.

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Junior Balcony Suite

Suite

247 sq ftMax 2RJ

These spacious Suites, located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks, have a private full-length balcony complete with a Scenic Sun Lounge and elegant en-suite bathrooms featuring a large vanity basin and shower.

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Royal Balcony Suite

Suite

360 sq ftMax 2RR

These Suites located on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space, impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom.

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Royal Owner's Suite

Suite

315 sq ftMax 2RO

These Suites on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space (315ft²), impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom.

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Royal Panorama Suite

Suite

475 sq ftMax 2RP

These Suites located on the Diamond Deck are the ultimate in luxury with more space, impeccable service, thoughtful touches, an outdoor balcony, lounge area and an oversized bathroom.

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Single Balcony Suite

Suite

153–170 sq ftMax 1BS

Located on the Sapphire deck this suite is perfect for the solo traveller. Enjoy fantastic views from your full size balcony complete with Scenic Sun Lounge. This cabin also includes an elegant bathroon with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.

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Standard Suite

Suite

160 sq ftMax 2E

Our Jewel Deck Suites provide a lovely introduction to river cruising. Comfortable and luxurious with the finest in amenities.

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Balcony Suite

Suite

205 sq ftMax 2BB

<p>Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.<br></p><p><b>Room Highlights<br></b></p><ul><li>A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed</li><li>Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button</li><li>Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities</li></ul><p><b></b></p><p><b>Amenities &amp; Features</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Personalised butler service for every suite</li><li>Complimentary laundry service once per suite</li><li>Early morning tea and coffee</li><li>Beverage service in your suite</li><li>Mini bar, replenished daily</li><li>Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows</li><li>Nightly turndown service</li><li>Bathrobes and slippers</li><li>In-suite safe</li><li>Shoeshine and valet service.</li></ul><p></p><p><b></b></p>

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Balcony Suite

Suite

205 sq ftMax 2PP

<p>Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.<br></p><p><b>Room Highlights<br></b></p><ul><li>A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed</li><li>Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button</li><li>Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities</li></ul><p><b></b></p><p><b>Amenities &amp; Features</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Personalised butler service for every suite</li><li>Complimentary laundry service once per suite</li><li>Early morning tea and coffee</li><li>Beverage service in your suite</li><li>Mini bar, replenished daily</li><li>Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows</li><li>Nightly turndown service</li><li>Bathrobes and slippers</li><li>In-suite safe</li><li>Shoeshine and valet service.</li></ul><p></p><p><b></b></p>

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Balcony Suite

Suite

205 sq ftMax 2BA

<p>Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.<br></p><p><b>Room Highlights<br></b></p><ul><li>A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed</li><li>Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button</li><li>Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities</li></ul><p><b></b></p><p><b>Amenities &amp; Features</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Personalised butler service for every suite</li><li>Complimentary laundry service once per suite</li><li>Early morning tea and coffee</li><li>Beverage service in your suite</li><li>Mini bar, replenished daily</li><li>Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows</li><li>Nightly turndown service</li><li>Bathrobes and slippers</li><li>In-suite safe</li><li>Shoeshine and valet service.</li></ul><p></p><p><b></b></p>

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Balcony Suite

Suite

205 sq ftMax 2PA

<p>Located on the Sapphire and Diamond Decks these stylishly decorated suites feature a full-length outdoor balcony with the exclusive Scenic Sun Lounge and offer private bathrooms with a luxurious vanity basin and shower.<br></p><p><b>Room Highlights<br></b></p><ul><li>A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed</li><li>Scenic Sun Lounge, for wide-angle splendour at the press of a button</li><li>Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities</li></ul><p><b></b></p><p><b>Amenities &amp; Features</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Personalised butler service for every suite</li><li>Complimentary laundry service once per suite</li><li>Early morning tea and coffee</li><li>Beverage service in your suite</li><li>Mini bar, replenished daily</li><li>Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows</li><li>Nightly turndown service</li><li>Bathrobes and slippers</li><li>In-suite safe</li><li>Shoeshine and valet service.</li></ul><p></p><p><b></b></p>

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Standard Suite

Suite

160 sq ftMax 2D

<p>Perfect for guests who like to spend more time on the Sun Deck and in public areas, Standard Suites include luxury amenities and a picture window for you to marvel at the stunning scenery.</p><p><b>Room Highlights</b></p><ul><li>A luxury queen sized Scenic Slumber Bed </li><li>Spacious bathroom with luxurious amenities </li></ul><p><b>Amenities and Features</b></p><ul><li>Personalised butler service </li><li>Complimentary laundry service once per suite </li><li>Early morning tea and coffee </li><li>Mini bar, replenished daily </li><li>Pillow menu, including anti-aging, low-allergy and memory-foam neck pillows</li><li>Shoeshine and valet service</li><li>Nightly turndown service</li><li>In-suite safe </li></ul>

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