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Castles of the Rhine River Cruise
Full-ship LGBTQ+ charter aboard Amadeus Aurea.
- Dates
- May 13, 2028 – May 20, 2028
- Ship
- Amadeus Aurea · Amadeus River Cruises
- Published price
- $4,999 USD
Sailing snapshot
This 7-night river sailing runs from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands and lists 9 distinct stops. It is a full-ship LGBTQ+ charter, so the community program takes over the vessel.
Trip overview
Brand g’s May 13–20, 2028 Rhine charter travels from Basel to Amsterdam aboard Amadeus Aurea. The seven-night route includes Strasbourg, Speyer, Mannheim, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Cochem and Cologne, pairing river scenery with a succession of city and town stops. Different embarkation and disembarkation cities make the flights part of the comparison, not a footnote after choosing a cabin. Brand g currently lists the trip as available. The C-1 double-occupancy fare and B-4/C-4 single-occupancy cabins have separate published prices; the operator’s promotion table also contains category discounts that are not consistently $500. Confirm the exact offer in a written quote instead of calculating a cleaner-looking discount yourself. Castles may enjoy a little mystery; your invoice should not.
Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed September 29, 2026.
Program itinerary
- 1Basel, SwitzerlandMay 13, 2028
Embarkation in Basel; exact assigned quay and boarding time unconfirmed.
- 2Strasbourg, FranceMay 14, 2028
Strasbourg and Alsace excursions are published; confirm the actual passenger landing and return instructions.
- 3Speyer, GermanyMay 15, 2028
Paired Speyer morning and Mannheim/Heidelberg afternoon programme. Heidelberg is an excursion city; confirm transport, quay and return timing.
- 3Mannheim, GermanyMay 15, 2028
Paired Speyer morning and Mannheim/Heidelberg afternoon programme. Heidelberg is an excursion city; confirm transport, quay and return timing.
- 4Rüdesheim, GermanyMay 16, 2028
Paired Rüdesheim morning and Koblenz afternoon programme; confirm each landing and latest return.
- 4Koblenz, GermanyMay 16, 2028
Paired Rüdesheim morning and Koblenz afternoon programme; confirm each landing and latest return.
- 5Koblenz, GermanyMay 17, 2028
The published heading repeats Koblenz before a Cochem afternoon walking tour and wine tasting. Confirm the exact sailing and shore windows.
- 5Cochem, GermanyMay 17, 2028
The published heading repeats Koblenz before a Cochem afternoon walking tour and wine tasting. Confirm the exact sailing and shore windows.
- 6Cologne, GermanyMay 18, 2028
Cologne morning walking tour and Kölsch tasting are published; confirm access and any non-drinking alternative.
- 7Amsterdam, NetherlandsMay 19, 2028
Amsterdam touring; the operator says the vessel remains overnight. Exact assigned landing and return unconfirmed.
- 8Amsterdam, NetherlandsMay 20, 2028
Disembarkation and Amsterdam airport transfer; confirm final instructions before booking flights.
Confirm the current daily itinerary with Brand g Vacations before planning ashore. Ports and times may change.
Price and availability
- C-1 Cabin$4,999 · per person, double occupancy · Check current availability
- B-1 Cabin$6,499 · per person, double occupancy · Check current availability
- A-1 Cabin$6,899 · per person, double occupancy · Check current availability
- Amadeus Suite$7,499 · per person, double occupancy · Check current availability
- C-4 Single Occupancy$7,499 · single occupancy · Limited availability
- B-4 Single Occupancy$8,499 · single occupancy · Limited availability
Pricing note: Published USD cabin fares are per person based on double occupancy unless labeled single occupancy. The displayed promotional rates are recorded exactly as printed; confirm the booking offer and eligibility before paying. Port Charges of $200 per person and Pre-paid gratuities of $195 per person are additional. Confirm flights, land arrangements and any additional fees with Brand g.
Availability note: The current first-party detail page lists Available Now. B-4 and C-4 single-occupancy categories explicitly show Limited Availability; confirm all category inventory directly.
Fares can change. Taxes and fees are excluded from the displayed fares; airfare, transfers, single supplements, and other add-ons may also cost extra. Confirm the final total with the operator before booking.
Is this sailing a good fit?
Who it tends to suit
Travelers who prefer smaller groups, destination immersion, upscale accommodations, hosted logistics, and river or small-ship cruising.
What the trip feels like
Intimate, service-oriented, and destination-led rather than a large floating festival.
Operator profile reviewed September 13, 2026 from the Brand g Vacations current vacations and reservations.
About the operator
Brand g specializes in luxury all-LGBT+ travel, with a strong emphasis on river cruises, superyacht and small-ship ocean voyages, and small-group land tours. Its destination-focused itineraries pair hosted logistics with an intimate feel, making the experience more boutique escape than floating mega-festival.
Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed September 28, 2026.
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