Castles of the Rhine River Cruise

Full-ship LGBTQ+ charter aboard Amadeus Aurea.

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Dates: June 8, 2027 – June 15, 2027
Ship: Amadeus Aurea · Amadeus River Cruises
Published price: $4,899 USD

Sailing snapshot

This 7-night program includes a river cruise. The complete program runs from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland and lists 10 distinct stops. The vessel segment runs from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland. It is a full-ship LGBTQ+ charter, so the community program takes over the vessel.

Trip overview

Castles of the Rhine River Cruise is a full-ship LGBTQ+ charter from Brand g Vacations aboard Amadeus Aurea. It runs June 8, 2027 to June 15, 2027 and follows a route that includes Amsterdam, Netherlands, Utrecht, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, Cochem, Germany, and Basel, Switzerland. The itinerary runs from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland, with calls including Utrecht, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, Cochem, Germany. As a full-ship LGBTQ+ charter aboard Amadeus Aurea, the community program can shape the whole onboard rhythm. The listing pairs this Europe route with Amadeus Aurea and the Castles of the Rhine River Cruise program. Published fares are reference prices; this departure currently offers a waitlist rather than confirmed inventory. Availability and fares can change, so confirm the cabin category and final terms with the operator.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed August 30, 2026.

Program itinerary

Confirm the current daily itinerary with the operator before planning ashore. Ports and times may change.

Price and availability

C1 Stateroom
- $4,899 · per person, double occupancy · WaitlistBooking restriction: Brand g’s vacations index lists this departure as Sold Out - Waitlist Only.
B4 Stateroom
- $5,699 · per person, double occupancy · WaitlistBooking restriction: Brand g’s vacations index lists this departure as Sold Out - Waitlist Only.
B1 Stateroom
- $6,099 · per person, double occupancy · WaitlistBooking restriction: Brand g’s vacations index lists this departure as Sold Out - Waitlist Only.
A1 Stateroom
- $6,499 · per person, double occupancy · WaitlistBooking restriction: Brand g’s vacations index lists this departure as Sold Out - Waitlist Only.
C4 Single Stateroom
- $7,399 · single occupancy · WaitlistBooking restriction: Brand g’s vacations index lists this departure as Sold Out - Waitlist Only.
Suite
- $7,999 · per person, double occupancy · WaitlistBooking restriction: Brand g’s vacations index lists this departure as Sold Out - Waitlist Only.

Availability note: Brand g’s current vacations index lists this departure as Sold Out — Waitlist Only. Confirm the current room category directly; published fares do not guarantee inventory.

Fares can change and may exclude taxes, fees, airfare, transfers, or single supplements. 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 August 30, 2026.

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