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Castles Along the Rhine & Amsterdam
LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard S.S. Elisabeth.
- Dates
- August 8, 2027 – August 17, 2027
- Ship
- S.S. Elisabeth · Uniworld
- Published price
- See current pricing
Sailing snapshot
This 9-night program includes a river cruise. The complete program runs from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands and lists 8 distinct stops. The vessel segment runs from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is a hosted LGBTQ+ group within a regular sailing, so the group experience and wider ship run side by side.
Trip overview
Castles Along the Rhine & Amsterdam is a hosted gay group sailing from KelliGregg Travel aboard S.S. Elisabeth. It runs August 8, 2027 to August 17, 2027 and follows a route that includes Basel, Switzerland, Breisach, Germany, Strasbourg, France, Mannheim, Germany, and Amsterdam, Netherlands. The itinerary runs from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands, with calls including Breisach, Germany, Strasbourg, France, Mannheim, Germany. As a hosted gay group sailing aboard S.S. Elisabeth, it offers a built-in social calendar with room to enjoy the wider ship on your own terms. The listing pairs this Europe route with S.S. Elisabeth and the Castles Along the Rhine & Amsterdam program. Current catalog pricing starts at quote-only pricing; cabin categories and room-by-room rates are listed separately when published. 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 September 29, 2026.
Program itinerary
- 1Basel, Switzerland
- 2Breisach, Germany
- 3Strasbourg, France
- 4Mannheim, Germany
- 5Rüdesheim, Germany
- 6Koblenz, Germany
- 7Cologne, Germany
- 8Amsterdam, Netherlands
Confirm the current daily itinerary with the operator before planning ashore. Ports and times may change.
Price and availability
See current pricing
Pricing note: KelliGregg Travel publishes current group pricing by request.
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
LGBTQ+ families, multigenerational travelers, and adults who value an established hosted community and a broad trip mix.
What the trip feels like
Community-centered and welcoming, with the guest mix and programming changing between family and adult-only departures.
Operator profile reviewed September 30, 2026 from the KelliGregg Travel current vacations and trip links.
About the operator
KelliGregg Travel grew from R Family Vacations and offers both LGBTQ+ family vacations and adult-only travel. Its published program includes hosted groups, full river charters, ocean cruises, tours, and personal travel planning, with the guest mix and onboard rhythm changing from one departure to the next.
Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed August 30, 2026.
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