There’s something about Europe at Christmas that no brochure quite captures. And if you’re thinking of joining me, I invite you to let me know before Wednesday in particular, as there’ll be changes to the promos on the 1st.
Just think of it! Mulled wine drifting through medieval squares. Lights reflecting off centuries-old stone. Markets filled with handcrafted ornaments and traditions passed down for generations.
That’s why I’ve officially confirmed my own cabin on AmaWaterways’ Festive Delights on the Rhine, sailing November 23–30, 2027.
And I’d love for you to join me.
This sailing combines everything I love about river cruising — you unpack once, and each morning you wake up in a new storybook town — with the enchantment of Europe’s most beloved Christmas markets.
We’ll move through the heart of the Rhine, visiting historic cities dressed in their holiday best:
- Strasbourg, often called the “Capital of Christmas”
- Cologne, its cathedral rising above a sea of festive market stalls
- Riverside villages where the traditions feel genuinely unchanged by time
And then there’s the part that’s made a lot of my clients take a second look.
AmaWaterways is still offering a complimentary 3-night Lake Como land package on select 2027 sailings, including this one — beginning the holiday season lakeside in northern Italy before heading north for the markets. It’s one of the strongest value propositions I’ve seen for 2027.
Here’s the catch: that complimentary Lake Como package is currently scheduled to end on June 30th, and like most popular AmaWaterways promotions, it can disappear earlier if inventory runs out. Waiting isn’t really doing anyone a favour here.
I recently spoke with my AmaWaterways Business Development Manager, Neil Dudley, about why this particular itinerary has become such a favourite among river cruisers — the markets, the Rhine scenery, AmaWaterways’ service, and now the Lake Como bonus on top.
I’m not saying that just because I sell it. I’m independent by design — I compare every line for my clients. And having just come back from the ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam, where I toured sixteen river ships and sat down with executives from virtually every major line, I still come back to the same conclusion: AmaWaterways remains one of the strongest overall values in river cruising right now.
Travelling as a hosted group adds another layer entirely — shared experiences, easy camaraderie, and my firsthand expertise with you
before, during, and after the journey.
If a Christmas Markets river cruise has been on your mind, this is the moment to secure both the sailing and the Lake Como extension while they’re still available.
I’ve already reserved my cabin. I’m hoping you’ll reserve yours.
For full itinerary details, pricing, and availability: Festive Delights on the Rhine — November 23–30, 2027
(Note: Pricing and offers for complimentary land are subject to change and be removed without notice)
Or simply reply and ask — #AskSheila, I’m happy to walk you through it.
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