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Golden Knights of the Rhine River, A Celebration of Beer

Nov 13 - 20, 2027

LET'S GO TECH!

Join your Clarkson friends and fellow alumni on our first alumni trip to Europe! Departing from Basel, Switzerland visit the fairytale landscapes of Switzerland and France before rolling into Germany’s storybook towns and ending with a grand finale in Amsterdam. The tradition of beer making is rooted in this region, so AmaWaterways has organized a number of excursions, onboard tastings, and lectures for this Celebration of Beer itinerary. What better way to reminisce about Beer Blasts, Maxfields, Ebens, and a million other Clarkson hang outs that a European River cruise celebrating the rich tradition of beer. Whether you took classes in Old Maine, CAMP, or either of the Snell buildings, you'll be among friends and fellow Clarkson Golden Knights of this special European River Cruise!

Ready to Book Your Cabin on the Clarkson Cruise?

If you're convinced and want to book a cabin on this Clarkson Cruise, you have a couple of options for proceeding. You can click the "Sign Up Today" button to go through the process of inputting all of your personal information and selecting your cabin or you can get in contact with Ryan Joy '06 by phone at 315-212-9775 or by email at RyanJoy@CreatingMagicVacations.com. Either way, Ryan is organizing the cruise and more than happy to assist with any questions you may have.

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Itinerary

Nov 13 Sat BASEL 
Nov 14 Sun BREISACH 
Nov 15 Mon STRASBOURG 
Nov 16 Tue LUDWIGSHAFEN 
Nov 16 Tue RUDESHEIM 
Nov 17 Wed RUDESHEIM 
Nov 17 Wed RHINE GORGE 
Nov 17 Wed LAHNSTEIN 
Nov 18 Thu MONHEIM AM RHEIN 
Nov 18 Thu DUSSELDORF 
Nov 19 Fri AMSTERDAM 
Nov 20 Sat AMSTERDAM

The AmaFiora will be our river cruise ship taking us from port to port through Europe's charming towns and cities. During our journey, we will have many inclusions:

  • Choice of multiple included excursions at each port (beer themed choices)
  • Multiple onboard beer tastings, beer themed lectures, and a knowledgeable local beer expert
  • Unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Live local entertainment
  • Fine dining in multiple onboard venues
  • Professional trained wellness host and wellness activities

Itinerary

  1. Sat, Nov 13: Basel, Switzerland

  2. Sun, Nov 14: Breisach, Germany

  3. Mon, Nov 15: Strasbourg, France

  4. Tue, Nov 16: Ludwigshafen, Germany

  5. Wed, Nov 17: Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany

  6. Thu, Nov 18: Monheim am Rhein, Germany

  7. Fri, Nov 19: Amsterdam, Netherlands

  8. Sat, Nov 20: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Full Itinerary

  • About AmaFiora

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    Set to debut in 2027, AmaFiora will bring the beauty of the Rhine to life with elegant, twin-balcony staterooms, cuisine rooted in local flavors, and nightly entertainment in the lively Main Lounge.

    AmaWaterways says they are the "Heart of the River," and that comes through when you see the thoughtful spaces and care they provide for each guest on board. Imagine traveling to as many as four or five European Countries, but you'll only have to unpack once and along the way you'll have included shore excursions, unparalleled service, and award winning dining.

    AmaFiora launches in the Spring of 2027, which means the ship will still be practically brand new for our sailing in November. With just 76 staterooms and a capacity of only 152 passengers, you have the luxury of space and ease of movement. Embarking and disembarking takes a matter of seconds, and the ships will dock right in the heart of each destination.

    With over two decades of experience on the world’s rivers, our family-owned and operated company has remained focused on what we do best: providing our guests with innovative and unforgettable travel experiences. As recipient of Cruise Critic's coveted "Best River Cruise Line" award, AmaWaterways offers you exciting journeys that are unrivaled on the rivers. Each day brings a genuine smile that warms the heart, every river a new culture that inspires, and each course a moment to savor and share.

  • Pricing for The Golden Knights Rhine River Celebration of Beer

    The below prices are for a limited time and while supplies last. Bookings must be made soon in order to take advantage of these early rates, which are discounted as much as $1500 per person. To go with these rates, I have negotiated free pre paid gratuities and through my relationship with AmaWaterways, and I can get you an additional 5% off the below cruise fares

    You'll see imagery of each stateroom type below (the images appear in the order they're listed). Note that these pictures should give you an overall impression of the room, but are not actual pictures of AmaFiora (ship is still being built)

    • Fixed Window (Below waterline): $3229 per person (based on double occupancy)
    • French Balcony: $4378 per person (based on double occupancy)
    • French and Outside Balcony: $5378 per person (based on double occupancy)
    • Suite: $7378 per person (based on double occupancy)
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  • What Past Clarkson Cruisers Have Said About Sailing with Clarkson Alumni!

    "It was phenomenal. It's the kind of experience that I didn't think I'd really ever do, but very happy I did and I can't wait till the next one."

    - Mike Hayduk ’17

    “Man, it's been great. We got to hang out and meet people on the dance floors at the bars. Trivia, all sorts of stuff. So I think just that camaraderie of being together here as Golden Knights is kind of the cool part for us.”

    - Jim Delaney ’95

    “ It's been really fun, especially having a big group of people that I have stuff in common with.”

    - Evan Murray ’17

     “It's been fabulous. I was pretty nervous coming in about being bored a lot of the time, but it's been nice knowing other people and having that connection to engage with during meals and on  excursions and things like that.”

    - Malcolm Lundy ’13

    “ We've had so much fun, and all the islands were great. The ship is amazing, so it's been great.”

    - Gina Hayduk ’91

    “It was amazing. I am already booked for next year because it was so much fun.”

    - Kim Brown ’08

    "One of the best parts about sailing in a group like this is having a ton of built in friends to enjoy the time. Whether it's getting together for trivia or having a drink at the martini bar, there's always another Clarkson person around.

    - Ryan Joy '06

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