Day 1 - Amsterdam

Your Dutch adventure begins in Amsterdam, where you will embark in the afternoon. Following a Welcome Cocktail and a celebratory Welcome Dinner, you will be treated to a performance on board by a traditional shanty choir, setting the perfect mood for the days ahead.

Day 2 - Arnhem

Voted “greenest city in Europe“, Arnhem rebuilt itself after the famed 1944 battle immortalized in the film “A Bridge Too Far“, and is now a thriving artists‘ town with fine museums and beautiful parks. Choose to join the morning city tour to appreciate its beautiful sights and delve deeper into the history of World War II at the War Museum. Later in the day, choose between a trip to the Open Air Museum with views of charming Dutch buildings, industries and crafts of bygone times and the Kröller-Müller-Museum, housing the second-largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world. Relax on board in the evening, enjoying a delicious dinner as your vessel cruises onwards to Middelburg.

Day 3 - Middelburg

Your watch shows relaxation—and late morning. It's time for the charming capital of Zeeland province. Nearly 400 years ago, it was also a seat of the Dutch East India Company. 1,200 listed buildings tell the story of this and other fascinating histories. A journey through time is well worth it. Join us on an exciting city tour. In the afternoon, embark on a culinary tour through the historic trading town of Veere or take a bike ride to Vlissingen, where you'll explore the picturesque Zeeland coastline on two wheels, enjoying the fresh sea breeze.

In the early evening, we set off for Belgium.

Day 4- Ghent

At night, your vessel will dock in Ghent, the ultimate medieval city, which you can explore in the morning. Admire architecture preserved since the late Middle Ages and visit 13th century residence of the Counts of Flanders, the Gravensteen or “Castle of the Counts“.

In the afternoon, join the excursion to Bruges, the capital of the province of West Flanders and enchanting its visitors with its cobbled streets, crooked bridges, meandering canals and World Heritage-listed medieval buildings. Bruges is famous for its brews, boutique chocolate-makers and canalside bars. There’s also the Basilica of the Holy Blood, a double-decker chapel which has a Romanesque church down below and a neo-Gothic church up above.

Day 5 - Antwerp

Antwerp, the second-largest city in Belgium, welcomes you today. After breakfast, join the excursion to the politically and culturally significant city of Brussels. View the iconic Atomium, which was created for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair and, thanks to its popularity, was not torn down as originally planned.
Visit the Cinquantenaire Park with its triumphal arch, built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Belgium’s independence.

In the afternoon, explore Antwerp in a comfortable coach. Famous for its diamond trade, the city also boasts many cultural highlights such as the Cathedral of Our Lady with paintings by the famous Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens. In the evening, enjoy dinner, while your vessel returns to the Netherlands.

Day 6 - Rotterdam

Early morning, your ship will arrive in Rotterdam, the second largest city in the Netherlands. After breakfast, you can pay a visit to Kinderdijk, which houses the most unique windmill complex in the world. Built to drain water from the soil, these windmills are now protected by UNESCO and are one of the Netherlands’ most popular tourist destinations. After lunch, explore the world–famous Keukenhof gardens fields of flowers. During dinner, the ship departs for the final leg of the cruise back to Amsterdam.

Day 7 - Amsterdam

Amsterdam welcomes you with its enchanting blend of old-world charm and contemporary allure. In the morning, cruise through the lovely, verdant canals of Amsterdam while learning more about the city’s history and significance. After lunch, you can visit Waterland in North Holland, where you will stop in the charming fishing village of Volendam and the equally picturesque town of Edam. Renowned for its cheeses, this is the perfect spot for a cheese tasting (included in the excursion). Alternatively, you can actively explore the Dutch countryside on a bike tour through the idyllic surroundings of Amsterdam.

Day 8 - Amsterdam

Enjoy one more leisurely breakfast on board before disembarking. The AMADEUS team wishes you a safe journey home and looks forward to seeing you again in future.

Inclusions

Full board including: Early Riser (reduced breakfast buffet in the Panorama-Bar), 

Buffet Breakfast (includes omelette service), Lunch (Buffet or table service depending upon the itinerary), 

Light Lunch (served in the Panorama-Bar), Dinner (5 courses, 3 choices for main course), Coffee & tea, iced water with meals, midnight (late night) snack.

Music program every day in the bar by a pianist or by the AMADEUS music group

Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Farewell Dinner

Experienced English-speaking cruise director

Free-flowing red & white regional wines, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard. 

Complimentary WiFi

24-hour coffee station

Bottled water in every stateroom 

Audio headsets for optional shore excursions

All port charges and local taxes

Gratuities to shipboard staff and crew

Exclusions

International Airfare

Transfers to and from ship on Embark and Disembark Day

Soda, Cocktails, wine and beer outside of lunch and dinner

Visa or Entry Exit Program costs per Country or Schengen rules

Shore Excursion packages

360 Degree Ship Tour

Onboard AMADEUS Cara and enjoy AMADEUS’ elegant interior concept, generous accommodations, and warm, personal service. From spacious decks to intimate niches, this ship has something for every guest.

Whether cruising for a week or immersing yourself in an extended 15-day journey, you are the sole architect of your time. The open-air River Terrace, the Panorama Bar and Lounge, Café Vienna, and a lower sun deck lounge each offer their own personality and style for you to discover. As the sun rises, AMADEUS Cara passes through Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, and more. If you’ve daydreamed about tulip fields or ancient castles, Old World villages or vineyards, a journey on the AMADEUS Cara turns dreams into adventures. Exquisite ambiance and impeccable Austrian hospitality leave you free to gaze out at the next river horizon. 

Construction: 2022

Flag: Germany

Length x Width: 135m x 11.4m

Decks: 4

Cabins/Suites: 71/10

Max. passengers: 162

Crew members: approx. 46

Speed: 25 km/h

• The published stateroom pricing is the total price for the stateroom, based on double occupancy (two people sharing a room).
• A Stateroom can have 2 single beds arranged
• A solo supplement, with an additional cost, can be added for your own room
• If there is a room type you prefer that is showing no availability, please inquire with Caileigh or Alexis. We can check that the room type is available; we will pull that from the general inventory and assign to you.

Deposit before November 30, 2025 for an EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT of $150 per person

The magnificent suites offer private walk-out balconies and lounge areas—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or gazing at the starry sky at night. 

Each suite includes our AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a luxurious bathroom with a shower and high-quality Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, Espresso machine with a complimentary selection of coffee, flat-screen TV, cabin safe, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, direct dial telephone, individual climate control, and a minibar for your convenience.

Shared Double Occupancy - $7654 total stateroom price ($3827 per person)
Solo Room Occupancy - $7654 total stateroom price

Discover the perfect balance of luxury and tranquility in your personal retreat.

These staterooms feature the AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and premium Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, hair dryer, and direct dial telephone — ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience.

Discover the perfect balance of luxury and tranquility in your personal retreat.

These staterooms feature the AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and premium Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, hair dryer, and direct dial telephone — ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience.

Designed with both style and practicality in mind, our Haydn Deck cabins offer a peaceful and well-equipped space for your journey.

Each cabin features a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, luxurious Rituals bath products, and a hair dryer, along with a fixed panoramic window that fills the space with natural light. Thoughtful touches like a comfortable double or twin bed, generously-sized wardrobe, secure in-room safe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar and direct dial telephone ensure a restful and well-equipped stay.

Designed with both style and practicality in mind, our Haydn Deck cabins offer a peaceful and well-equipped space for your journey.

Each cabin features a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, luxurious Rituals bath products, and a hair dryer, along with a fixed panoramic window that fills the space with natural light. Thoughtful touches like a comfortable double or twin bed, generously-sized wardrobe, secure in-room safe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar and direct dial telephone ensure a restful and well-equipped stay.