3 – 13 SEPTEMBER 2025
Sail and Strum Rhine River Cruise
featuring
ANDY WEBSTER
Discover the many beautiful facets of “Father Rhine“ during this small group trip along 500 miles of rivers from Amsterdam in the Netherlands through Germany and France to Basel, Switzerland. Pass through the Dutch Ijsselmeer on the way to the cathedral city of Cologne, all while enjoying group ukulele workshops and strumming session with your touring group.
Joining you on board is the talented Andy Webster, wearing ‘two hats’. In his role as Harmony Voyages Tour Manager, he will be your main point of contact for any questions that you might have. In addition, he will also have his ukes with him, providing ukulele workshops during the day, impromptu group strums and an evening concert.
Take advantage of our included coach-to-cruise package, providing you with ultimate travel convenience. Leave behind the stress of planning and packing as we coordinate your journey through the scenic landscape of Belgium transitioning seamlessly to luxurious cruising, and back through picturesque France and Switzerland.
With no more than 30 cabins for the group, this luxury sail and strum cruise is an experience you will treasure long after you’ve struck your last chord!
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What’s included?
- 7 night cruise on-board MS Amadeus Queen
- 1 night pre-cruise and 2 nights post-cruise overland coach
- Free-flowing red and white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner onboard
- Gourmet dining onboard
- Services of an experienced English-speaking onboard Cruise Director
- Services of your onboard Harmony Voyages Tour Manager
- 24 hour tea/coffee station
- Ukulele workshops
- Bottled water in every stateroom
- In-stateroom infotainment centre
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
- Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for optional excursions
- All local taxes & port charges
*All dietary requirements can be catered for, however please do let us know in advance of your cruise
Accommodation
Amadeus Queen
Our floating home for the week, AMADEUS QUEEN follows the award-winning model of the AMADEUS Silver ships but offers even further innovative developments. The popular concept of spaciousness has been maintained. This includes not only generous public areas but also spacious cabins: 12 large suites impress with an outdoor balcony and a cozy reading corner, whilst the 69 standard cabins mainly have panoramic window fronts which can be automatically lowered and luxurious bathrooms. A highlight of the ship is the indoor pool, the roof of which can be opened in fine weather.
Cabins
AMADEUS Suite (26.4m2) with walk-out exterior balcony
Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Price from £3840
Mozart Deck
Cabin A-1 (17.5m2) with drop-down panoramic window
Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Price from £3390
Mozart Deck
Cabin B-1 (17.5m2) with drop-down panoramic window
Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Price from £3123
Strauss Deck
Cabin B-4 (17.5m2) with drop-down panoramic window
Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Price from £3999
Strauss Deck
Cabin C-1 (16m2) with panoramic window
Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
Price from £2931
Haydn Deck
Cabin C-4 (16m2) with panoramic window
Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
Price From £2606
Haydn Deck
Your journey along the way
Itinerary
Luxury River Cruising, World Class Entertainment
Would you like to see the sights?
Optional Excursions
On all our excursions you’ll be provided with a wireless AMADEUS listening device. The receiver can be worn quite comfortably around the neck or carried in a bag. The comfortable headphones allow you to hear your experienced tour guide’s explanations with the very best acoustic quality. Enjoy complete freedom of movement, without missing any of the interesting commentary.
Important Information:
- All excursions can be booked in advance or aboard. (For organisational reasons, some excursions can only be booked aboard).
- Minimum participation for excursions by bus: 20 people.
- Minimum participation for excursions on foot: 12 people.
- The schedule of individual excursions can vary; this is partly due to the volume of traffic in the cities and the opening hours of facilities.
- Please remember to wear sturdy shoes as well as comfortable, waterproof clothing when attending the excursions.
- When exploring on your own, please remember to return to the vessel in time for its departure. If you miss the departure, you have to travel to the next port at your own expense. You will find the all aboard time in the daily programme.
- Itineraries and prices are subject to alterations.
Walking Grades
Some excursions involve a fair amount of walking, sometimes over uneven surfaces. The following coding system has been used to assist with identifying which excursions are appropriate for you. Please ask your cruise director for additional information as required.
- LEVEL 1: Minimum walking; excursion by bus with short photo stops.
- LEVEL 2: The excursion by bus is followed by a moderate walking tour. You may need to climb some stairs.
- LEVEL 3: The excursion by bus is followed by a longer walk. You may need to climb several stairs.
- LEVEL 4: Moderate walking tour. You may need to climb some stairs.
- LEVEL 5: Considerable walk with longer distances. This may include uneven surfaces and some stairs.
Prices
Cabin Grade | Deck | Price |
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Suite | Mozart Deck | £3840 |
A1 | Mozart Deck | £3390 |
B1 | Strauss Deck | £3123 |
B1 (solo occ) | Strauss Deck | £3999 |
B4 | Strauss Deck | £2931 |
C1 | Haydn Deck | £2606 |
C1 (solo occ) | Haydn Deck | £2999 |
C4 | Haydn Deck | £2340 |
Transport Options
Getting there
Say goodbye to the stress of flying. Travel in comfort from the UK to Amsterdam, sit back, relax and allow your driver and hostess to take care of the rest with our included coach-to-cruise itinerary. Our carefully curated 3-night adventure offers not just a means of transportation, but an experience that prioritises your comfort and enjoyment every step of the way.
Forget about long queues at the airport, pulling heavy suitcases, frustrating flight delays – why not extend your cruise holiday, sit back and unwind on board our luxury coach and take in some of the most sought-after sights and enjoy many beautiful towns along the route.
Once your suitcase is loaded, no need to remove liquids, electrical items or empty your pockets, board the coach, relax and enjoy your land tour to the ship. Let your driver do the hard work whilst you sit back with a cuppa or a glass of something cold, as you travel through the beautiful countryside.
- Hostess service on board
- Regular, off-motorway comfort breaks
- Comfortable 4* hotels
- Outbound journey – visit to Bruges
- 1 overnight B&B stay pre-cruise in Bruges
- Inbound journey – visit to Lausanne and Paris
- 2 overnight B&B stays post-cruise in Lausanne and Paris
- Wednesday 3 September 2025
- Thursday 4 September 2025
- Thursday 11 September 2025
- Friday 12 September 2025
- Saturday 13 September 2025
Depart Manchester Airport 05:00 /Birmingham Airport *07:15 /London Heathrow *10:00 with motorway service pick-ups on request. The coach will arrive in Dover for a late lunchtime crossing to Dunkerque, we will then make our way to our hotel in Bruges for our first overnight stop of the trip.
We depart Bruges at 09:00 and head to Amsterdam, with a possible stop at Belgian Beer brewery en-route. We arrive in time for afternoon embarkation in Amsterdam, settle in and join Andy Webster and your fellow ukulele group in the Amadeus club for a welcome meeting, drink and maybe even a strum, followed by a specially-prepared Welcome Dinner.
As we disembark Basel, we take a trip over to Switzerland, with short visits to Lucerne, the cultural hotspot in the heart of Switzerland, and Interlaken, a well-known tourist destination in the Bernese Oberland region of the Swiss Alps. The coach then stops near Lausanne, our first night of the inbound journey home.
After breakfast, the coach departs for the journey over to Paris, with comfort stops along the way. On arrival in Paris, you have time to settle into the hotel before exploring the city on an evening excursion. As the group makes their way over to the Latin quarter, we make a dinner stop before venturing back to the hotel for the night.
After breakfast we leave Paris for an early afternoon ferry back to Dover. We return to the original stops for late evening drop-offs.
Coach includedin cruise price, please contact us for a cruise-only price.
Based on 4* hotels, room and breakfast. Detailed itinerary available on request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the coach included?
Yes, the coach package is included in the price, however flights are not. Please contact us for a cruise only price.
Where are the coach pick-up points?
Manchester Airport 05:00 /Birmingham Airport *07:15 /London Heathrow *10:00 with motorway service pick-ups on request.
What time can I board the ship on embarkation day?
You can normally board from 2pm but your stateroom may not be available until after 3pm. You will be able to enjoy the ship’s facilities until your room is ready to be occupied.
Is there WiFi onboard?
Yes, WiFi is provided in all public areas of the ship. However, during the trip the signal may be weaker in certain sections of the route.
What is the dress code onboard?
We want to you feel comfortable on board, the dress code is casual during the day and in the evening smart casual. Think what would I wear for a meal out in a restaurant at home?
Mooring and docking
Local river authorities allocate docking space around ship arrivals and departures in port. Occasionally port conditions require ships to tie up alongside each other, in which case guests may be required to walk through another ship to access their own ship. This is part of the river cruise experience and is perfectly normal and beyond our control. Guests may experience obstructed views from staterooms when the ship is docked.
What about gratuities?
Gratuities for the ship’s staff and crew are not included in your cruise price. The suggested amount is USD 12.00 / EUR 11.00 per person per day and you can choose to tip onboard in cash or add a gratuity to your onboard account. Gratuities for drivers and guides for optional excursions are not included in the excursion price. A suggested amount is 1-2 EUR per person for half day excursion & 2-3 EUR per person for the full day excursion given directly to the guide and driver.
Clothing
Comfortable, casual clothing is appropriate both onshore and onboard and we suggest lightweight clothing that can be layered. Shorts are appropriate for most tours, however long pants may be required for inside visits on some excursions. Your cruise manager will advise when and if this is required. You may find a significant amount of walking over uneven terrain during your time ashore. We recommend comfortable walking shoes with good ankle support. Sturdy sandals are another good option. Don’t forget to pack a lightweight, waterproof jacket (preferably hooded) or even a heavier-weight wind-breaker for cooler temperatures. Also, keep in mind that the ship, coaches and other venues visited on our itinerary are air conditioned and may be quite cool. We recommend that you pack a lightweight sweater or long sleeve shirts and carry them with you on excursions.
If I choose to fly there, which airport do I need to fly into / home from?
Your airport of arrival is Amsterdam, returning from Basel.
Are airport transfers included?
Transfer will be a chargeable extra if required. The crew will be happy to assist with taxis from the ship to your Hotel on disembarkation day if you are not going directly to the airport.
What time is disembarkation from?
As the ship has a quick turnaround, you will be required to vacate your cabin after breakfast on the day of departure. If you have a late flight or transfer you may be able to store your luggage on board until later in the day, depending on the ship’s itinerary. The crew on board will be happy to assist.
Is there an elevator onboard?
All AMADEUS ships have a guest elevator, which operates between the Mozart and Haydn decks. The sun deck is not accessible by elevator.
What is the electrical supply voltage onboard?
The voltage in hotels and onboard ship is 230V, European standard. To use any electrical product that is not dual voltage (e.g. from the US, Canada, Australia or the UK), you will need a plug adaptor and some devices will require an electrical converter. Many electronic devices have built-in electrical converters, however please check the manufacturer’s specifications for details. A two-pole adaptor is also available at reception.
What is the currency onboard?
The currency on board all AMADEUS ships is EURO. However, you may also settle your account in (GBP) Sterling or (USD) American Dollars
What to pack?
The following items are essential for any destination: sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, and maybe an umbrella. It is recommended that you bring duplicates of prescription eye wear, copies of prescriptions for any medications (generic equivalents are usually easier to obtain), copies of credit card information, and copies of your passport information pages. An adaptor / transformer may be necessary (the on-board power supply is 230V AC/50 Hz) if you bring any electronic devices with you.
What happens if the artist that I booked to see is unable to perform at the festival / holiday?
As you have booked a holiday, then the holiday will still take place. In the event of a festival where there are multiple artists, the full programme will still be performed and any artists unable to travel will be replaced. In the event of a river cruise or other holiday where only one artist is performing, the artist will be replaced with an alternative artist of a similar genre. The cost of the holiday is not refundable.
We look after you every step of the way
We are a small experienced team who look after you from first enquiry, right through to the end of your holiday. The same people who help you with your booking, will be in the resort or on the cruise to look after you. We are extremely proud of the personal service that we provide and when you need to get in touch, there are no call centres, just the same people you’ve always being dealing with.
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Read reviews from our customers
Liz Biggs
Lockerbie
“The staff at Harmony Voyages were always helpful and friendly…
Their choice of venue for Costa Festival was perfect with a beach next to it, what more could you want? The choice and quality of food was magnificent. The artists were well chosen and the staff at the hotel were welcoming and efficient. Everything was made easy from the booking to the airport transfers, we were well impressed!“
Andrew and Alison Cairns
Kendal
“All in all, a great trip!…
Alison & I had never been on (or even considered!) a cruise before, and booked this trip entirely because of the concerts – we’ve been to see Thea, Steve/Show of Hands, and Track Dogs before, and the chance to see them all on a short trip like this was irresistible! The cruise itself was brilliant – we didn’t really have any idea what to expect of the ship, food etc and they were fantastic. The chance to spend two whole days exploring Amsterdam and one in Rotterdam were also very welcome – both places we’ve thought of visiting in the past, and the ship made a great base for doing so. It was also pretty special being up on the top deck in the dark, especially as we were pulling out of Amsterdam.“
Sue & Dave Wood
High Peak
“This was our first Costa Festival and we couldn’t be more delighted with our entire experience...
From booking the holiday and flights and pre-holiday communications to arriving at the hotel, Harmony Voyages were exceptional. The entire music experience was phenomenal, and we had plenty of time to walk and go to the beach, enjoy the company of friends and have a rest in between. Absolutely fabulous! We are looking forward to returning next year… and the year after, and the year after that. A huge thank you to the whole Harmony team.“