Enchanting Rhine Beer Cruise
A beer-loving, castle-spotting, river-cruising adventure through Europe with AmaWaterways, hosted by Asia + Eric.
Think Oktoberfest energy, Rhine River magic, brewery stops, scenic villages, and a group of travelers who absolutely understand the joy of a great beer in a great place.
August 2027 • Expected from around $3,900 per person • Waitlist gets first access
A hosted river cruise for travelers who want scenery, beer culture, and built-in fun.
This is the vibe
This is not your average river cruise.
This is the trip where you accidentally make best friends over a beer tasting in Germany.
The trip where you spend sunset sailing past castles with a drink in your hand.
The trip where you come home with 1,000 photos and at least three stories that start with: “Okay, so we were in this brewery in Europe...”
Beer cruise energy
Regional beer tastings, brewery-inspired experiences, and plenty of moments to raise a glass with your new favorite travel friends.
Rhine River magic
Castles, riverside towns, scenic sailing, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and that dreamy European summer feeling.
Oktoberfest adjacent
Not technically Oktoberfest, but absolutely giving pretzels, pints, cobblestones, cheers, and “why are we not doing this every year?” energy.
Starting rates
One of the best values in Europe.
Expected starting rate per person.
That includes your luxury river cruise, accommodations, meals, drinks with lunch and dinner, excursions, entertainment, hosted support, and more.
In other words: almost everything except your airfare and whatever beer souvenirs you decide to bring home.
August 2027
European summer, Rhine River scenery, and beer cruise energy at exactly the right time.
AmaWaterways
A premium river cruise experience with guided excursions, included meals, and thoughtful service.
Waitlist first
The interest list will receive first access before this trip opens publicly.
Final pricing, cabin categories, inclusions, and booking details will be confirmed when cabins officially open.
Meet your beer-loving hosts
We built this trip around something we genuinely love.
If you’ve followed Travel with Asia for any length of time, you probably already know that Eric and I love two things: travel and trying local beer.
We’ve spent years visiting breweries, beer halls, taprooms, and tasting rooms everywhere from Arizona to Europe.
When AmaWaterways announced this special Celebration of Beer sailing, we knew immediately: this had to become a hosted group trip.
We’re building the kind of trip we’d personally want to take, and we’d love for you to join us.
Imagine this
Picture yourself here.
This is the part where the group chat becomes real life. Europe, beer, castles, cobblestones, new friends, and that “I cannot believe this is my actual vacation” feeling.
- 🥨Walking through a centuries-old German town with a pretzel bigger than your head
- 🍻Clinking glasses with new friends as your ship glides through the Rhine Gorge
- 🏰Watching castles drift past from the Sun Deck
- 🍺Trying beers you’ve never even heard of before
- 🧳Waking up in a new country without unpacking a single suitcase
- ✨Ending the trip in Amsterdam already asking when the next one is
Trip preview
What we’re dreaming about for this sailing
This is still in coming-soon mode, but the dream is already very clear: a Rhine River cruise full of scenery, regional flavor, beer culture, and moments that feel way more fun when shared with the right group.
Basel embarkation
A dreamy start along the Rhine and your first night settling into river cruise life.
Strasbourg + Alsatian charm
French-German flavor, cobblestone streets, and all the charming Europe energy.
Beer tastings + brewery-style experiences
Regional beer moments built into the sailing experience.
Rhine Gorge + Cologne
Castle-lined cruising and Cologne’s famous Kölsch beer culture.
Amsterdam finish
Canals, cafés, and one last perfect pint before heading home.
What’s expected to be included
Almost everything but your flights and spending money.
Full inclusions will be confirmed when booking officially opens, but this sailing is expected to include the core AmaWaterways river cruise experience plus hosted Gilded Getaways support.
- ✔7-night Rhine River cruise with AmaWaterways
- ✔All onboard meals
- ✔Wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard
- ✔Daily excursions and guided experiences
- ✔Beer-themed programming and tastings
- ✔Hosted support from Asia + Eric
- ✔Port charges and core cruise inclusions
- ✔Group energy without group-trip chaos
Who this trip is for
This is for the people who hear “beer cruise on the Rhine” and immediately say yes.
This trip is perfect if you want a Europe vacation that feels social, flavorful, beautifully planned, and genuinely fun without having to organize every detail yourself.
Craft beer people
You love breweries, tastings, and trying local drinks when you travel.
River cruise curious
You want the ease of unpacking once and seeing Europe without hopping hotels every few nights.
Built-in friends
You like the idea of traveling with people who are there for the same fun, easygoing vibe.
Waitlist open
This is going to be one of those trips people wish they had jumped on sooner.
Join the waitlist now and you’ll be the first to know when cabins, pricing, and booking details open for the August 2027 Enchanting Rhine Beer Cruise.
Important: Details are subject to change until final supplier arrangements are confirmed. Package inclusions, dates, pricing, and availability may change. This trip is independently organized and hosted by Gilded Getaways and is not officially affiliated with or endorsed by AmaWaterways until group space and final arrangements are confirmed.