Trip at a Glance

• Duration: 7 nights onboard the AmaPrima
• Dates: 24 November 2027 — 1 December 2027
• Location: Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• This reunion is capped at 10 cabins/20 people, based on double-occupancy in each cabin.
• Varsity Voyages will donate $150.00 per person in your name for each person who books and sails this cruise on this date when booked through Varsity Voyages.

Join your classmates for a Dutch waterways reunion cruise round‑trip from Amsterdam, where your shared history sets sail through storybook ports and colorful spring landscapes. Glide along iconic canals, visit the windmill‑dotted countryside, and explore medieval cities like Ghent, Bruges, and Antwerp, with time each day to swap memories over meals, walks, and relaxed evenings on board. Guided excursions, leisurely sailing between ports, and special reunion moments create space to reconnect, while a built‑in fundraising component turns your voyage into tangible support for future students and programs at the school you still call home.

Trip Itinerary

• Optional Pre Cruise – Saturday 20 November 2027–Wednesday 24 November 2027: Swiss Prelude: Zürich & Lake Lucerne 🎓✨
  Begin your journey with two unforgettable nights in Zürich, where sleek modern boulevards meet Old Town lanes lined with guild houses, cafés, and holiday lights 🎄✨. Stroll with fellow alumni along the Bahnhofstrasse, warm your hands around a cup of Swiss hot chocolate ☕, and share favorite campus stories as the city sparkles along the Limmat River 🚶‍♂️.
  
  Then continue into the storybook beauty of Lake Lucerne, framed by snow-dusted peaks and mirrored in glassy, blue waters 🏔️🚢. Spend two nights wandering the medieval streets, crossing the iconic Chapel Bridge, and savoring hearty Swiss specialties in cozy lakeside restaurants as you deepen connections with classmates 🧀🍷. This pre-cruise escape sets the perfect tone for your alumni river voyage—a relaxed time to reconnect, recharge, and celebrate the school that brought you together 🎓❤️.
  
  Your Cruise Manager will be there as well on this pre-cruise adventure. Transfers from the hotel to the ship are included.

• Day 1 – Wednesday, 24 November 2027: Welcome to Basel
  
Embark on an unforgettable journey as our class reunites in the charming city of Basel, Switzerland, where centuries-old history meets vibrant modern culture 🎓✨. Set along the banks of the Rhine, Basel is the perfect backdrop to reconnect with classmates, reminisce about campus days, and create new memories together before we set sail 🚢. This special alumni reunion trip is not only a chance to explore Europe in style, but also a meaningful way to support our school—each booking directly contributes to important programs and initiatives that shape future students ❤️. Join fellow alumni, raise a glass to our shared past 🍷, and help make a lasting impact for the next generation 🌟.

• Day 2 – Thursday, 25 November 2027: Strasbourg Christmas Magic
  
Stroll into Strasbourg’s storybook streets with your fellow alumni, where cobblestones lead past timbered houses draped in lights and garlands, and glowing market stalls fill the air with music, spice, and the warmth of the season 🎄✨. This festive day along the Rhine is the perfect backdrop to share memories, raise a toast to your alma mater 🍷🎓, and feel the timeless magic of Christmas come alive together ❄️.

• Day 3 – Thursday, 26 November 2027: Alsatian Holiday Magic: Colmar & Freiburg 🎄
  
Step into the magic of Alsace on this festive alumni river cruise, as you wander together through Colmar’s storybook half-timbered houses and twinkling holiday squares where French charm meets German tradition. Toast old friendships and new memories with classmates while you soak in the warmth of the season along the Rhine. You may also choose to explore the medieval town of Freiburg, alive with the scent of mulled wine and the sparkle of its Christmas Market, making this journey a perfect blend of reunion, discovery, and meaningful support for your school.

• Day 3 – Friday, 27 November 2027: Heidelberg & Speyer: Germany’s Holiday Heart
  
Experience the heart of Germany’s holiday traditions with your fellow alumni as you choose between two unforgettable journeys along the Rhine 🎓🚢. Wander through Heidelberg, where a romantic hilltop castle watches over festive market stalls and twinkling lights 🎄🏰, or explore Speyer, home to a magnificent cathedral and a storied town square dressed in its seasonal best ⛪✨. Each option offers a rich blend of history, culture, and Christmas charm—an ideal backdrop for rekindling friendships while supporting the next generation at your school ❤️.

• Day 5 – Saturday, 28 November 2027: Rhine Gorge Magic & Rüdesheim Cheer
  
Glide through the enchanting Rhine River Gorge 🚢, where castle ruins and steep vineyards frame breathtaking winter views beneath a crisp seasonal sky ❄️. In Rüdesheim, wander cobblestone lanes lined with twinkling lights, savor local wines in cozy taverns 🍷, and soak in the festive glow of one of Germany’s most charming Christmas Markets 🎄—the perfect setting to reconnect with classmates and give back to your school.

• Day 6 – Sunday, 29 November 2027: Düsseldorf Delights & Cologne Glow
  
Discover Düsseldorf’s lively winter streets with your fellow alumni, where sparkling lights, cozy cafés, and riverside promenades invite you to linger and celebrate the season together 🎓✨. Or journey to Cologne, where the towering Gothic cathedral rises above one of Europe’s most iconic and beloved Christmas markets, filling the air with music, laughter, and the scent of mulled wine 🎄⛪.

• Day 7 – Monday, 30 November 2027: Amsterdam Lights & Utrecht Warmth
  Experience the festive heart of the Netherlands as you sail with fellow alumni through Amsterdam’s storybook canals, where twinkling lights reflect on the water like a scene from a holiday postcard 🚢✨. Wander onward to Utrecht’s cozy market squares, filled with carols, steaming cocoa, and classic holiday treats that invite warm conversation and shared memories 🎄☕. This joyful finale is a perfect way to celebrate your journey together while continuing to support the school that brought you all together 🎓❤️.

• Day 8 – Wednesday, 1 December 2027: Disembarkation and Fond Farewells
  
As the cruise comes to a close, bid farewell to Amsterdam and your fellow alumni with hearts full of memories, laughter, and new stories from along the Rhine. Gather for one last toast by the canals, swapping favorite moments from the journey and promising to stay connected long after you return home. This farewell is not just the end of a festive voyage, but a celebration of the lasting bonds you share and the meaningful impact you have made together for your school.

• Optional Post-Cruise – Thursday 2 December 2027 – Saturday 4 December 2027: Amsterdam Encore: Canals, Culture & Farewells 🎓✨
  Linger a little longer in Amsterdam with a two-night post-cruise stay, giving you extra time to savor the city’s canals, culture, and cozy winter charm 🎓✨. Transfer from the ship to the hotel is included. Your Cruise Manager will also accompany you on this amazing post-cruise stay.
  
  Wander with fellow alumni along narrow cobbled streets and over arched bridges, ducking into warm cafés for Dutch treats and conversation as the lights shimmer on the water ☕🌉. Spend your days choosing between world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, neighborhood markets, and hidden courtyards that invite lingering and laughter 🎨🖼️.
  
  In the evenings, raise a final toast to shared memories and new friendships, celebrating not only an incredible journey, but the impact you have made together for your school 🍷❤️.

Inclusions

From $4,599.00 per person, including all taxes and fees. Special pricing and extra amenities may be available when you call or email for details.

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