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2027 Iceland Nerdventure Tour

Snow-covered mountain rising up in the background, with a small waterfall in the snow-covered foreground.
Black sand beach in the sunshine. Rocky cliffs and outcroppings can be seen in the distance.
Waterfall pouring down rocky cliff with snow on the tan vegetation in the foreground. A small rainbow is visible on the left.

I'm currently hard at work planning the first ever Melvin's Travel Adventures-hosted Nerdventure Tour to Iceland for October 2027! We will visit filming locations (Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Star Trek, and more), explore nature and Icelandic/Viking culture.

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2027 Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps Taste of Christmas River Cruise

AmaSerena river cruise ship
Burgkatze Castle on the Rhine River
Cologne, Germany at Christmas

Come sail with me onboard the elegantly decorated AmaSerena in November 2027 for a Taste of Christmas river cruise from Amsterdam to Basel! Be treated to exquisitely prepared seasonal cuisine and a variety of joyous onboard activities, including tree trimming and caroling, as you cruise through Europe during the start of the festive season.

Limited-Time Promotions:

  • Book by August 31, 2026 and receive:
  • Additional savings of $1,500/person and prepaid gratuities.
  • Book a balcony stateroom or higher by December 31, 2026 and receive:
  • Categories C-AA will receive a complimentary one-category upgrade (excluding suites; subject to availability) and prepaid cruise gratuities.
  • Guests in Suites receive prepaid cruise gratuities, $100 onboard credit per stateroom ($50 per person), and one complimentary bag of laundry per week.
Fixed-window stateroom
French balcony stateroom
Dual-balcony stateroom

Cruise Info:

Dates: November 16-23, 2027

Itinerary:

Days 1 & 2 - Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Canal Cruise

Day 3 - Cologne, Germany

  • Cologne Walking Tour and Kolsch Beer Tasting
  • Cologne Bike Tour

Day 4 - Rüdesheim, Germany

  • Castles Along the Rhine Scenic Cruising
  • Wine Tasting
  • Gondola Ride
  • Vineyards Hike
  • Guided Bike Tour of the Rheingau
  • Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
  • Rudesheimer Coffee

Day 5 - Ludwigshafen, Germany

  • “Romantic Heidelberg” Excursion
  • Heidelberg Philosopher’s Hike
  • “Secrets of Speyer” Tour
  • Ladenburg Bike Tour

Day 6 - Strasbourg, France

  • “The Gem of Alsace” Tour
  • Strasbourg Bike Tour

Days 7 & 8 - Basel, Switzerland

  • “City of Art” Tour
  • Full Day Lucerne Excursion
  • “Three Countries” Bike Tour
  • Swiss Wine Tasting
  • Rhine Falls Excursion

*All excursions listed above are subject to change.


Included with Cruise Fare:

  • Spacious accommodations
  • All meals onboard
  • Wine and beer with lunch and dinner
  • Coffee, tea, and bottled water are available around the clock.
  • Shore excursions led by expert local guides (On select sailings, some shore excursions are an additional cost.)
  • WiFi
  • Services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout your journey


Accommodations & Pricing:

  • Category E Stateroom (160 SF; fixed windows): $4,029.00/person
  • Category D Stateroom (160 SF; fixed windows): $4,079.00/person
  • Category C Stateroom (170 SF; French balcony): $5,628.00/person
  • Category BB Stateroom (210 SF; French balcony & Outside balcony): $6,228.00/person
  • Category BA Stateroom (210 SF; French balcony & Outside balcony): $6,428.00/person
  • Category AB Stateroom (235 SF; French balcony & Outside balcony): $6,628.00/person
  • Category AA Stateroom (235 SF; French balcony & Outside balcony): $6,828.00/person
  • Category SS Suite (300 SF; French balcony & Outside balcony): $8,228.00/person

All prices include taxes/fees/port charges of $280.00/person, and group discount of $250/person. All reservations are subject to availability upon receipt of full names, address and $400 per person deposit (50% of deposit is nonrefundable). Final payment is due August 18, 2027.

*Single Supplement: 50% of double occupancy price; 100% of double occupancy price for A+, AA+ and Suites. 

Optional Land Packages:

  • 2 Nights Amsterdam (Pre-Cruise - 11/14/2027-11/16/2027) $1,060pp Double Occupancy / $1,700pp Single Occupancy
  • 2 Night Lake Como & 2 Night Milan Package (Post-Cruise - 11/23/2027-11/27/2027) $2,360pp Double Occupancy / $3,560pp Single Occupancy

Includes:

  • Overnight stays at world-class 4- and 5-star hotels
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • Guided city tours and excursions
  • Complimentary transfers and portage service between your hotel and ship
  • The services of one of AmaWaterways' Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey