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Amsterdam Pride 2023 All-Gay Rhine River Cruise
10 days from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands
July 29 – August 07, 2023
CroisiEurope Cruises MS Symphonie
 Join us on Rhine River all-gay cruise to one of our favorite cities in the world for one of the biggest parties in Europe... Pride Amsterdam! We’ll start in Switzerland and cruise for a full week along the Romantic Rhine, touring the charming towns of France and Germany before arriving in time for the big show in Amsterdam. Once in Amsterdam, we’ll move the party from our ship to our host hotel for a front row seat for all the biggest events including the Drag Queen Olympics and world famous Canal Parade. Come with us OUTbound and celebrate your Pride like nowhere else on Earth!
Arrive in Amsterdam during the height of Amsterdam Pride, one of the best known and exciting Pride celebrations in the world. The festival attracts over half a million visitors each year and is one of the largest events in Europe. Pride Amsterdam includes unique exhibitions, cultural and sporting events along with countless street parties throughout the city. Today is yours to let your pride flag fly and dive head first into one of the largest parties on the planet!
All Included, All Inclusive! All Meals & Alcoholic Beverages Included! All Shore Excursions Included!
Your Ship - MS Symphonie
The MS Symphonie is a unique ship specifically designed for more intimate ports of call. A limited number of lucky guests ensures you can spend time enjoying a drink from the extensive bar, reading in the lounge, or relaxing in the spacious and comfortable lounge, with abundant room to roam. All staterooms have two twin beds that can be configured as a single bed. Upper Deck staterooms have full floor to ceiling French balcony sliding windows while staterooms on the Main Deck offer full length picture windows. The Symphonie is ready to offer our OUTbounders an unforgettable experience cruising the Rhine River to Pride Amsterdam. Mixed drinks, wine, beer, sodas, juices and coffee are all included anytime onboard.
Panorama Lounge
The Panorama Lounge is situated all the way forward on Upper Deck and features floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for spectacular views of the passing scenery... a distinguishing feature of river cruising. Intimate seating areas are peppered throughout the open floor plan, allowing you the choice of going all in with the group or enjoying a little private time between you and a smaller gathering of friends. Enjoy cocktails, dancing, games and entertainment in this picturesque setting.
Salon Bar
Enjoy a cocktail at the main bar with us while watching a spectacular sunset together. Located within the Panoramic Lounge, you’ll find originality and innovation, with a new twist on the ol’ purveyors of gin and tonics and buckets of beer. This is the place where you’ll spend an enjoyable evening nursing a cocktail with great friends, old and new! Whether you’re in the mood for a mixed drink or glass of wine, we invite you to join us and enjoy one of best bars on the water with your fellow OUTbounders. Order your favorite festive cocktail to savor after a long day celebrating your Pride in Amsterdam.
Reception
At your service, OUTbounders will find everything they need at the reception desk, located at the heart of the ship on the Upper Deck. It's the perfect place to meet with friends before dinner or ask any questions you may have during our voyage. Here's where you'll leave each morning as we venture OUTbound to Pride Amsterdam, and where you will return at the end of each day... greeted by a friendly smile and warm drink.
Dining
Located on the Upper Deck, the restaurant comfortably seats all our OUTbounders at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant. The selection and presentation of the food is outstanding, and you’ll find the quality of service is unmatched.
The food is incredible, every meal every day. You’ll enjoy plenty of fish, fruits and vegetables with every meal and be impressed by how fresh everything is. In fact, the only frozen item is ice cream! You’ll have plenty of healthy choices to choose from, and loads of unhealthy ones, too!
Sun Deck
For spectacular views of the passing landscape, head up to the Sun Deck that allows full enjoyment of the view, even when passing under low bridges. The top deck features an all-weather seating area and a walking track for those who want to keep active. It’s the perfect place to visit with old friends and new during the day while enjoying complimentary refreshments with the stunning scenery passing by.
Our Host Hotel - Swissotel Amsterdam
After disembarking our ship, we'll move the party to the heart of Amsterdam and our host hotel, the Swissotel Amsterdam... just a few doors down from Dam Square, home of the incredible Pride Amsterdam Closing Party! Pick your transfer time to leave the ship, either 9:00am or 10:00am, to head inland and get settled into your hotel rooms. It's a 10 minute walk from our ship to the hotel, or choose to ride along with your luggage in the shuttle transfers... all included of course!
Swissotel Amsterdam is a four-star boutique hotel located by Dam Square, in the heart of Amsterdam’s historic city center and a short walk from Amsterdam Central Station. The hotel is surrounded by shops, museums and restaurants and is a 20-minute drive from Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport.
Behind its historical facade of 19th century buildings, Swissotel Amsterdam offers 114 luxurious, sound-proofed* guest rooms and suites in a contemporary and sophisticated style. All guests enjoy complimentary wireless internet and free access to the Swissotel Amsterdam Fitness featuring state-of-the-art TechnoGym equipment.
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Amsterdam Pride 2023
Rhine River All-Gay Cruise
Itinerary
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Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
| 29 July |
Basel, Switzerland |
4 PM |
9 PM |
| 30 July |
Breisach, Germany |
8:30 AM |
12:30 PM |
| 30 July |
Colmar, France |
2 PM |
6 PM |
| 31 July |
Strasbourg, France |
1:30 PM |
7 PM |
| 01 Aug |
Mainz, Germany |
8:30 AM |
1 PM |
| 01 Aug |
Koblenz, Germany |
2 PM |
Overnight |
| 02 Aug |
Cologne, Germany |
9 AM |
12:30 PM |
| 02 Aug |
Dusseldorf, Germany |
8 PM |
Overnight |
| 03 Aug |
Arnhem, Netherlands |
2 PM |
6 PM |
| 04 Aug |
Amsterdam, Holland |
8 AM |
Overnight |
| 05 Aug |
Amsterdam, Holland |
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Overnight |
| 06 Aug |
Amsterdam, Holland |
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Overnight |
| 07 Aug |
Amsterdam, Holland |
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12 PM |
Day 1 - Basel, Switzerland
Today we’ll start our cruise in the charming little Swiss town of Basel. Once arriving, we’ll board our ship and settle into our staterooms. After boarding, head up to the Panorama Lounge to meet and greet your hosts and fellow OUTbounders. Later in the evening we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Late tonight we’ll begin our river cruise and set sail along the Rhine to France.
Day 2 - Breisach, Germany
We’ll arrive in Breisach this morning, gateway to the Black Forest, and take a scenic excursion through the area’s renowned mountain landscape, rolling meadows and dense forests. Once there, we’ll tour the town’s landmark St. Stephen's Cathedral, visit a local workshop to see a cuckoo clock-making demonstration, and learn how Black Forest Cake is made before returning to our ship for lunch.
Day 2 - Colmar, France
This afternoon we’ll take a guided tour of Colmar, a colorful little town bursting with Alsatian charm, and the Unterlinden Museum at its center. We’ll spend time in the romantic Little Venice neighborhood before visiting the Unterlinden Museum. The museum exhibits span 7,000 years, from prehistoric times to modern art. The most regarded masterpiece in its collection is the polyptych by artists Niclaus of Haguenau and Grünewald.
Day 3 - Strasbourg, France
This morning we arrive in Strasbourg, situated on the banks of the Rhine. You’ll tour this charming little city and visit the interior of the city’s famed cathedral. The afternoon is free to further explore this Alsatian city’s blend of French and German cultures, resplendent churches, medieval covered bridges, verdant parks and handsome art nouveau and modernist architecture.
Day 4 - Mainz, Germany
Today we’ll explore Mainz and the city’s magnificent cathedral before strolling down the picturesque streets of the Old City to the Gutenberg Museum. Later, we’ll visit the vineyards outside Mainz. We’ll settle in for an open-air wagon ride, where we’ll tour one of the largest vineyards in Germany and take in the magnificent views of the Rhine. We’ll also enjoy a traditional bread, wine, and cold-cut snack from the region.
Day 4 - Koblenz, Germany
After sailing along the Rhine, we’ll disembark for a walking tour of Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful cities. You’ll visit the famous Deutsches Eck, or German Corner, where the Rhine and Moselle converge. During our tour, we’ll see vineyards, forests and the four mountain ranges that form the unique backdrop to this 2,000-year-old city.
Day 5 - Cologne, Germany
Today we’ll take a guided tour of Cologne, the crossroads of Europe since the Middle Ages. We’ll see the immense, Gothic cathedral... the tallest twin-spire church in the world and the most visited landmark in Germany. We’ll then head over to the Old Town to stroll the streets and pass in front of the famous Farina Fragrance Museum. Enjoy some free time before returning to the ship. After our tour, we’ll be transferred to Düsseldorf by coach to meet our ship.
Day 6 - Arnhem, Netherlands
Welcome to the Netherlands! Today we’ll take a tour of the Open-Air Museum in Arnhem. This national museum focuses on the everyday life of Dutch people throughout the country’s history and includes old homes, farms, and factories from different regions. You can stroll through the attraction at your own pace or take one of the authentic trams. As you enjoy your day, the ship will cruise to Nijmegen. We’ll return on board in Nijmegen and begin to cruise to Amsterdam.
Day 7 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
This morning we’ll take a canal tour of Amsterdam, one of the most unique and extraordinary cities in the world. Enjoy a highlight tour of all the major sites from its famous canals, including the tallest windmill in the Netherlands, the De Gooyer. Tonight, Pride Amsterdam is in full swing... so go out and celebrate your Pride however you choose! We’re here for all the famous events including the Drag Queen Olympics and world famous canal parade.
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