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Rockin' on the Rhine with Sister Hazel (Southbound)

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Operated by Avalon Waterways
Tripcode: WAZ-T9
Overview
Destination:
Netherlands
Switzerland
Duration:8 days
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period
July 2026 - July 2026
8 Day River Cruise Amsterdam to Basel
We’re rockin’ the boat with Sister Hazel’s third storied sailing designed ‘All for You’ on the Rhine River! Back by popular demand from Hazelnuts and music lovers alike, the chart-topping Billboard Hot 100 band sails with Avalon once again to thrill fans and friends while sailing along the sights that sing on the Rhine River. From Amsterdam to Basel and beyond, we’ll rock and roll to the rhythm of the Rhine with history-making destinations that don’t miss a beat. Sway through Germany, Holland, France, and Switzerland with exclusive onboard performances and special personalized events. This toe-tapping, hand-clapping cruise is sure to “All Go by So Fast,” so don’t miss your chance to celebrate with a “Champagne High” to familiar fan favorites and tracks from the band’s brand-new album Sand, Sea & Crash Debris.

Your Avalon Storyteller cruise with Sister Hazel begins in Amsterdam with a cruise on its legendary canals and a local beer experience. Next, we’ll roll on the river to Germany’s 2,000-year-old city of Cologne where its Gothic-style cathedral, cafes, and a Kolsch Brewery tour that raises the roof. Or let the good times roll with an e-bike tour of this iconic city! The next high note on our playlist is the spectacular Rhine Gorge, winding through cliffs and castles soaring high above. Keep the music playing with a visit to the vineyard village of Rüdesheim to experience centuries of musical inventions at Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or make some history of your own with legendary local wines. More big hits await in Mainz where the fascinating Gutenberg Museum or the castle ruins of Heidelberg top the playlist. Raise a glass with your fellow Hazelnuts with a wine tasting in Alsace, then dance and enjoy a food tour through time in Strasbourg, France to marvel at the red-sandstone, Gothic-style cathedral with ancient murals. Do the stroll through the quaint shops and bistros of the lovely La Petite France district and rock your world with cherry cake and cuckoo clocks in Breisach, Germany—gateway to the legendary Black Forest. Grab an e-bike to explore this legendary area or chase a natural high with one of Germany’s highest waterfalls at Triberg Falls. Your VIP backstage pass awaits on this special Suite Ship® sailing for sweet southern rock-n-rolling on the Rhine River!

MORE ABOUT SISTER HAZEL
Originating from Gainesville, FL, Sister Hazel is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians whose well-spring of natural talent has been called "one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years" by Performing Songwriter Magazine. The band’s popular single, "All for You," topped the adult alternative charts in 1997—propelling their album to platinum status. The band followed this success by topping the country music charts with their country debut “Lighter In The Dark,” with repeat chart toppers across Billboard genres—from alternative to country to folk. With a faithful following of fans, aka Hazelnuts, Sister Hazel hosts annual events, including “Hazelnut Hang” and themed cruise experiences via “The Rock Boat,” featuring fan/artist interaction. The ever-popular group marked the band's 30th anniversary with the highly awaited full-length 13th studio album, Sand, Sea & Crash Debris.

Notes:
  • In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
  • Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
  • Sister Hazel accompanies guests on the cruise portion of this vacation only.

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Avalon Waterways

Designed from the bottom up for comfort, space, and room to dream, each Avalon Suite Ship consists of 80% Panorama Suites—offering the widest view in river cruising. Larger suites result in fewer passengers, so you’ll never feel crowded anywhere on board. From reclining on the open-air Sky Deck, relaxing in the spacious Panorama Lounge, or feeling the wind over the bough In the Observation Lounge, there’s never a shortage of comfortable spots to stretch out, day dream, or just watch the world go by. From our inception, Avalon Waterways has cast a light on the world’s most fascinating places and people – inviting wayfarers and wanderers like you to bask in their glory, intrigue and wonder. Along the way, we’ve helped travellers uncover ancient traditions while meeting the locals dedicated to preserving them; to meander historic hallways while giving back to the societies that safeguard them; and to put down the guidebooks and pick up a greater understanding of the world and its people.

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