Cruise Europe with Ketcham Estate & Fritz Winery aboard AmaWaterways. Experience wine, food, castles, and culture on a luxury Rhine River cruise.

Cruise with Allie & Renee aboard the AmaCerto for a 7-night Cruise!

March 24 - March 31, 2027


You are invited to sail through the medieval treasures of Europe with Sonoma County's premier wineries - Fritz Winery and Ketcham Vineyard & Winery.


Walk through thousands of years of history in the medieval towns of Rothenburg, Bamberg and Miltenberg. Revel in the architectural gems on display-the Würzburg Residenz and Mannheim Baroque Palace. Indulge your inner child with a visit to the Speyer Technik Museum. Discover the Alsatian capital of France, Strasbourg, and savor local flavors like rich Rüdesheimer coffee and hearty Bamberg smoked beer. All this and more awaits you as you experience a spectacular journey like none other.


Along the way, swirl your glass and discover the unique notes of each Fritz and Ketcham varietals you sip, gain pairing recommendations and get answers to questions about viticulture and more with your AmaWaterways' guest winemakers.

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Clay & Natalia Fritz

Proprietors & Winemakers, Fritz Winery

Co-Winemaker Guests with Ketcham


Fritz Winery is a family affair rooted in over fifty years of cultivating grapes and making fine wine. Situated near the town of Healdsburg, CA, Fritz Winery specializes in cultivating and sourcing fruit from the Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, and Russian River Valley. Long established as premier winemakers, their award-winning offerings are highly coveted year after year. Today, the namesake brand is led by husband-and-wife team Natalia and Clayton Fritz. The partners continue to build on the strong foundation they have inherited and continue to search for ways to enliven their offerings. Coupling a love of travel and adventuresome culinary exploration has become a perfect fit. You are invited to sail along with the Fritzes and help cement its legacy for another fifty years. (from Food & Wine Trails).

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Program

  • Cruise hosted by AmaWaterways guest Winemakers and Winery Proprietors, Clay & Natalia Fritz of Fritz Winery and Allie Ketcham of Ketcham Vineyard & Winery, along with Renee Graves, Director of Happiness
  • AmaWaterways onboard wine program including wine-related experiences and excursions - all at no additional charge
  • Early Booking Bonus: Save $1000 per person if booked by June 30, 2026

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Join Ketcham Estate & Fritz Winery!

Join Ketcham Estate and Fritz Winery for an unforgettable luxury river cruise through the heart of Europe aboard the beautiful AmaCerto. From the charming canals of Strasbourg, France to the medieval villages and scenic wine regions of Germany, this hosted journey is designed for travelers who appreciate exceptional wine, rich culture, relaxing travel, and meaningful experiences.


Travel alongside fellow wine lovers while exploring storybook towns, historic architecture, riverside cafés, vineyards, castles, and local culinary traditions throughout the Rhine and Main Rivers. Enjoy the relaxed luxury of river cruising with personalized service, breathtaking scenery, guided excursions, and the convenience of unpacking only once while Europe comes to you.

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Fairytale Europe Without the Stress

  • Basel, Switzerland
  • Strasbourg, France
  • Ludwigshafen, Germany
  • Frankfurt, Germany
  • Miltenberg-Wertheim, Germany
  • Würzburg, Germany
  • Eltmann & Bamberg, Germany
  • Nuremberg, Germany

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Small Relaxed Group Tour

Unlike large ocean cruises, river cruising offers a more intimate and relaxing experience with smaller ships, fewer crowds, scenic daily cruising, and easy access to Europe’s most charming destinations. Whether enjoying a glass of wine on the Sun Deck, walking cobblestone streets through medieval villages, or dining with new friends onboard, every day brings unforgettable moments.

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Unforgettable Experience without Crowds

Unlike large ocean cruises, river cruising offers a more intimate and relaxing experience with smaller ships, fewer crowds, scenic daily cruising, and easy access to Europe’s most charming destinations. Whether enjoying a glass of wine on the Sun Deck, walking cobblestone streets through medieval villages, or dining with new friends onboard, every day brings unforgettable moments.

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Celebrate Your Love!

Perfect for anniversaries, retirement celebrations, bucket-list travel, or simply experiencing Europe in a more meaningful and relaxing way, this journey combines luxury, culture, scenic beauty, and connection into one unforgettable experience.

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Experience Wine, Food, Castles & Culture on a Luxury Rhine River Cruise

Join Ketcham Estate and Fritz Winery for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Europe aboard the award-winning AmaCerto. From March 24–31, 2027, you'll cruise through some of France and Germany's most beautiful and historic destinations while enjoying exceptional wines, world-class cuisine, breathtaking scenery, and the relaxed luxury of river cruising.

Designed for couples, wine lovers, and travelers seeking a more meaningful European experience, this hosted cruise combines the charm of storybook villages, centuries-old castles, renowned wine regions, and immersive cultural experiences—all while unpacking just once.

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Why Travel With Ketcham Estate & Fritz Winery?

Join Ketcham Estate and Fritz Winery for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Europe aboard the award-winning AmaCerto. From March 24–31, 2027, you'll cruise through some of France and Germany's most beautiful and historic destinations while enjoying exceptional wines, world-class cuisine, breathtaking scenery, and the relaxed luxury of river cruising.

Designed for couples, wine lovers, and travelers seeking a more meaningful European experience, this hosted cruise combines the charm of storybook villages, centuries-old castles, renowned wine regions, and immersive cultural experiences—all while unpacking just once.

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Experience the beauty of Europe from a unique perspective as you cruise through picturesque river valleys, storybook villages, historic castles, and renowned wine regions. Join Ketcham Estate and Fritz Winery aboard the luxury AmaCerto for an unforgettable journey filled with exceptional wines, local cuisine, rich culture, and the relaxed elegance of river cruising through France and Germany. March 24–31, 2027 — where unforgettable memories and new friendships await.

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