Play Bridge At Sea™ Takes On The Rhine River
Join Bridge Pro Corey Krantz on this exciting adventure.
10 Day Bridge Academy™ and River Cruise

Discover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River cruise fantasy. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history. Then it’s off to Germany, where you’ll discover not only the grand city of Cologne but charming villages like the winemaking hamlet of Rüdesheim and the university town of Heidelberg. Enjoy cruising through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, where 40 castles are strung like pearls along the riverbanks. Cross the border into France’s Alsace region in enchanting Strasbourg and take in spectacular panoramas of the Swiss Alps. Encompassing the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland, as well as iconic landmarks and majestic mountain landscapes, this distinctive itinerary is truly a dream come true.

At Play Bridge at Sea™, we believe bridge is more than just a game—it’s a passion and a lifestyle. Our world-class team is dedicated to delivering unparalleled learning experiences that empower you to reach new heights in your bridge journey. Whether you’re enhancing your skills for club games or preparing for tournaments, our events go beyond the ordinary to create lifelong memories..

Bridge is a way of life that we all love---and traveling with like-minded people to some of the best destinations makes it rewarding and fun. Our goal is to elevate your bridge game; therefore, our focus is on education. Because bridge is a game to be played, we will always provide ACBL sanctioned games with silver points. We provide our full schedule several weeks in advance of the cruise. As the itinerary visits many exciting destinations, we don't want you to miss anything from the included excursions and our program will accommodate these excursion times and days.

The Bridge Academy starts in Amsterdam with three nights of discovering the wonders of the “Venice of The North”, followed by 7 Nights cruising the Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel all while doing what you love most- Learning and Playing Bridge. We will start our bridge journey in Amsterdam at the Deluxe Hotel Pulitzer for three nights of bridge lessons and games before we board the vessel on September 1, 2026. Once aboard we will have mostly daily events, either a lesson or a game. Of course, we will also facilitate bridge games for those interested in play at times other than official Play Bridge at Sea events.

Your package includes:

*3 nights at Five Star Hotel Pulitzer
*Breakfast daily, Bridge lessons and games at the hotel
*Welcome reception
*7 nights aboard the AMA Venita River Cruise, all meals, wine at meals, excursions, ship wi-fi, daily bridge lessons or game, group reception.
LOW SINGLE RATES
** airfare not included

Bridge Professionals On This Sailing

Corey Krantz is a professional bridge player, instructor, and popular lecturer. As a platinum life master, Corey competes on both national and international levels, having received multiple top ten rankings in the North American Bridge Championships. When Corey is not competing professionally, he is a well sought-after instructor and lecturer. Along with offering private and group instruction, online courses, and coordinating bridge cruises, Corey is also an annual American Bridge Teacher’s Association lecturer, promoting teaching skills to fellow bridge teachers.