At Olivia, we charter entire cruise ships, riverboats, resorts and adventure land packages so that you can feel completely free to be you while on vacation. With Olivia, you can travel the world, in the company of lesbians and LGBTQ+ women, knowing that your vacation has been created just for you. Explore our wide array of vacations and find the trip of your dreams.
This Christmastime River cruise begins in Austria’s magical capital of Vienna, home to the sounds of Mozart, Strauss, and the Vienna Boys’ Choir. See the famous sights with a local guide or opt for a culinary tour through the Christmas markets to get a taste of all the best flavors Austria offers during this time of year. Cruise through the wintry landscape of the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. Here, you’ll tour the magnificent 11th century Benedictine Abbey—one of Europe’s largest monasteries—where monks still stroll within the sacred walls. Arrive in Passau, Germany, and visit the city’s charming Christmas market set against the breathtaking backdrop of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a masterpiece of baroque architecture. In Regensburg, after a guided tour of the city, savor traditional sausages at Historiche Wurstküche (Old Sausage Kitchen), one of Germany’s oldest restaurants, and enjoy a tasting of German beers.
Learn about Christmas traditions as you cruise to Nuremberg, the thousand-year-old city with its medieval fortifications and gothic churches. The Old Town is illuminated with festive lights and decorations, and the Christmas market has dozens of stalls offering traditional wares, such as Lebkuchen (spicy gingerbread), Glühwein (mulled wine), and unique decorations and ornaments. A unique holiday river cruise vacation which offers the chance to savor the views, smells, and tastes of centuries-old Christmas markets and explore historical medieval sites…a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday season!
Christmas Markets on the Danube
Dec 08 – Dec 15, 2024
Cruise the Rhine River with the women of Olivia, starting in delightful Basel the ending in the extremely LGBTQ-friendly city of Amsterdam.
Unpack once and your riverboat becomes your home. What better way to explore Switzerland, Germany, France, and charming Holland, than on an elegant riverboat? Enjoy the fabled Black Forest, where cuckoo clocks are made, experience the castles on the Rhine, a little taste of France, view fields of vividly colored tulips in bloom, and take an included canal ride learning about Amsterdam’s amazing history. Included walking or city tours in each port ensure you see the best of the best as you immerse yourself in the rich local cultures. Pastries, cheese, and chocolate will be treats for the taste buds along the way!
Basel • Breisach • Strasbourg • Heidelberg • Mainz • Rüdesheim • Rhine Gorge • Koblenz • Cologne • Amsterdam
Switzerland to Amsterdam Riverboat Cruise
Apr 12 – Apr 19, 2025
Like a blue ribbon, threading through the green Douro Valley, the River Douro carries you through some of Portugal’s most legendary landscapes.
Meaning “River of Gold,” the Douro River lives up to its name by revealing priceless gems along sloping vineyards and sleepy villages where rugged landscapes have been tamed for centuries to produce a bounty of wines and cuisine. Be swept away by Douro’s timeless treasures and traditions, family farms and fevered Fado music, and mouth-watering culinary creations in the world’s oldest demarcated wine region.
Porto • Entre Os Rios • Peso da Régua • Pocinho • Barca d’Alva/Salamanca • Caldas de Aregos/Amarante
May 14 – May 21, 2025
Experience the enchanting and rich splendor that is Southeast Asia on this 15-day/14-night land and river journey through Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Mekong River.
Your journey begins in Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, followed by an excursion to breathtaking Ha Long Bay for an overnight stay aboard an elegantly appointed ship. A short flight to Siem Reap brings you to the gateway of the ancient Khmer empire where you’ll explore the temples of Angkor Archeological Park, one of the most renowned UNESCO archaeological sites of Southeast Asia. Unleash your inner adventurer as you explore Angkor Wat’s amazing temples, including Banteay Srei, Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants, the pyramid temple of Bayon, Ta Prohm—the vine-covered “jungle temple”—Angkor Wat and other key sites. Cruise along the Mekong as you are transported back in time to another era, where the rhythms of the countryside move at a slower pace and allow for fascinating glimpses into a traditional way of life. After visiting rural villages, local workshops and markets, a monastery and two capital cities, conclude your cruise with a one-night stay in Ho Chi Minh City—once known as Saigon and the “Paris of the Orient”—now a bustling economic boomtown that offers a heady mixture of historic and modern delights.
Enjoy luxury accommodations at the distinctive Sofitel hotels and onboard the intimate 124-passenger AmaDara of AmaWaterways.
Hanoi, Vietnam • Ha Long Bay • Siem Reap, Cambodia • Kampong Cham • Angkor Ban • Onkhatey • Kampong Tralach • Phnom Penh • Tan Chau, Vietnam • Sa Dec – Cai Be • My Tho • Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, Cambodia & Mekong River Cruise
Oct 21 – Nov 04, 2025
Cruise the Rhine River with the women of Olivia, on our most popular riverboat cruise that always sells out!
Starting in the extremely LGBTQ-friendly city of Amsterdam and ending in delightful Basel. Unpack once and your riverboat becomes your home. What better way to explore the four countries than on an elegant riverboat on the Rhine! One of Europe’s most legendary rivers takes you to the castles on the Rhine from the vivid Tulip fields of Holland, across Germany with a little taste of France, and Switzerland. Stroll along canals to learn about Amsterdam’s amazing history, view fields of vividly colored tulips in bloom, experience castles and enjoy the fabled Black Forest, where cuckoo clocks are made. Included walking or city tours in each port ensure you see the best of the best as you immerse yourself in the rich local cultures, including a canal ride in Amsterdam. Pastries, cheese, and chocolate will be treats for the taste buds along the way!
Amsterdam • Cologne • Rhine Gorge • Rüdesheim • Mainz • Heidelberg • Strasbourg • Breisach • Basel
Amsterdam to Switzerland Riverboat Cruise
