Certification Immersions

Unique opportunities to complete your certification milestone while gaining firsthand product knowledge in an immersive setting, strengthening both your expertise and your confidence in the experiences you sell.

CTA Certification on the River with

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The Travel Institute and AmaWaterways proudly present a Certification Immersion. This is a unique opportunity to complete your CTA certification aboard AmaStella on the Enchanting Rhine.​

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August 15–22, 2026

7-Night Rhine River Cruise | Basel to Amsterdam
This immersive experience combines professional achievement with firsthand product knowledge — allowing qualified CTA candidates to complete their exam while sailing one of Europe’s most iconic rivers.

Onboard INCLUSIONS
  • 7-night river cruise in elegantly appointed accommodations
  • Fine dining in multiple venues
  • Unlimited hand-selected wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch/dinner
  • Small group guided shore excursions with a variety of choices, including exclusive Special Interest, hiking and biking tours
  • Professionally trained Wellness Host leading wellness activities
  • Live local entertainment 
  • Unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi access

Prepare with Confidence

Participants will receive guidance and support from Toni Rath, CTA, VTA, beginning at registration and continuing through embarkation. Toni will help you prepare for your CTA milestone and answer questions along the way.

Once onboard, she will lead three structured test preparation sessions so you feel confident and ready to complete your exam on August 18th during the sailing.

The AmaStela

Itinerary

Date Destination Activities
Aug 15
Basel

EMBARKATION

Aug 16
Breisach
Colmar Walking Tour OR Freiburg Excursion OR Black Forest Hike OR Breisach Wine Country Bike Tour
Aug 17
Strasbourg
“The Gem of the Alsace” Tour OR Strasbourg Bike Tour
Aug 18

Ludwigshafen

Rüdesheim

“Romantic Heidelberg” Excursion OR “Secrets of Speyer” Tour OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s Path Hike OR Ladenburg Bike Tour

Rüdesheimer Coffee

Aug 19

Rüdesheim

Lahnstein

Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet & Wine Tasting OR Vineyard Hike OR Guided Bike Tour of the Rheingau

Unique Lahneck Castle Visit

Aug 20

Düsseldorf

Cologne Walking Tour OR Dusseldorf Walking Tour & Beer Tasting OR Guided Bike Tour of Dusseldorf

Aug 21

Amsterdam

ContentAmsterdam Canal Cruise OR A Taste of Amsterdam

Aug 22

Amsterdam

DISEMBARKATION

FAM Rate: $1,140 Travel Advisors • $1,340 Companions