Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to beautiful Zaanse Schans to wander through its wonderful collection of well-preserved, historic windmills and Dutch houses. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board.
EVENING CRUISE TO HOORN (D)
Maritime Atmosphere and Vibrant Culture
- Classic: Join a fascinating Guided Walking Tour through picturesque Hoorn, a bustling base for the Dutch East India Company during the Golden Age.
This afternoon, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Enkhuizen.
ENKHUIZEN: Home and Hearth in a Dutch Harbour Town
- Classic: Take a Guided Walking Tour to experience the charm and beauty of this historic harbor village.
Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ENKHUIZEN (B/L/D)
Tulips Fields, Flower Farms and the Zuiderzee
Visit the Adventure Centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host.
- Classic: Take a guided tour of Zuiderzee Museum to discover cultural traditions and maritime history, OR:
- Discovery: Join a Guided Tour of local tulip fields and Dutch flower farms.
This morning, enjoy a sailing afternoon.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NIJMEGEN (B/L/D)
WWII: Valor and Climate Research
- Active: Join an exclusive visit to Hoge Kempen National Park and a visit to Research centre Ecotron to experience the simulation of the climate changes effects, OR:
- Classic: Join a Guided Tour of Nijmegen - the oldest town in the Netherlands first built by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. See the archaeological Roman - era ruins in the city that was also damaged in WWII.
This afternoon, enjoy free time on your own and relax at one of the numerous cafes. Later enjoy live entertainment on board.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAASTRICHT (B/L/D)
Dutch History, School Spirit, and an Architectural Feast
Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.
- Classic: Discover this vibrant university town with its lovely cathedrals, old houses, and historical buildings, and remarkable cobblestoned town centre.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP (B/L/D)
Cathedrals, Carats and Crepes
- Active: Explore Antwerp by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
- Classic: Take a Guided Tour of this sophisticated city to visit the central Grote Markt, lined with 16th-century guildhall houses. You'll also see the beautiful city hall and the Cathedral of Our Lady with its stunning altarpiece paintings by Rubens.
During free time, you might take time on your own to indulge in Antwerp's signature Belgian waffles and crepes - or explore this bike-friendly city from its old wharfs to its legendary diamond district.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WILLEMSTAD (B/L/D)
Historic Harbour and Dutch Specialties
- Active: See Willemstad by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
- Classic: Join a Guided Walking Tour of Willemstad and discover its many beautifully restored buildings from the 17th and 18th Century.
- Discovery: Later, enjoy a Cheese Tasting on board as you prepare to sail to Kinderdijk.
KINDERDIJK: Harnessing the Wind for 300 Years
- Active: See the windmills of Kinderdijk by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
- Classic: Join a Guided Tour of Kinderdijk where 19 windmills were built in 1740 as flood prevention and water management. You'll hear about the windmill's vital role in the Netherland's history and why it became a national symbol of Holland.
This evening, enjoy a quick sailing to Rotterdam.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROTTERDAM (B/L/D)
Dutch Treats and Flowers Sweet
- Classic: Join a full- or half-day Guided Tour of breathtaking Keukenhof - known as the "Garden of Europe" - for its 70 acres of lush parkland, lakes, and the world's largest flower gardens - with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths as well as other bulbs, planted each year, OR:
- Classic: Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rotterdam featuring innovative architecture, including the marvelous Erasmus Bridge.
- Classic: As an alternative to the full-day tour, you can join an exciting Guided Walking Tour to discover the city of Gouda, famous for its legendary cheese. Join an expert guide to explore some of the 330 historic buildings and monuments that make up this showcase of medieval architecture.
Before dinner, enjoy a cruise through Rotterdam harbour.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM (B/L/D)
Canals of Captivating Amsterdam
- Active: Start your day joining your Adventure Host on a morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:
- Classic: Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's "Golden Age."
This afternoon, choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available, or take some free time to explore Amsterdam's vibrant streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (B/L/D)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Life Onboard
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Deck Plans
Category E
Category D
Category B
Category A
Category P
Cabins
Deluxe Stateroom (Cat. E & D)
- Deluxe Stateroom (172 sq ft)
- Twin Windows
- Comfort Collection Bed with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, woolen blankets & European style duvets
- Private bathroom featuring full shower, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath amenities
- Spacious three-door closets and easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite with movie channel
- In-room safe, writing Desk/Vanity & direct-dial telephone
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Individual thermostat
- Bathrobes & slippers
Panorama Suite (Cat. B, A & P)
- Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11'- 50% larger than industry standard (200 sq ft)
- Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
- Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area
- Comfort Collection Bed with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, woolen blankets & European style duvets
- Private bathroom featuring full shower, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath amentities
- Spacious three-door closets and easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite with movie channel
- In-room safe, writing Desk/Vanity & direct-dial telephone
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Individual thermostat
- Bathrobes & slippers
Royal Suite
- Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11'- 50% larger than industry standard (300 sq ft)
- Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
- Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area
- Comfort Collection Bed with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, woolen blankets & European style duvets
- Private bathroom featuring full shower, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath amentities
- Spacious three-door closets and easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite with movie channel
- In-room safe, writing Desk/Vanity & direct-dial telephone
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Individual thermostat
- Bathrobes & slippers
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Availability
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Cabin Upgrades Optional cabin upgrades. Upgrades priced per person
| Category E (Prices Shown) | $ 0 |
| Category B | From $ 2,442 |
| Category A | From $ 2,571 |
| Category P | From $ 2,635 |
| Category S | From $ 4,628 |
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