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8 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Amsterdam to Amsterdam 2025(WAA)
Tulip Time Cruise
Starting from $4,608
Ship(s): Avalon Envision, Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista
Specialty Cruises: Beer Lovers; Garden & Nature Loves
River Cruise Description
This springtime river cruise gets underway in Holland's colorful capital of Amsterdam. This 700-year-old city offers an abundance of classic architecture, cafés, and restaurants to explore before you embark on your river cruise through Holland and Belgium. Sail through Rotterdam's harbor, said to be the world's busiest port. Garden enthusiasts will delight in a visit to see the breathtaking colors of Keukenhof, also known as the "Garden of Europe." With 70 acres of parkland and lakes, it's one of the world's largest flower gardens with nearly 7 million flowering bulbs bursting with color. Next, sail to Antwerp, Belgium's second-largest city, known for its centuries-old history in diamond trading amid ancient buildings and monuments combined with modern architecture. In Ghent, Belgium, join a local expert for a guided tour of the city, including a visit to St. Baaf's Cathedral. Your cruise traverses back into Holland where you'll explore Middelburg, formerly an important trading city. You'll still get a sense of its historic wealth today with its impressive structures like the Gothic Town Hall, Abbey Tower, and bustling Market Square. This beautiful and historic springtime river cruise concludes with more time to explore the wonderful city of Amsterdam. See the most fascinating views of the city on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with homes dating back to the city's "Golden Age."Thanks for your interest!
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I'm sorry, but an error has occurred. Try Again| Departure Date | Ship | Priced From (per person) | |
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| Mar 29, 2025 Beer Lovers(WAA-T1) For beer enthusiasts, a knowledgeable Beer Expert joins your cruise to host lectures, beer tasting, and food-and-beer-pairings for an authentic Holland and Belgium River cruise experience. | Avalon Vista | $5,058 | Call Us! |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Avalon Imagery II | $5,058 | Call Us! |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Avalon Envision | $5,258 | Call Us! |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Avalon Expression | $5,158 | Call Us! |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Avalon Envision | $5,258 | Call Us! |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Avalon Expression | $5,258 | Call Us! |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Avalon Envision | $5,258 | Call Us! |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Avalon Expression | $4,608 | Call Us! |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Avalon Envision | Waitlist | Call Us! |
| Apr 24, 2025 Garden & Nature Loves(WAA-T4) For flower lovers, an expert will provide lectures on board, sharing his knowledge about botany and the world of plants. | Avalon Expression | $4,958 | Call Us! |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Avalon Envision | $4,958 | Call Us! |
| May 1, 2025 Garden & Nature Loves(WAA-T4) For flower lovers, an expert will provide lectures on board, sharing his knowledge about botany and the world of plants. | Avalon Expression | $5,658 | Call Us! |
Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. There are 3 types of included shore excursion on every Europe cruise:
Classic
Your local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations. You'll marvel at the legends, lore, and spectacular architecture of iconic and historic sites.
Discovery
We've found inspiring and interactive activities to speak to your interests — from cooking classes, to painting workshops — to immerse yourself in each culture you explore.
Active
Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go — from a guided jogging tour of Amsterdam, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.
- Plus independent exploration options and use of Avalon's exclusive AvalonGO APP.
River Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION)
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 where you’ll see a wonderful collection of well-preserved historic windmills and Dutch houses. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTTERDAM
(D)
Day 2 ROTTERDAM
Dutch Treats and Flowers Sweet
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.Active
Experience Rotterdam by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:
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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP
(B,L,D)
Day 3 ANTWERP, BELGIUM
Cathedrals, Carats and Crêpes
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, the Cathedral of Our Lady with its stunning altarpiece paintings by Rubens.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GHENT
(B,L,D)
Day 4 GHENT
Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish Finery
Active
Explore a different side of Ghent by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic
Explore Ghent—“The Diamond of Flanders”—with a Guided Sightseeing Tour of this showcase of medieval Flemish wealth. You’ll visit St. Bavo’s Cathedral—with its remarkable Flemish artwork.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MIDDELBURG
(B,L,D)
Day 5 MIDDELBURG, HOLLAND
A Spicy History in Middelburg’s Dutch Harbor Town
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.Classic
Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the 15th-century Gothic Town Hall and learn about its important role in the spice trade and Dutch East India trading.
Active
Alternatively bike from Middelburg to Veere with your Adventure Host.
VEERE
History and Scottish Houses
Classic
Explore the town of Veere with an expert local guide.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WILLEMSTAD
(B,L,D)
Day 6 WILLEMSTAD
Willemstad’s Windmills and Historic Harbor
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 Amsterdam.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM
(B,L,D)
Day 7 AMSTERDAM
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
Active
Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:
Discovery
Discover Aalsmeer Flower Auction—the largest in the world, where around 20 million flowers are sold every day. Later enjoy a typical Dutch breakfast, OR:
Classic
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
(B,L,D)
Day 8 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
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