Europe River Cruises

City and mini-cruise breaks from Amsterdam through Holland and Belgium

All meals are included on this four night cruise holiday in Holland and Belgium, visiting Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Enjoy cruising on Holland and Belgium’s delightful inland seas, passing through some of the largest locks imaginable. This four night cruise gives an extra day to explore Amsterdam.For total flexibility we are offering these cruises without transport to Amsterdam or Antwerp. You can then take advantage of low-cost airlines flying to Amsterdam and to Brussels for Antwerp.

This cruise is ideal for a short break, but could also form part of a longer holiday, perhaps with additional stays in Amsterdam, Antwerp or Brussels.

Amsterdam

We also offer a 4 or 5 night Amsterdam-Amsterdam round trip cruise, visiting either Oude Wetering, Gouda and Rotterdam, or Vollendam, Hoorn and Urk with a cruise on the Ijsselmeer.

More information about your Holland and Belgium cruise ships

E1154: Cruise Departure Dates 2011
Amsterdam to Antwerp
Apr 11, 18, 23
Antwerp to Amsterdam
Apr 14, 15, 22
E1154: AAV/ANV - Amsterdam Cruise Breaks 2011£ price per person
Prices above are per person based on two sharing a cabin.
Single supplement: £126

Antwerp

The cruise price does not include
  • Travel and transfers to and from cruise ship - we can arrange these if required
  • Optional Excursions: Amsterdam by night; Amsterdam Sightseeing; Keukenhof; Volendam
  • Drinks and expenditure on board
  • Travel Insurance
  • Fuel surcharge.
Call our dedicated Cruise Team
UK: 01756 706529
International: +44 1756 706529
Call our dedicated Cruise Team
UK: 01756 706529
International: +44 1756 706529

E1154 - AAV/ANV: Amsterdam Cruise Breaks Itinerary
Day 1
Amsterdam

Embark at 6pm in Amsterdam and settling into your cabin. This evening enjoy a welcome cocktail in the lounge, and meet the crew. Dinner on board followed by an optional visit of Amsterdam at night by river boat.

Day 2
Amsterdam

This morning, an optional sightseeing tour of Amsterdam including a visit to a diamond merchant's workshop. After lunch explore the traditional Dutch Village, Volendam on an optional excursion then head to Zaanse Schans. Return onboard for dinner before enjoying a free evening.

Day 3
Amsterdam - Rotterdam

After breakfast we cruise to Utrecht. Lunch on board. Optional visit to the Keukenhof Floral Park by coach. The largest park in the world devoted to flowers which grow from bulbs; tulips, narcissi, hyacinths and many others. The ship continues to Rotterdam where we join it again in the evening. Dinner and gala evening on board.

Day 4
Rotterdam - Antwerp

Early departure this morning as we head towards Antwerp. En-route, we pass by Dordrecht, where we will take the Holland Diep (inland sea) and pass throughthe Volkerak and Kreekak locks. After crossingthe Dutch-Belgian border, we will continue to sail on towards the port of Antwerp, which is the 2nd largest port in the world after Rotterdam. Dinner on board and visit to the old quarter of Antwerp with our hostess.

Day 5
Antwerp

Disembarkation after breakfast.

For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary. This cruise also operates in reverse from Antwerp to Amsterdam.
The cruise price includes
  • Four nights accommodation on board ship in air-conditioned twin/double cabin with shower and toilet
  • All meals aboard ship
  • Drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Mini-cruise itinerary as described
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Entertainment on board
  • Cruise Manager
  • Gala farewell dinner
  • Port taxes
Additional Information
  • These Holland Mini-Cruise Breaks let you make your own travel arrangements - choose your own airport and take advantage of low-cost airline flights to Amsterdam and Brussels. Add extra hotel days before or after your Cruise Break in Amsterdam or other towns in Holland or Belgium.
  • CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their cruises have a distinctly French flavour, the service and the food having received much praise from Blue Water Holidays customers. Staff and passengers come from many European countries. There may be other English speaking passengers on board this cruise, and depending on their numbers excursions with an English-speaking guide may be available.
Blue Water Holidays, Bridge House, Brook Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1PP - 01756 706529
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