Breakfast on board as the cruise begins on one of Holland's largest inland seas, the Ijsselmeer. Lunch on board and a visit to Vollendam, a port which specialises in eel fishing, at 1pm. In the 19th century, artists used to come here to paint everyday life scenes, coloured by traditional costumes. Optional sightseeing tour to Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum: this village owns mills that are still working, houses of the 17th and the 18th century. Return on board around 6pm. Dinner and traditional Dutch evening.
