Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and head to your ship for the day. The afternoon gives you time to either settle in and relax on board or venture out into the city if you're feeling up for it. The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are both solid options if you want to do some exploring before dinner.
- Start point
- Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (Embark)
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit the Rijksmuseum
- Visit the Van Gogh Museum
- Explore Amsterdam on your own
Landmarks Rijksmuseum Van Gogh Museum 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
After breakfast, you'll board a glass-topped boat for a guided tour of Amsterdam's canals where you'll see the Golden Age architecture that makes the city so distinctive. Lunch happens on board, and then the afternoon is open. You can spend it checking out museums, walking through different neighborhoods, or if you're interested in ceramics, there's an optional visit to a Delftware factory. Dinner's your call - either eat on the ship or find somewhere in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (On board ship), Dinner (On board or on shore)
Included Activities
- Guided canal tour by glass-topped boat
- One complimentary shore excursion in the port
Optional Activities
- Visit the Van Gogh Museum
- Visit the Rijksmuseum
- Explore Amsterdam's charming neighborhoods
- Visit a Delftware factory to see how porcelain is made
Landmarks Van Gogh Museum Rijksmuseum - Day 3
Hoorn
The ship sails across the IJsselmeer to Hoorn, an old shipping village with plenty of history. You'll take a guided walk through the cobblestone streets and see the old cheese warehouses from when Holland was at its peak economically. Lunch is served on board, then you get free time to wander around, check out local bakeries, or if you want something more organized, there's an optional trip to a tulip farm and windmills. The ship leaves during dinner service.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (On board ship), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Hoorn's cobblestone streets
- View cheese warehouses on the town square
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoorn
- Visit a local bakery and shop for souvenirs
- Visit a tulip farm and see how windmills have changed over the years
Landmarks IJsselmeer - Day 4
Arnhem
You'll dock early in Arnhem, a relaxed city with lots of parks and green space. An included excursion covers the city's role in Operation Market Garden during World War II, with a stop at the Airborne Museum that includes a battle reenactment and a visit to the Airborne Cemetery. If you want more, there's an optional open air museum with 80 historic buildings and a tram ride through the countryside. You can have dinner on the ship or explore the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (On board or on shore)
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Operation Market Garden sites
- Battle reenactment at the Airborne Museum
- Visit to the Airborne Cemetery
- One complimentary shore excursion in the port
Optional Activities
- Visit an open air museum with 80 historic structures
- Tram ride through 200 years of traditional Dutch country life
- Try a hands-on experience of a traditional trade
Landmarks Airborne Museum Airborne Cemetery - Day 5
Kinderdijk to Antwerp
At Kinderdijk, you'll tour an 18th-century UNESCO site with windmills that controlled flooding in this region. You'll learn how they were constructed and see a working windmill up close, including the pumping system and living spaces inside. Afterward, you can either explore the local cheese scene or cycle past the 19 historic windmills if that appeals to you. By late afternoon, the ship heads toward Antwerp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Kinderdijk 18th-century community
- Visit to a working windmill
- One complimentary shore excursion in the port
Optional Activities
- Explore The Netherlands' renowned cheeses and windmills
- Cycle past Kinderdijk's 19 historic windmills
Landmarks Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 6
Antwerp to Ghent
A half-day guided tour covers Antwerp's highlights including the Cathedral of Our Lady with its Rubens altarpieces, the Grote Markt surrounded by Golden Age guild buildings, and Het Steen Castle. If food interests you, there's an optional tasting of Antwerp's traditional specialties, or you could take an optional trip to Brussels instead. The afternoon is free time to explore however you like before the ship sails for Ghent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (On board ship)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Antwerp
- Visit to the Cathedral of Our Lady
- View of the Grote Markt
- View of Het Steen
- One complimentary shore excursion in the port
Optional Activities
- Taste Antwerp's traditional specialties
- Explore the major sights of Brussels
- Explore Antwerp at your leisure
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Grote Markt Het Steen - Day 7
Bruges and Ghent
You'll travel from Ghent to Bruges, one of the older towns in Flanders with significant art history. A city walk takes you through the cultural heart where famous Flemish painters like Eyck and Memling worked, and you'll see the Béguinage courtyard and the town's canals. Grab lunch on your own in Bruges or head back to the ship for lunch in Ghent. That evening, the ship departs Ghent with nice views of the lit-up city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (On board ship in Ghent), Dinner
Included Activities
- City walk through Bruges cultural and artistic center
- Visit to the Béguinage
- One complimentary shore excursion in the port
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Bruges
- Return to Ghent for afternoon exploring
Landmarks Béguinage 
- Day 8
Walcheren to Rotterdam
You'll travel to Walcheren in southwest Netherlands and take a walking tour of Veere, then visit the Delta Works, an impressive system of massive doors that protect the area from spring tides while letting water flow naturally. There's an optional visit to a local oyster farm where you can shuck and taste fresh oysters. Later, you'll arrive in Rotterdam for dinner on the ship as you cruise past the port's modern architecture and skyline.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (On board ship), Dinner (On board ship)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Veere
- Visit to the Delta Works
- One complimentary shore excursion in the port
Optional Activities
- Visit a local oyster farm to shuck and try oysters
Landmarks Veere Delta Works - Day 9
Amsterdam and Keukenhof Gardens
The day focuses on Keukenhof Gardens, the world's largest floral park with millions of blooms like tulips, hyacinths, crocuses, and daffodils. You can spend the full day there with lunch on your own, explore historic Haarlem as an alternative, or head back to the ship for lunch and then check out Amsterdam's quieter spots like Museum Square, rent a bike, or do some shopping. Dinner's on board with time for nightlife if you want it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (On your own or on board ship), Dinner (On board ship)
Included Activities
- Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
- One complimentary shore excursion in the port
Optional Activities
- Spend a full day at Keukenhof Gardens
- Explore historic Haarlem
- Visit Museum Square
- Take a bike ride
- Shop for colorful clogs and tulip bulbs
- Enjoy Amsterdam's nightlife
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Museum Square - Day 10
Departure from Amsterdam
After breakfast, you'll pack up and disembark from the ship. A transfer takes you to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (Disembark)
- Meals
- Breakfast
