Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne and have time to explore before your ship departs at 17:00. Get into the city early to check out the cathedral and other monuments scattered throughout the old town. Walk around at your own pace, grab lunch somewhere local, and take in the mix of historic and modern architecture before heading back to board.
- Meals
- Embarkation Snack
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral and monuments
- Discover attractions in the cathedral city
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral - Day 2
Antwerp
The ship pulls into Antwerp at 14:00, giving you the afternoon and evening to explore. This is the place to try Belgian waffles, chocolates, and fries if you haven't already. Walk around the old town center, check out some galleries since the city has a strong art scene, and have dinner before returning to the ship at 22:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Antwerp's diamond district
- Visit art and cultural attractions
- Experience Belgian cuisine and specialties
Landmarks/POIs Antwerp Diamond District - Day 3
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam at 16:00 with the evening ahead of you. The city has thousands of historic buildings packed into a relatively small area, so there's plenty to see on a walk. Head along the canals, explore the neighborhoods around the old center, and get a feel for how the city mixes centuries-old architecture with contemporary life.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's historical monuments
- Visit museums and cultural attractions
- Discover the city's canals and architecture
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canals - Day 4
Amsterdam
You're spending a full day in Amsterdam now. Start early and wander through different neighborhoods, cross some of the many bridges, and take your time discovering local shops and cafes. After lunch, check out a museum or two if you're interested, or simply continue walking along the canals. The ship departs at 18:00, so head back with plenty of time to spare.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Amsterdam's historical monuments
- Visit museums and cultural attractions
- Explore additional canals and neighborhoods
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canals - Day 5
Düsseldorf
Arriving in Düsseldorf at 14:00 gives you nearly 9 hours to explore. Walk along the Rhine waterfront, check out the museums and galleries for which the city is known, and wander through different districts to see the local architecture and culture. There's also a strong food scene here, so grab dinner before returning to the ship at 23:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Visit museums and theatres
- Explore Düsseldorf's cultural attractions
- Discover the city's unique architecture
- Visit Fortuna football club
- Day 6
Cologne
You're back in Cologne at 06:00 as your cruise ends. Disembark and take one last walk through the cathedral city if you'd like, or simply head into the airport or train station. Some people choose to spend an extra day or two here to slow down and explore without the time pressure of the ship schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral and monuments
- Extend stay in Cologne after cruise
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral
