Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne with the afternoon ahead of you. The ship doesn't leave until 5pm, so there's plenty of time to walk around and see what the city has to offer. The cathedral is right there and worth seeing, along with the old town area. Grab lunch somewhere along the Rhine and just wander the streets at your own pace before heading back to board.
- Meals
- Snack (Embarkation snack)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral city and monuments
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral - Day 2
Antwerp
The ship pulls into Antwerp around 2pm, giving you 8 hours to explore. Head into the city center and try some Belgian waffles and chocolate at one of the many spots around town. The Diamond District is there if you're interested in that sort of thing. Walk around the old harbor area, check out some of the museums if time allows, then grab dinner before the 10pm departure.
- 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 art and cultural attractions
- Visit diamond district
- Sample Belgian waffles, chocolates and chips
Landmarks/POIs Antwerp - Day 3
Amsterdam
You'll dock in Amsterdam at 4pm. The city has thousands of historic buildings tucked into every corner, so there's no shortage of things to see. Spend your evening strolling through neighborhoods, crossing the canals, and getting a feel for the place. Since the ship doesn't leave until tomorrow, you can take it easy and just soak in the atmosphere without rushing.
- 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 and architecture
- Discover Amsterdam's art, museums and cultural attractions
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam - Day 4
Amsterdam
Your second day in Amsterdam gives you the full day to explore more thoroughly. Walk through different neighborhoods and see the contrast between the old architecture and newer areas. Stop at cafes, visit some of the smaller museums, or just spend time along the canals. The ship departs at 6pm, so plan to head back by early evening.
- 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
- Continue exploring Amsterdam's historical monuments and architecture
- Discover more of Amsterdam's art, museums and cultural attractions
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam - Day 5
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf comes up next with a 2pm arrival and 9 hours in port until the 11pm departure. This is the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia and has a lot of cultural stuff going on. Walk along the waterfront, check out some theaters and museums if that interests you, or just get a sense of the city's character. Try some local food and walk through the different neighborhoods to see the mix of old and contemporary architecture.
- 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 Düsseldorf's cultural attractions, museums and theatres
- Discover Düsseldorf's diverse architecture and historical sites
Landmarks/POIs Düsseldorf - Day 6
Cologne
The cruise wraps up as you arrive back in Cologne at 6am. From there you can disembark and explore the cathedral one more time if you're energized, or head home after your week on the Rhine. Either way, you'll have seen quite a bit of the river and some really interesting cities along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral city and monuments after disembarkation
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral
