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We will sail on Emerald Cruises Destiny though Holland and Belgium where we will have lots of time to spend in Amsterdam to experience the vibrant culture and world renowned art museums on this wonderful round trip Amsterdam itinerary. This cruise also highlights the history of working Dutch communities, dating as far back as the 13th century and then we will time travel to see the modern Storm Surge Barrier built in 1991 - 1997 that responds to changing water levels. We will dive into Belgium to discover what attracts art-lovers to Antwerp’s intriguing medieval heart as well as delightful Keukenhof Gardens.
Amsterdam City Guide
Emerald River Cruise Experience
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March 28, 2023 Depart US
March 29 - 30, 2023
As there is so much to see and do in Amsterdam, we have taken a block of rooms At the Radisson Blu Amsterdam for two nights prior to the cruise. This will allow us time to recover from our flight, visit museums, and do whatever we want in this fabulous city. This is the same hotel that Emerald Cruises uses, and they will provide transfers to the ship on 03/31.
March 29 - 30, 2023
As there is so much to see and do in Amsterdam, we have taken a block of rooms At the Radisson Blu Amsterdam for two nights prior to the cruise. This will allow us time to recover from our flight, visit museums, and do whatever we want in this fabulous city. This is the same hotel that Emerald Cruises uses, and they will provide transfers to the ship on 03/31.
March 31, 2023 - Amsterdam
Welcome to Amsterdam, where you will be met and transferred from the airport to your contemporary Emerald Cruises Star-Ship.
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Amsterdam, where you will be met and transferred from the airport to your contemporary Emerald Cruises Star-Ship.
Meals Included: Dinner
April 1, 2023 - Amsterdam – Zaanse Schans
This morning, you will have the opportunity to visit one of Holland’s main attractions as you venture to Zaanse Schans. Historic windmills, distinctive wooden houses and artisan workshops make up this quintessentially Dutch town, where the smell of freshly baked goods and the sight of spinning windmills offers a truly memorable experience. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike tour to Waterland, passing picturesque scenery and iconic fields of tulips.
Relax on board your Star-Ship this afternoon, as we welcome a local clog painter on board for a demonstration. You’ll even have the opportunity to try your hand at this unique craft, as part of our EmeraldPLUS programme.
Included tours: EmeraldPLUS - Clog painting on board EmeraldACTIVE -Guided bike tour to Waterland Also Included Excursion: Tour to Zaanse Schans windmills DiscoverMORE: Visit to the flower auction at Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, you will have the opportunity to visit one of Holland’s main attractions as you venture to Zaanse Schans. Historic windmills, distinctive wooden houses and artisan workshops make up this quintessentially Dutch town, where the smell of freshly baked goods and the sight of spinning windmills offers a truly memorable experience. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike tour to Waterland, passing picturesque scenery and iconic fields of tulips.
Relax on board your Star-Ship this afternoon, as we welcome a local clog painter on board for a demonstration. You’ll even have the opportunity to try your hand at this unique craft, as part of our EmeraldPLUS programme.
Included tours: EmeraldPLUS - Clog painting on board EmeraldACTIVE -Guided bike tour to Waterland Also Included Excursion: Tour to Zaanse Schans windmills DiscoverMORE: Visit to the flower auction at Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
April 2, 2023 - Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a unique example of a Dutch city, where a patchwork of different architectural styles make up the skyline following reconstruction after the air raids of WWII. Today you will have the opportunity to explore this contemporary city, which currently boasts the tallest office and residential buildings in the Netherlands. The reputation as the city of high rises has historical roots, which began with the construction of the 45-metre-high office building, the Witte Huis. Which, for quite some time, was the tallest office building of Europe.
Included Tours: EmeraldPLUS Architectural tour of Rotterdam EmeraldACTIVE DiscoverMORE Visit to Delft pottery factory (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rotterdam is a unique example of a Dutch city, where a patchwork of different architectural styles make up the skyline following reconstruction after the air raids of WWII. Today you will have the opportunity to explore this contemporary city, which currently boasts the tallest office and residential buildings in the Netherlands. The reputation as the city of high rises has historical roots, which began with the construction of the 45-metre-high office building, the Witte Huis. Which, for quite some time, was the tallest office building of Europe.
Included Tours: EmeraldPLUS Architectural tour of Rotterdam EmeraldACTIVE DiscoverMORE Visit to Delft pottery factory (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
April 3, 2023 - The Hague
Today, you will visit the Hague, on the North Sea coast of the western Netherlands. The city has a beach and boasts many monuments, chic hotels and a political heart. It is also home to the International Court of Justice, sometimes known as the World Court, and has great influence on historical events worldwide. Your guided tour will include a visit to the beautiful Mauritshuis museum, home to the best of Dutch painting from the age of Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Included Tours: Guided tour to the Hague & a visit to Mauritshuis Those feeling more active can enjoy a guided bike tour on the EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, you will visit the Hague, on the North Sea coast of the western Netherlands. The city has a beach and boasts many monuments, chic hotels and a political heart. It is also home to the International Court of Justice, sometimes known as the World Court, and has great influence on historical events worldwide. Your guided tour will include a visit to the beautiful Mauritshuis museum, home to the best of Dutch painting from the age of Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Included Tours: Guided tour to the Hague & a visit to Mauritshuis Those feeling more active can enjoy a guided bike tour on the EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
April 4, 2023 - Antwerp
This morning you’ll arrive in Antwerp, Belgium’s biggest port positioned on the River Scheldt with a large harbour linking to the sea. Home to the famous Baroque artist Pieter Paul Rubens, it attracts art-lovers and diamond dealers from all over the world.
Enjoy a guided tour of the city centre, with its café-filled cobbled lanes, admiring the Renaissance city hall and Hat Steen, a medieval fortress that was built during the early Middle Ages and is one of the oldest buildings in the country. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore Antwerp at your leisure.
Included Tour: Walking tour of Antwerp DiscoverMORE Rubens Museum and cathedral visit (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning you’ll arrive in Antwerp, Belgium’s biggest port positioned on the River Scheldt with a large harbour linking to the sea. Home to the famous Baroque artist Pieter Paul Rubens, it attracts art-lovers and diamond dealers from all over the world.
Enjoy a guided tour of the city centre, with its café-filled cobbled lanes, admiring the Renaissance city hall and Hat Steen, a medieval fortress that was built during the early Middle Ages and is one of the oldest buildings in the country. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore Antwerp at your leisure.
Included Tour: Walking tour of Antwerp DiscoverMORE Rubens Museum and cathedral visit (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
April 5, 2023 - Arnhem
Relax in the comfortable surrounds of your Star-Ship this morning as you sail down Dutch waterways, passing wonderful windmills and quaint traditional villages. You will visit the Paleis Het Loo, which served as the Dutch royal family’s summer residence and was converted into a magnificent museum in 1984. The palace’s decorations and its gardens are absolutely stunning. Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour of Arnhem, famous for its postcard-worthy streets, scenic parks and fine museums.
Included Tours: EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour or Visit to Paleis Het Loo (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax in the comfortable surrounds of your Star-Ship this morning as you sail down Dutch waterways, passing wonderful windmills and quaint traditional villages. You will visit the Paleis Het Loo, which served as the Dutch royal family’s summer residence and was converted into a magnificent museum in 1984. The palace’s decorations and its gardens are absolutely stunning. Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour of Arnhem, famous for its postcard-worthy streets, scenic parks and fine museums.
Included Tours: EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour or Visit to Paleis Het Loo (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
April 6, 2023 - Amsterdam
Experience traditional Holland today during a visit to the beloved Keukenhof Gardens. Nestled in the middle of the region’s tulip farms, where row-upon-row of technicolour flowers stretch as far as the eye can see, the gardens boast incredible displays of millions of bulb varieties, all perfectly assembled by an expert landscape architect.
Included Excursion: Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Experience traditional Holland today during a visit to the beloved Keukenhof Gardens. Nestled in the middle of the region’s tulip farms, where row-upon-row of technicolour flowers stretch as far as the eye can see, the gardens boast incredible displays of millions of bulb varieties, all perfectly assembled by an expert landscape architect.
Included Excursion: Visit to Keukenhof Gardens
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
April 7, 2023 - Amsterdam
After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests as you disembark the ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of wooden windmills and blossoming flowers with you.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests as you disembark the ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of wooden windmills and blossoming flowers with you.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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CRUISE PRICING:
Category C Panorama balcony $3420 180 sf Category B Panorama balcony $3595 180 sf Category A Panorama balcony $3720 180 sf Category S Grand Balcony Suite $4370 315 sf Category SA Owner’s One Bedroom Suite $5270 Cat E high window $2470 162 sf |
HOTEL PRICING:
Radisson Blu Amsterdam March 29-30, 2023 Room rate is €295 / night for a single occupancy room; €315 / night for double occupancy. Rate includes all taxes and full breakfast. Check-in would be on 03/29 – so our flights will depart the US on the 28th. A non-refundable deposit of $100 per person is required. The balance for the hotel (as well as for the cruise) is due at the end of December. The hotel will be paid in Euros (and will be subject to whatever the exchange rate is at the time) and the cruise in dollars. Currently, the exchange rate is $1.035 per 1 Euro. |
