The Netherlands in Bloom 2025 - 10 Day River Cruise Amsterdam to Amsterdam

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The Netherlands in Bloom 2025

10 Day River Cruise Amsterdam to Amsterdam



Tour Description:

If you’re dreaming of flowers waving and windmills whirling, cobblestones and canals, and delicious Dutch treats, this Avalon cruise through the Netherlands brings it all to life. Sail while Holland is blooming during tulip season to see your visions blossom with history, beauty, and breathtaking natural splendor for the senses. From maritime marvels of a proud fishing tradition of the harbors of the “low countries” to the heights of modern science and engineering from A to Zuiderzee!

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Dates & Pricing

Thursday 03 Apr 25 — Sunday 13 Apr 25Starting at $2,507Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 05 Apr 25 — Tuesday 15 Apr 25Starting at $2,999Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 14 Apr 25 — Thursday 24 Apr 25Starting at $2,314Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 23 Apr 25 — Saturday 03 May 25Starting at $4,599Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Check Mark Icon Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.


Destination & Sightseeing

Day 1 Amsterdam (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception
Day 2 Hoorn-Enkhuizen: Walking tour in Hoorn; guided walk of Enkhuizen
Day 3 Enkhuizen: Choice of visit to the famous tulip fields or guided visit to the Zuiderzee Museum
Day 4 Nijmegen Excursion to Arnhem: Choice of guided walk in Nijmegen or visit to Hoge Kempen National Park and Research Center Ecotron
Day 5 Maastricht: Guided tour
Day 6 Antwerp: Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 7 Willemstad-Kinderdijk-Rotterdam: Guided walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host in Willemstad; cheese tasting on board; choice of guided tour in Kinderdijk or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 8 Rotterdam: Choice of half- or full-day visit to Keukenhof Gardens or guided tour in Rotterdam or Gouda guided tour; harbor cruise in Rotterdam
Day 9 Amsterdam: Canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host
Day 10 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
Notes:
•In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
•Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
•Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

ITINERARY

Day 1
AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to beautiful Zaanse Schans to wander through its wonderful collection of well-preserved, historic windmills and Dutch houses. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board. EVENING CRUISE TO HOORN AMSTERDAM-CANAL.jpg

Day 2
HOORN Maritime Atmosphere and Vibrant Culture CLASSIC Join a fascinating Guided Walking Tour through picturesque Hoorn, a bustling base for the Dutch East India Company during the Golden Age. This afternoon, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Enkhuizen. ENKHUIZEN Home and Hearth in a Dutch Harbor Town CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour to experience the charm and beauty of this historic harbor village. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ENKHUIZEN HOORN.jpg
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Day 3
ENKHUIZEN Tulips Fields, Flower Farms and the Zuiderzee Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC Take a guided tour of Zuiderzee Museum to discover cultural traditions and maritime history, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guided Tour of local tulip fields and Dutch flower farms. This morning, enjoy a sailing afternoon. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NIJMEGEN ENKHUIZEN.jpg
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Day 4
NIJMEGEN WWII Valor and Climate Research ACTIVE Join an exclusive visit to Hoge Kempen National Park and a visit to Research Center Ecotron to experience the simulation of the climate changes effects, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Nijmegen— the oldest town in the Netherlands first built by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. See the archaeological Roman-era ruins in the city that was also damaged in WWII. This afternoon, enjoy free time on your own and relax at one of the numerous cafes. Later enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAASTRICHT NIJMEGEN.jpg
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Day 5
MAASTRICHT Dutch History, School Spirit and an Architectural Feast Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC Discover this vibrant university town with its lovely cathedrals, old houses, and historical buildings, and remarkable cobblestoned town center. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP MAASTRICHT.jpg
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Day 6
ANTWERP, BELGIUM Cathedrals, Carats and Crêpes ACTIVE Explore Antwerp by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of this sophisticated city to visit the central Grote Markt, lined with 16th-century guildhall houses. You’ll also see the beautiful city hall and the Cathedral of Our Lady with its stunning altarpiece paintings by Rubens. During free time, you might take time on your own to indulge in Antwerp’s signature Belgian waffles and crêpes—or explore this bike-friendly city from its old wharfs to its legendary diamond district. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WILLEMSTAD ANTWERP-GROTE-MARKT-CAFES.jpg
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Day 7
WILLEMSTAD, HOLLAND Historic Harbor and Dutch Specialties ACTIVE See Willemstad by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Willemstad and discover its many beautifully restored buildings from the 17th and 18th Century. DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a Cheese Tasting on board as you prepare to sail to Kinderdijk. KINDERDIJK Harnessing the Wind for 300 Years ACTIVE See the windmills of Kinderdijk by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Kinderdijk where 19 windmills were built in 1740 as flood prevention and water management. You’ll hear about the windmill’s vital role in the Netherland’s history and why it became a national symbol of Holland. This evening enjoy a quick sailing to Rotterdam. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROTTERDAM KINDERDIJK.jpg
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Day 8
ROTTERDAM Dutch Treats and Flowers Sweet CLASSIC Join a full- or half-day Guided Tour of breathtaking Keukenhof—known as the “Garden of Europe”—for its 70 acres of lush parkland, lakes, and the world’s largest flower gardens—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths as well as other bulbs, planted each year, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rotterdam featuring innovative architecture, including the marvelous Erasmus Bridge. CLASSIC As an alternative to the full-day tour, you can join an exciting Guided Walking Tour to discover the city of Gouda, famous for its legendary cheese. Join an expert guide to explore some of the 330 historic buildings and monuments that make up this showcase of medieval architecture. Before dinner, enjoy a cruise through Rotterdam harbor. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM KEUKENHOF.jpg
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Day 9
AMSTERDAM Canals of Captivating Amsterdam ACTIVE Start your day joining your Adventure Host on a morning walk in Amsterdam, OR: CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.” This afternoon choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available, or take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s vibrant streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM-CANAL-CRUISE.jpg
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Day 10
AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. AMSTERDAM-SUNRISE.jpg

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Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.

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