Holland - Windmills, Waterways & Tulips River Cruise
April 13, 2026 - 9 days
Step into a storybook of windmills, waterways, and blooming tulip fields. This 9-day Holland river cruise invites you to experience the charm and history of the Netherlands and Belgium from the comfort of the elegant Amadeus Amara. From the vibrant canals of Amsterdam to the Gothic treasures of Bruges, from the dazzling Keukenhof Gardens to the UNESCO-protected windmills of Kinderdijk, every day offers something unforgettable.
Along the way, enjoy guided city tours, hand-selected wines with dinner, and plenty of time to explore at your own pace. With roundtrip airfare from MSP, 20 included meals, 7 curated excursions, and a welcoming group atmosphere, all you need to do is pack your bags — we’ll handle the rest.
Reserve your spot today and ask about our booking discount — your springtime adventure awaits!
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Day 1 - DEPART US - OVERNIGHT FLIGHT TO EUROPE
Day 2 - ARRIVE AMSTERDAM - BOARD SHIP
Arrive Amsterdam Airport & Meet your PWD Tour Manager/Representatives
Board your cruise ship in Amsterdam, founded as a small fishing village in the late 12th century & one of the most important ports in the world. Today, the city has one of the largest historic centers in Europe with about 7,500 registered historic buildings & 90 islands linked by 400 bridges.
Enjoy an Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tour featuring a cruise by beautiful homes through the intricate canal system. From Amsterdam, an optional tour will be available to the picturesque old fishing village of Volendam with a stop at a local cheese farm to sample the product.Board the Amadeus Amara for 7 Night Cruise - Welcome Dinner Onboard
Overnight - Amadeus Amara
Day 3 - ARNHEM
Morning Arnhem City Tour & WWII History with Airborne Museum. Afternoon at Leisure or Optional Dutch Open Air Museum Arnhem
Arrive in Arnhem to enjoy an Arnhem City Tour & WWII History. Drive through Arnhem and past many spots associated with WWII including the 'The Bridge of Arnhem.'
Visit the Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek, a historic hotel turned British Headquarters during
Operation 'Market Garden'. In the afternoon an optional tour will be available to the Dutch Open Air Museum in Arnhem.Overnight - Amadeus Amara
Day 4 - CRUISING - MIDDELBURG
Morning Arrive Middelburg - Middelburg Walking Tour Time at Leisure in Middelburg or Optional Visit to Veere
Arrive in Middelburg, the capital of the province of Zeeland. Enjoy a Middelburg Walking Tour past the stately warehouses, impressive monuments such as the town hall, the abbey and more.
An optional tour will be available to the picturesque town of Veere featuring a Dutch specialty & wine tasting.Overnight - Amadeus Amara
Day 5 - GHENT - BRUGES
Morning Bruges City Tour
Afternoon at Leisure or Optional Ghent City Tour with Gravensteen Fortress
Today from Ghent, travel west to enjoy a Bruges City Tour, one of Europe's great cities and like Amsterdam referred to as the 'Venice of the North' due to its canal system.
Bruges is Gothic fairy-tale like city with cobbled streets, canals and medieval churches remarkably well-preserved having been spared the devastation that saw much of Belgium leveled during both World Wars. The historic marketplace and center of old Bruges is a UNESCO site.
Later today maybe take the optional tour to Ghent to see the St. Bavo Cathedral & the fortress Gravensteen, one of Europe's largest moated castles.
Overnight - Amadeus Amara
Day 6 - ANTWERP
Morning at Leisure or Optional Brussels City Tour
Afternoon Antwerp City Tour
Discover the beautiful port city of Antwerp. Today enjoy an Antwerp City Tour featuring a walk through the attractive old city center and visit to the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral, the largest Gothic church in Belgium. The city is also well known for its diamond trade and lively shopping scene. An optional tour to Brussels, famous for its central square, the Grote Markt, will be available.
Overnight - Amadeus Amara
Day 7 - ROTTERDAM
Morning Keukenhof Flower Gardens
Visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens, the Garden of Europe and the world's 2nd largest flower garden with 7 million bulbs planted annually. This is the showplace for the tulip growers of the Netherlands & features numerous sculptures between the flower beds to create harmony between art and nature.Afternoon Kinderdijk & Windmills Visit - Ship Departs During Dinner
Enjoy a Kinderdijk & Windmills Visit, which houses the most unique windmill complex in the world. Built to drain water from the soil, these windmills are now protected by UNESCO and are one of the Netherlands' most popular tourist destinations.
Overnight - Amadeus Amara
Day 8 - AMSTERDAM
Morning Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tour
Afternoon Leisure in Amsterdam to explore or Optional Visit to Volendam
Gala Farewell Dinner Onboard
Overnight - Amadeus Amara
Day 9 - AMSTERDAM - FLIGHT HOME
Disembark - Transfer to Amsterdam Airport or join Post Amsterdam Extension
**Call us to learn more about the Optional 2 night Amsterdam post-cruise extension!
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• Roundtrip Airfare - MSP
• 7 Night Cruise - Outside Cabin
• 20 Meals (7-B, 6-L & 7-D)
• PWD Tour Manager
•Hand Selected Wines, Beer & soft drinks with Dinners
• 7 Included Excursions/Tours
• Wi-Fi Onboard
•Welcome & Farewell Dinners Onboard
• Ship Staff
• Baggage Handling
•International Air Taxes/Fuel/Fees & Port Charges
• Ship Transfers
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•Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tour
• Keukenhof Flower Gardens
• Bruges City Tour
• Arnhem City Tour & WWIl History
• Middelburg Walking Tour
• Antwerp City Tour
• Kinderdijk & Windmills
- Optional Excursions
• Dutch Open Air Museum in Arnhem
• Veere with Dutch Tasting
• Ghent City Tour
• Brussels City Tour
• Volendam & cheese farm
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Step into the new era of river cruising on the custom designed 164 passenger Amadeus Amara, launched in 2025. The ship offers all the amenities of a floating
5-star hotel and features the most modern furnishings that blend masterfully with the architecture of the ship and a luxurious design that is the hallmark of the Amadeus fleet. The extensive Restaurant and the Panorama Bar offer divine views of the passing riverscapes, and the glass-shielded River Terrace & the Sun Deck allow you to enjoy the open air. The attentive English-speaking onboard service staff will see to your comfort with typical European hospitality.
The cabin design plans are forward-thinking, bright & modern, all part of a premium focus with 70 large Staterooms & 12 Suites. The ship features an indoor pool, fitness center, massage spa and shop. The beauty of river cruising is that the most interesting destinations come to you. This charter features English-only onboard commentary with inclusive shore excursions balanced with choice to simply relax onboard, get a spa treatment or add sightseeing with optional excursions.
ALL MEALS INCLUDED ONBOARD
Three meals daily are served graciously in the exquisite restaurant and feature local & international specialties. All dinners are four courses and are served with included Hand Selected Wines, Beer & soft drinks. While dining, you have splendid views of the passing scenic landscapes through the large picture windows. Enjoy afternoon and/or late evening snacks in the lounge based on the daily schedule.
COMFORTABLE & INNOVATIVE STATEROOMS
After boarding, unpack once. All staterooms are large and offer excellent river views. The Mozart Deck features 12 Suites with Walk Out Balconies. The other 18 Staterooms on the Mozart Deck & 34 Staterooms on the Strauss Deck feature a floor-to-ceiling window. The 18 Staterooms on the Haydn Deck have a fixed window. All staterooms are fully equipped with comfortable & modern furnishings including flat screen TV & large private bathrooms with shower.
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Staterooms - 172 or 188 sqft.
All staterooms feature 2 twin beds that can be separated or put together, flat screen TV, shower, hair dryer, closet, phone, desk, chair & safe. Mozart & Strauss Staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows with 188 sq ft. of floor space. Haydn Deck Staterooms feature a fixed window with 172 square feet of floor space.
(Stateroom size & amenities can vary)SUITE - 284 SQ FT with balcony
All suites are on the Mozart Deck and have panoramic windows with exterior Walk Out Balcony, two twin beds that can be separated or put together, a private sitting area, flat screen TV, mini-bar, private bath with shower, hair dryer, phone, closet, desk, chair, safe & offer 284 square feet of floor space.
(Suite size and amenities can vary)