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Avalon Waterways River Cruises

14 Night Grand Holland & Belgium Cruise aboard the Avalon Imagery II departing from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on 2027-04-04, cruises to Maastricht, The Netherlands, Namur, Belgium, Liege, Belgium, Antwerpen, Belgium, Brussels, Belgium, Brussels, Belgium, Gent, Belgium, Middelburg, Zeeland, The Netherlands, Kinderdijk, Netherlands and Zaandam, The Netherlands, starting at 8648.0 per person.

14 Night Grand Holland & Belgium Cruise

7 Night Active & Discovery In Holland & Belgium aboard the Avalon Expression departing from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on 2026-09-03, cruises to Middelburg, Zeeland, The Netherlands, Gent, Belgium, Brussels, Belgium, Antwerpen, Belgium and Rotterdam, The Netherlands, starting at 4499.0 per person.

7 Night Active & Discovery In Holland & Belgium

9 Night The Netherlands In Bloom aboard the Avalon Vista departing from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on 2027-04-02, cruises to Hoorn, The Netherlands, Enkhuizen, The Netherlands, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, Maastricht, The Netherlands, Antwerpen, Belgium and Rotterdam, The Netherlands, starting at 5449.0 per person.

9 Night The Netherlands In Bloom

7 Night Treasures Of Belgium & Holland aboard the Avalon Imagery II departing from Brussels, Belgium, on 2027-04-25, cruises to Gent, Belgium, Middelburg, Zeeland, The Netherlands, Kinderdijk, Netherlands, Zaandam, The Netherlands, Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Amsterdam, The Netherlands, starting at 4324.0 per person.

7 Night Treasures Of Belgium & Holland

7 Night Active & Discovery In Holland & Belgium aboard the Avalon Illumination departing from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on 2026-07-25, cruises to Middelburg, Zeeland, The Netherlands, Gent, Belgium, Brussels, Belgium, Antwerpen, Belgium and Rotterdam, The Netherlands, starting at 4099.0 per person.

7 Night Treasures Of Belgium & Holland aboard the Avalon Imagery II departing from Brussels, Belgium, on 2027-04-11, cruises to Gent, Belgium, Middelburg, Zeeland, The Netherlands, Kinderdijk, Netherlands, Zaandam, The Netherlands, Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Amsterdam, The Netherlands, starting at 3949.0 per person.

7 Night Tulip Time Cruise aboard the Avalon Panorama departing from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on 2027-04-10, cruises to Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Antwerpen, Belgium, Gent, Belgium and Middelburg, Zeeland, The Netherlands, starting at 3949.0 per person.

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Viking River Cruises

9 Night Holland & Belgium aboard the Viking Kvasir departing from Antwerpen, Belgium, on 2026-10-26, cruises to Maastricht, The Netherlands, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, Wesel, Germany, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, Kinderdijk, Netherlands, Hoorn, The Netherlands, Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Amsterdam, The Netherlands, starting at 3299.0 per person.

9 Night Holland & Belgium

9 Night Tulips & Windmills aboard the Viking Gefjon departing from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on 2027-03-20, cruises to Enkhuizen, The Netherlands, Arnhem, The Netherlands, Kinderdijk, Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Antwerpen, Belgium, Veere, The Netherlands, Middelburg, Zeeland, The Netherlands and Zeeland, Netherlands, starting at 2999.0 per person.

9 Night Tulips & Windmills

AmaWaterways

7 Night Tulip Time aboard the AmaSerena departing from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on 2027-03-19, cruises to Lelystad, Netherlands, Bruinisse, Netherlands, Gent, Belgium, Antwerpen, Belgium, Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Dordrecht, The Netherlands, starting at 2979.0 per person.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure. You may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof g

Wildlife, WWII Valor, and Famous MillsACTIVE Explore the beautiful landscape of lush fields and blue water on a bike ride through The Ooijpolder Nature Reserve, OR:

Dutch History, School Spirit, and an Architectural Feast Enjoy an early morning sailing to Maastricht.ACTIVE Follow your Adventure Host for a walk in this lovely town, OR:

Maastricht, The Netherlands

Ancient Architecture and Charming CafésACTIVE Explore Namur's countryside by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Namur, Belgium

Historic Wonders and Wonderful WafflesCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the “Fiery City” of Liège with its beautiful ancient quarters, peculiar alleys, and romantic streets. Don’t miss sampling authentically sweet Liège Waffles

Liege, Belgium

A Rubenesque Cathedral in Artful AntwerpJoin your Adventure Host for today's special activities.ACTIVE Explore Antwerp by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Antwerpen, Belgium

Ancient Landmarks and New HauntsACTIVE See Brussel's Aquaculture farm on bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Brussels, Belgium

Filling Fare and Fabled Beer Spend a day at leisure to sample Brussels hearty cuisine and famous beer. Enjoy dinner on board as you sail for Ghent this evening.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GHENT

Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish FineryVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.CLASSIC Explore Ghent– “The Diamond of Flanders”— with a Guided Sightseeing Tour of this showcase of medieval Flemish we

Gent, Belgium

Battlefield Remembrances in FlandersACTIVE Explore a different side of Ghent by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

A Spicy History in Middelburg’s Dutch Harbor Town

Middelburg, Zeeland, The Netherlands

Harnessing the Wind for 300 YearsJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE See the windmills of Kinderdijk by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Zaandam, The Netherlands

Canals of Colorful AmsterdamACTIVE Join a Biking Tour through the Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint centuries-old villages, OR:

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.(B)

Avalon Imagery II

How Suite It Is! Welcome Aboard Your Avalon Suite Ship®.Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven million tu

A Castle Moat, an Oyster Town and Dutch Sea TradeJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Take a Guided Walk through woods and dunes; see Castle Westhove and farmlands of the beautiful North-Sea area, OR:

Flemish Artwork and Street ArtistsACTIVE Explore the outskirts of the city and the lesser known sights on a Guided Bike Tour, OR:

Ancient Streets, and Chocolate Sweet ACTIVE Take a bike tour to explore the beauty near Brussels, including the Belgian town of Laken, home to the Royal family estates, exotic pavilions from the world expo, and beautiful parks and lanes

Bike Riding, Brave New Worlds, and Rubens’ ArtJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Enjoy a Bike Tour and discover centuries of history and a story around every corner. Don’t miss out the unique atmosphere of sm

Avant-garde Architecture and Art LessonsACTIVE Take a unique Architecture Bike Tour to see the architectural highlights of Rotterdam. Do not miss the interesting Cube Houses, the popular Market Hall, the spectacular Erasmus Bridge, the

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Colorful Canals of Amsterdam ACTIVE Join a Guided Kayak Tour which provides a unique perspective of Amsterdam from the waters of its magnificent canals, OR:

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Avalon Expression

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

Maritime Atmosphere and Vibrant CultureACTIVE Take a Bike Tour with your Avalon Adventure Host to explore this lovely town and discover its typical Dutch atmosphere, OR:

Hoorn, The Netherlands

Tulips Fields, Flower Farms and the ZuiderzeeVisit 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:

Enkhuizen, The Netherlands

WWII Valor and Climate Research ACTIVE Explore the beautiful landscape of lush fields and blue water on a bike ride through The Ooijpolder Nature Reserve, OR:

Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Dutch History, School Spirit, and an Architectural FeastJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.CLASSIC Discover this vibrant university town with its lovely cathedrals, old houses, and historical buildings, and remarka

Cathedrals, Carats and CrêpesACTIVE Explore Antwerp by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Historic Harbor and Dutch SpecialtiesACTIVE See Willemstad by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Dutch Treats and Flowers SweetACTIVE Enjoy Rotterdam by bike with your Adventure Host—cycling in and around is the best way to explore the city, OR:

Canals of Captivating AmsterdamACTIVE Start your day joining your Adventure Host on a morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:

Avalon Vista

Welcome to Belgium. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Brussels must arrive by 2:00 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Enjoy dinner on board as you sail for Ghent this evening.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GHENT

Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish FineryVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.CLASSIC Explore Ghent—“The Diamond of Flanders”— with a Guided Sightseeing Tour of this showcase of medieval Flemish wea

A Spicy History in Middelburg’s Dutch Harbor TownCLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the 15th-century Gothic Town Halland learn about its important role in the spice trade a

Avalon Illumination

Dutch Treats and Flowers SweetVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Experience Rotterdam by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:

Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish FineryACTIVE Explore a different side of Ghent by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

A Spicy History in Middelburg’s Dutch Harbor TownJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the 15th-century Gothic Town Hal

Willemstad’s Windmills and Historic HarborACTIVE See Willemstad by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Canals of Colorful AmsterdamACTIVE Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:

Avalon Panorama

A cosmopolitan city, Antwerp is one of the world’s major seaports. Its unique atmosphere comes from the contrasts between old and new, commerce and art. The Old Town and the expansive Grote Markt are filled with narrow, winding streets and medieval guild 

Straddling the Meuse River, Maastricht is one of The Netherlands&rsquo; oldest and most picturesque cities, boasting 1,677 Rijksmonumenten, or National Heritage Buildings. The narrow cobblestone streets and stunning churches of the car-free inner

Perched on the south bank of the Waal River, vibrant Nijmegen is home to one of The Netherlands’ largest universities. Residents and students alike linger at sidewalk cafés and unique eateries and the city’s many shops offer items that reflect Nijmegen’s 

Situated where the Lippe River flows into the Rhine, Wesel has long been an important trading center. The city reached its peak in the 15th century, when it was an influential member of the Hanseatic League, Northern Europe’s dominant confederation of mer

Wesel, Germany

Rotterdam stretches across a maze of natural and artificial waterways. With its location at the mouth of the New Meuse River and easy link to the Rhine and Central Europe, it is Europe&rsquo;s largest port, earning it the nickname &ldquo;Gateway to Europe

Dordrecht is the oldest city in Holland. Throughout the city, there are hundreds of historic monuments and landmarks, including the Grote Kerk and the 13th-century Augustinian monastery known as Het Hof. The picturesque waterways and decorative bridges of

Dordrecht, The Netherlands

Kinderdijk is a village community in the Alblasserwaard province. This corner of South Holland, part of the scenic Waal and Merwede regions, has long been shaped by Rhine Delta waters. Kinderdijk is most known for its 19 remarkably preserved 18th-century 

Founded in 1300, Hoorn was named for its horn-shaped harbor along the Ijsselmeer, the artificial lake created by the construction of massive dams. Long before the dams, sailors had easy access to the North Sea from here, and this bolstered the success of 

A city of charming canals, elegant gabled houses, splendid museums and abundant bicycles, the Dutch capital of Amsterdam is a delight to explore. Its patchwork of waterways forms about 90 islands connected by 1,500 bridges. The legacy of the Dutch Golden 

Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.

Viking Kvasir

In Amsterdam, the bicycle is as much a cultural treasure as any museum. The city’s flat terrain makes it ideal for getting around on two wheels. Bikes first pedaled onto the city’s streets during the late 19th century; in the 1960s, the first bike-share p

Originally a small fishing village, Enkhuizen grew into a prosperous harbor before joining the Hanseatic League. During the 17th century, the city flourished as a center of maritime trade and shipbuilding. The silting up of the Zuiderzee at the end of the

Journey across the Ijsselmeer, once known as the Zuiderzee. This remarkable artificial body of water, one of the largest lakes in Western Europe, formed after the inland sea here was closed off from the North Sea by construction of the 20-mile-long Afslui

A picturesque town nearly destroyed during World War II, Arnhem is graced with an array of beautiful parks and gardens. In 1443, Arnhem joined the Hanseatic League, the powerful merchant conglomerate that dominated Northern Europe’s medieval trade world. 

Arnhem, The Netherlands

Rotterdam stretches across a maze of natural and artificial waterways. With its location at the mouth of the New Meuse River and easy link to the Rhine and Central Europe, it is Europe’s largest port, earning it the nickname “Gateway to Europe.” Much of i

A picturesque town located in the province of Zeeland, Veere has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. A bustling port, the town grew in prominence during the Dutch Golden Age and became a hub for the wool and fishing industries. Veere remains d

Veere, The Netherlands

The capital of Zeeland, Middelburg’s historical significance can be seen in its well-preserved medieval buildings. The magnificent 15th-century Gothic-style Town Hall stands as a testament to Middelburg’s past grandeur. The soaring abbey tower of Lange Ja

The tranquil region of Zeeland is a fascinating blend of natural and human-made landscapes. Here, large swaths of land have been shaped by the tendrils of the delta where the Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt Rivers make their final sprint to the sea. Much of this

Zeeland, Netherlands

Amsterdam is admired for its charming brick canal houses, with their distinctive stepped gables and forward slant. A stroll along the city’s waterways showcases the beautiful architecture of these properties and their interesting features. The houses are 

Viking Gefjon

AMSTERDAM – EMBARKATION. Embark your ship in Amsterdam for your 7-night cruise. (D)

AMSTERDAM – LELYSTAD. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the IJsselmeer to Lelystad. Venture to the charming, canal-laden village of Giethoorn, nicknamed the “Dutch Venice.” Capture wonderful photos of the picturesque thatched-roof farmhouses, which are seemin

Lelystad, Netherlands

AMSTERDAM – BRUINISSE. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the IJsselmeer to Bruinisse. Here, you may join a guided tour to the medieval harbor town of Zierikzee, brimming with delights, from its 16th-century stone-built Gravesteen to its lovely harborside shop

BRUINISSE. After enjoying a scenic cruise through the Delta, join a guided tour to the medieval harbor town of Zierikzee, brimming with delights, from its 16th-century stone-built Gravesteen to its lovely harborside shops and cafes. This excursion include

Bruinisse, Netherlands

GHENT – BRUGES, BELGIUM. Admire Ghent’s canal-side architecture and some of its famous sights, including the Castle of the Counts and St. Bavo’s Cathedral and its Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. Those with a sweet tooth can visit a chocolate maker's shop. A

ANTWERP. Explore this trendy city on a walking tour where you’ll see Antwerp’s Steen Castle, Grote Market and Brabo Fountain, along with the UNESCO-designated Cathedral of Our Lady. For a more active exploration of the area, join a guided bike tour. Later

DORDRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS - ROTTERDAM. During the morning, venture to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk, a lovely village renowned for having the country’s greatest concentration of windmills, all dating from the 18th century. Visit a private 

AMSTERDAM. Enjoy a morning of scenic cruising before venturing out in the afternoon on a smaller boat specially designed to glide beneath the many bridges of Amsterdam. Admire the city’s historic harbor and canals, where you’ll see beautiful homes lining 

DISEMBARKATION – DEPART AMSTERDAM. Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B). . (B,L,D) – Indicates Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included on this day.

AmaSerena

The Nieuwe Maas is a dynamic waterway that runs through the heart of Rotterdam, one of Europe's largest ports. This river cruise offers a mix of modern architectural marvels, bustling harbors, and historical sites. It's perfect for travelers interested in maritime history and contemporary urban culture, providing a unique insight into the Netherlands' innovative landscape.

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Top-rated Nieuwe Maas cruises

14 Night Grand Holland & Belgium Cruise

7 Night Active & Discovery In Holland & Belgium

9 Night The Netherlands In Bloom

7 Night Treasures Of Belgium & Holland

7 Night Active & Discovery In Holland & Belgium

7 Night Treasures Of Belgium & Holland

7 Night Tulip Time Cruise

9 Night Holland & Belgium

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