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5 departures
- Sat 25 Dec 2027 → Sat 1 Jan 2028 Outside $4,781 Balcony $6,434 Suite $10,751 from $4,781 pp twin share Select
- Sun 26 Dec 2027 → Sun 2 Jan 2028 Outside $4,709 Balcony $6,434 Suite $10,751 from $4,709 pp twin share Enquire
- Tue 28 Dec 2027 → Tue 4 Jan 2028 Outside $5,429 Balcony $7,730 Suite $11,471 from $5,429 pp twin share Select
- Wed 29 Dec 2027 → Wed 5 Jan 2028 Outside $4,709 Balcony $7,010 Suite $10,751 from $4,709 pp twin share Select
- Thu 30 Dec 2027 → Thu 6 Jan 2028 Outside $4,709 Balcony $6,434 Suite $10,751 from $4,709 pp twin share Select
A seven-night river cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium, calling at Amsterdam, Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp and Kinderdijk
- Visit Utrecht's Museum Speelklok and its mechanical instruments
- Explore castles including de Haar, Beersel and the Castle of the Counts
- Stroll the Amsterdam canals with local guides sharing each destination's history
Trip Details
- Departs
- Sun 26 Dec 2027
- Returns
- Sun 2 Jan 2028
- Embarks
- Amsterdam
- Ship
- AmaStella
- Operator
- AMAWaterways
Immerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgium. Taste rich Belgian chocolates and listen to the distinctive clanks and charms of mechanical instruments at Utrecht’s Museum Speelklok. Admire the beautiful architecture and artistry of castles that include Utrecht’s de Haar, Brussels’ Beersel and Ghent’s Castle of the Counts of Flanders. Inhale the aroma of freshly pressed Belgian waffles and Dutch street fries. And feel the gentle breeze dance along your cheeks as you stroll along the Amsterdam canals. As a diverse array of knowledgeable and gracious local guides share each destination’s unique history with you, you’ll return from this cruise having experienced the best of Holland and Belgium!
This river cruise journeys through Netherlands and Belgium, calling at Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Veere, Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp, Kinderdijk and Amsterdam.
You'll sail aboard the AmaWaterways river ships AmaSofia, AmaStella and 3 sister ships.
On our river cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Special Interest Tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.
Your transports AmaStella
AmaPrima
- Deck plans
- 4
Piano Deck
Source: AmaWaterways, captured 10 October 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
AmaSerena
- Deck plans
- 4
Piano Deck
Source: AmaWaterways, captured 10 October 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
AmaSiena
- Deck plans
- 4
Piano Deck
Source: AmaWaterways, captured 10 October 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
AmaSofia
- Deck plans
- 4
Piano Deck
Source: AmaWaterways, captured 10 October 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
AmaStella
- Deck plans
- 4
Piano Deck
Source: AmaWaterways, captured 10 October 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Itinerary
- 1
Amsterdam
Sun 26 DecARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS – EMBARKATION. - 2
Amsterdam
Mon 27 DecAMSTERDAM – UTRECHT. - 3
Veere
Tue 28 DecVEERE, THE NETHERLANDS. - 4
Ghent
Wed 29 DecGHENT, BELGIUM. - 5
Brussels
Thu 30 DecBRUSSELS. - 6
Antwerp
Fri 31 DecANTWERP - DORDRECHT. - 7
Kinderdijk
Sat 1 JanKINDERDIJK. - 8
Amsterdam
Sun 2 JanDISEMBARKATION – DEPART AMSTERDAM.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise.
- Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam.
- Walking tour with Museum Speelklok (organ museum) visit.
- Castle de Haar visit.
- Dutch tasting tour.
- Cruising the Delta.
Accommodation
Accommodation is aboard the AmaWaterways river ships AmaSofia, AmaStella and 3 sister ships.
Stateroom categories available
- Suite
- Category AA+
- Category AA
- Category AB
- Category BA
- Category BB
- Category C
- Category D
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