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Cruise · AMAWaterways · 7 nights

Best of Holland & Belgium (New Year’s Celebration)

  • Sail aboard AmaWaterways river ships including the AmaSofia and AmaStella
  • Choose from standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Special Interest Tours
  • Walking tour and visit to Museum Speelklok included in the program
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$4,888 pp twin share
7 nights
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Cruise Snapshot
7 Nights

A seven-night river cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium, sailing between Amsterdam, Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp

  • Taste rich Belgian chocolates and freshly pressed Belgian waffles
  • Listen to mechanical instruments at Utrecht's Museum Speelklok
  • Explore castles including de Haar, Beersel and the Castle of the Counts of Flanders

Trip Details

Departs
Sat 23 Dec 2028
Returns
Sat 30 Dec 2028
Embarks
Amsterdam
Ship
AmaSofia
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 2 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.

Life in transit

AmaSofia

AmaSofia
Details · AmaWaterways

AmaSofia

Deck plans
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AmaSofia · Deck plans

Piano Deck

AmaSofia — Piano Deck deck plan

Source: AmaWaterways, captured 10 October 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Amsterdam

    Sat 23 Dec
    ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS – EMBARKATION.
  2. 2

    Amsterdam

    Sun 24 Dec
    AMSTERDAM – UTRECHT.
  3. 3

    Veere

    Mon 25 Dec
    VEERE, THE NETHERLANDS.
  4. 4

    Ghent

    Tue 26 Dec
    GHENT, BELGIUM.
  5. 5

    Brussels

    Wed 27 Dec
    BRUSSELS.
  6. 6

    Antwerp

    Thu 28 Dec
    ANTWERP - DORDRECHT.
  7. 7

    Kinderdijk

    Fri 29 Dec
    KINDERDIJK.
  8. 8

    Amsterdam

    Sat 30 Dec
    DISEMBARKATION – DEPART AMSTERDAM.
What you get for the price

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.
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the AmaWaterways river ships AmaSofia, AmaStella and 2 sister ships.

Stateroom categories available

  • Suite
  • Category AA
  • Category AB
  • Category BA
  • Category BB
  • Category C
  • Category D
  • Category E
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 8 days and 7 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 23 Dec 2028 and 04 Jan 2029, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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