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Cruise · AMAWaterways · 7 nights

Tulip Time

  • Included choice of standard tours, bike tours and hikes daily
  • Seven nights aboard AmaWaterways river ships with stateroom options
  • Guided excursions to Delft porcelain factory and chocolate makers
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$5,328 pp twin share
7 nights
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22 departures

  1. Fri 19 Mar 2027 → Fri 26 Mar 2027 7 nights · Amsterdam · AmaSerena Outside $5,150 Balcony $7,379 Suite $11,120 from $5,150 pp twin share Select
  2. Sun 21 Mar 2027 → Sun 28 Mar 2027 7 nights · Amsterdam · AmaSiena Balcony $7,742 Suite $10,620 from $7,742 pp twin share Select
  3. Wed 24 Mar 2027 → Wed 31 Mar 2027 7 nights · Amsterdam · AmaViola Outside $5,328 Balcony $8,780 Suite $11,370 from $5,328 pp twin share Enquire
  4. Thu 25 Mar 2027 → Thu 1 Apr 2027 7 nights · Amsterdam · AmaLucia Balcony $8,892 Suite $11,770 from $8,892 pp twin share Select
  5. Fri 26 Mar 2027 → Fri 2 Apr 2027 7 nights · Amsterdam · AmaSerena Balcony $7,629 Suite $11,370 from $7,629 pp twin share Select
Cruise Snapshot
7 Nights

Experience spring tulips and medieval charm across the Netherlands and Belgium by river cruise

  • Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia spring flower displays in bloom
  • Kinderdijk windmills and Bruges medieval architecture UNESCO sites
  • Giethoorn canal village and Amsterdam bridge cruising

Trip Details

Departs
Wed 24 Mar 2027
Returns
Wed 31 Mar 2027
Embarks
Amsterdam
Ship
AmaViola
Operator
AMAWaterways

Celebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come alive. Experience the whimsical Kinderdijk windmills. Discover the timeless traditions of Delft porcelain and revel in the medieval architectural treasures of Bruges or Ghent. Throughout your journey indulge in Belgian chocolates, warm waffles and delicious cheeses—all while savoring the storybook atmosphere of the region.

This river cruise journeys through Netherlands and Belgium, calling at Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Bruinisse, Ghent, Antwerp, Dordrecht, Amsterdam and Amsterdam.

You'll sail aboard the AmaWaterways river ships AmaSerena, AmaSiena and 4 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

AmaViola

AmaViola
Details · AmaWaterways

AmaViola

Deck plans
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AmaViola · Deck plans

Piano Deck

AmaViola — 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

    Wed 24 Mar
    AMSTERDAM – EMBARKATION. Embark your ship in Amsterdam for your 7-night cruise.
  2. 2

    Amsterdam

    Thu 25 Mar
    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 seemingly lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. In the afternoon, go for a guided bike ride through the Dutch countryside or visit Flevoland’s vibrant tulip fields.
  3. 3

    Bruinisse

    Fri 26 Mar
    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 includes a photo stop at the Oosterschelde Kering, the largest storm surge barrier of the Delta Works. Alternatively, focus your tour on the history of the Delta Works at Neeltje Jans, one of the world's most impressive storm surge barriers. More than half of the Netherlands lies below sea level and the Delta Works were built to prevent a recurrence of the 1953 flood disaster. Prefer discovering Bruinisse on two wheels? Join our guide for an exhilarating bike tour.
  4. 4

    Ghent

    Sat 27 Mar
    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. After being greeted with a glass of champagne, a master chocolatier will brief you on the history of chocolate. You will also have the opportunity to taste different types of pralines - and try your hand at making your own. Alternatively, take a full-day tour of Bruges, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through Grote Markt and Burg Square, visit the centuries-old Church of Our Lady with its prominent spire, and, if you choose, sample some of the local specialties, from Belgian fries to waffles to chocolate, before returning to the ship.
  5. 5

    Antwerp

    Sun 28 Mar
    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 in the afternoon, you have a choice of two excursions. Foodies will want to go on a culinary tour to indulge in chocolate, waffles and beer. Flower lovers and gardeners can roam through the Floralia, an annual spring flower show featuring approximately one million bulbs that are hand-planted each year by the castle staff.
  6. 6

    Dordrecht

    Mon 29 Mar
    DORDRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS – ROTTERDAM. In 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 windmill via electric boat. You may also pedal past the windmills from the seat of a bike. Then, cruise to Rotterdam, where you can go on a walking tour of this city, nicknamed the "Gateway to Europe. Alternatively, go on an excursion to Delft to visit the Royal Delft Porcelain Factory and Museum. If you prefer a more active adventure, then go on a bike ride through Rotterdam and past some of its famous landmarks and architecture. Or, if you wish to explore the history of US immigration, join us on an excursion that visits Delfshaven, where, on August 1, 1620, the Pilgrim fathers departed on their epic journey aboard the Speedwell, plus tour the FENIX Museum of Migration, a former harbor warehouse that has been transformed into a unique educational experience.
  7. 7

    Amsterdam

    Tue 30 Mar
    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 the water and the fabled Skinny Bridge. Alternatively, marvel at one of the most impressive public gardens in the world, Keukenhof, which presents a spectacular display of millions of flowering tulips spread out over 70 acres. Spend time ambling through this legendary garden, open only nine weeks a year and sometimes referred to as the "Garden of Europe." Note: Included on most departures; An alternative tour will operate on sailings that visit Amsterdam outside of Keukenhof’s open dates.
  8. 8

    Amsterdam

    Wed 31 Mar
    DISEMBARKATION – DEPART AMSTERDAM. Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. – Indicates Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included on this day.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • The IJsselmeer scenic cruising.
  • Giethoorn tour.
  • Flevoland tulips and bulb fields.
  • Kampen bike tour.
  • Scenic cruising.
  • Zierikzee city tour.
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the AmaWaterways river ships AmaSerena, AmaSiena and 4 sister ships.

Stateroom categories available

  • Suite
  • Category AA
  • Category AB
  • Category BA
  • Category BB
  • Category CA
  • Category CB
  • Category D
Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals stateroom
Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals stateroom
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 19 Mar 2027 and 05 May 2027, 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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