Discover the Netherlands and Germany on a 12-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Berlin aboard MS Victor Hugo. Begin in Amsterdam before sailing across Marken Lake and the IJsselmeer to Lemmer and Friesland. Cruise through Oldenburg and explore Bremen, Germany’s oldest maritime city. Visit Hanover, a major Lower Saxony hub, and continue to Wolfsburg and Magdeburg. Explore Nienburg, Minden, and Potsdam with its Sanssouci Palace gardens. The journey ends in Berlin, where historic landmarks and cultural treasures await. Excursions include Amsterdam, Volendam, Zaanse Schans, the Meyer Werft shipyard, Bremen’s old town, and Magdeburg’s Roman Roads. This itinerary combines iconic European cities with unique small towns, delivering a complete cultural and scenic experience between two capitals.
Highlights
Explore Amsterdam’s canals and vibrant historic city center
Cruise through Friesland’s lakes and peaceful green landscapes
Visit Bremen’s old town and the Renaissance town hall
Enjoy a guided tour of Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Board the ship at 6:00 p.m. Settle into your cabin, then meet the crew during a welcome drink before dinner. Spend the evening exploring Amsterdam at your own pace.
Start the day with an optional guided visit in Amsterdam, then return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon, choose an excursion to Volendam and the Zaanse Schans. Rejoin the ship in Hoorn and sail across Marken Lake and the IJsselmeer to reach Lemmer in the evening. Take part in evening entertainment before docking overnight.
A day of navigation through Holland, the land of water. Between canals and lakes, you will travel through Friesland, a typical Dutch region with its lush plains, a land of farms and lakes that lives apart with its language, identity, and traditions. Here, the rhythm of life seems to be outside of time. Arrival in the late afternoon at the Delfzijl lock, the gateway to the North Sea and the River Ems. Many activities on board. Overnight stop at Herbrum. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Departure early in the morning for navigation towards the Bollinger lock. Join an optional tour of the Meyer Werft shipyard. Return on board and cruise along the Küsten Canal.
Afternoon, transfer to Oldenburg. Free time for a short walk in Oldenburg, a university town and former residence of the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg. Wander through the historic streets of the city, where you'll see, among other things, a majestic red brick building, the Elisabeth-Anna Palace, the former residence of a ducal family, particularly striking for its original appearance. Return on board in Oldenburg.
Join an optional tour of the oldest maritime city in Germany, Bremen. You'll return on board afterwards. Enjoy some free time this evening to explore the city on your own.
You'll begin to cruise early in the morning for Nienburg. Upon arrival, you can ask to be transferred to the "red town": don't miss the magnificent Weser-Renaissance town hall. During this time, the boat will sail to Stolzenau. Once you board it again, you'll cruise to Minden.
Morning navigation towards Anderten. In the afternoon, join an optional tour of the city. The capital of Lower Saxony, Hanover, is one of the main economic centers in Germany. Continue to cruise to Wolfsburg. Tonight is the gala dinner and evening.
Day 8: Wolfsburg or Ruhen | Magdeburg | Genthin | Wusterwitz
Morning navigation. In the afternoon, join an optional tour of Magdeburg, situated midway on the Elbe River and the historic Roman Roads. During this time, the ship will continue its course for Magdeburg, where you will board it for dinner. Enjoy some free time this evening to explore the city on your own. Free time. Return on board in Genthin. Continuing navigation towards Wusterwitz. Overnight stop.
Begin to cruise early in the morning for Brandenburg. You'll leave by coach for an optional excursion to Potsdam and the gardens of the Sanssouci Palace. During this time, the boat will continue its course to Potsdam, where you'll board it again. Enjoy an evening of dancing.
The ship will leave for Berlin Spandau. Join an optional excursion to Berlin, once the iconic representation of a world divided into two blocks. Dinner on board.
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Main Deck-Cat A
28 Cabins with high windows (27 twins, 1 double cabin) Shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe.
Main Deck- Cat B
Shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe.
Main Deck- Cat C
Shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat A
17 cabins with picture windows with sliding top section (16 twins, 1 double cabin) Shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat B
Shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat C
Shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
