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Amsterdam in the Netherlands is the gateway to the Rhine River, which winds through Germany and connects with other major European rivers like the Main and Danube. Built around the dam of the Amstel River, from which it gets its name, Amsterdam is a city alive with culture, art, and quaint architecture. Numerous canals also span the Netherlands into Belgium that are excellent for exploring charming historical cities, windmills, and expansive flower farms. As the capital city of the Netherlands, it is home to several art and history museums, like Zaanse Schans and the Van Gogh Museum. In the evenings, you can enjoy a leisurely tour of the city on the canals that wind their way throughout enchanting Amsterdam. Contact one of our European river cruise specialists when you are ready to start planning your trip to Amsterdam.
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Grossmunster Cathedral, Zurich
The Enchanting Rhine - From Zurich to Amsterdam
12 Days from $5,179
After spending two nights in both Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland, board the MS Amaprima on an exclusive 7-day Rhine River cruise through the historic old towns and big cities of Germany, the historic borderlands of Strasbourg, France, and finally to Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
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Take a tour to see the beautiful fields of tulips
Grand Tulip Cruise of Holland & Belgium
Amsterdam to Amsterdam
15 Days from $6,998
Board Avalon Imagery II for a 15-day Rhine River cruise of the beautiful blooming fields in Belgium and the Netherlands. Along the way you'll see historical architecture, try local favorite dishes like Limburg pie & Dutch chocolate, and enjoy some exciting tours, including visits to medieval Namur, Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, and Middelburg.
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Grote Markt square in Antwerp, Belgium
Springtime in Holland
Amsterdam to Antwerp
5 Days from $1,367
Board the MS Gerard Schmitter for this 5-day Holland river cruise exploring the enchanting canals of Amsterdam, learning about Voledam and Zaanse Schans' traditions, and visiting the floral gardens of Keukenhof. Every day discover a new port of call and enjoy daily shore excursions with a full slate of activities.
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Brilliant tulips growing near Amsterdam
Tulips & Windmills
Amsterdam-Antwerp
10 Days from $4,699
Enjoy a relaxing 10-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Antwerp aboard the River Duchess. Step back in time to visit historic villages and medieval city centers both in the Netherlands and Belgium, plus the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk and the stunning rainbow of tulips at the Keukenhof Gardens.
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Historic Zurich with River Limmat, Switzerland
Rhine & Moselle Fairytales
18 Days from $7,729
Join the MS Amaprima on this unique adventure starting with an 11-night cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich, followed by three magical nights in Zurich. Enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours and in many cases, choose between excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, and hikes.
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Old city of Koblenz by night
Jewels of the Rhine
Zurich - Amsterdam
8 Days from $3,445
Emerald Dawn hosts this exciting 8-day Rhine River cruise from Zurich to Amsterdam. Biking, hiking, and urban exploration tours highlight this journey crossing through the towns of Basel, Breisach, Cologne, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Mannheim, and Strasbourg.
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Keukenhof Gardens
Tulip Time Cruise - Cruise Only
8 Days from $3,099
Cruise through The Netherlands & Belgium in the spring on this unique 8-day round-trip from Amsterdam aboard the MS Amalucia. Visit to a family-run tulip farm, tour greenhouses, and discover over one million tulips in different colors, species, and phases of growth.
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Stop in beautiful Basel, Switzerland
Rhine Highlights
Amsterdam-Basel
8 Days from $4,545
Journey along the Rhine in all-inclusive luxury aboard Scenic Crystal. Visit delightful towns and cities along the Rhine river valley, such as Cologne, Koblenz, Mannheim, Strasbourg and Baden-Baden as you cruise from Amsterdam to Basel.
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Historic old town Strasbourg
Rhine Highlights
Amsterdam to Basel
8 Days from $4,545
From Amsterdam to Basel, journey along the Rhine in all-inclusive luxury. Witness Amsterdam's famous canals to enjoying a sublime classical concert. Aboard the luxury 5-star Space ship.
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Stop in beautiful Basel, Switzerland
Castles along the Rhine
Basel to Amsterdam
8 Days from $2,999
Cruise the Rhine between France and Germany on this 8-day cruise aboard S.S. Antoinette. Alsace's mixed French-German ancestry gives it great gastronomy and a winemaking culture dating to the Romans. See once-mighty fortresses and get an inside look at Marksburg Castle, the only Rhine castle never destroyed.
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2 Best Wine Tasting River Cruises from Amsterdam for 2023-2024

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The Enchanting Rhine - From Zurich to Amsterdam$517912Dec 22, 2023After spending two nights in both Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland, board the MS Amaprima on an exclusive 7-day Rhine River cruise through the …
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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only$31998Apr 6, 2023Enjoy an enchanting 7-night cruise from Basel to Amsterdam along the Rhine to magnificent cities and charming villages alike. You are bound to live …
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7 Amazing Deals on Amsterdam Cruises

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North Sea Voyage: Northern Europe & the Normandy BeachesSavings$1005010Jun 6, 2023This 10-day National Geographic Explorer cruise explores medieval and Renaissance cities like Brugge, Antwerp, Brussels, and Lubeck. Learn about …
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Jewels of EuropeSavings$839515Jul 19, 2023On this 15-day European river cruise along the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers, meander past forested slopes, picturesque vineyards, and enchanting …
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Rhine HighlightsSavings$47458Jul 31, 2023From Amsterdam to Basel, journey along the Rhine in all-inclusive luxury. Witness Amsterdam's famous canals, explore castles along the river, wander …
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Rhine HighlightsSavings$47458Jun 21, 2023From Amsterdam to Basel, journey along the Rhine in all-inclusive luxury. Explore Amsterdam's famous canals, relax in the spa town of Baden-Baden, …
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Rhine HighlightsSavings$45458Apr 10, 2023From Amsterdam to Basel, journey along the Rhine in all-inclusive luxury. Witness Amsterdam's famous canals to enjoying a sublime classical concert. …
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Rhine HighlightsSavings$45458Apr 17, 2023Journey along the Rhine in all-inclusive luxury aboard Scenic Crystal. Visit delightful towns and cities along the Rhine river valley, such as …
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Rhine Christmas MarketsSavings$44458Dec 13, 2023Admire festive decorations and twinkling lights along streets and squares, and even the Scenic Crystal will be decked out in all its Christmas …
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Amsterdam Cruise Guide & Travel Tips

Highlights of Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands and is chock-full of the country's art, history, and culture. Conveniently, many river cruises of central Europe either start or end here, as neighboring Rotterdam is the mouth of the Rhine River. Even cruises that don't originate here tend to spend a few days docked here so that you'll have plenty of time to see highlights like:
  • The Royal Palace
  • 70-acre Keukenhof Gardens, where tulips bloom in stunning arrays of colors
  • The Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of Van Gogh's artwork in the world
  • The ancient Red Light District neighborhood
  • Zaanse Schans, an open air museum with wooden windmills, barns, and houses
  • Canal boat tours
  • Strolling through this delightful city by night
  • “De Halve Maen,” a Dutch East India Company replica ship
Sunset view of Yonne River in Burgundy
European Rivers
The multiple rivers flowing through Europe provide the perfect mode of transit for intimate travel experiences throughout various countries! River cruises also eliminate the stress of finding public transportation or driving. This brief overview of the Rhine, Rhone, Danube and Main rivers can help guide you in selecting your best river cruise option.
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Brilliant tulips growing near Amsterdam
Amsterdam Top Things to do
The best things to do in Amsterdam include visiting the Van Gogh Museum for a display of more than 1,000 of the artist’s paintings, shopping in the stores of De Negen Straatjes, and making your way to Albert Cuyp Markt to sample some of the city’s delicacies.
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Main Destinations on River Cruises departing from Amsterdam
Your journey through central Europe along the tranquilly enchanting Rhine River may begin or end in charming Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Along your cruise, you may stop in the river port cities and towns of:

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