Discover Amsterdam, Hoorn, Enkhuisen, and Lemmer on this 6-day cruise along Ijsselmeer Lake, one of the largest lakes in Holland. Board the MS Beethoven in Amsterdam and start your expedition with a tour of its sparkling canals, then cruise to Hoorn, one of the major cities in West Friesland. Join an excursion to Alkmaar and the Dutch Cheese Museum, discover Holland's cultural heritage and maritime history in a tour to the Zuiderzee Museum and finish your adventure with a visit to the Zaanse Schanse open-air museum.
Highlights
Enjoy a delightful night tour of Amsterdam on a canal boat
Visit Hoorn for an excursion to Alkmaar and the Dutch Cheese Museum
Cruise on one of the largest lakes in Holland: the Ijsselmeer
Take a tour of Volendam, well known for its Dutch seafood specialties
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Board the MS Monet at 6:00 p.m. in Amsterdam. After comfortably settling into your cabin, meet the crew at a welcome cocktail. Enjoy dinner on board, followed by a tour of Amsterdam on a canal boat. The city’s name comes from its origins: it grew around a dam on the Amstel River. Remain in port overnight.
*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage.
This morning, join an excursion for both packages:Guided tour of Giethoorn, a charming lakeside town, followed by a boat ride on the canals. Cruise on the Ijsselmeer, one of the largest inland freshwater lakes in Holland. Reach Enkhuizen in the afternoon.
Enjoy time at leisure to discover Enkhuizen on your own. The Zuiderzee Museum will give you a glimpse of everyday life in those former fishing harbors (entrance fee not included).
Spend the morning cruising to Amsterdam. Join a tour of the Keukenhof Gardens (open from March 24 to May 16). Each spring, there are more than 7 million bulbs in bloom with a total of 800 varieties of tulips. When the gardens are not open, you can have a tour of Volendam, well known for its Dutch seafood specialties, especially for smoked eel. Then head for Zaanse Schans, an open air museum with wooden windmills, barns, and houses. Enjoy a free evening, or why not discover the famous Red Light District through an optional tour (book and pay on board).
Day 6: Amsterdam | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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42 cabins (40 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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20 double cabins- equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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2 double cabins- equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 25%, 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
The trip was terrific with great planning on your part. Most of the adventures were not mainstream and somewhat off the beaten path which made it especially enjoyable!! We felt taken care of and you all were readily available to respond to questions and issues. I would highly recommend your company and friends have already expressed interest based on our pictures and excitement.
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Tim Elliott
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Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
2 days ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
2 days ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
3 days ago
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