Tulip Time - Cruise Only

Board your ship in Amsterdam to begin your 7-night cruise adventure.

Get ready for a delightful journey as you cruise from IJsselmeer to Kampen. One of the highlights is visiting the charming village of Giethoorn, often called the "Dutch Venice." It's the perfect spot to snap some fantastic photos of the adorable thatched-roof farmhouses that look like they belong in a fairytale! In the afternoon, you can hop on a guided bike tour through the beautiful Dutch countryside or explore the vibrant tulip fields of Flevoland. Exciting experiences await you!

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 the Flood Museum. 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 your guide for an exhilarating bike tour.

Admire Ghent's canal-side architecture and 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 can 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.

Explore this trendy city on a walking tour, where you can see Antwerp's Steen Castle, Grote Market, Brabo Fountain, and the UNESCO-designated Cathedral of Our Lady. Join a guided bike tour for a more active exploration of the area. Later in the afternoon, you have a choice of two excursions. Foodies will want to take 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 hand-planted by the castle staff each year.

During the morning, you can go on a walking tour of Rotterdam, nicknamed the "Gateway to Europe," and taste local specialties. Alternatively, go on an excursion to Delft, known as the home of the painter Johannes Vermeer, Delft Blue earthenware, and the Royal House. While here, visit the Royal Delft Porcelain Factory and Museum. If you prefer a more active adventure, go on a bike ride through Rotterdam and see some famous landmarks and architecture. In the afternoon, 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. Or, if you wish to explore the history of US immigration, join 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 currently being transformed into this unique educational experience.

Enjoy a morning of scenic cruising before venturing out in the afternoon on a smaller boat designed to glide beneath the many bridges of Amsterdam. Admire the city's historic harbor and canals, where beautiful homes and the fabled Skinny Bridge line the water. 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, which is open only nine weeks a year and is sometimes called the "Garden of Europe."

**Note: Included on most departures: An alternative tour will operate on sailings that visit Amsterdam outside Keukenhof's open dates.

Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home.