Rotterdam river cruises

Rotterdam river cruise offers stops at Kinderdijk windmills, Dordrecht’s medieval harbor, Gouda cheese markets, and the city’s Erasmus Bridge. Sail past Maas River wetlands with herons and ducks, enjoy fresh stroopwafels, and explore Rotterdam’s waterfront architecture and historic canal quays. Witness the world's biggest harbor and explore the Maritime Museum honoring the centuries-old seafaring history that has made this one of the most important cities of coastal northern Europe. One of the most popular times to visit is during the springtime, when a rainbow of tulips are in full bloom throughout Holland and our hand-crafted Tulip Time cruises put these colorful fields on full display. Rebuilt from the ground up after World War II, modern architecture defines a bold vision for the city's future. Contact our Trip Planners for a personalized river cruise to rotterdam.

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Top 10 Rhine River Cruises of Rotterdam for 2026-2027

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4 Best Deals for Rhine River Cruises to Rotterdam, the Netherlands for 2026-2027

Trip Name	From	Days	Summary
Tulip Time - Cruise Only	$3,549	8	Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam aboard the MS Amacerto. Discover blooming gardens, iconic windmills, and medieval treasures, and indulge in Belgian chocolates, waffles, and cheeses. 0
Tulip Time Cruise - Cruise Only	$3,649	8	Set sail on an 8-day spring cruise from Amsterdam aboard the MS Amalucia, exploring the blooming Keukenhof Gardens, Floralia, and Kinderdijk’s iconic windmills. Savor Belgian chocolates, waffles, and cheeses while discovering the charm of Bruges, Ghent, and Delft. 0
Tulip Time - Cruise Only	$3,449	8	Embark on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam aboard the MS Amaserena. Celebrate spring with vibrant blooms at Keukenhof Gardens, explore Kinderdijk's windmills, and enjoy medieval Bruges and Ghent, while savoring Belgian chocolates, waffles, and cheeses. 0
Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards	$10,990	11	Experience an 11-day river cruise on the Emerald Sun, exploring scenic vineyards, historic castles, and charming villages along the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Starting in Basel, Switzerland, visit major cities like Strasbourg, Koblenz, Utrecht, and Amsterdam, as well as the UNESCO-listed Kinderdijk windmills. 0

Rotterdam Travel Guide

Highlights

No matter when you visit the Dutch city of Rotterdam, you're in for a wonderful experience on your cruise of the Benelux Countries (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg) on your cruise of northwestern Germany or Rhine River cruise.

The most popular cruises are the "Tulip Time" cruises of the spring season in Holland, where visitors will marvel at the seemingly endless fields of tulips in every hue.

Rotterdam itself is considered one of the best visitor destinations in the region for its modern, sophisticated atmosphere and cultural highlights. Completely rebuilt from the ground up after World War II, the contemporary architecture houses classy restaurants, hotels, and museums.

After exploring Rotterdam, your cruise continues on to other local destinations like Amsterdam, Antwerp, Bruges, and Hamburg.