Netherlands Small Ship Cruises

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.

Sail from Amsterdam to Zurich on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard Emerald Destiny. Visit iconic destinations including Alkmaar, Cologne, Strasbourg, and Heidelberg. Join guided walking tours, enjoy scenic bike rides, and experience local flavors across Germany, France, and Switzerland.

Set sail on the Rhine River on an 8-day Emerald Luna cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich. Explore tulip gardens, medieval towns, and cultural landmarks across the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland. Enjoy guided tours, excursions, and scenic cruising for a complete experience of the Rhine’s historic and picturesque waterways.

Experience Europe’s Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel for 10 days on Avalon Imagery II. Explore Amsterdam’s canals, Nijmegen’s Roman ruins, Cologne Cathedral, Rhine Gorge castles, Rüdesheim vineyards, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg’s La Petite France, and the Black Forest with guided tours, tastings, and scenic walks.

Experience an 8-day Romantic Rhine cruise aboard Avalon Envision, sailing through Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach, with castles, cathedrals, and the Black Forest along the way.

Sail on a 10-day Rhine river cruise from Amsterdam to Lucerne on board Avalon Panorama. Explore Dusseldorf's avant-garde architecture and Old Town, and visit Koblenz and its stunning Rhine Gorge. Visit the grand cathedral and charming districts of Strasbourg, and enjoy a bike tour of the magical Black Forest in Breisach.

Sail from Zurich to Amsterdam on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard Emerald Destiny. Visit traditional Christmas markets in Cologne, Heidelberg, and Strasbourg. Discover historic landmarks, learn local holiday customs, and stroll through medieval towns lit up for the season. Enjoy guided tours, festive treats, and seasonal activities throughout.

Experience an 8-day Basel to Amsterdam Rhine River cruise aboard S.S. Victoria. Explore Strasbourg’s historic streets, visit Alsatian villages near Breisach, and discover Rhine Valley towns including Rüdesheim, Koblenz, and Cologne. Cruise through vineyard landscapes, medieval castles, and cultural landmarks along the scenic Upper Middle Rhine.

Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Champlain from Brest to Tromso. Explore Ostend, Rotterdam, Stavanger, Bergen, Alesund, Trondheim, Lofoten Islands, and cross the Arctic Circle. Discover Viking heritage, fjords, UNESCO towns, and Arctic landscapes with guided shore experiences.

Experience a 22-day voyage aboard Avalon Artistry II, cruising Europe’s legendary rivers through Switzerland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Bordeaux. From the Rhine Gorge’s castles to Paris’s cultural treasures and Bordeaux’s famed vineyards, immerse yourself in guided tours, wine tastings, and châteaux visits.

Discover fairytale castles, historic vineyards and the stunning remnant of a world frozen over with glaciers, Italy’s Lake Como, as part of this all-encompassing Rhine River cruise and land fantasy. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history.

Sail the Rhine & Moselle for 8 days aboard Avalon Imagery II, visiting Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Cochem, Bernkastel, and Luxembourg. Take canal cruises, tour castles, hike vineyards, taste wines, and see Rhine Gorge while exploring Europe’s historic towns and wine regions.