Netherlands Small Ship Cruises

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The Netherlands in Bloom

Amsterdam Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama

• Tour Nijmegen’s Roman ruins
• See Antwerp’s Cathedra Tour
• See Kinderdijk’s historic windmills
• Visit Keukenhof Garden

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Amsterdam / Amsterdam

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Biking

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Sail on a 10-day cruise aboard Avalon Panorama from Amsterdam through Holland and Belgium. Explore historic towns like Hoorn, Nijmegen, and Maastricht, tour Antwerp’s cathedral and diamond district, and visit iconic Dutch landmarks such as Kinderdijk and Keukenhof. Guided walking and biking excursions offer cultural, historical, and scenic experiences throughout.

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from $1,216

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Springtime in Holland

Amsterdam to Antwerp - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Gérard Schmitter

• Visit a renowned diamond merchant
• Explore the Keukenhof Gardens
• Tour the canals of Amsterdam
• Discover Zaanse Schans

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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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from $4,030

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Tulip Time Cruise

Roundtrip Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision

• Amsterdam canal cruise views
• See Keukenhof’s spring gardens
• See Ghent’s medieval city treasures
• Middelburg’s spice-trade history
• Tour Veere’s charming harbor town

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Amsterdam / Amsterdam

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Enjoy an 8-day river cruise from Amsterdam aboard the Avalon Envision. Explore historic cities, Keukenhof's vast gardens, and architectural highlights in Antwerp, Ghent, and Middelburg.

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from $10,595

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Amsterdam to Copenhagen: Europe's Engineering Icons

Amsterdam - Copenhagen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Explore Amsterdam canals
• Wander Keukenhof Gardens
• Visit Kinderdijk historic windmills
• Sail through Leeuwarden’s canals

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Amsterdam / Copenhagen

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Explore Europe's engineering marvels on a 10-day cruise from Amsterdam to Copenhagen aboard the Douglas Mawson. Discover iconic structures, historic landmarks, and waterways that showcase centuries of ingenuity and connect the continent's rich history.

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from $6,990

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Jewels of the Rhine

Amsterdam to Zurich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny

• Discover Heidelberg Castle gardens
• Cruise the Rhine Gorge
• Taste flavors of Alsace
• Visit Cologne Cathedral

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Amsterdam / Zurich

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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.

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from $8,390

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Tulips & the Rhine

Amsterdam to Zurich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Luna

• Visit Keukenhof Tulip Gardens
• Tour Strasbourg Neustadt District
• Explore Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
• Bike Around Breisach

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Amsterdam / Zurich

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Wildlife Viewing

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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.

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from $5,396

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Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Imagery II

• Explore Amsterdam’s canals
• Discover Nijmegen’s Roman ruins
• Taste Rüdesheim wines
• Visit Strasbourg’s La Petite France

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Urban Exploration

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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.

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from $3,951

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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision

• Cruise Amsterdam’s canals
• Bike ride in Cologne
• Sail the Rhine Gorge
• Taste Rüdesheim coffee

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Amsterdam / Basel

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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.

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from $5,529

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Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne

Amsterdam to Lucerne - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama

• See Dusseldorf’s architecture
• Cruise the scenic Rhine Gorge
• Explore Strasbourg grand cathedral
• Tour medieval village of Burkheim

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Amsterdam / Lucerne

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Small Ship Sailing

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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.

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from $8,790

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny

• Amsterdam Canal Boat Ride
• Cologne Cathedral Market Visit
• Strasbourg Grande Ile Tour
• Ravenna Viaduct Christmas Market

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Zurich / Amsterdam

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Christmas Market Visits

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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.

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from $16,695

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A European Spring

Lisbon - Amsterdam - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Taste Pastéis de Nata, in Lisbon
• Visit caves in Porto's Ribeira
• Admire flowers at Keukenhof Gardens
• Sample wines at Chateau Loudenne

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Lisbon / Amsterdam

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Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Festival Visits

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Set sail on a 17-day cruise from Lisbon to Amsterdam aboard the Greg Mortimer, celebrating spring along Europe’s Atlantic coast. Explore stunning landscapes, vibrant local culture, and historic towns while enjoying seasonal festivities.

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from $4,699

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Castles along the Rhine

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Victoria

• Tour the capital of Alsatian wines
• Enjoy a visit the Romanesque cathed
• Visit the Marksburg Castle
• Walk through Strasbourg

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Amsterdam / Basel

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During this 8-day cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the S.S. Victoria, cruise along the impressive Rhine River —Germany on one side, France on the other. Discover Alsace, whose dual French and German heritage has given it fabulous food and a winemaking tradition that goes back to the Romans.

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from $12,137

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Sublime Svalbard—From Dover via Norway’s Springtime Fjords

Dover - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

• Explore Harlingen’s canals
• Visit Heligoland’s red cliffs
• Experience Lofoten’s coastline
• Walk Dover’s cliffs coastal views

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Dover / Longyearbyen

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Kayaking, Whale Watching

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Embark on an Arctic expedition from Dover on MS Fram, exploring the Netherlands, and Norway while discovering historic sites, stunning landscapes, and wildlife. Conclude in Longyearbyen, gaining insights into Arctic nature and the chance to see polar bears.

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from $5,629

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The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound)

Basel - Amsterdam - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Imagery II

• Explore Black Forest village
• Visit Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral
• Discover Heidelberg Castle ruins
• Taste wine in Bernkastel

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard the Avalon Imagery II. Explore the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, starting in Basel. Discover charming cities in Germany, France, and Amsterdam, exploring Breisach, Strasbourg, and the Rhine Gorge while enjoying wine tastings in Bernkastel and a canal cruise in Amsterdam.

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from $14,290

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Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux

Basel to Bordeaux - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Artistry II

• Sail the Rhine Gorge
• Discover Strasbourg & Heidelberg
• Explore Paris
• Explore Bordeaux vineyards & wines
• See Amsterdam golden age canals

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Basel / Bordeaux

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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.

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from $4,039

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

• Taste Kölsch beer
• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
• Discover Lake Lucerne

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Amsterdam / Basel

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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.

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from $11,999

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Ultimate European Journey

Amsterdam - Bucharest - 24 Day Itinerary aboard River Duchess

• Visit to the Bamberg city on foot.
• Tour the Nazi Party Rally Grounds.
• Visit the beautiful Golubac castle
• Visit to Dynasty Palace in Belgrade

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Amsterdam / Bucharest

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Embark on a 24-day cruise from Amsterdam to Bucharest aboard the River Duchess. Sail through eight nations, visit five capital cities, and explore UNESCO sites like Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine Valley.

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from $4,330

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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles

Amsterdam to Remich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Imagery II

• Explore the Rhine River
• Walk Bernkastel’s medieval streets
• Taste renowned German wines
• Tour Luxembourg City landmarks

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Amsterdam / Paris

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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.

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