Join us for the ultimate spring escape as we visit one of the Netherlands most famed floral events. Not only will the river cruise see us sail to the likes of Amsterdam, Den Helder and Lelystad but we will also delight in the once-in-a-decade Floriade Expo and have the opportunity to visit Het Loo Palace and De Kruidhof Botanical Garden.
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Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Amsterdam, where we board our ship for our six-night cruise.
Spend the morning in Amsterdam. The cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam offers something for everyone, from romantic canal cruises, art, shopping, culture, history and much, much more. Spend time admiring the attractive 17th century merchant houses and the floating flower market or simply relax in a canal-side café. We return to ship for lunch onboard and this afternoon cruise onwards to Hoorn.
After lunch, why not join an optional excursion to the Medemblik Bakery, a quaint two-story museum where you’ll see how traditional Dutch specialities are made, including ‘gevulde koek’, which is an almond paste cookie and ‘speculaas’ which are delicious gingerbread cookies.
We return to the ship in Den Helder for a relaxing evening on board as we cruise towards Harlingen.
with an extra experience
We return to the ship at lunchtime and sail onwards to Kampen arriving later this evening.
with an extra experience
This morning you can join an optional excursion to Het Loo Palace. This impressive 17th century palace was the favourite summer residence of the Dutch Royal family and still displays the exquisite interior and magnificent ornamental gardens. We return to the ship at lunchtime and sail onwards to the traditional town of Lelystad where there’s time to explore this lively little port as we are berthed here overnight.
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Included excursion by coach to the Floriade World Horticultural Expo. Once every 10 years in the Netherlands, we are treated to the world's ultimate flower show in a spectacular festival of flowers. In 2022, the Floriade World Horticultural Expo takes place in the Dutch town of Almere and will be spread over five themed zones across an enormous 66 hectares and is also a celebration of plants, vegetables, fruit and produce. We rejoin our ship in Amsterdam for our final night.
Disembark and return home.
You will spend six nights on board the 4-star MS Arena. Step aboard and feel right at home from the minute you set sail on the stylish and spacious MS Arena. Let the Captain and crew take care of your every need while you prioritise relaxing in comfort as you glide along the river. Take advantage of the wellness and fitness suite, treat yourself to a drink or two in the Ambassador’s Lounge or soak up the ambience and spectacular sights from the sun deck. Wherever you choose to spend your time on board, you’ll be in great hands.
