This cruise provides a perfect mix of vibrant cities, scenic riverscapes and delightful spring colour. As we sail along the Dutch and Belgian waterways, we discover superb springtime scenery, the colourful Keukenhof Gardens and bustling Amsterdam.
Keukenhof
Itinerary
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Embark in Antwerp
We arrive in Antwerp and board our ship at 18.00.
Day 2 Antwerp – Rotterdam
Discover the old city of Antwerp with the company of your hostess. Return on board and cruising toward Rotterdam. Our cruise will cross small inland seas and immense locks to reach Rotterdam in the evening. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
Day 3 Keukenhof
This morning we spend the day at Keukenhof. We have time at leisure before returning on board and cruising toward Amsterdam (or surrounding).
Day 4 Amsterdam, Volendam & Zaanse Schans
This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Amsterdam by riverboat. Enjoy some free time in the city before lunch. After lunch we’ll travel by coach with our guide for Volendam. We’ll then visit a cheese factory to discover how Gouda cheese is made and enjoy a tasting. Next we head for Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum. We’ll return to our ship by coach.
Day 5 Disembark Amsterdam
After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
Hotel
MS L’Europe
The MS Europe is an elegant, intimate-sized standard ship, measuring 110m long and 11.40m wide. It can accommodate 180 passengers in 90 cabins spread over three decks. The size of each cabin is between 9m2 and 13m2. The restaurant and lounge/bar with dancefloor are located on the main deck, while the sundeck offers comfortable sun loungers and a large shaded area.
MS La Boheme
The MS La Boheme is a standard ship measuring 110m long by 10m wide. It accommodates 158 passengers in 79 cabins on two decks. The size of each cabin is 10m2 and there is one suite of 18m2. Located on the upper deck, all meals are served in the restaurant with its large windows and there is a lounge/bar with a dancefloor on the same level. Comfortable sun loungers are provided on the sundeck with a large shaded area, the ideal place to relax and admire the surrounding views.
MS Monet
Named after impressionist painter Claude Monet, this elegant ship measures 110m long by 11.40m wide and accommodates 158 passengers in 78 cabins spread over two decks. The size of a cabin is 11.50m2 (10m2 for the single cabin). The restaurant, located on the upper deck, offers large windows to allow guests to enjoy the panoramas. Also on this level is the lounge/bar with dancefloor, while on the sundeck, guests will find sun loungers and a large shaded area.
MS Gerard Scmitter
Named after the founder of CroisiEurope, the MS Gérard Schmitter is an intimate-sized premium ship measuring 110m long by 11.40m wide. It can accommodate 174 passengers in 87 cabins spread over three decks. The size of each cabin is 13.50m2. The ship is decorated in subtle chocolate brown shades with splashes of rose and lilac. The restaurant, lounge and bar with dancefloor are located on the middle deck, while guests can enjoy sun loungers and a large shaded area on the sundeck.
MS Lafayette
Named after the Marquis de Lafayette, this intimate sized premium ship measures 90m long by 10m wide and can accommodate 82 passengers in 43 double or single cabins, spread over two decks. The size of each cabin is between 10m2 to 15m2. The contemporary interior is decorated in grey and sand tones, combined with mauve and lilac shades. The upper deck is home to the restaurant, lounge/bar with dancefloor and central bar. The sundeck is furnished with comfortable sun loungers and offers a large shaded area.
Pricing
Selection of Standard and Premium Cruise ships available
4 Nights Inclusive
Inclusions
• Return short sea crossing
• Porterage
• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception
• Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine)
• 3 course lunch (set menu) on 2 days
• Packed lunch on 1 day (for visit to Keukenhof)
• 3 course dinner (set menu) on 3 nights
• Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night
• On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers & performers
• Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens
• Excursion to Volendam & Zaanse Schans
Please refer to your quote for ship inclusions.
