112 cruises found
A cruise in the Netherlands unfolds at water level, among canals, polders, ports, windmills, and major cities open to the rivers.
You can reach Amsterdam via the IJ, along the modern Rotterdam docks, reach Kinderdijk to see the mills in their original landscape or sail to Zeeland, between dams, villages and old trading ports.
The destination operates both as a river cruise and as a sea stop, with a beautiful combination of museums, architecture, tulips, markets, faïence, beers, cheeses and landscapes built around the water.
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Netherlands
Itinerary : Cologne, Rotterdam, Enkhuizen, Amsterdam, Nijmegen, Cologne
1 other departures
MS Rhein Melodie
6 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Cologne
03/27/2027
from
US$ 803
Other departures:
01 May 2027
Itinerary : Cologne, Rotterdam, Enkhuizen, Amsterdam, Nijmegen, Cologne
6 other departures
MS Rhein Symphonie
6 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Cologne
03/31/2027
from
US$ 922
Other departures:
05-10-15-20-25 Apr 2027
28 May 2027
Itinerary : Southampton, Zeebrugge, Amsterdam, Cherbourg, Southampton
1 other departures
Queen Victoria
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
11/27/2026
from
US$ 982
Other departures:
28 Dec 2027
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Hoorn, Gouda, Rotterdam, Amsterdam
1 other departures
Victor Hugo
6 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
09/26/2026
from
US$ 1,040
Other departures:
25 Apr 2027
Itinerary : Cologne, Gorinchem, Rotterdam, Enkhuizen, Amsterdam, Nijmegen, Cologne
2 other departures
MS NickoSpirit
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Cologne
04/04/2027
from
US$ 1,478
Other departures:
18-25 Apr 2027
Itinerary : Cologne, Amsterdam, Enkhuizen, Kampen, Deventer, Zutphen, Arnhem, Cologne
1 other departures
MS NickoSpirit
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Cologne
10/19/2027
from
US$ 1,537
Other departures:
16 Aug 2027
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Arnhem, Middelburg, Gand, Antwerpen, Rotterdam, Amsterdam
2 other departures
MS Amadeus Cara
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
04/12/2027
from
US$ 1,799
Other departures:
29 Mar 2027
05 Apr 2027
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Arnhem, Middelburg, Gand, Antwerpen, Rotterdam, Amsterdam
Amadeus Brilliant
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
04/29/2027
from
US$ 1,799
Itinerary : Cologne, Gorinchem, Genthin, Pisco, Antwerpen, Maastricht, Nijmegen, Cologne
MS NickoSpirit
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Cologne
09/05/2026
from
US$ 1,899
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Lemmer, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Amsterdam
5 other departures
MS Lafayette
6 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
07/19/2027
from
US$ 1,958
Other departures:
26 May 2027
22 Jun 2027
15 Aug 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Southampton, Zeebrugge, Amsterdam, Southampton
Queen Victoria
7 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
12/28/2026
from
US$ 1,964
Itinerary : Brussels, Antwerp, Gand, Veere, Dordrecht, Brussels
7 other departures
MS Lafayette
7 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Brussels
10/18/2026
from
US$ 1,967
Other departures:
08-29 Jul 2027
04-25-31 Aug 2027
27 Sep 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Arnhem, Middelburg, Gand, Antwerpen, Rotterdam, Amsterdam
Amadeus Star
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
04/30/2027
from
US$ 1,981
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Hellevoetsluis, Utrecht, Gand, Brussels, Antwerpen, Dordrecht, Amsterdam
1 other departures
Amavenita
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
02/25/2027
from
US$ 2,289
Other departures:
04 Feb 2027
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Arnhem, Middelburg, Gand, Antwerpen, Rotterdam, Amsterdam
Amadeus Queen
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Amsterdam
04/10/2027
from
US$ 2,644
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Utrecht, Maastricht, Antwerpen, Gand, Kinderdijk, Rotterdam, Amsterdam
1 other departures
Amadeus Aurea
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
07/06/2027
from
US$ 2,654
Other departures:
13 Jul 2027
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Utrecht, Hellevoetsluis, Gand, Brussels, Antwerpen, Dordrecht, Amsterdam
5 other departures
AmaStella
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
12/26/2026
from
US$ 3,360
Other departures:
05-12 Sep 2026
17-24 Oct 2026
14 Nov 2026
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Kampen, Hellevoetsluis, Utrecht, Gand, Brussels, Antwerpen, Dordrecht, Amsterdam
AmaSerena
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
03/12/2027
from
US$ 3,416
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Utrecht, Hellevoetsluis, Gand, Brussels, Antwerpen, Dordrecht, Amsterdam
1 other departures
AmaStella
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
12/19/2026
from
US$ 3,463
Other departures:
21 Nov 2026
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Hellevoetsluis, Bruinisse, Gand, Antwerpen, Dordrecht, Rotterdam, Amsterdam
3 other departures
AmaSerena
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
03/26/2027
from
US$ 3,754
Other departures:
19 Mar 2027
02-23 Apr 2027
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Hellevoetsluis, Bruinisse, Gand, Antwerpen, Dordrecht, Rotterdam, Amsterdam
1 other departures
AmaLucia
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
03/25/2027
from
US$ 3,754
Other departures:
01 Apr 2027
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Hellevoetsluis, Bruinisse, Gand, Antwerpen, Dordrecht, Rotterdam, Amsterdam
4 other departures
AmaViola
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
03/24/2027
from
US$ 3,811
Other departures:
07-14-21-28 Apr 2027
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Utrecht, Veere, Hellevoetsluis, Utrecht, Gand, Brussels, Antwerpen, Dordrecht, Kinderdijk, Amsterdam
2 other departures
AmaPrima
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
12/29/2027
from
US$ 3,856
Other departures:
29 May 2027
05 Jun 2027
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Utrecht, Hellevoetsluis, Veere, Utrecht, Gand, Brussels, Antwerpen, Dordrecht, Kinderdijk, Dordrecht, Amsterdam
AmaSiena
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
12/30/2027
from
US$ 3,856
Itinerary : Amsterdam, Utrecht, Veere, Hellevoetsluis, Utrecht, Gand, Brussels, Antwerpen, Dordrecht, Kinderdijk, Dordrecht, Amsterdam
AmaStella
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Amsterdam
12/26/2027
from
US$ 3,913
Amsterdam canals
The Rijksmuseum
The Keukenhof
The Rijksmuseum
The Keukenhof
Amsterdam canals
The Keukenhof
Amsterdam canals
The Rijksmuseum
Rotterdam
Kinderdijk
Delft
Kinderdijk
Delft
Rotterdam
Delft
Rotterdam
Kinderdijk
Veere
Middelburg
Delta works
Middelburg
Delta works
Veere
Delta works
Veere
Middelburg
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Dordrecht
Rotterdam
Dordrecht
Amsterdam
Dordrecht
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Weather & swimming
The most iconic period: the spring cruises showcase the tulips, the flower fields, the gardens, and the relatively fresh cities.
Expert advice
Ideal if you want a cruise centered on flowers. Tulip season is usually most popular from early April to early May, although peak bloom varies from year to year.
Weather & swimming
Long days and a lively atmosphere. Cities are vibrant, terraces are full, and river cruises benefit from long evenings on deck.
Expert advice
Good time to combine Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Zeeland and the Rhine, but the most well-known places can be more crowded.
Weather & swimming
Quieter, mild, and cultural. Museums, cities, and ports are less busy, and the light on the canals is often beautiful.
Expert advice
Excellent compromise for travelers who prefer cities, museums, architecture and river navigation without the spring rush.
Weather & swimming
Cooler, but warm and inviting in the cities. Year-end cruises may focus on markets, lights, museums, and cafes.
Expert advice
Choose this period for a more urban, cultural cruise. The weather can be wet and windy, but the cities remain highly rewarding.
| Season | Weather & swimming | Expert advice |
|---|---|---|
March to May (spring and tulips) | The most iconic period: the spring cruises showcase the tulips, the flower fields, the gardens, and the relatively fresh cities. | Ideal if you want a cruise centered on flowers. Tulip season is usually most popular from early April to early May, although peak bloom varies from year to year. |
June–August (summer) Long days and a lively atmosphere. Cities are vibrant, terraces are full, and river cruises benefit from long evenings on deck. Good time to combine Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Zeeland and the Rhine, but the most well-known places can be more crowded. | ||
September to October (after-season) | Quieter, mild, and cultural. Museums, cities, and ports are less busy, and the light on the canals is often beautiful. | Excellent compromise for travelers who prefer cities, museums, architecture and river navigation without the spring rush. |
November–December (winter atmosphere) | Cooler, but warm and inviting in the cities. Year-end cruises may focus on markets, lights, museums, and cafes. | Choose this period for a more urban, cultural cruise. The weather can be wet and windy, but the cities remain highly rewarding. |
In the Netherlands, hotspots take their full meaning from water: urban canals, rivers, ports, mills, polders and dams tell the story of how the country was built with and against the sea.
In Amsterdam
Canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Jordaan, and gabled houses form the country’s most famous image.
In Delft
Delftware, canals, and squares offer a more intimate view of historic Holland.
In Dordrecht
The docks and old ports remind us of the importance of river roads in Dutch history.
In Amsterdam
Canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Jordaan, and gabled houses form the country’s most famous image.
In Delft
Delftware, canals, and squares offer a more intimate view of historic Holland.
In Dordrecht
The docks and old ports remind us of the importance of river roads in Dutch history.
In Kinderdijk
The mills lined up along the canals offer one of the most iconic landscapes in the Netherlands.
In Zealand
Dams and estuaries show the permanent link between territory, sea and water protection.
Around Amsterdam
Villages, polders and flower fields are a perfect complement to a spring cruise.
In Kinderdijk
The mills lined up along the canals offer one of the most iconic landscapes in the Netherlands.
In Zealand
Dams and estuaries show the permanent link between territory, sea and water protection.
Around Amsterdam
Villages, polders and flower fields are a perfect complement to a spring cruise.
From the canals of Amsterdam
The bridges, façades and reflections give an immediate read of the city.
In Kinderdijk
The waterfront mills remain one of the most photogenic landscapes in the country.
From the Euromast in Rotterdam
The view of the harbor, the Meuse and the skyline shows another facet of the Netherlands.
From the canals of Amsterdam
The bridges, façades and reflections give an immediate read of the city.
In Kinderdijk
The waterfront mills remain one of the most photogenic landscapes in the country.
From the Euromast in Rotterdam
The view of the harbor, the Meuse and the skyline shows another facet of the Netherlands.
In Rotterdam
The Erasmus Bridge, the Markthal, and the Cube Houses reveal a city looking toward the future.
The port of Rotterdam
Cruising through the port conveys the scale of the country’s industrial and maritime activity.
In Amsterdam Noord
Former industrial port areas that have been redeveloped give the capital a more contemporary image.
In Rotterdam
The Erasmus Bridge, the Markthal, and the Cube Houses reveal a city looking toward the future.
The port of Rotterdam
Cruising through the port conveys the scale of the country’s industrial and maritime activity.
In Amsterdam Noord
Former industrial port areas that have been redeveloped give the capital a more contemporary image.
Seeing Amsterdam from the canals
Amsterdam truly comes alive when viewed from the water. Travelers love its bridges, gabled houses, leaning façades, and the unique way the city seems organized around its canals.
Walking through Kinderdijk's mills
Kinderdijk remains one of the most powerful images of a cruise in the Netherlands. Travelers enjoy seeing the windmills in their original landscape, along canals and polders, and gaining a tangible sense of the country’s relationship with water.
Discover Rotterdam between the port, architecture and Meuse
Rotterdam contrasts sharply with Amsterdam. Travelers discover the Erasmus Bridge, Cube Houses, Markthal, docks, and immense port, which present a more modern and daring side of the Netherlands.
Staying in the Jordaan after the great museums of Amsterdam
The Jordaan offers a more intimate Amsterdam experience after the classic tours, and travelers enjoy its small streets, quieter canals, galleries, cafes and less monumental but very charming neighborhood atmosphere.
Sample the food stalls at Rotterdam’s Markthal
The Markthal offers a delicious, accessible break in the heart of Rotterdam. Travelers enjoy the contrast between its spectacular architecture, stalls selling cheeses, fish, sweets, and dishes from around the world, and the neighborhood’s lively atmosphere.
Stopping in Veere to taste the sea Zealand
Veere offers a quieter view of the Netherlands, away from major museums and busy cities. Travelers love its docks, old houses, narrow streets, and atmosphere of a historic waterfront port.
There are many cities to discover in the Netherlands, from the most modern to the richest from a historical point of view. You can start your journey in Amsterdam , the capital known for its canals and Golden Age merchant houses. To discover in particular, the famous Red Light District and its ladies in the window and its narrow streets, or even interesting art museums such as the Van Gogh Museum, which offers one of the painter's most important collections , or the Rijksmuseum , the equivalent of the Parisian Louvre. Don't miss the New Church in Gothic style, or the Anne Frank House which retraces the tragedy of this little Jewish girl during the Second World War .
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Europe's largest commercial port, Rotterdam is also not lacking in interest. More contemporary than its counterpart, the city seduces with its modernity and its buildings. Also new, the city of The Hague is an opportunity to discover recent architecture mixed with Art Nouveau. For more authenticity, head to Delft. Birthplace of the famous painter Vermeer, it reveals a more traditional style as well as monuments rich in history. The town is also known for its earthenware to discover in shops or museums. Oldest city in the country, Maastricht not only gave its name to a European treaty. The city on the border with Belgium is also known for its cobbled streets and its antiques fair, the largest in the world. And if you want to get into the very heart of Dutch culture, head to Marten. This small typical village still allows you to meet old inhabitants in clogs and traditional costume. But the kingdom of the Netherlands is also an important nature to discover, especially at the Keukenhof, in the town of Lisse. It is now the largest bulb park in the world, and in the spring it allows you to appreciate more than seven million tulips, as well as narcissi or hyacinths. A flower parade is organized in this expanse of more than 32 hectares in mid-April. A true symbol of the Netherlands, the Kinderdijk is represented on almost all postcards. You will discover an alignment of nineteen mills in two rows. These monuments, which still stand proudly, were built in the 18th century, right in a marshy area, revealing landscapes of great beauty.
You will find a temperate climate in the Netherlands, nourished by the influences of the North Sea. This marine contribution thus causes mild summers, but quite rainy, as well as winters that are cooler than cold. It is not uncommon for the country to experience quite strong winds in winter. If the grayness is quite present in the off-seasons, with in particular a lot of rain, the month of May remains pleasant to discover most of the Netherlands. At this time of year, the territory is less watered, and you can admire the many plants that bloom in nature and in the parks of Dutch cities.
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