Holland & Belgium: Tulip Season River Cruise
8 DaysIncluded/Exclude
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Disney-trained Adventure Guides and knowledgeable local experts
- Outstanding accommodations as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Daily activities and entertainment as specified in the itinerary
- Admission fees to attractions and performances as specified in the itinerary
- Porterage service
- Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
- All transportation as specified in the itinerary
- Transfers upon arrival and departure (excluding pre- or post-nights not booked through Adventures by Disney)
- Wi-Fi on the ship
- All gratuities
- Taxes, including airport departure taxes (where applicable)
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare to and from destination including excess baggage fees and other airport/airline fees
- Travel protection insurance
- Passport and visa fees
- Alcoholic beverages not in the dining room
Tour Highlights
- Keukenhof Gardens: Wander through the blooming tulips and immaculate landscaping of this gorgeous garden.
- Floralia Flower Exhibition at Grand Bigard Castle Excursion: Enjoy an unforgettable floral experience featuring over a million bulbs, including tulips, hyacinths and daffodils, all planted in a magnificent display across the castle grounds.
- Kinderdijk: Enjoy a half-day tour—by canal boat or bike—of this 18th-century village and UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to 19 magnificent windmills, one of which you will have the opportunity to visit inside.
- Belgian Frites, Waffles & Beer Tour: Savor the renowned flavors of true Belgium deliciousness: frites, waffles and beer.
- Royal Delft Factory Tour & Workshop: Marvel at the artistry of the Royal Delft Factory, which has been creating its iconic hand-decorated, blue and white pottery for over 400 years—and decorate a tile of your own to take home with you.
Itinerary
Experience a sensory sensation like no other as you travel to Holland and Belgium during tulip season! During this 8-day/7-night River Cruise Adventure, you’ll stop and smell the tulips on visits to vibrant gardens and farms hand-planted with millions of tulip bulbs blooming into the world-renowned flower. Plus, savor the intense flavors of Belgium chocolate, local beers and stroopwafels. You’ll also take in iconic sights, including Dutch windmills, and the canals of Amsterdam with chances to bike through the historic streets and beautiful landscapes of these 2 amazing countries.
Please note: This itinerary, including but not limited to activities, hotels, meals and transportation, is subject to change.

Arrive in Amsterdam & Transfer to the Ship
Welkom in Amsterdam! Following your arrival, look for an Adventures by Disney representative who will assist you with your luggage and take you to the vehicle for your transfer to the ship.
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Embark the Ship
Check in with your Adventure Guides at the hospitality desk and settle into your cabin—your home for the next 7 nights.
Captain’s Welcome Reception
Meet the ship’s captain, who will welcome you and your fellow Travelers on board the ship.
Dinner On the Ship
Gather with your family and fellow Adventurers for a delicious dinner in the Main Dining Room.
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodations: AmaSiena

Breakfast On the Ship
Enjoy a tasty breakfast buffet on board the ship to start your day.
Scenic Sailing with Onboard Activities
As the ship sails to its next destination, join your Adventure Guides for onboard events and activities, including a local cheese tasting, a hair salon or spa.
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Lunch On the Ship
Enjoy lunch in the ship’s Main Dining Room before continuing with your adventure-filled afternoon.
Flevoland Tulips & Bulb Fields
Established in 1986, the province of Flevoland is renowned for the farming and beauty of its tulips. Meet a local family as they welcome Adventurers to their tulip farm and share the history and cultivation of this iconic flower.
Dinner On the Ship
Join your fellow Adventurers in the Main Dining Room for a delicious multicourse dinner featuring local favorites as well as other selections.
Evening Activities on the Ship
Take part in Adventure Guide-hosted activities and events on the ship or relax and unwind in the spa.
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Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: AmaSiena

Breakfast On the Ship
Enjoy a tasty breakfast buffet on board the ship to start your day.
Scenic Sailing with Onboard Activities
As the ship sails to its next destination, join your Adventure Guides for onboard events and activities, like a Belgium Waffle vs. Stroopwafel Taste-off, local cheese tasting or relax and unwind in the spa.
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Lunch On the Ship
Enjoy lunch in the ship’s Main Dining Room before continuing with your adventure-filled afternoon.
Afternoon Activity Options:
OPTION A:
Deltapark Neeltje Jan
Visit this flood disaster museum and storm surge barrier where you’ll learn about the devastating flood of 1953. Marvel at the engineering designed to manage the water and prevent future catastrophes.
OPTION B:
Zeeland Walking Tour & On Your Own Time
Zeeland, a province of islands in the southwestern Netherlands, is home to several historic towns that reflect its rich maritime and cultural heritage. After a guided walking tour, explore one of the province's quaint towns each offering a unique blend of Dutch history, island life and coastal charm.
OPTION C:
Port City Bike Ride
Join a local expert who will lead you on a bike ride through the ship’s port city. Explore the waterfront area, passing by some of the city’s iconic landmarks along the way.See important details
Dinner On the Ship
Join your fellow Adventurers in the Main Dining Room for a delicious multicourse dinner featuring local favorites as well as other selections.
Evening Activities On the Ship
Take part in Adventure Guide-hosted activities and events on the ship or relax and unwind in the spa.
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Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: AmaSiena

Breakfast On the Ship
Enjoy a tasty breakfast buffet on board the ship to start your day.
Full-Day Activity Option
Excursion to Bruges
Embark on a full-day excursion to one of Belgium’s more well-known cities. Explore this medieval city on a privately guided walking tour where you’ll see Saint-Jean-de-Luz bridge, the market and city hall. You’ll also visit Beguinage Ten Winjngaarde, a preserved complex that now serves as a convent for Benedictine nuns and is home to exhibits of 17th-century life. After an included, on-your-own lunch, you’ll receive a Historium Museum ticket where you can take an impressive virtual flight along the area’s medieval architecture, climb the Historium Tower and enjoy a unique 360-degree view of the city, including its famous belfry.
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Morning Activity Options:
OPTION A:
Fairytale City of Ghent Walking Tour with Canal Cruise
Enjoy a privately guided walking tour of Ghent, often described as a fairytale city due to its enchanting medieval architecture, picturesque canals and cobblestone streets. You’ll also enjoy a delightful cruise along the city’s canals.
OPTION B:
Ghent Bike Ride
Enjoy a leisurely, guided bike ride through the medieval city of Ghent, the third largest city in the country. Pedal along the waterfront and through public squares as you pass some of the town’s iconic monasteries and the local university.See important details
Lunch at Leisure
Savor local flavors as you discover a new favorite spot on an included lunch in town.
Afternoon Activity Options:
OPTION A:
Nibbling through Ghent Tour
Savor the flavors of Belgium on this privately guided walking tour where you’ll sample world-famous Belgian chocolate, buttery baked goods, local beer, charcuterie nibbles and a variety of artisanal mustard with a recipe dating back to 1790.
OPTION B:
Audio-Guided Tour of Gravensteen Castle with Hot Chocolate Tasting
Venture into the dark history of medieval punishment and torture devices as you explore this imposing castle and museum that features massive stone walls, drawbridges, defensive towers and a moat. Climb twisting spiral staircases as you make your way to the top of the towers where you’re rewarded with a spectacular panoramic view of the surrounding area. Delving into the castle’s history and architecture will be deliciously rewarded with a mug of hot chocolate.
OPTION C:
Time On Your Own in Ghent
Explore this magnificent medieval city on your own. Marvel at the 12th-century Gravensteen Castle and Grasslei, a row of guildhalls beside the Leie River Harbor. Your Adventure Guides will be happy to help offer suggestions of additional not-to-be-missed locations.
Dinner On the Ship
Join your fellow Adventurers in the Main Dining Room for a delicious multicourse dinner featuring local favorites as well as other selections.
Evening Activities On the Ship
Take part in Adventure Guide-hosted activities and events on the ship or relax and unwind in the spa.
See important details
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: AmaSiena

Breakfast On the Ship
Enjoy a tasty breakfast buffet on board the ship to start your day.
Floralia Flower Exhibition at Grand Bigard Castle Excursion
Experience a feast for the senses as you explore this unforgettable annual flower exhibition in the park of the Castle of Grand Bigard (Groot-Bijgaarden) during a privately guided visit. Receive a brief orientation tour, then enjoy time on your own to walk among vibrant displays that encompass 35 acres and feature over 400 varieties of more than a million hand-planted bulbs.
Lunch On the Ship
Enjoy lunch in the ship’s Main Dining Room before continuing with your adventure-filled afternoon.
Afternoon Activity Options:
OPTION A:
Antwerp City Walking Tour with Behind-the-Scenes Cathedral of Our Lady Tour
Stroll through the streets of this port city located on Belgium’s River Scheldt. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the city is filled with fascinating sights that includes its centuries-old Diamond District, which is home to thousands of diamond traders, cutters and polishers. Take in the sights at the Grote Markt, a central square in the Old Town section that offers an excellent example of the city’s Flemish Renaissance architectural style. You’ll also visit the Cathedral of Our Lady Church, which is home to a behind-the-scenes exploration of the art on display, including artwork from Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. For those interested, a climb up the stairs to the top of the southern tower to see the inner construction of the cathedral.
OPTION B:
Belgian Frites, Waffles & Beer Tour
Taste a true Belgian foodie flavor trifecta as you savor the opportunity to sample delicious local frites, waffles and beer!
OPTION C:
On Your Own Time in Antwerp
Delight in an exploration of Antwerp, where a charming medieval center thrives alongside the vibrant, modern city. Enjoy the broad, leafy boulevards, outdoor cafés, historic buildings and delightful shops in the this city know for fashion moguls, art lovers and diamond dealers.
Dinner On the Ship
Join your fellow Adventurers in the Main Dining Room for a delicious multicourse dinner featuring local favorites as well as other selections.
Evening Activities on the Ship
Take part in Adventure Guide-hosted activities and events on the ship or relax and unwind in the spa.
See important details
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: AmaSiena

Breakfast On the Ship
Enjoy a tasty breakfast buffet on board the ship to start your day.
Morning Activity Options:
OPTION A:
Kinderdijk Village, Boat Trip & Windmill Tour
Set out on a privately guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site village that dates back to 1740 and is home to 19 spectacular windmills built as part of a water management system. Board a quaint canal boat that will transport you to a windmill so you can step inside one of these iconic Dutch structures.
OPTION B:
Kinderdijk Bike Ride
While on a guided bike tour, discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk, famous for its charming 18th-century windmills, dikes and pumping stations that have protected the region for more than 700 years.See important details
Lunch On the Ship
Enjoy lunch in the ship’s Main Dining Room before continuing with your adventure-filled afternoon.
Afternoon Activity Options:
OPTION A:
Royal Delft Experience: Guided Factory Tour & Hands-on Crafts
Take a privately guided tour of the Royal Delft Factory, world-renowned for their iconic blue and white hand-painted pottery. The company recently celebrated their 400th anniversary, dating back to the 17th century. You’ll have the opportunity to paint a design of your choosing on a ceramic tile to take home as a special souvenir.
OPTION B:
Delft City Tour & Time On Your Own in Delft
Enjoy a privately guided walking tour around the medieval, canal-ringed city that is home to the world-renowned Royal Delft Factory. It is also the birthplace and burial site of the famed Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Following the tour, you’ll have time to explore the city on your own.
Farewell Dinner On the Ship
Gather with your family, fellow Adventurers and newfound friends for a farewell dinner featuring locally-inspired dishes as well as traditional, Western menu items.
Evening Activities On the Ship
Take part in Adventure Guide-hosted activities and events on the ship or relax and unwind in the spa.
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Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: AmaSiena

Breakfast On the Ship
Enjoy a tasty breakfast buffet on board the ship to start your day.
Keukenhof Gardens Excursion
Stroll amid the Keukenhof Gardens, an enchanting backdrop for 7 million spring-flowering bulbs, as well as a stunning location for the park’s fountains, streams, sculptures and indoor pavilion.
Lunch On the Ship
Enjoy lunch in the ship’s Main Dining Room before continuing with your adventure-filled afternoon.
Afternoon Activity Options:
OPTION A:
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Cruise along the scenic canals in the city known as the “Venice of the North.” During your cruise, you’ll see some of Amsterdam’s iconic sites, historic buildings, magnificent bridges and so much more of this beautiful city.
OPTION B:
Time On Your Own in Amsterdam
Explore this magnificent city on your own, soaking up the artistic heritage and stunning architecture walking along the iconic canals or sipping on a coffee while nibbling on a local treat from one of the many cafés. Or spend time relaxing in one of the city’s many parks.See important details
Dinner On the Ship
Join your fellow Adventurers in the Main Dining Room for a delicious multicourse dinner featuring local favorites as well as other selections.
Evening Activities On the Ship
Take part in Adventure Guide-hosted activities and events on the ship or relax and unwind in the spa.
See important details
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: AmaSiena

Breakfast On the Ship
Enjoy one last breakfast on the ship at the close of your incredible adventure.
Debarkation & Transfer to the Airport
Following your debarkation, transfer to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) for your flights home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Included/Exclude
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Disney-trained Adventure Guides and knowledgeable local experts
- Outstanding accommodations as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Daily activities and entertainment as specified in the itinerary
- Admission fees to attractions and performances as specified in the itinerary
- Porterage service
- Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
- All transportation as specified in the itinerary
- Transfers upon arrival and departure (excluding pre- or post-nights not booked through Adventures by Disney)
- Wi-Fi on the ship
- All gratuities
- Taxes, including airport departure taxes (where applicable)
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare to and from destination including excess baggage fees and other airport/airline fees
- Travel protection insurance
- Passport and visa fees
- Alcoholic beverages not in the dining room
