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Our river Cruises in the Netherlands
The Netherlands, or the land of flowers, is one of those places where life is good. People are simply happy and live peacefully in their serene and quiet cities, as calm as the waters that cross them.
During a stay in Holland must see the cities governed and shaped by water, where canals intersect and intermingle in a sumptuous maze.
Amsterdam, the capital city is called “The Venice of the North”, the numerous canals, picturesque streets, museums and various curiosities give it a sweet and captivating atmosphere. The omnipresence of water gives the city its essence as its philosophy: taking time.
A truly romantic capital and destination cherished by millions, Amsterdam has so much to offer: its museums, its culture, its neighbourhoods. But above all its atmosphere that, more than anything else, allows its visitors to contemplate and which no single word or image can depict. It is a destination where everyone comes together without fear of displaying any traits that differ from the so called “norm”.
It is during a cruise on the Rhine or the Ijsselmeer that you will visit this striking capital, before continuing your journey in the Netherlands amongst the tulips. You will discover "The Flat Country" from the waters that define it and you will venture to Volendam, a charming fishing village at the edge of the Ijsselmeer where the inhabitants are still sometimes dressed in traditional costumes.
You will also see Rotterdam, the "Port of Europe" with its spectacular dimensions and which is constantly buzzing with life.
You will visit a cheese factory to discover the making of the famous Dutch round cheese: Gouda. A visit to Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum, will introduce you to how the famous Dutch wooden clogs are made and their history dating back to the year 1200!
The romantic Rhine valley and Holland (port-to-port cruise)
STRASBOURG - MANNHEIM - NIERSTEIN - RÜDESHEIM - COLOGNE - AMSTERDAM
Cruise along the romantic Rhine Valley between historic castles and legendary landscapes, from Strasbourg to Amsterdam via Rüdesheim and its renowned vineyards. Hear the fascinating story of the Lorelei rock before you reach Cologne, one of the oldest German cities. A cruise that will not fail to charm you.
Cruise along the South-North Axis from Arles to Amsterdam (port-to-port cruise)
ARLES - PORT-SAINT-LOUIS - MARTIGUES(2) - ARLES - VIVIERS - LA VOULTE - The Vercors Plateau - TAIN-L'HERMITAGE - LYON - BASEL - BREISACH - STRASBOURG - MAINZ - KOBLENZ - COLOGNE - DÜSSELDORF – AMSTERDAM
Let yourself be tempted by this charming cruise along two mythical rivers, the Rhone and the Rhine. From the France via Germany to Netherlands you will enjoy 11 unforgettable days. Discover Arles and Avignon, two UNESCO World Heritage cities willing to retale their history through pleasant walks or bike rides. Visit also Mainz with its cosmopolitan atmosphere.
From Copenhagen to Berlin: The Baltic Sea, the Oder and Havel and Elbe Rivers (port-to-port cruise)
Copenhagen - Gedser - Rostock - STRALSUND - Island of Rügen - LAUTERBACH - Island of Usedom - WOLGAST - SZCZECIN - MESCHERIN - NIEDERFINOW - LEHNITZ - BERLIN - POTSDAM - BRANDENBURG - BURG - MAGDEBURG - CALVOERDE - WOLFSBURG - ANDERTEN - MINDEN - NIENBURG - HOYA - BREMEN - OLDENBURG - DOERPEN - PAPENBURG - GRONINGEN - AMSTERDAM(3)
From Copenhagen to Amsterdam, sail along the Baltic Sea, the Oder, the Havel and the Elbe on a cruise combining modernity and tradition, originality and simplicity. Visit the remains of Chorin Abbey, the finest example of brick architecture in Northern Germany. Discover spectacular coastlines with fine sandy beaches and limestone cliffs on the islands of Usedom and Rügen. You will discover the charm of cities such as Berlin, Bremen, Hannover, Amsterdam, and captivating cities such as Stralsund, Greifswald, Magdeburg or Nienburg.
The Best of The Netherlands (port-to-port cruise)
AMSTERDAM or surroundings(1) - HOORN - GOUDA - ROTTERDAM or surroundings(1) - AMSTERDAM or surroundings(1)
Vacation in the Netherlands on an unforgettable cruise across the Markermeer and Dutch canals. Visit all the must-see sites, including Edam, Volendam, Gouda, the windmills of Kinderdijk, The Hague and the Mauritshuis, Haarlem, and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
From Basel to Amsterdam : The Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine River (port-to-port cruise)
BASEL - BREISACH - STRASBOURG - MAINZ - KOBLENZ - COLOGNE - DÜSSELDORF - AMSTERDAM
From Basel to Amsterdam, embark on a cruise rich in history and authenticity. Admire the beauty of the Rhine Falls before discovering historic monuments through cities such as Haarlem or Colmar and its Unterlinden museum. You can take a stroll to the Arnhem Open Air Museum, which reveals a 100-year-old story.