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Detailed Itinerary: Amsterdam to Brussels (ABR)

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DAY 1: AMSTERDAM (Embarkation Day)

Boarding between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. Crew presentation and welcome drink. Dinner on board. Canal boat tour of enchanting Amsterdam at night. Overnight.

DAY 2: AMSTERDAM

Full board on board. In the morning, sightseeing tour of Amsterdam. In the afternoon, free time or excursion to the traditional fishing village of Volendam and the Zaanse Schans, a museum presenting Dutch crafts still produced in authentic 17th and 18th century windmills and picturesque barns. Free evening or walk in the famous Red Light District

DAY 3: AMSTERDAM - ROTTERDAM

Full board on board. Visit of the Madurodam, a world-famous interactive miniature park and the ideal place to discover more about Holland, its history and its famous landmarks — all reproduced in the tiniest details. Return in Utrecht and cruise to Rotterdam. Evening of entertainment.

DAY 4: ROTTERDAM - ANTWERP

Full board on board. Morning spent cruising towards Antwerp. We’ll pass Dordrecht and enter the Hollands Diep — crossing though the Volkerak and Kreekak locks before arriving at the Dutch-Belgian border. Our cruise will continue to Antwerp, the second biggest harbor in the world after Rotterdam. Free evening or stroll in the city with the onboard hostess. Overnight.

DAY 5: ANTWERP - BRUSSELS

Full board on board. Morning spent cruising to Brussels. In the afternoon, guided visit of the capital of Belgium, it combines its Gothic heritage with a dazzling mix of various architectural styles. Gala evening. Overnight.

DAY 6: BRUSSELS (Disembarkation Day)

Buffet breakfast on board. Disembark at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Detailed Itinerary: Brussels to Amsterdam (BAM)

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DAY 1: BRUSSELS (Embarkation Day)

Boarding in Brussels between 5.00pm and 6.00pm. Settling into your cabin. Welcome cocktail and presentation of the crew in the lounge. Dinner on board. Free evening. Overnight stopover.

DAY 2: BRUSSELS - ANTWERP

Breakfast on board. Morning devoted to the optional guided tour of the city, the capital of Belgium. The riches of Brussels are infinite. It is a city of seductive charms. Back on board. Lunch and departure of the cruise for Antwerp. We will reach Antwerp at around 8.00pm, one of the biggest ports in the world. The old town has retained the charm of Flemish cities with its narrow streets and immense squares lined with gable houses. Dinner on board. Walk exploring the old city in the company of our hostess. Overnight stopover.

DAY 3: ANTWERP - ROTTERDAM

Departure of the boat early in the morning. Breakfast and lunch during the cruise. We will sail up the Schelde/Escaut and cross the border between Belgium and the Netherlands. Then through the Kreekak and Volkerak locks. We will finally enter the Holland Diep (inland sea) before reaching Rotterdam at around 4.00pm. This is a day steeped in the sailing experience. Dinner and an evening's entertainment on board. Overnight stopover.

DAY 4: ROTTERDAM - AMSTERDAM

After breakfast, departure of the cruise for Utrecht. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, departure by coach for the optional visit to Madurodam, a miniature city famous throughout the world. This is the ideal place to explore all the sights of the Netherlands in miniature. You will find everything that makes Holland famous, reproduced in the slightest detail at a scale of 1:25. During this time, our boat will sail on to Amsterdam where you will rejoin it at the end of the afternoon. Dinner on board, followed by an optional tour of Amsterdam by night in a river boat.

DAY 5: AMSTERDAM

Buffet breakfast on board. The morning will be devoted to the optional guided tour of Amsterdam. Along the way, a visit to a diamond-cutting works. Back to the boat for lunch. Free time in the afternoon or departure for the optional excursion to Volendam, an old fishing village on the shores of the Ijsselmeer, and the Zaanse Schans, a picturesque village which offers a glimpse of life in the Zaan region 150 years ago. You will discover authentic Zaanland houses and the famous windmills… Back on board at around 6.00 pm. Free evening or walk through the Red Light District.

DAY 6: AMSTERDAM (Disembarkation Day)

Breakfast buffet on board. Disembark at 9:00AM. End of our services.

Departures & Pricing

Advisements:

• A valid passport is required for travel. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the last day of travel.
• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
• For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise .

Prices Include:

Your cruise with all meals from dinner D1 to breakfast D6 • drinks, including water, wine, beer, fruit juices and coffee served on board at your table and from the bar (excluding champagne and wines on the wine list) •double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom • the excursions mentioned in the program •onboard entertainment • assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess • welcome cocktail • the gala dinner and evening • all port fees

Prices Do Not Include:

Individual arrival and departure (airfare; transfers) • Champagne at the bar and all drinks on the wine list • The drinks served during excursions or transfers • Travel Cancellation Insurance • Gratuities • Personal expenses

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