Dutch Bulbfields, Windmills & Waterways Cruise
Free drinks. Live entertainment every night
6days from
£1,449*per person
Overview
Enjoy a fun cruise featuring live music from Nancy Ann Lee and multi-talented Keith Slater, and visits to the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens, Amsterdam, Enkhuizen, Kinderdijk, Rotterdam and Hoorn.
Itinerary
- Mid-morning escorted departure from St Pancras on the direct train to Amsterdam arriving mid-afternoon. Or fly from your chosen airport to Amsterdam. On arrival transfer to the MS Verdi. Dinner, free drinks and entertainment on board. Overnight in Amsterdam.
- Early morning we commence our cruise from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, arriving early afternoon. Rotterdam is a major port city renowned for its modern architecture following reconstruction after WWII, and its historic 17th-century Delfshaven neighbourhood, home to canal side shopping and Pilgrim Fathers Church where pilgrims worshipped before sailing to America. You may like to visit The Maritime Museum’s vintage ships and exhibits which trace the city’s seafaring history. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, or join our optional guided walking tour. Dinner, free drinks and entertainment on board. Overnight in Rotterdam.
- Early morning we cruise the short distance to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kinderdijk. Famous for its 19 windmills, Kinderdijk is an icon of seven centuries of Dutch people’s valiant efforts to live on and cultivate their low-lying lands. Enjoy a guided walking and boat tour along the windmills with entrance to the historic Wisboom pumping station and the oldest mill on site where you will meet one of the millers and visit the exhibition barn. We return to the ship and set sail for Hoorn arriving after dinner. Dinner, free drinks and entertainment on board. Overnight in Hoorn.
- Morning at leisure in Hoorn. During lunch we sail to the lovely town of Enkhuizen, an important port in the 17th century used by the Dutch East and West India Companies for their travels and trade before Amsterdam took over as the major trade hub. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, or join our optional visit of the Zuiderzee outdoor museum – step back in time, see, hear, feel, taste and smell daily life around the Zuiderzee before the Afsluitdijk turned this sea into a lake – the IJsselmeer – in 1932. Dinner, free drinks and entertainment on board. Overnight in Enkuizen.
- Early morning we cruise to Amsterdam arriving during breakfast. Here we join the coach for the included excursion to Keukenhof. A packed lunch is included on this excursion. These world-famous gardens are where more than 7 million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths fill over 32 hectares with colour and fragrance. You can even cruise through the bulbfields in electric powered ‘whisper boats’ (not included). Return to Amsterdam early to mid afternoon for time at leisure. Those who do not want to visit Keukenhof can remain in Amsterdam. Dinner, free drinks and entertainment on board. Overnight in Amsterdam.
- After breakfast we disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Central station to take the direct train to London St Pancras. Alternatively, transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. Optional Excursions • Rotterdam walking tour 2hrs £20pp • Zuiderzee Museum and guided tour 2.5hr £35pp Excursions must be booked prior to departure. All operate subject to minimum numbers. Note: Order and times of events and excursions may be subject to change.
What's Included
Holiday Highlights
- Free drinks
- Live entertainment every night
- Included excursion to Keukenhof Gardens
- Full-board cruise on the four-star MS Verdi
Our Price Includes
- Escorted return rail travel from London St Pancras to Amsterdam or return flights with luggage to Amsterdam (supplement may apply) – see below
- Five nights' four-star full-board plus cruise accommodation on board MS Verdi sharing a Lower deck cabin – single cabins and upgrades available
- Beer, wine & soft drinks served at lunch and dinner and from 6pm to Midnight at the bar
- Afternoon coffee/tea and pastries, breakfasts, three-course lunches, four-course dinners, late night snacks, five-course Captain’s dinner
- Entertainment
- Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens
- Transfers abroad
- Services of a Cruise Director and Host on Board
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Ship Information
Cruise Overview
GN Holidays & Voyages is chartering the four-star MS Verdi. Built in 2015 and formally known as The MS Monarch Empress, she accommodates up to 122 guests in 70 spacious cabins 56 of which have French Balconies.Cabin Details
Accommodates up to 122 guests in 70 spacious cabins 56 of which have French Balconies.Dining Details
The restaurant is on the Middle Deck features large picture windows and is light and airy with modern decor, furnishings and a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Diners can enjoy generous buffet breakfasts, three course lunches and four course dinners.Activities Details
The impressive Reception on the Upper Deck gives access to the welcoming lounge and bar, with easy chairs, great views from large picture windows, and a dance floor. At the rear of the deck there is a second smaller lounge and library. The Sun deck has sun loungers, chairs and an area which is partly covered with wind protection so suitable for all weathers.Facilities
Facilities – Wifi is available throughout the ship, there is a coffee station available to guests 24/7 and a shop on board.Deck 1
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Flights
Flights are currently possible from Heathrow, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Stansted, Gatwick & Edinburgh airports subject to availability at time of booking the flights, and a supplement may apply. Alternative UK departure airports may become available, we will look at all options when you book.
• Flights include 1 checked in bag (usually no more than 20kgs) and 1 carry on bag per person – weight/size subject to airline rules.
• Flight duration around 1 hour.
• Transfer time Amsterdam Airport to ship around 30 mins each way subject to traffic.
Entertainment
Nancy Ann Lee is best known as “Little Miss Sixties” where she has received rave reviews for being one of the liveliest tributes to the 60s divas including Lulu whose songs make a huge contribution to the show. Remember Shout, Relight My Fire, Teardrops, The Man Who Sold the World, To Sir With Love and more.
Multi-talented Keith Slater has been a professional musician since 1981 and sings hits from the 60s to present day. He has performed with well known artistes Malcolm Stent, Don Maclean and in award winning bands Inheritance and Vivo.
Deposit £75pp if travelling by rail, £200pp deposit if travelling by air and Balance payment 12 weeks before departure.
• Flights include 1 checked in bag (usually no more than 20kgs) and 1 carry on bag per person – weight/size subject to airline rules.
• Flight duration around 1 hour.
• Transfer time Amsterdam Airport to ship around 30 mins each way subject to traffic.
Entertainment
Nancy Ann Lee is best known as “Little Miss Sixties” where she has received rave reviews for being one of the liveliest tributes to the 60s divas including Lulu whose songs make a huge contribution to the show. Remember Shout, Relight My Fire, Teardrops, The Man Who Sold the World, To Sir With Love and more.
Multi-talented Keith Slater has been a professional musician since 1981 and sings hits from the 60s to present day. He has performed with well known artistes Malcolm Stent, Don Maclean and in award winning bands Inheritance and Vivo.
Deposit £75pp if travelling by rail, £200pp deposit if travelling by air and Balance payment 12 weeks before departure.
Holiday code
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