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Netherlands River Cruises

Travels through the Netherlands take you through historic canals and flower-dotted landscapes. See highlights like the historic windmills in UNESCO World Heritage town of Kinderdijk and the canal-lined city of Utrecht while cruising its waterways, or dive deeper into history and art in the country’s vibrant capital, Amsterdam.


dutch windmills over tulip flowers field in sunny day, Netherlands

Sailing This Itinerary

Discover Amsterdam and Historic Canal Cities

Each Dutch town and city reveals a different personality and a chance to experience the country’s culture from a new angle. In Amsterdam, explore iconic canals and creative scenes, while historic Utrecht invites a slower pace centered around its canals and café-lined streets. In between, smaller towns like Haarlem and Hoorn offer charm and glimpses of the Dutch landscape.

Featured Experiences in the Netherlands

Windmills of Kinderdijk with people on bikes in front of it, Netherlands

Cycling Among the Windmills of Kinderdijk

Pedal past 18th-century windmills in this iconic UNESCO site, where Dutch ingenuity has shaped the land for centuries.

Cruise Amsterdam’s Historic Canals

Cruise Amsterdam’s Historic Canals

See the city from the water as you glide past narrow townhouses, arched bridges, and tree-lined canals that reveal Amsterdam’s architectural rhythm.

Old city of Hoorn, IJsselmeer, Netherlands

Discover Historic Dutch Port Town, Hoorn

Visit a former Dutch Golden Age trading port, to tour the Zuiderzee Museum, walk through town, take a bike ride, or see a family-run tulip farm.

Tower of Zuidhavenpoort in Zierikzee. City Gate and Draw Bridge. Province of Zeeland, The Netherlands

Take a Guided Tour Through Historic Zierikzee

Embark on a guided walking tour through its medieval streets, where architecture and canals reveal the character of this lesser-visited Dutch town.

Rotterdam. Cityscape image of Rotterdam, Netherlands during twilight blue hour.

Sample Local Flavors on a Rotterdam Walking Tour

Explore modern Rotterdam on a tour that includes a chance to sample local specialties and experience the city’s food culture up close.

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Spend Extra Time in Amsterdam

Linger in Amsterdam before or after your cruise to dive deeper into the city’s art, history, and creative spirit—whether on a guided walk along its historic canals or during a visit to the windmills at Zaanse Schans.

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