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Experience Holland in the most beautiful way, by cruising along its extensive waterways, which flow through the country like an intricate net, past almost endless tulip fields and many small, picturesque places where you have the opportunity for an abundance of unforgettable excursions. In addition to Amsterdam, the so-called “Venice of the North”, other highlights of this trip include Rotterdam, Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels.
A full complement of optional excursions are available and may be pre-purchased as discounted packages in advance or on an ad-hoc basis on board.
Please call for flight or rail inclusive packages
Your Dutch adventure begins in Amsterdam, where you will embark in the afternoon. After a Welcome Cocktail and a celebratory Welcome Dinner, you will get to enjoy a performance on board by a traditional shanty choir, setting the mood for the days to come.
Departure 10pm
Day 2 - Arnhem
Voted “greenest city in Europe“, Arnhem rebuilt itself after the famed 1944 battle immortalized in the film “A Bridge Too Far“, and is now a thriving artists‘ town with fine museums and beautiful parks. Choose to join the morning city tour to appreciate its beautiful sights and delve deeper into the history of World War II at the War Museum. Later in the day, choose between a trip to the Open Air Museum with views of charming Dutch buildings, industries and crafts of bygone times and the Kröller-Müller-Museum, housing the second-largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world. Relax on board in the evening, enjoying a delicious dinner as your vessel cruises onwards to Middelburg.
Arnhem and World War II History
Arnhem and Open-air Museum OR Visit to the Kröller-Müller-Museum
Day 3 - Middelburg
Before lunchtime, your cruise ship will dock in Middelburg. As one of the centers where the Dutch East India Company flourished in the 17th century, this lovely city features historic merchant houses and storefronts lining its canals. This afternoon, take part in a guided walking tour and learn more about its history and culture, or join us for a culinary tour in the historic village of Veere.
Middelburg walking tour
AMADEUS Taste: Veere with tasting of Dutch specialities
Day 4 - Ghent - Belgium
During the night, your vessel will dock in Ghent, the ultimate medieval city, which you can explore in the morning. Admire architecture preserved since the late Middle Ages and visit 13th century residence of the Counts of Flanders, the Gravensteen or “Castle of the Counts“.
In the afternoon, join the excursion to Bruges, the capital of the province of West Flanders. With its cobbled streets, crooked bridges, meandering canals and World Heritage-listed medieval buildings, the Belgian city of Bruges is bursting with fantastic 12% brews, boutique chocolate-makers and canalside bars. There’s also the Basilica of the Holy Blood, a double-decker chapel which has a Romanesque church down below and a neo-Gothic church up above.
Ghent with medieval Fortress Gravensteen
Bruges – Venice of the North
Day 5 - Antwerp
Antwerp, the second-largest city in Belgium, welcomes you today. After breakfast, join the excursion to the politically and culturally significant city of Brussels. View the iconic Atomium, which was created for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair and, thanks to its popularity, was not torn down as originally planned. Visit the Cinquantenaire Park with its triumphal arch, built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Belgium’s independence.
In the afternoon, explore Antwerp in a comfortable coach. Famous for its diamond trade, the city also boasts many cultural highlights such as the Cathedral of Our Lady with paintings by the famous Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens. In the evening, enjoy dinner, while your vessel returns to the Netherlands.
Brussels with Atomium and Cinquantenaire park
Antwerp with visit of the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral
Day 6 - Rotterdam
Early morning, your ship will arrive in Rotterdam, the second largest city in the Netherlands. After breakfast, you can pay a visit to Kinderdijk, which houses the most unique windmill complex in the world. Built to drain water from the soil, these windmills are now protected by UNESCO and are one of the Netherlands’ most popular tourist destinations. After lunch, you can explore the world–famous Keukenhof gardens. During dinner, the ship departs for the final leg of the cruise back to Amsterdam.
Kinderdijk and visit to the windmills
Visit to the Keukenhof Flower Gardens
Day 7 - Amsterdam
Amsterdam welcomes you back today with its enchanting blend of old-world charm and contemporary allure. In the morning, cruise through the lovely, verdant canals of Amsterdam while learning more about the city’s history and significance. After lunch, you can visit Waterland in North Holland, where you will stop in the charming fishing village of Volendam and the equally picturesque town of Edam. Renowned for its cheeses, this is the perfect spot for a cheese tasting (included in the excursion). This evening, the festive Captain’s Gala Dinner will provide a fitting finish to the day.
Amsterdam with canal trip
Holland waterland with Volendam, Edam and cheese tasting
After breakfast, we bid you farewell. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Launched in 2023, the Amadeus Riva is designed to offer our guests an effortless combination of the vibrant energy of a river cruise day with an increasingly calm and intimate ship experience. The new ship offers 71 spacious deluxe cabins and 10 Amadeus suites in total. As on all ships built since 2011, the Amadeus Riva cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks also feature lowerable panoramic windows along the entire cabin width.
All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning. The suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area.
The Amadeus Riva will incorporate the very latest technologies in sustainable travel. The innovative ship’s engine not only enables highly efficient energy management but also significantly reduces CO2 emissions. The ship’s newly developed air filtration system with two-stage purification is equally innovative and modern.
Explore this ship in a virtual 360 degree tour
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.
The beautiful 172 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
These 10 suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Launched in 2022, the Amadeus Cara is designed to offer our guests an effortless combination of the vibrant energy of a river cruise day with an increasingly calm and intimate ship experience. The new ship offers 71 spacious deluxe cabins and 10 Amadeus suites in total. As on all ships built since 2011, the Amadeus Cara cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks also feature lowerable panoramic windows along the entire cabin width.
All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning. The suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area.
Explore this ship in a virtual 360 degree tour
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.
Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 18 staterooms. The beautiful 172 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 55 enlarged staterooms. The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
These 12 deliberately designed suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Launched in April 2020, the Amadeus Imperial is designed to offer our guests an effortless combination of the vibrant energy of a river cruise day with an increasingly calm and intimate ship experience. The new ship offers 72 spacious deluxe cabins (17.5m2 / 188 sq.ft.) and 12 Amadeus suites (26.4m² / 284 sq.ft.) in total. As on all ships built since 2011, the Amadeus Imperial cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks also feature lowerable panoramic windows along the entire cabin width.
All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning. The suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area.
Explore this ship in a virtual 360 degree tour
• Panorama-Restaurant • Panorama-Bar and Lounge • Amadeus-Club • “Café Vienna” with Viennese coffee specialities • Outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace” • Sun Deck with Lido-Bar, lounge chairs, shade awnings, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard • Fitness Room • Hair Salon, Massage Room • Gift Shop • Laundry Service • Complimentary bicycles on board • Wi-Fi available • Lift
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.
Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 18 staterooms. The beautiful 172 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 54 enlarged staterooms. The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
These 12 deliberately designed suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
The Amadeus Queen, the 15th river cruise ship of the Austrian ship operator, will tour the Danube, Rhine and Main rivers as well as Dutch and Belgian waterways from spring 2018. Similar to its prominent predecessors, this ship will also continue the company’s orientation to high quality river cruises in Europe.
This new vessel follows the award-winning model of the Amadeus Silver ships but offers even further innovative developments. The popular concept of spaciousness has been maintained. This includes not only generous public areas but also spacious cabins: 12 large suites impress with an outdoor balcony and a cozy reading corner whilst the 69 standard cabins mainly have panoramic window fronts which can be automatically lowered and luxurious bathrooms. A new on-board highlight is the indoor pool, the roof of which can be opened in fine weather. In the evenings, this area may also be used for informative talks, functions and cinema showings. Amadeus operate bilingual cruises (English/German), meaning that all announcements, menus and daily programme, etc. will be provided in both languages. All excursions are operated with English speaking guides.
• Panorama-Restaurant • Panorama-Bar • Indoor Swimming Pool with Amadeus-Club Lounge • Outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace” • Sun Deck with lounge chairs, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard • Sun Deck Lido-Bar • Fitness Room • Hair Salon, Massage Room • Gift Shop • Laundry Service • Complimentary bicycles onboard • Wi-Fi available • Lift
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.
Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 69 large staterooms. The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Escape with the view from your state-of-the-art panoramic window on the Strauss and Mozart decks that extends across the entire width of the cabin. Automatically lower the windows to make the stateroom become it’s own balcony. Included are all the necessary details: a flat screen TV, WiFi, cabinet, seating area, a safe, and the Amadeus Signature Bed and en-suite bathroom with shower and WC.
Staterooms are located on all decks. The Mozart and Strauss Decks include the innovative French Balcony.
These 12 carefully designed suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Included are the little luxuries as well as the Amadeus Signature Bed, a large luxurious bathroom with shower & WC, WiFi, a flat screen TV, a safe and a minibar.
Suites are located on the Mozart Deck.
The AMADEUS Brilliant is a 110-meter cruise ship built in 2011 and offers you premium travel comfort. Generous suites and cabins are located across three decks, offering accommodation for up to 150 passengers. The cabins are, for the most part, equipped with French balconies, which offer a fantastic view over the beautiful passing riverscapes.
Your culinary wishes will be attended to by our on-board Panorama-Restaurant, as well as by the Panorama-Bar, located above it, where you can sit back and relax in the lounge. All the on-board amenities are up to the customary high AMADEUS standard, and you can enjoy lounging on the spacious Sun Deck with its Lido Bar, or you can unwind with a good book in the quiet and comfortable AMADEUS Club. Regardless of what you choose to do, you will feel at home on board with us! Amadeus operate bilingual cruises (English/German), meaning that all announcements, menus and daily programme, etc. will be provided in both languages. All excursions are operated with English speaking guides.
• Panorama-Restaurant • Panorama-Bar and Lounge • Amadeus-Club with Internet station • Sun Deck with Lido-Bar, lounge chairs, shade awnings, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard • Fitness Room • Hair Salon, Massage Room • Gift Shop • Laundry service • Complimentary bicycles onboard • Wi-Fi available • Lift
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.
Be transported into a realm of comfort in one of the 68 staterooms.
With 68 staterooms at a comfortable 161 sq ft. you’ll have space of your own with all the accouterments including a flat screen TV, WiFi, separate boudoir, cabinet, seating area, a safe, Amadeus Signature Bed and the panoramic view from your French balcony.
Staterooms are located on all decks. The Mozart and Strauss Decks include French Balcony floor to ceiling windows.
These 8 suites enjoy a lounge area, offer floor to ceiling glass doors with french balcony and 237 sq ft of space to relax.
Nestle in this nook, perfect for two that invites lounging while enjoying indulgent amenities. In any one of the 8 suites you’ll enjoy the Amadeus Signature Bed, a separate bathroom with shower, WiFi, a flat screen TV, a minibar and panoramic windows with your own French balcony.
Suites are located on the Mozart Deck.
Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
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Apr 1 | Amadeus Riva | Amsterdam | £1459 | 15% Early Booking Discount | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1498 | |
Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1459 | Was £1716 | |
Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £1968 | |
Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2124 | |
Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2316 | |
Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold | Was £2698 |
Apr 9 | Amadeus Imperial | Amsterdam | Please Call | 15% Early Booking Discount | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1498 | |
Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1716 | |
Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £1968 | |
Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2124 | |
Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2316 | |
Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold | Was £2698 |
Apr 15 | Amadeus Riva | Amsterdam | Please Call | 15% Early Booking Discount | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1637 | |
Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1863 | |
Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2142 | |
Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2307 | |
Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2542 | |
Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold | Was £2942 |
Apr 16 | Amadeus Brilliant | Amsterdam | Please Call | 15% Early Booking Discount | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1490 | |
Lower Deck | C-1 | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1698 | |
Lower Deck | Single | 108 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1490 | |
Middle Deck | B-4 | 161 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £1950 | |
Middle Deck | B-1 | 161 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2098 | |
Upper Deck | A-1 | 161 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2290 | |
Upper Deck | Suite | 237 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2670 |
Apr 16 | Amadeus Imperial | Amsterdam | £1584 | 15% Early Booking Discount | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1637 | |
Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1584 | Was £1863 | |
Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2142 | |
Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2307 | |
Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2542 | |
Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold | Was £2942 |
Apr 22 | Amadeus Riva | Amsterdam | £1732 | 15% Early Booking Discount | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1777 | |
Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1732 | Was £2037 | |
Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2333 | |
Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2524 | |
Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2338 | Was £2750 | |
Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold | Was £3220 |
Apr 23 | Amadeus Queen | Amsterdam | £1732 | 15% Early Booking Discount | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1777 | |
Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1732 | Was £2037 | |
Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2333 | |
Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2524 | |
Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2750 | |
Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold | Was £3220 |
Apr 29 | Amadeus Riva | Amsterdam | £2338 | 15% Early Booking Discount | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1777 | |
Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £2037 | |
Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2333 | |
Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2524 | |
Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2338 | Was £2750 | |
Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold | Was £3220 |
May 1 | Amadeus Cara | Amsterdam | £1732 | 15% Early Booking Discount | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1777 | |
Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1732 | Was £2037 | |
Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2333 | |
Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2524 | |
Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2750 | |
Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold | Was £3220 |
Optional Excursions & Packages |
Price | Packages | |||
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A | B | C | |||
City tour of Amsterdam with canal trip & flower market | £44 | • | • | • | |
North Holland | £37 | • | |||
“The Bridge of Arnhem” & Airborne Museum Hartenstein | £49 | • | • | • | |
City tour of Arnhem & Open-air Museum | £49 | • | |||
Guided tour of the Delta Works & Veere* | £73 | • | |||
Middleburg walking tour* | £16 | • | |||
City tour of Ghent | £34 | • | • | • | |
City tour of Bruges | £34 | • | • | • | |
City tour of Antwerp | £34 | • | • | • | |
City tour of Rotterdam with food hall* | £29 | • | |||
Excursion to Kinderdijk* | £58 | • | |||
Visit to the Keukenhof flower gardens | £62 | • | • | • | |
Onboard Booking Price | £223 | £325 | £451 | ||
Prices for packages booked in advance | £189 | £277 | £384 |
Single Occupancy: Please call for details
As a round-trip from Amsterdam it works really well with flights and Eurostar train services.
Austrian family hospitality makes cruising a relaxed affair. Excursions can be added ad hoc to allow more independent exploration and free time for you. A European facing, luxury cruising experience with English the language onboard. One of our favourite river cruise lines and the one all the others have learnt from.