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Experience historic maritime cities, where innovation meets the traditions of the past, plus the authenticity of iconic windmills and the floral masterpiece of the colourful Dutch bulb fields. The stunning bulbfields really are an amazing sight. In Keukenhof Park there are a staggering 7 million blooms covering 80 acres in a riot of colour whilst imaginative landscaping shows off mother-nature at her outstanding best with shimmering lakes, water-gardens and flowering shrubs of every hue.
You will also explore the Ijsselmeer, the inland lagoon created by the damming of the Zuider Zee in the 1930’s and discover the series of beautiful villages along its shore which have made their living from the sea for centuries. It was from here during the 16th century Golden Age, that the Dutch roamed the world in search of the spices, silks and luxury goods which Europe’s aristocracy craved and today they are little changed since this time. Blend this with Amsterdam, one of Europe’s most vibrant and fascinating cities and a wonderful few days are in store.
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Fly to Amsterdam from a choice of regional airports or take the Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Brussels, where you change trains and continue to Amsterdam.
On arrival, transfer by coach to your five-star cruise ship moored near the city centre and railway station. The friendly crew welcomes you on board, helping you settle into your spacious and exquisitely furnished accommodation – you’ll feel immediately at home.
Day 2 - Enkhuizen
Overnight the ship slips its moorings, steering a course north. As dawn breaks, you’re greeted by views of Enkhuizen, a picturesque port nestling at the edge of the former Zuiderzee.
During the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century, the Netherlands dominated world maritime trade, becoming fabulously prosperous.
Enkhuizen, as one of the country’s principal ports specialising in trade in the East Indies, flourished. Merchants keen to display their wealth created this town of gabled houses, narrow streets, bridges and waterways. It’s a delight to explore, taking in the atmosphere of its little streets and jumble of sailing boats in the harbour. Fittingly, it is also home to the Zuiderzee Museum.
This superbly recreates the 19th-century heritage of Holland’s inland bay and combines permanent exhibits with demonstrations of the artisan skills of yesteryear such as sailmaking, fish curing and blacksmithing, to make our visit here a fascinating experience.
Day 3 - Rotterdam & Kinderdijk
Wake up in historic Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ second largest metropolis, situated where the Rhine flows into the North Sea. This morning we embark on a guided tour of this captivating city, from the old harbour to the modern architecture, passing by the Witte Huis, Europe’s first sky scraper, built in the Art Nouveau style.
Known as the ‘Gateway to Europe’, it is the largest European cargo port and has been a conduit for trade since the 14th century.
Unsurprisingly, its logistical significance made it a target for bombing during the Second World War and its old town was destroyed, with only the Church of Saint Lawrence left standing.
During the following decades Rotterdam was reconstructed with typical Dutch optimism and engineering expertise and now boasts an abundance of innovative and imaginative architecture.
Day 4 - Keukenhof & Amsterdam
A long spring season and the polders’ well-drained soil create the perfect environment for growing the Netherlands’ world-famous tulips, first imported into the country from the Ottoman Empire in the late 16th century.
This morning we drive through the scenic bulb fields to Keukenhof, the world’s largest flower garden, covering nearly 80 acres. Nothing prepares you for the dazzling carpet of colours created by the seven million tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and other blooms arranged in rows, swirls and every other imaginable shape.
The art of flower planting reaches breathtaking heights in Keukenhof’s themed areas, and wandering among this dramatic pageant of hues set in a landscape of lakes, trees, pavilions and water features is magical – and provides gardeners with a wealth of inspiration to take home!
Day 5 - Amsterdam - Return Home
This morning, we transfer to the railway station or airport for our return journey.
Emily Brontë is one of Riviera Travel’s new ‘all suite’ ships. Launched in 2017 she offers excellent standards of accommodation consistent with Scylla’s (the ship operator) other 5 star ships. Standard Suites are large at 183 ft² with floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail on the middle and upper decks. Suites on the lower deck are slightly smaller at 172 ft² and feature high level windows. 6 Superior Suites and 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites are available on each ship at 247 ft² and 269 ft² respectively. Deluxe Balcony Suites, located on the upper deck, also feature a small private balcony. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 176 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with first class service levels. An outstanding ship it would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that, a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. A spacious new vessel as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout, including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising.
* Payable locally.
88 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 172 – 269 ft² or indulge even more in one of the 6 Superior suites or 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites. Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Geoffrey Chaucer is one of Riviera Travel’s new ‘all suite’ ships. Launched in 2020 she offers excellent standards of accommodation consistent with Scylla’s (the ship operator) other 5 star ships. Standard Suites are large at 183 ft² with floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail on the middle and upper decks. Suites on the lower deck are slightly smaller at 172 ft² and feature high level windows.
6 Superior Suites and 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites are available on each ship at 247 ft² and 269 ft² respectively. Deluxe Balcony Suites, located on the upper deck, also feature a small private balcony. An outstanding ship it would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that, a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level.
A spacious new vessel as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above.
The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout, including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising.
* Payable locally.
88 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 172 – 269 ft² or indulge even more in one of the 6 Superior suites or 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites. Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
The MS George Eliot is one of the smaller vessels in Riviera Travel’s fleet. At 110 metres she offers the convivial ambience and personal service of a boutique hotel. With 36 staff serving just 132 guests, the experience is intimate and enjoyable. Launched in 2019 she offers excellent standards of accommodation consistent with Scylla’s (the ship operator) other 5 star ships. Standard cabins are a good size at 172 ft² with floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail on the middle and upper decks. 4 Superior Suites and 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites are available on each ship at 247 ft² and 253 ft² respectively. Deluxe Balcony Suites, located on the upper deck, also feature a small private balcony. Cabins on the lower deck are slightly smaller at 161 ft² and feature high level windows with 2 Superior Suites at 183 ft². Guests are welcomed in the elegant lobby with its gleaming marble floor, well-lit by sophisticated lighting. Thoughtful design is on tasteful display throughout the ship; sustainable hardwood furniture, intricate wrought-iron work, and polished copper and brass are beautifully complemented by soft leather and sumptuous Italian fabrics. She is really a lovely base for you to explore the rivers and waterways of continental Europe.
* Payable locally.
70 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 161 – 253 ft². Accommodations on the middle and upper decks feature floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. If you really want to indulge yourselves why not take one of the 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites on the upper deck with their own private balconies with chairs and table.
Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
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Apr 2 | Emily Brontë | Amsterdam | £1499 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | sold | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1499 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1699 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1599 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1799 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2049 |
Apr 3 | George Eliot | Amsterdam | £1399 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | sold | ||
Lower Deck | Superior Suite | 183 ft², Fixed Windows | £1399 | ||
Middle Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1549 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 194 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Upper Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1649 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 194 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 253 ft², Outside Balcony | £2049 |
Apr 5 | Geoffrey Chaucer | Amsterdam | £1499 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | sold | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1499 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1699 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1599 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1799 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2049 |
Apr 6 | Emily Brontë | Amsterdam | £1149 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1149 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1499 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1699 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1599 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1799 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2049 |
Apr 7 | George Eliot | Amsterdam | £1199 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £1199 | ||
Lower Deck | Superior Suite | 183 ft², Fixed Windows | £1399 | ||
Middle Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1549 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 194 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Upper Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1649 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 194 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 253 ft², Outside Balcony | £2049 |
Apr 9 | Geoffrey Chaucer | Amsterdam | £1249 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1249 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1599 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1799 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1699 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1999 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2149 |
Apr 10 | Emily Brontë | Amsterdam | £1249 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1249 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1599 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1799 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1699 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1999 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2149 |
Apr 13 | Geoffrey Chaucer | Amsterdam | £1299 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1299 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1649 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1749 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £2049 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2199 |
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of single cabins available on all decks, at the relevant supplement. The price includes full board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day; if you choose to travel with us on any of the full day excursions by coach, a packed lunch will be provided. Anyone choosing to stay on the ship may of course have lunch in the restaurant; morning/afternoon tea and coffee; all visits and excursions as mentioned in the brochure, airport transfers, coach travel as mentioned, travel to and from port of embarkation and the services of a Riviera Travel Tour Manager. TRANSFER TIMES Between Amsterdam airport and the ship approx 45 minutes. Between Amsterdam Station and the ship approx 20 minutes
Riviera Travel’s river cruises have caused a bit of a revolution in the UK market and sell more river cruises in the UK than any other river cruise line. A range of brand new ships, styled classically have impressed with their high standards for the price. Riviera’s 30 years of land-touring experience are carried into their river cruise excursions, providing good value off ship experiences. Whilst some may require higher levels of inclusions and finer dining, Riviera’s river cruises deliver consistently high standards for their loyal UK customers.