Vacation in the Netherlands on an unforgettable cruise across the Markermeer and Dutch canals. Visit all the must-see sites, including Edam, Volendam, Gouda, the windmills of Kinderdijk, The Hague and the Mauritshuis, Haarlem, and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
What's Included
Return Flights from the UK
Hold Luggage
Small Cabin Bag
Full Board Cruise
Alcohol and Soft Drinks during Bar hours
Captain's Welcome Evening
Gala Dinner
Free Wi-Fi
Accommodation & Facilities
MS Victor Hugo
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The MS Victor Hugo is named after one of the most famous figures in French literature. This attractive standard ship sails on the Tisza, Sava, Elbe, Rhine and Danube, rivers with a vast history and culture.
Explore the day-by-day breakdown of your journey through Dutch Waterways, Rhine.
Day 1
Amsterdam
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After youve comfortably settled into your cabins, well introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.
Day 2
Amsterdam / Hoorn
Well spend the morning cruising Lake Markermeer.This afternoon, join us for an optional excursion to Edam and Volendam.This evening, enjoy some free time to explore Hoorn on your own. While you sleep, our ship will begin to cruise to Gouda.
Day 3
Gouda / Rotterdam
Well spend the morning cruising.In the afternoon, well set off for an optional tour of Gouda and enjoy a tasting of its famous cheese. Our ship will cruise to Rotterdam, and it will remain in port overnight.
Day 4
Rotterdam
This mornings optional excursion is a trip to the Windmills of Kinderdijklisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only place in the world with so many windmills together.This afternoon, well head to The Hague for an optional visit to the Mauritshuis. The Mauritshuis is an art museum that houses works by many renowned Dutch and Flemish artists.Tonight is our festive gala evening. Our ship will cruise to Amsterdam overnight.
Day 5
Amsterdam
This mornings free tour will take us through Amsterdam on a tourist tramway to the Jordaan district. Well visit the city on an old-fashioned tram, which includes a stop at the Westerkerk, the biggest church in Amsterdam.In the afternoon, well enjoy an optional audio tour of the Rijksmuseum, home to acclaimed works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals. This evening, enjoy some free time to explore Amsterdam on your own.
Day 6
Amsterdam
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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