ABTA 40 Years | Mon-Fri: 9am to 5:30pm | Sat: 9am to 5pm | Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am to 4:00pm
Home » destinations » Europe » Netherlands » Riviera Travel Spring in the Netherlands
Imagine the Netherlands like a storybook brought to life: windmills turning, tulips in bloom, and waterways guiding you from one chapter to the next. In spring, vibrant displays at Keukenhof burst into colour, while the Zuiderzee Museum reveals daily life of the past. In Amsterdam, 17th-century canals, lively markets, and world-class galleries await. Evenings onboard bring regional cuisine and warm conversation.
This river cruise also has dedicated departures available for solo travellers. Please enquire or call for more information
Day 1: Zaandam
Travel from the UK to the Netherlands. On arrival, transfer to Zaandam where you’ll board your ship
Day 2: Zaanse Schans & Huizen
Travel to the village of Zaanse Schans where you’ll find timber houses, canals and workshops to admire before cruising across Markermeer Lake, enjoying high tea while you take in the views. You’ll arrive in Huizen with some time for a stroll before dinner back on the ship. As you sit down for dinner, the ship departs towards Enkhuizen
Day 3: Keukenhof & Enkhuizen
This morning, take a drive through the countryside to Keukenhof, an almost 80-acre garden which is home to over 7 million blooms, including its famous tulips. Enjoy some time to wander through the themed sections of the gardens. Then you have the option to either spend more time here independently or visit the Zuiderzee open air museum where you can explore over 140 historic buildings including a shipyard. Regroup in Enkhuizen for some free time, before dinner onboard.
Day 4: Amsterdam
Enjoy a morning of relaxing cruising as the ship heads back across the Markermeer and onwards to Amsterdam. After lunch, head off the ship for a guided walking tour of the city centre before free time to explore yourself. Head back to the ship for farewell drinks before your final dinner, ending the night with a live music performance.
Day 5: Zaandam
After breakfast, disembark from the ship for your return journey home
MS Emily Brontë
MS George Eliot
MS Oscar Wilde
MS Riviera Resplendence
Fact File
All transfer times listed below are approximate and dependent on traffic.
| Airport/Station | Ship location | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Airport | Zaandam | 40 mins |
| Amsterdam station | Zaandam | 40 mins |
Exclusive prices available on request. Our Pricing Policy.
Please call us free on 0800 707 6229 for pricing and availability
Get A Quote
Why Book With Us?
Sign Up to Our Newsletter
Get The Latest Offers
"*" indicates required fields