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Tulip Time Cruise
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This springtime river cruise gets underway in Holland’s colorful capital of Amsterdam. This 700-year-old city offers an abundance of classic architecture, cafés, and restaurants to explore before you embark on your river cruise through Holland and Belgium. Sail through Rotterdam’s harbor, said to be the world’s busiest port. Garden enthusiasts will delight in a visit to see the breathtaking colors of Keukenhof, also known as the “Garden of Europe.” With 70 acres of parkland and lakes, it’s one of the world’s largest flower gardens with nearly 7 million flowering bulbs bursting with color. Next, sail to Antwerp, Belgium’s second-largest city, known for its centuries-old history in diamond trading amid ancient buildings and monuments combined with modern architecture. In Ghent, Belgium, join a local expert for a guided tour of the city, including a visit to St. Baaf’s Cathedral.
Your cruise traverses back into Holland where you’ll explore Middelburg, formerly an important trading city. You’ll still get a sense of its historic wealth today with its impressive structures like the Gothic Town Hall, Abbey Tower, and bustling Market Square. This beautiful and historic springtime river cruise concludes with more time to explore the wonderful city of Amsterdam. See the most fascinating views of the city on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.”
What’s Included:
- Beautifully appointed accommodation with private bathroom and premium L’Occitaine toiletries
- Fine dining with all meals on board including full breakfast, buffet lunch and waiter service dinner
- Afternoon tea and cakes
- Regional wines and beers served with lunch and dinner, sparkling wine with breakfast
- 1 hr included drinks each evening
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Included tours and excursions with state-of-the-art audio headsets
- 24 hour beverage station serving speciality teas and coffees
- All onboard entertainment including talks, cooking demonstrations, musical performances and nightly piano music
- Bottled water in every stateroom
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Services of a professional Cruise Director
- Gratuities
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin. Flight inclusive packages on request. Some offers may include flights
Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to beautiful Zaanse Schans where you’ll see a wonderful collection of well-preserved historic windmills and Dutch houses.
Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTTERDAM
Day 2 - Rotterdam
Dutch Treats and Flowers Sweet
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Experience Rotterdam by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Join a full- or half-day Guided Tour of breathtaking Keukenhof—known as the “Garden of Europe”—for its 70 acres of lush parkland, lakes, and the world’s largest flower gardens—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths as well as other bulbs, planted each year.
Take some free time to relax on the harbor-side in Rotterdam with an artisan beer, a slice of appeltaart (Dutch apple pie), and a koffie verkeerd, a typical Dutch drink with equal parts coffee and milk. Take a bike from your ship to explore Rotterdam and the surrounding area.
Before dinner, enjoy a cruise through Rotterdam harbor.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP
Day 3 - Antwerp
Cathedrals, Carats and Crêpes
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Explore Antwerp by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Take a Guided Tour of this sophisticated city to visit the central Grote Markt, lined with 16th-century guildhall houses. You’ll also see the beautiful city hall, the Cathedral of Our Lady with its stunning altarpiece paintings by Rubens.
Alternatively, you may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the nearby capital, Brussels—considered home to the European Union, and admire its magnificent palaces and cathedrals.
You might prefer to take time on your own to indulge in Antwerp’s signature Belgian waffles and crêpes—or explore this bike-friendly city from its old wharfs to its legendary diamond district.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GHENT
Optional Excursions
Day 4 - Ghent
Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish Finery
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Explore a different side of Ghent by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Explore Ghent—“The Diamond of Flanders”—with a Guided Sightseeing Tour of this showcase of medieval Flemish wealth. You’ll visit St. Bavo’s Cathedral—with its remarkable Flemish artwork.
Alternatively, you may choose to join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion of Bruges to explore its canals, cobbled streets, and medieval buildings. You’ll see its crisscrossed canals, the 13th-century belfry of Market Square, and charming patrician houses. You won’t miss the opportunity to explore Ghent since this Optional Excursion ends with an orientation walk of the “Diamond of Flanders.”
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MIDDELBURG
Optional Excursions
Day 5 - Middleburg, Veere
A Spicy History in Middelburg’s Dutch Harbor Town
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the 15th-century Gothic Town Hall and learn about its important role in the spice trade and Dutch East India trading.
Spend some free time biking or walking through Middelburg to sample Babbelaar cookies, fries, or beer before cruising to Veere.
During lunchtime enjoy a short sailing from Middelburg to Veere.
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Alternatively bike from Middelburg to Veere with your Adventure Host.
VEERE
History and Scottish Houses
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Explore the town of Veere with an expert local guide.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WILLEMSTAD
Optional Excursions
Day 6 - Willemstad
Willemstad’s Windmills and Historic Harbor
ACTIVE EXCURSION
See Willemstad by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Join a Guided Walking Tour of Willemstad and discover its many beautifully restored buildings from the 17th and 18th Century.
DISCOVERY EXCURSION
Later, enjoy a Cheese Tasting on board as you prepare to sail to Amsterdam.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM
Optional Excursions
Day 7 - Amsterdam
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
ACTIVE EXCURSION
Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:
DISCOVERY EXCURSION
Discover Aalsmeer Flower Auction—the largest in the world, where around 20 million flowers are sold every day. Later enjoy a typical Dutch breakfast, OR:
CLASSIC EXCURSION
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”
This afternoon choose among the many Guided Optional Excursions available.
Take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
Optional Excursions
Day 8 - Disembarkation, Amsterdam
Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
The larger of the Avalon Suite Ships, these vessels accommodate 166 passengers and features two full decks of Panorama Suites. With wall-to-wall panoramic windows that transform into a unique open-air balcony, the suites are the ideal setting for stretching out and relaxing or even throwing a private cocktail party for up to six adults in the spacious sitting area. On board, passengers enjoy free Wi-Fi access and complimentary computer use in public areas, a fitness centre, a hair salon, lift, and an expansive Sky Deck with shade system, premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, deck games and the delightful Sky Bistro for al fresco lunches of light grill fare.
Ships
- Avalon View
- Avalon Envision
- Avalon Passion
- Avalon Illumination
- Avalon Impression
- Avalon Expression
- Avalon Visionary
- Avalon Vista
- Avalon Panorama
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Two full decks of suite accommodation
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows opening to create an Open-Air Balcony in every suite
- Spacious Sky Deck with sun-shades, premium lounge chairs and whirlpool
- Open-air bistro on the Sky Deck
- Elegant open-seating dining room including a five-star fine dining service
- Self service hot drinks centre with complimentary coffee & tea throughout the day
- Panoramic lounge with first class bar serving premium spirits
- Stern Club Lounge & library
- Fitness centre
- Internet centre & complimentary Wi-Fi
- Lift to cabin decks
- Laundry service*
- Complimentary bicycles
* Payable locally.
Accommodation & Amenities
83 elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 172-300 ft². On the middle and upper decks, Panorama Suites are 200 ft² and feature Avalon’s trademark extra-wide, 11ft, French balconies with the bed angled towards the windows to really soak up those views. Royal Suites on the upper deck are even larger at 300 ft² and have an extended seating area with a sofa, armchairs and a table a larger bathrooms and separate WC.
Royal Suite
300 ft² – Royal (Upper) Deck
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air Balcony
- Separate seating area with Sofa, armchairs and table
- Large private bathroom with glass shower enclosure, twin wash basin, premium L’Occitaine toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Separate WC
- Comfort Collection Bed, premium mattress covers, Egyptian cotton linens
- Nightly turn-down service & Pillow menu
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Plenty of wardrobe space and under-bed storage
- Continental breakfast and beverage room service available
- Bottled water
Cat. P, A & B Panorama Suites
200 ft² – Royal (Upper) & Sapphire (Middle) Deck
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air Balcony
- Seating area with Sofa, armchair and table
- Private marble bathroom with glass shower enclosure, wash basin, WC, premium L’Occitaine toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
- Comfort Collection Bed, premium mattress covers, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- Nightly turn-down service & Pillow menu
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Plenty of wardrobe space and under-bed storage
- Continental breakfast and beverage room service available
- Bottled water
Cat. D & E Deluxe Stateroom
172 ft² – Indigo (Lower) Deck
- Private marble bathroom with glass shower enclosure, wash basin, WC, premium L’Occitaine toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
- Comfort Collection Beds, premium mattress covers, Egyptian cotton linens
- Nightly turn-down service & Pillow menu
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Plenty of wardrobe space and under-bed storage
- Continental breakfast and beverage room service available
- Bottled water
At 110m in length these are the smaller of Avalon’s two Suite Ship families, accommodating 128 passengers and features two full decks of Panorama Suites. With wall-to-wall panoramic windows that transform into a unique open-air balcony, the suites are the ideal setting for stretching out and relaxing or even throwing a private cocktail party for up to six adults in the spacious sitting area. On board, passengers enjoy free Wi-Fi access and complimentary computer use in public areas, a fitness centre, a hair salon, lift, and an expansive Sky Deck with shade system, premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, deck games and the delightful Sky Bistro for al fresco lunches of light grill fare.
Ships:
- Avalon Imagery II
- Avalon Poetry II
- Avalon Tranquillity II
- Avalon Tapestry II
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Two full decks of suite accommodation
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows opening to create an Open-Air Balcony℠ in every suite
- Spacious Sky Deck with sun-shades, premium lounge chairs and whirlpool
- Open-air bistro on the Sky Deck
- Elegant open-seating dining room including a five-star fine dining service
- Self service hot drinks centre with complimentary coffee & tea throughout the day
- Panoramic lounge with first class bar serving premium spirits
- Stern Club Lounge & library
- Fitness centre
- Internet centre & complimentary Wi-Fi
- Lift to cabin decks
- Laundry service*
- Complimentary bicycles
* Payable locally.
Accommodation & Amenities
58 elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 172-300 ft². On the middle and upper decks, Panorama Suites are 200 ft² and feature Avalon’s trademark extra-wide 11 ft, French balconies with the bed angled towards the windows to really soak up those views. Royal Suites on the upper deck are even larger at 300 ft² and have an extended seating area with a sofa, armchairs and a table a larger bathrooms and separate WC.
Royal Suite
300 ft² – Royal (Upper) Deck
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air Balcony
- Separate seating area with Sofa, armchairs and table
- Large private bathroom with glass shower enclosure, twin wash basin, premium L’Occitaine toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
- Separate WC
- Comfort Collection Beds℠, featuring premium mattress covers, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens and European-style duvets
- Nightly turn-down service & Pillow menu
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Plenty of wardrobe space and under-bed storage
- Continental breakfast and beverage room service available
- Bottled water
Cat. P, A & B Panorama Suites
200 ft² – Royal (Upper) & Sapphire (Middle) Deck
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air Balcony
- Seating area with Sofa, armchair and table
- Private marble bathroom with glass shower enclosure, wash basin, WC, premium L’Occitaine toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
- Comfort Collection Beds℠, featuring premium mattress covers, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens and European-style duvets
- Nightly turn-down service & Pillow menu
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Plenty of wardrobe space and under-bed storage
- Continental breakfast and beverage room service available
- Bottled water
Cat. D & E Deluxe Stateroom
172 ft² – Indigo (Lower) Deck
- Private marble bathroom with glass shower enclosure, wash basin, WC, premium L’Occitaine toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
- Comfort Collection Beds℠, featuring premium mattress covers, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens and European-style duvets
- Nightly turn-down service & Pillow menu
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Plenty of wardrobe space and under-bed storage
- Continental breakfast and beverage room service available
- Bottled water
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Mar 30 | Avalon Panorama | Amsterdam | £1650 | Sail from £1,650 inc flights | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1650 | Was £2678 | |
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Please Call | ||
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2200 | Was £3577 | |
| Cat A | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Please Call | ||
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Please Call | ||
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Mar 31 | Avalon Passion | Amsterdam | £1650 | Sail from £1,650 inc flights | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1650 | Was £2678 | |
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Please Call | ||
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2200 | Was £3577 | |
| Cat A | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Please Call | ||
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Please Call | ||
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £3752 | Was £4577 |
| Apr 1 | Avalon Imagery II | Amsterdam | £1650 | Sail from £1,650 inc flights | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1650 | Was £2753 | |
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Please Call | ||
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2200 | Was £3652 | |
| Cat A | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Please Call | ||
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Please Call | ||
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £3827 | Was £4652 |
| Apr 6 | Avalon Panorama | Amsterdam | £2250 | Sail from £1,650 inc flights | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | ||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Please Call | ||
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2250 | Was £3727 | |
| Cat A | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Please Call | ||
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Please Call | ||
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £4077 | Was £4727 |
| Apr 7 | Avalon Passion | Amsterdam | £2078 | SAVE £750 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2078 | Was £2828 | |
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2227 | Was £2977 | |
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2977 | Was £3727 | |
| Cat A | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3028 | Was £3778 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3077 | Was £3827 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Apr 8 | Avalon Imagery II | Amsterdam | £2278 | SAVE £550 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2278 | Was £2828 | |
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2427 | Was £2977 | |
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3177 | Was £3727 | |
| Cat A | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3228 | Was £3778 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3277 | Was £3827 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £4177 | Was £4727 |
| Apr 13 | Avalon Panorama | Amsterdam | £2427 | SAVE £550 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2427 | Was £2977 | |
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2576 | Was £3126 | |
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3326 | Was £3876 | |
| Cat A | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3377 | Was £3927 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3426 | Was £3976 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £4326 | Was £4876 |
| Apr 14 | Avalon Passion | Amsterdam | £2602 | SAVE £375 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2602 | Was £2977 | |
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2751 | Was £3126 | |
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3501 | Was £3876 | |
| Cat A | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3552 | Was £3927 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3601 | Was £3976 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Apr 20 | Avalon Panorama | Amsterdam | £2200 | Sail from £1,650 inc flights | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | ||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Please Call | ||
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2200 | Was £3802 | |
| Cat A | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Please Call | ||
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Please Call | ||
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Apr 21 | Avalon Passion | Amsterdam | £1650 | Sail from £1,650 inc flights | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1650 | Was £2903 | |
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Please Call | ||
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2200 | Was £3802 | |
| Cat A | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Please Call | ||
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Please Call | ||
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £4152 | Was £4802 |
| Apr 27 | Avalon Panorama | Amsterdam | £1650 | Sail from £1,650 inc flights | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1650 | Was £2978 | |
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Please Call | ||
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2200 | Was £3877 | |
| Cat A | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Please Call | ||
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Please Call | ||
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Apr 28 | Avalon Passion | Amsterdam | £2228 | SAVE £750 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2228 | Was £2978 | |
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2377 | Was £3127 | |
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3127 | Was £3877 | |
| Cat A | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3178 | Was £3928 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3227 | Was £3977 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £4127 | Was £4877 |
| May 4 | Avalon Panorama | Amsterdam | £2053 | SAVE £925 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2053 | Was £2978 | |
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2202 | Was £3127 | |
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2952 | Was £3877 | |
| Cat A | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3003 | Was £3928 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3052 | Was £3977 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
Why Choose This Cruise?
As a round-trip from Amsterdam it works really well with European train services and Eurostar with a direct train service from London to Amsterdam The Avalon package offers a lovely inclusive experience and home to airport transfers really add to the feeling of relaxing luxury.
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