Dutch Heritage

Monday, April 17: Arnhem - Willemstad

You are welcome on board from 5 pm. In the course of the evening, the crew will be introduced to you in the lounge and you can get to know your fellow passengers while enjoying a drink. During dinner we cast off the mooring lines and sail quietly to our first destination Willemstad.

Tuesday, April 18: Willemstad - Dordrecht - Rotterdam

Willemstad, situated on the Hollands Diep waterway is the first port of call on this holiday. The star-shaped defences of the town are still fully intact and have for many years protected the Mauritshuis and the Koepelkerk (Dome Church). During Lunch we continue our journey to Dordrecht. You can walk right into the centre from the landing stage. The city is rich in unusual monuments. Lovely shops are sometimes hidden behind beautiful facades. During dinner we’ll sail on to Rotterdam where we stay overnight.

Wednesday, April 19: Rotterdam - Gouda

Before sailing towards Gouda we’ll first cruise around Rotterdam harbour. Thousands of container ships sail in and out of here every year. After lunch the coaches will be ready for an excursion to the Keukenhof(*). The Keukenhof gardens are a huge spring festival, and with 7 million flowering bulbs on 32 hectares, the whole park is dominated by fantastic perfumes and colours. If you don’t want to take part in this excursion, the centre of Gouda is a good alternative. The historic town centre has many sights. The authentic shops and the canals in the medieval streets give the town an intimate feel.

Thursday, April 20: Gouda - Schoonhoven - Amsterdam

In the morning we sail to Schoonhoven. The fortified city on the Lek has been known for its silversmithing for 700 years. Proof of this are the many monumental silver workshops and silversmith houses, as well as the only vocational school for gold and silversmiths. At the end of the afternoon we leave Schoonhoven and enter Amsterdam via the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal and the IJ.

Friday, April 21: Amsterdam - Zaandam – Enkhuizen

Our capital has numerous sights. A visit to a museum, a city walk, shopping or a canal cruise(*), the choice is yours this morning. After lunch we arrive in Zaandam. The nearby Zaanse Schans is a unique part of the Netherlands that is known worldwide for the beautiful wooden Zaanse houses and the beautiful coloured wooden windmills. We continue our journey across the IJsselmeer to Enkhuizen where we spend the night.

Saturday, April 22: Enkhuizen - Wijk bij Duurstede

In the past Enkhuizen was famous for its herring fishing. You can find out more about its history and life by the Zuiderzee by visiting the Zuiderzee Museum(*). Early in the afternoon we sail over the Amsterdam-Rhine canal to Wijk bij Duurstede. On this last evening the traditional Farewell Dinner will be served and the musician will ensure an enjoyable evening.

Sunday, April 23: Wijk bij Duurstede - Arnhem

The last day of this cultural journey has already arrived. Finally, we have a delicious breakfast waiting for you. We will arrive in Arnhem at 11am and we will say goodbye to you and wish you a good journey home.