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Cruise to Amsterdam in 2025
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most captivating cities. Woven with waterways that date back to the Netherlands’ prosperous past, joined together by historic humped bridges and edged by attractive gabled houses, the city plays host to a long list of fascinating sites.
Taking a cruise to Amsterdam from the UK offers up the opportunity to spend time exploring this storied city. European trade connections and a political shift on the continent in the 16th century saw Amsterdam’s fortunes boom. Flourishing into a thriving hub of commerce and culture, the city swiftly grew to become one of Europe’s most important ports, thus heralding the Dutch Golden Age.
World-class museums, world-heritage canals and a wealth of architecture tell the story of Amsterdam’s colourful past. Meanwhile cosy bars and eateries, art galleries and pleasant city parks create a cosmopolitan landscape that blends old and new. It’s no wonder that the Dutch capital is such a popular city break destination.
Thankfully, a Saga river cruise to Amsterdam means you can spend time enjoying the city’s eclectic blend of local life, historical sights and cultural gems. Your holiday starts the moment you step aboard the ship. Unpack only once and let us do all the planning for you. Your Amsterdam adventure awaits.
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Embark on an Amsterdam river cruise along the city’s canals. These famous waterways are part of the city’s heritage and continue to be used to this day. When the sun shines, locals take to the water to soak up the warmth and enjoy the sights for themselves. No matter what time of year you visit, seeing the city from its canals is a must-do excursion.
There’s so much to see in the city, but thankfully Amsterdam canal cruises offer up the chance to take in a long list of the famous sites in one adventure. This tour sees you boarding a glass-topped boat as you glide alongside merchant houses that date 17th century, pass by the Anne Frank House and under famous bridges. Along the way there’s plenty of opportunity to take in a spectrum of everyday city life that plays out alongside the canals as you sit back and relax.
Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum is one of Amsterdam’s most famous attractions. Located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Museum Square, the impressive museum was designed by Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers. The museum was originally founded in the Hauge in 1798, shortly before being relocated to its current position in the centre of the city.
Now one of the most visited museums in the world, the Rijksmuseum tells the story of over 800 years of Dutch heritage with a collection that boasts with over a million pieces. Iconic paintings from 17th-century Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, Hals and Vermeer are on display alongside works from a range of artists from overseas. It’s a must-visit for any Amsterdam cruise from the UK itinerary, particularly for art-lovers and architecture fans.
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