Keukenhof Gardens
Enkhuizen, by the IJssel Lake
Amsterdam in spring
A French Balcony Cabin
Enjoy delicious cuisine
The Panorama Restaurant
Admire the view from the Lorelei Lounge
Dutch Cities and Keukenhof Gardens in Spring aboard Spirit of the Rhine
The Dutch Waterways and IJssel Lake
from
£2,136 per person
Save up to 25%
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
Sail the IJssel Lake and visit Keukenhof Gardens
This week-long, all-inclusive river cruise in 2027 explores the attractions of the Dutch waterways and the IJssel Lake. Join Spirit of the Rhine in Rotterdam and enjoy a leisurely morning cruising to Dordrecht, the oldest city in the region of South Holland. Take a guided walk and see some of the city’s attractions, such as the old city hall, which spans the canal, and the 13th-century Augustijnenkerk. In Utrecht the medieval heart of the city is overlooked by the 14th-century Domtoren bell tower. Each corner of the city hides a quirky museum, art gallery, little church or a view of the city’s network of canals. A visit to Zaandam offers the opportunity to spend a day at leisure in the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens, browsing their renowned spring floral displays independently.
Continue to Amsterdam, the lively capital of the Netherlands, and enjoy a journey aboard one of its glass-topped canal boats past gabled houses and historic bridges. Cruise the IJssel Lake to Enkhuizen, one of the Dutch East India Company’s main operational ports in the 17th century. Browse the Zuiderzee Museum, which exhibits over 140 historic buildings from villages around the former Zuiderzee. Sail overnight to the city of Rotterdam, home to an array of modern architecture and sculptures. See more of the city by coach, stopping for a walking tour of the historic Delfshaven district, with its traditional gabled buildings, the Cube Houses and the Markthal, a combined indoor food market and apartment block.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Spirit of the Rhine
Travel to Rotterdam to embark Spirit of the Rhine. Your all-inclusive cruise begins with dinner tonight.
Depart Rotterdam, 0900.
Arrive Dordrecht, 1100.
Dordrecht, the oldest city in the region of South Holland, sits at the confluence of three waterways, the Rhine, the Meuse and the Merwede. In the early 11th century Count Dirk III built a castle here to gain control of the shipping routes, and the city grew up around it. There is a selection of fine churches, due to early links with the Protestant reformation. Other attractions include the old city hall, which spans the canal, the 13th-century Augustijnenkerk and 17th-century city gate.
Included excursion
Join an expert guide and walk from the ship into Dordrecht to explore the city’s rich history. See key sights such as the Big Church (Grote Kerk), the historic City Hall, and the statue of the De Witt brothers. Pass the Augustine Monastery, where in 1572 the first gathering of the Free States took place. This excursion covers approximately one-and-a-half miles, however a shorter included walking tour is also available.
Depart Dordrecht, 0800.
Arrive Utrecht, 1200. Depart 1800.
Arrive Zaandam, 2200.
Take our transfer service into Utrecht, where the medieval heart of the city is overlooked by the 14th-century Domtoren bell tower. Opposite the tower on Domplein square is the Gothic Cathedral of St Martin. Each corner of the city hides a quirky museum, art gallery, little church or a view of the city’s network of canals.
Included excursion
Enjoy an included walking tour of the city.
Today an included excursion visits world-famous Keukenhof Gardens.
Included excursion
Visit Keukenhof Gardens, ‘the most beautiful spring garden in the world!’. Spend the day exploring the grounds, which cover an area of 79 acres, independently. Admire displays of millions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, and perhaps pick up some ideas for your own garden from the themed gardens here.
Depart Zaandam, 0700.
Arrive Amsterdam, 0900.
Today you have the opportunity to visit Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, which started life as a fishing village in the 13th century. See some of the city’s key sights such as the Royal Palace on Dam Square or the floating flower market.
Included excursion
On this included tour you will be accompanied by an expert local guide as you discover the city on board one of its glass-topped canal boats.
Depart Amsterdam, 0700.
Arrive Enkhuizen, 1300. Depart 1900.
Cruise the IJssel Lake to Enkhuizen, once known as Herring Town. Enkhuizen was one of the Dutch East India Company’s main operational ports in the 17th century and rivalled Amsterdam in status. The Zuiderzee Museum here exhibits over 140 historic buildings from villages around the former Zuiderzee, and there is also a quirky bottle ship museum – home to the world’s largest collection of ships in bottles! Sail overnight.
Included excursion
Visit the Zuiderzee Museum, which exhibits over 140 historic buildings from villages around the former Zuiderzee. The museum comprises of both indoor and outdoor exhibits, there are frequent steps and some walking over cobblestones will be required.
Arrive 0800.
The city of Rotterdam was restored following bombing during World War Two and is now home to an array of modern architecture. There are a number of sculptures in the city too including works by Picasso, De Koning and Gabo.
Included excursion
An included excursion explores the city by coach, stopping at the historic Delfshaven district with its traditional gabled buildings, the Cube Houses, which are built at an angle across a bridge, and at the Markthal, a combined indoor food market and apartment block – all of which are explored on foot, with some steps to negotiate.
Disembark Spirit of the Rhine after breakfast and begin your return journey to the UK.
Including...
Nationwide shared chauffeur service
All Inclusive†
Cruise Director
Plus…
- Drinks reception and Gala dinner
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- All gratuities on board
- Return flights and transfers
Included excursion in every port
Find out more about when excursions are available to book.
†The included drinks are available on board from 9am to midnight and include non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Excludes branded spirits. This begins at 4pm on day 1 of your river cruise to the day before your cruise ends.
from
£2,136 per person
Save up to 25%
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
from
£2,136 per person
Save up to 25%
7 nights
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £24 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.