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RCQ Group - Tulip Time Cruise for Garden & Nature Lovers - April 29-May 6, 2027

Apr 29 - May 6, 2027

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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 -perfect for garden and nature enthusiasts. For flower lovers, an expert will provide lectures on board, sharing his knowledge about botany and the world of plants.

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.”

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Prices include all taxes, fees and port charges.

  • Cat E Stateroom

    $9,512.00

    Apr 29 - May 6, 2027

    Pricing includes: all taxes, fees, port charges, and gratuities, based on double occupancy, and are in Canadian dollars.

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  • Cat D Stateroom

    $9,512.00

    Apr 29 - May 6, 2027

    Pricing includes: all taxes, fees, port charges, and gratuities, based on double occupancy, and are in Canadian dollars.

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  • Cat B Stateroom

    $13,710.00

    Apr 29 - May 6, 2027

    Pricing includes: all taxes, fees, port charges, and gratuities, based on double occupancy, and are in Canadian dollars.

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  • Cat A Stateroom

    $13,810.00

    Apr 29 - May 6, 2027

    Pricing includes: all taxes, fees, port charges, and gratuities, based on double occupancy, and are in Canadian dollars.

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  • Cat P Stateroom

    $13,910.00

    Apr 29 - May 6, 2027

    Pricing includes: all taxes, fees, port charges, and gratuities, based on double occupancy, and are in Canadian dollars.

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  • Cat S Stateroom

    $17,910.00

    Apr 29 - May 6, 2027

    Pricing includes: all taxes, fees, port charges, and gratuities, based on double occupancy, and are in Canadian dollars.

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Day 1 · Thu, Apr 29 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

About Your Cruise Line - Avalon Waterways

Embark on an Avalon river cruise with your choice of over 70 cruises on 10 rivers through 22 countries. Explore Europe, Asia, South America, and Egypt in the relaxed luxury only Avalon Waterways can deliver. Discover the European continent on its legendary rivers from the North Sea to the Black Sea or from the French countryside to the waterways of Holland. Enjoy first-class service and award-winning excursions through the vineyards of 

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About Your Ship - Avalon Passion

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Amsterdam

Apr 29

AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION) 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. The day is yours to relax and discover this delightful 700-year-old c...

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Day 2 · Fri, Apr 30 · Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam

Apr 30

ROTTERDAM Dutch Treats and Flowers Sweet Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE Experience Rotterdam by foot with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Join a full- or half-day Guided Tour of breathtaking Keu...

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Day 3 · Sat, May 1 · Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp

May 1

ANTWERP, BELGIUM Cathedrals, Carats and Crêpes ACTIVE Explore Antwerp by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of this sophisticated city to visit the central Grote Markt, lined with 16th-century guildhall houses. You’ll al...

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Day 4 · Sun, May 2 · Gent (Ghent), Belgium

Gent (Ghent)

May 2

GHENT Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish Finery ACTIVE Explore a different side of Ghent by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY Join us in the Landscape Park Bulskampveld for the ultimate relaxing day in the biggest forest in the west of F...

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Day 5 · Mon, May 3 · Middelburg, Netherlands

Middelburg

May 3

MIDDELBURG, HOLLAND A Spicy History in Middelburg’s Dutch Harbor Town Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the 15th-century Gothi...

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Day 6 · Tue, May 4 · Willemstad, Netherlands

Willemstad

May 4

WILLEMSTAD Willemstad’s Windmills and Historic Harbor ACTIVE See Willemstad by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Willemstad and discover its many beautifully restored buildings from the 17th and 18th Century....

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Day 7 · Wed, May 5 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam

May 5

AMSTERDAM Canals of Colorful Amsterdam ACTIVE Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR: DISCOVERY Access Amsterdam’s secret gardens hidden behind the brick façades – a unique opportunity as they are norm...

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Day 8 · Thu, May 6 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam

May 6

AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Amsterdam combines the unrivaled beauty of the 17th-century Golden Age city center with plenty of museums and art of the highest order, not to mention a remarkably laid-back ...

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