Holland & Belgium in Bloom

Your spring European adventure begins today as you fly to Amsterdam. Tulip fields, windmills, and the timeless beauty of Holland and Belgium await.

Welcome to Amsterdam — one of the world's great cities, where 700 years of history unfold along a glittering network of canals. You'll be met at the airport and transferred directly to your elegant Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. Settle into your beautiful stateroom, explore the ship's wonderful amenities, or take your first stroll along the waterfront. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a lovely dinner onboard. Overnight in Amsterdam. Meals: D

Step ashore into a picture-perfect slice of old Holland. Zaanse Schans is everything you imagined the Netherlands to be — towering windmills turning against the sky, charming wooden houses, artisan workshops, and the irresistible scent of freshly baked Dutch treats. It is a morning that feels like stepping back in time. Back onboard, a local clog painter joins you for a delightful hands-on demonstration — one of those warm, memorable moments that makes this cruise truly special. Overnight in Amsterdam. Meals: B, L, D

Today brings a truly exclusive experience — a private visit to the magnificent Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, one of the world's great art galleries. Home to the finest Dutch Golden Age masterworks by Rembrandt and Vermeer, it is celebrated as the permanent home of Vermeer's hauntingly beautiful “Girl with the Pearl Earring.” It is a genuinely unforgettable morning for anyone who loves great art. The ship sails on to the charming small town of Willemstad for the evening. Overnight in Willemstad. Meals: B, L, D

Rotterdam is a city that surprises and delights in equal measure. Rising boldly from the rubble of WWII air raids, it reinvented itself as one of Europe's most daring architectural showcases — a skyline of striking modern towers unlike anything else in the Netherlands. At its heart lies the historic Witte Huis, a 148-foot landmark that was once the tallest office building in all of Europe. Today the city is entirely yours to explore and discover. Overnight in Rotterdam. Meals: B, L, D

Antwerp is Belgium at its most magnificent — a grand port city of cobbled lanes, café terraces, and centuries of artistic heritage. Home to the great Baroque master Pieter Paul Rubens, it has drawn art lovers from across the world for generations. Your guided tour winds through the elegant city center to the splendid Renaissance city hall and the remarkable Het Steen — a medieval fortress among Belgium's oldest surviving buildings. The afternoon is entirely at your leisure to soak up this wonderful city. Overnight in Antwerp. Meals: B, L, D

Nijmegen is one of Europe's oldest cities — a Roman settlement with 2,000 years of stories to tell. A relaxed walking tour through its charming center reveals remarkable architecture and the fascinating history of the legendary International Four Days Marches, a beloved annual event that brings tens of thousands of walkers together from around the world every year. Overnight in Nijmegen. Meals: B, L, D

Save the most spectacular for last. Today's visit to the legendary Keukenhof Gardens is one of the great floral experiences on earth — seven million bulbs blooming simultaneously in a breathtaking landscape of color and fragrance, expertly designed and perfectly maintained. Nestled in the heart of Holland's famous tulip-growing region, it is a sight that will stay with you long after you return home. The ship returns to Amsterdam for a final night onboard. Overnight in Amsterdam. Meals: B, L, D