There are few places as incredible as Northern Europe in the Springtime―and this luxurious Rhine River cruise is a fantastic sampler! Be amazed by the seemingly endless fields of bulb flowers that blossom into an explosion of color. Embark your ship in Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands and the inviting Venice of the North. Cruising southeast into Gelderland, visit Arnhem and Nijmegen, forever tied to the dramatic events of WWII. In the province of Limburg, stop in Maastricht, an important river trade and religious center in the Middle Ages. Finally, slip across the border into Belgium for your final stop in its sparkling city of Antwerp, Diamond Capital of the World!

This short, sweet luxury cruise includes a lot as it explores Belgium and the Netherlands in the Springtime. Begin in Antwerp, Diamond Capital of the World and a great place to sample Belgium’s heavenly chocolate, waffles, and beer! Then, on to medieval Ghent with its thousand-year-old Castle of the Counts, before entering South Holland to visit Rotterdam. This is Europe’s largest seaport and its unique architecture makes quite a statement! Conclude in Amsterdam, the country’s lovely capital, for a chance to cruise along the city’s romantic canals or admire world-famous art at the Rijksmuseum!

When Holland is immersed in a sea of tulips, it becomes a truly special place to visit. You'll be amazed by the gardens and fields filled with more than 150 tulip species—an explosion of color and fragrance you simply must experience! Beginning and ending in Amsterdam, the alluring “Venice of the North” has so much to offer: the world-class Rijksmuseum, infamous "red light" district, and cruises through the maze of charming canals. You'll also visit Nijmegen, scene of dramatic battles during WWII; Maastricht, where Gothic, Romanesque, and futuristic architecture comingle for an intriguing cityscape; the diamond capital of Antwerp; pretty Ghent, where local delicacies include praline chocolates; the bustling port of Rotterdam; and other equally fascinating stops.

The Rhine is a truly impressive river with more highlights than you could ever see in a lifetime, but you'll experience a lot of them during this week-long luxury cruise! Embark in Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, where a day trip to the incredible Keukenhof gardens shows off the colorful explosion of millions of blooming tulips. Then, cruise into Germany for stops in Düsseldorf, the former capital of Bonn, charming Rüdesheim, and Mannheim with one of the largest palace complexes in the world. Also visit France's stunning Strasbourg and Switzerland's Basel, where three countries converge in a delightful melting pot of cultures.

The Rhine is calling—and it's time to answer on this remarkable luxury cruise. Embark in Basel, meeting point of Switzerland, Germany, and France. Then, visit France’s charming, canal-filled city of Strasbourg, as well as Germany's Mannheim for an encounter with one of the largest palace complexes in the world; the delightful wine village of Rüdesheim in the heart of the stunning Rhine Gorge; “monumental” Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers meet; and Cologne with its iconic twin-spired cathedral. Finally, cruise into the Netherlands for time in Amsterdam, where a day trip to Keukenhof gardens while the tulips are in bloom will provide you with memories you'll treasure forever!