Holland River Cruises
See Holland at its most beautiful — Amsterdam’s canals, the windmills of Kinderdijk, the tulip fields of Keukenhof and the storybook towns of the Low Countries — all from a small ship, with a specialist to plan every detail.
A Holland river cruise is the classic way to experience the Netherlands and Belgium in spring, when the country erupts in tulips. Sailing round-trip from Amsterdam — or on to Antwerp and Brussels — you glide past the UNESCO windmills of Kinderdijk, dock steps from Keukenhof’s dazzling gardens, wander the cheese-and-canal towns of Gouda, Delft and Bruges, and tour the world-class museums of Amsterdam. Small ships of about 100 to 190 guests dock in the heart of each town, so there’s no driving and no repacking. Tulip Time sailings run for just a few golden weeks each April, and the best cabins go a year ahead — we match the ship, line and dates to you and get you the best cruise price free from a true cruise specialist.
Why cruise Holland?
Tulips at their peak
Keukenhof’s gardens and the striped bulb fields of the bollenstreek are unforgettable — and best reached by ship in April.
Windmills & UNESCO sites
The 19 historic windmills of Kinderdijk and the working mills of Zaanse Schans, seen right from the water.
Amsterdam & the Low Countries
Canals, Rembrandt and Van Gogh in Amsterdam, plus Antwerp, Bruges and Brussels on longer sailings.
Dock in the heart of town
Small ships moor centrally, so you step off into each city — no transfers, no driving, unpack once.
Tulip Time — and beyond
The signature Holland cruise is “Tulip Time,” a round-trip from Amsterdam through the Dutch and Flemish waterways in April, timed to the tulip bloom, with Keukenhof, Kinderdijk and often Belgium’s Bruges and Antwerp. Longer “Holland & Belgium” itineraries add Brussels, Ghent and the Rhine or Moselle.
Spring is the star, but Dutch cruising also shines in summer’s long days and at Christmas, when the market towns light up. We’ll match the itinerary, ship and season to what you want to see.
If your Holland & Belgium sailing finishes in Brussels, stay on for the Grand-Place and the Magritte Museum — RoomsCheap.com lists hotels in central Brussels.
Holland river cruising in pictures
Ready to plan your Holland river cruise?
Tell us your dates — especially if you’re chasing the April tulips — and we’ll match the ship, line and itinerary, and get your best cruise price free from a true cruise specialist, with no obligation.
Get your best Holland cruise price freeFrequently Asked Questions
When is the best time for a Holland tulip cruise?
Early-to-mid April is prime tulip season, when Keukenhof is open and the bulb fields bloom. Exact timing shifts with the weather each year, so booking a range of April dates gives the best odds — we help you choose.
What does a Holland river cruise visit?
Typically Amsterdam, Kinderdijk’s windmills, Keukenhof gardens, and towns like Gouda, Delft, Hoorn and Rotterdam — with Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges and Brussels on Holland & Belgium sailings.
How long are these cruises?
Most Tulip Time cruises are 7 nights round-trip from Amsterdam; Holland & Belgium and combined Rhine itineraries run 8–14 nights.
Which lines sail Holland in tulip season?
AmaWaterways, Viking, Avalon, Scenic, Uniworld, Emerald, Riviera and CroisiEurope all offer Tulip Time departures. We compare them for you.
How do I get a quote?
Tell us your preferred April dates and request your best cruise price on tulip-season sailings, free from a true cruise specialist, with no obligation.
