I will handle all of the details before we set sail, then I will be onboard to help as needed as well. We will meet together the first night for a cocktail or tea to get to know each other, then you can go it alone or hang out with me! Either way, I look forward to sailing with you!
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 7:00 PM CST
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You are invited to join me on April 9th as we board the AmaStella of AmaWaterways. I will be your host as we sail through the Dutch and Belgium Waterways. Celebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come alive. Experience Amsterdam’s colorful canals, the whimsical Kinderdijk windmills and the art of Rubens and Michelangelo. Discover the timeless traditions of Delft porcelain and revel in the medieval architectural treasures of Bruges, Middelburg and Ghent. Throughout your journey indulge in Belgian chocolates, warm waffles and delicious cheeses—all while savoring the storybook atmosphere of the region.
For even more information about the sailing, you may click the Tulip Time link below. For detailed information including what to expect each day as well as pricing, keep scrolling!!
Check in is not usually until around 3:00 PM, giving you plenty of time to check out a few of the Amsterdam highlights.
Get acquainted with your home away from home for the week.
Get to know the people you will be dining with for the week. Potentially people you will keep in touch with long after the cruise. Dinner on the AmaStella will delight. There are choices for all tastes, but the Chef's Choice is typically my favorite. Sodas, beer, and wine are limitless during lunch and dinner onboard.
*If you are not too exhausted from your travel day.
All tour options each day are included in the cost of the cruise. Some days you will even choose 2 tours to participate in!
For this tour option, you will visit a family-run farm with over a million tulips, each in different phases of growth and in many species and colors.
Did you know stadswandeling means "walking around a city" and that is exactly what you will get to do on this tour. One of the best reasons to visit this town is to enjoy the stunning Dutch Renaissance Revival architecture that dots the historical city center. The scenic harbor area is a must-see as well.
You will learn more about the maritime culture and history of the lively Zuiderzee region.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery with a guided bike ride.
1) Medieval Middelburg Walking Tour
2) Delta Works Museum
3) Guided Middelburg Bike Tour
On this day, you can choose between the combo tour below, or you can opt for a Full Day Bruges Tour, a Ghent and Free time tour, or a Belgium Chocolate Workshop.
On this tour, you will get to admire Ghent's canal-side architecture, see the famous Castle of the Counts and the Ghent Cathedral. You will also get to explore one of Europe's best preserved medieval cities, Bruges.
On this day, you will select an AM tour as well as a PM tour.
1) Walking Tour and Cathedral Visit
2) Ruben's House Visit
3) Antwerp Bike Tour
1) Culinary Tour: Chocolate, Waffles, and Beer
2) Floralia Flower Show
On this day, you will select both an AM and a PM tour.
1) Rotterdam Walking Tour and Tastes of Rotterdam
2) Delfshaven Excursion
3) Rotterdam Architectural Bike Tour
4) Best of Delft Excursion
1) Windmill Tour
2) Windmill Tour by Bike
On this day, you will either select an AM and PM tour, or you will spend the full day in Almere at Floriade.
Spend time ambling through one of the most impressive gardens in the world, open only 9 weeks a year. Often referred to as "The Garden of Europe" this garden presents a spectacular display of millions of flowering tulips spread over 70 acres
Admire Amsterdam's historic harbor and canals where you will see beautiful homes lining the harbor and the fabled Skinny Bridge.
This opportunity only comes around once every 10 years and features stunning garden exhibits, live entertainment, souvenirs, and food stalls.
Some Special Things To Look Forward To
Each day after all your touring, you can freshen up and meet in the lounge for a nightly "Sip and Sail." During this hour to hour and a half, you get to enjoy the signature cocktail of the day, or any cocktail of your choosing until it is time for dinner. In fact, try a few different ones, if you like. Your tour director may also share details of the following day at this time.
Consider accepting an invitation to dine at the Chef's Table one night. You will be wowed with the culinary excellence. This experience is also included in the cost of the cruise, so please indulge. But once is probably enough, as the menu will be the same all week in the Chef's Table.
On this night, everyone will have a chance to thank the Captain and his crew for an exceptional time on the rivers of Europe. Most people dress a little nicer on this night. Cheers to all the people who make these experiences so special.
-taxes and port fees
-all excursions/tours
-breakfast, lunch, dinner daily
-unlimited sodas, beer, and wine for lunch and dinner
-cocktails during evening sip and sail
-onboard entertainment
-professionally trained wellness host leading wellness activities
-unlimited complimentary wifi
I have toured each room and there is not a bad room on the ship. You cannot choose wrong. The French Balcony is a nice mid-range option that allows you to open the entire window wall for a great view and is the most popular choice. The weather will be chilly and you are rarely in your room, so opting for the fixed window is perfectly great as well. If you are looking to indulge a bit, go for the twin balcony where you will get the French balcony as well as a walkout balcony. If you have questions, do please let me know.
Piano Deck - Fixed Windows - 160 sq ft
Violin Deck - French Balcony - 155 sq ft
Violin and Cello Deck - French Balcony - 170 sq ft
Cello Deck - French and Outside Balconies - 210 sq ft
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