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Tulip Time – Smithsonian Journeys

Sail Dutch and Belgian waterways on the Tulip Time – Smithsonian Journeys Cruise, an excursion-filled voyage that lasts 8 days and brings you to the forefront of Belgium and the Netherlands’ famed tourist attractions.

After arriving in Amsterdam and boarding the AmaLucia, AmaSerena, AmaSiena or AmaStella, you’ll be sailing off to incredible destinations such as Bruinisse, Ghent, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, where you’ll get to experience the best of all this AmaWaterways cruise has to offer.

Join exciting excursions like the Kampen Bike Tour, a Chocolate Workshop, the UNESCO Windmills with Private Windmill excursion, and more to get the most authentic European cruise experience possible.

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  • Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
  • Ships: AmaLucia + 3 more
  • Duration: 6 Nights
  • Departure: April
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Tulip Time – Smithsonian Journeys Prices

Price per person
Apr 08, 2027
£4,187 pp
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Apr 15, 2027
£5,340 pp
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Apr 22, 2027
£4,302 pp
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Apr 09, 2028
£3,865 pp
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Apr 11, 2028
£4,088 pp
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Apr 12, 2028
£4,088 pp
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Apr 16, 2028
£4,088 pp
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Apr 18, 2028
£4,014 pp
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Tulip Time – Smithsonian Journeys Itinerary

Enjoy a fun-filled itinerary as you travel across Belgium and the Netherlands with AmaWaterways.

Day 1

Amsterdam

Begin your journey in Amsterdam, where you will board your ship and set sail along Dutch waterways.

Day 2

Amsterdam

Embark on the Giethoorn and Kampen Tour, the Flevoland Tulips and Bulb Fields excursion, or the Kampen Bike Tour.

Day 3

Bruinisse

Try the Zierikzee City Tour with Old Fish Market and Dikke Toren excursion, the Delta Works excursion, or the Bruinisse Bike Tour.

Day 4

Ghent

Go on the Ghent Walking Tour with Adoration of the Mystic Lamb excursion, a Chocolate Workshop, a Full Day Bruges Excursion with Cathedral of Our Lady, or a Full Day Bruges and Ghent Excursion.

Day 5

Antwerp

Enjoy a Walking Tour and Cathedral Visit, an Antwerp Bike Tour, a Belgian Chocolate excursion, a Beer and Waffle Tasting, a KMSKA Royal Museum of Fine Arts Smithsonian Journeys Exclusive excursion, or the Floralia Flower Show.

Day 6

Rotterdam

Choose from a variety of activities, including The Hague with Mauritshuis Museum Smithsonian Journeys Exclusive excursion, “The Best of Delft” Excursion, a Rotterdam Walking Tour and Tastes of Rotterdam excursion, a Rotterdam Architectural Bike Tour, a Rotterdam and Delfshaven US Immigration Tour, a UNESCO Windmills with Private Windmill excursion, a Kinderdijk Bike Tour, or a Holland America and US Immigration Tour.

Day 7

Amsterdam

Enjoy scenic cruising into Amsterdam before choosing from the following excursions: the Keukenhof Gardens Excursion, an Amsterdam Canal Cruise, a Rijksmuseum Guided Tour Smithsonian Journeys Exclusive excursion, or another Amsterdam Canal Cruise.

Day 8

Amsterdam

Begin your journey home.

TULIP TIME – SMITHSONIAN JOURNEYS SHIPS

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TULIP TIME – SMITHSONIAN JOURNEYS HIGHLIGHTS

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Antwerp

Ghent

Rotterdam

Dutch Waterways Cruise Deals

Embark on an unforgettable voyage across the picturesque Dutch Waterways with Crui.se.

AmaWaterways
Departure: April
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARK) Bruinisse Ghent Antwerp Rotterdam Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Free FlightsOverseas TransfersSip & Sail Cocktail Hour
FROM £ 3,865 pp
6 Nights

Tulip Time

AmaWaterways
Departure: Feb to Apr
VISITING: Amsterdam Amsterdam / Hoorn Middelburg Ghent Antwerp Rotterdam
BENEFITS: Free FlightsOverseas TransfersSip & Sail Cocktail Hour
FROM £ 2,797 pp
AmaWaterways
Departure: May to Oct
VISITING: Lyon (EMBARK) Vienne Tournon Avignon Arles (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Free FlightsOverseas TransfersSip & Sail Cocktail Hour
FROM £ 4,288 pp
AmaWaterways
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Paris (EMBARK) Les Andelys Le Havre Rouen Vernon Paris (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Free FlightsOverseas TransfersSip & Sail Cocktail Hour
FROM £ 3,834 pp

Tulip Time – Smithsonian Journeys Cruise Review

“Went on the Tulip Time cruise and came away really pleased with the whole experience. Great food and the other guests were very sociable so it was easy making friends. All in all, a very enjoyable experience.”

Julian Sanders, Bangor

Tulip Time – Smithsonian Journeys FAQs

What is the passenger capacity of each ship?

The passenger capacity of the AmaLucia, AmaSiena and AmaStella is 156, and the passenger capacity of the AmaSerena is 162.

Is Wi-Fi available throughout the ships?

Yes, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is available on all AmaWaterways’ ships, including the AmaLucia, AmaSerena, AmaSiena and AmaStella. You can access the internet in your stateroom and all public areas.

What is included in the Tulip Time - Smithsonian Journeys cruise fare?

The Tulip Time – Smithsonian Journeys itinerary includes spacious accommodations, all meals on board, wine and beer with lunch and dinner, shore excursions led by expert local guides, Wi-Fi, and the services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout your journey. On select sailings, some shore excursions are an additional cost.

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