Day Day 1
SUNDAY
Meet in Amsterdam and transfer to elegant La Nouvelle Etoile, moored in the center of Haarlem. After a welcome reception, enjoy a gourmet dinner on board. Meals: Dinner
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La Nouvelle Etoile - Holland
Worldwide7 daysMar 2027 · Apr 2027 · May 2027
The journey
Overview
Experience the flower-filled charms of tulip season in Holland as you cruise its historic waterways — take in the amazing spring blooms of Keukenhof Gardens and visit the flower auction at Aalsmeer. En route, stop for a cheese tasting in Gouda, visit the open-air museum of Zaanse Schans and tour the famous porcelain of Delft.
Highlights
- ◆Spacious open interior flows from the salon with piano and open bar through to the dining room where the gourmet meals are enjoyed
- ◆Keep up your fitness routine with a small exercise room on board
- ◆The sun deck is partially covered for open-air dining and features a spa tub
- ◆Bicycles are on hand for a relaxing ride along the towpath
- ◆Sleeps eight in four king/twin cabins, each with outside view and en suite bathroom
- ◆A crew of five ensures your comfort on board
Complete package information
Full package information
Experience the flower-filled charms of tulip season in Holland as you cruise its historic waterways — take in the amazing spring blooms of Keukenhof Gardens and visit the flower auction at Aalsmeer. En route, stop for a cheese tasting in Gouda, visit the open-air museum of Zaanse Schans and tour the famous porcelain of Delft.
- Destination
- Worldwide
- Duration
- 7 days
- Indicative price
- On request
- Operator
- Worldway Travels Group
- Travel style
- Canal Barge Cruises, Short Escapes, Cruises, Solo
- Availability
- Available
Complete day-by-day itinerary
Day Day 1.1
Transfer: Haarlem to Zaandam
Day Day 1.2
Transfer: Zaandam to Amsterdam
Day Day 2
MONDAY
After breakfast, drive to the reconstructed village of Zaanse Schans to see a working windmill. In the afternoon, cruise through the heart of Amsterdam en route to Uithoorn. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 2.1
Transfer: Amsterdam to Gouda
Day Day 2.2
Transfer: Gouda to Ouderkerk
Day Day 3
TUESDAY
Today, La Nouvelle Etoile cruises to Gouda, a historic trading center situated between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. In the 15th century, wealthy Gouda was Holland's fifth-largest town. After lunch, visit a local cheese farm. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 3.1
Transfer: Ouderkerk to Rotterdam
Day Day 3.2
Transfer: Rotterdam to Delft
Day Day 4
WEDNESDAY
Cruise to Rotterdam and visit the historic town of Delft, the epitome of an old-fashioned Dutch town with quaint shops and picturesque canals. Stop at the pottery works, where the town's famous porcelain is still painted by hand. After lunch, you have time on your own to explore the old city center. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 4.1
Transfer: Delft to Oude Wetering
Day Day 5
THURSDAY
A morning cruise past Leiden crosses the Brasemmer Lakes to Oude Wetering. Spend the afternoon at the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens, a famous 79-acre park containing millions of colorful flowers. One of the most photographed places in the world, Keukenhof is also home to the largest sculpture park in Holland. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 5.1
Transfer: Oude Wetering to Haarlem
Day Day 6
FRIDAY
Early this morning, visit the fascinating and fast-paced flower market at Aalsmeer, where 7,000 growers supply over 20 million flowers and plants to be sold each day. Perhaps make an optional visit to the Cruquius Museum, a pumping station that originally helped to drain Haarlemmermeer (Haarlem's Lake). Back in Haarlem, explore the museum dedicated to Dutch portrait artist Frans Hals. This evening, enjoy a special farewell dinner on board La Nouvelle Etoile. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 6.1
Transfer: Haarlem to null
Day Day 7
SATURDAY
After breakfast, transfer back to Amsterdam where your program ends. Meals: Breakfast
What is included
- Round-the-clock, on-call support from Worldway’s experts
- Transfers to/from Barges
- All meals and drinks on board
- All sightseeing excursions during the cruise
Accommodation & cabin notes
- La Nouvelle Etoile
Departures / operating windows
- Mar 2027
- Apr 2027
- May 2027
Booking, payment & policy notes
Booking process: Submit an enquiry for La Nouvelle Etoile - Holland; a Worldway specialist verifies live availability, supplier terms, routing, rooming and guest requirements before confirmation.
Payments: Deposit, balance deadline, currency conversion and any gateway fees are confirmed in writing before payment. No automatic charge is made from this information page.
Changes & cancellation: Worldway Travels Group rules can vary by departure, cabin, aircraft, hotel and season. Final cancellation penalties are shared on the quote and invoice before booking.
Travel documents: Passport validity, visas, insurance, medical requirements and local taxes remain traveller responsibilities unless specifically included in the confirmed proposal.
Traveller questions
Minimum Age: Minimum age for Individual Travel is 12 years old
Cruise Locations: La Nouvelle Etoile also cruises on the Moselle. Routes in France are also available. Contact Worldway for details.
Cruise Route: Route runs in reverse on alternate weeks and may differ on selected cruise dates.
General Requirements: Your passport needs to be valid for at least six (6) months after your journey ends and should have a minimum of two (2) blank visa pages for entry and exit stamps for each country visited on your journey. Our partner VisaCentral offers easy, efficient U.S. passport and visa processing. Visit them online at visacentral.com or call 844 823 1224 and reference Worldway's account number 73001. Service fees apply. Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Passport Copy Required at time of Booking: Passport copies are required at the time of booking for all guests to confirm included services. Please sign in or register to your personalized Worldway account to enter passport details and upload a copy in the Guest Documentation section.
Visa Requirements: Holders of U.S. or Canadian passports are not required to obtain a tourist visa for entry into the Netherlands.
Traveller's Health: We recommend you check the Smartraveller website for Australian passport holders /go/wwr_2yDlYcHZuqpHgyugvbgsOKK9dpLZKuAa5-ALNZ54aK9rj-0rOzqRUhAkrieWuUd2KkOHGnrLfkJVLo2h70Mw and Safe Travel for New Zealand passport holders /go/wwr_jfY2R8Me0ca0JzD8RN5I5I1bXqcw7oF_h3kb-3O1OqmqaEfQkzg3_SbVGf4_T31wuRmYSyy3zFD5Jn9Ogw for the latest on required and recommended vaccines and health requirements for your destination.
Register Your Journey: Be sure to register with your nearest embassy or consulate for the destinations included in your journey. U.S. citizens can register through STEP, the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (step.state.gov/step). Canadian citizens can enroll in Registration of Canadians Abroad at Registration of Canadians Abroad.
Country Specific Information: Worldway strongly advises all travellers to be aware of the most recent travel information, special considerations and advisories to the country you are visiting. For Australian passport holders, please visit Smartraveller; and for New Zealand passport holders, please visit SafeTravel.
This page is designed as a complete pre-booking dossier. Final supplier availability, taxes, route permits, aircraft positioning, visas, insurance, rooming and cancellation rules are reconfirmed by Worldway before payment or ticketing.
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