• Take an expertly guided introductory walk through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed historic city center.
• See the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), where Dutch monarchs are crowned, the splendid Royal Palace built at the height of the Dutch Golden Age, and many other essential sights.
• Skim gently along the atmospheric Amsterdam waterways by canal boat, experiencing the setting so fundamental to the fabric of life here.

• Travel through a classic Dutch landscape to visit two of the Netherlands’ most picturesque cities.
• Tour Delft’s sole remaining ceramic factory, where its classic blue wares are still painted by hand.
• Spend two free hours exploring the sights in canal-ringed Delft and lunching at your own pace.
• Enjoy a guided tour of The Hague, home base of the Dutch government and its royal family.

• Sightsee during a brief panoramic drive across picturesque Dutch countryside by comfortable coach.
• Enjoy a guided walk through Marken, a Zuider Zee-side village where new home construction seems to have stood still long ago.
• Tour equally-ancient Volendam, a place of narrow lanes, canals, drawbridges and a bustling seafront.
• Visit a local dairy farm and sample delicious local cheeses produced using traditional methods.

• Tour the Netherlands’ premier Jewish museum, housed within four ancient Ashkenazi synagogues.
• Walk through the sprawling Jewish Quarter, where 10,000 Jews resided in relative peace in the 1700s.
• Visit the Holland Theater, today a moving monument to the thousands of Amsterdam Jews who perished in the Holocaust.
• Enter the Portuguese Synagogue, where congregations Sephardic Jews escaping the Spanish Inquisition once worshipped.

• Journey panoramically across a windmill-laced Dutch landscape like you’ve always seen in books.
• Tour the town of Zaanse Schans, a meticulously recreated village from when Europe was younger.
• Stroll through Edam, most famous for its cheese but brimming with charm and 17th century character.
• Enjoy an interval at leisure, perhaps doing some shopping or further sightseeing, or simply relaxing.

• Cruise the iconic canals of Amsterdam in a glass-topped boat.
• Pass landmarks such as the 17th-century town hall and the National Maritime Museum.
• Hear enlightening commentary about the history of Amsterdam and its canals.

• Travel by coach on a tour of North Holland’s traditionally atmospheric Waterland region.
• Visit über-charming Broek, a village so picturesque it was popular to tourists even in the 17th century.
• Tour Beemster Polder, the first tract of Dutch land reclaimed from below lake level by windmill pumping.
• Visit an original windmill and learn how the locals managed to create and live in towns below sea level.
• Back in Amsterdam, enjoy some 90 minutes of free time to explore the city before riding back to port.

This tour is geared toward those who like to explore a destination at their own pace and discretion.

Leaving the pier by coach with your escort, you will travel approximately 1-hour to reach the center of Amsterdam. Upon arrival, you will disembark your coach and have nearly 6-hours to discover all the delights of Amsterdam. Although this is a non-guided tour, your escort will be at your disposal for 1-hour after arrival to answer any questions you may have and provide you with a city map for your convenience.

Spend your day in this exciting city doing exactly what you like, how you like. Meals and entrance fees to any attractions are not included and local currency will be required in many places; therefore, it is suggested that you exchange your money on board the ship or at a local currency exchange in Amsterdam upon arrival.

At the appointed time and location, you will re-join your coach for the return transfer to the pier. Those who fail to be on time for the return transfer will be responsible for making their own way back to the ship, at their own expense.

Please note: Amount of walking and level of exertion on this tour is at guests' discretion. Tour is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair and are able to make their own way on and off transportation. Guests must be self-sufficient or if assistance is required, they should travel with a companion who can provide this. Weather appropriate clothing, sun protection and flat, comfortable walking shoes are suggested along with an umbrella and light raincoat as weather can change rapidly.

• Spend two fascinating hours immersed in the world’s largest Van Gogh collection – some 200 paintings, 400 drawings, and 700 letters.
• Take in the Museum’s collection at your preferred pace and sequence; get helpful background and context from the supplied audio guide.

• See some of Edam’s most historical landmarks while walking through downtown.
• Stop at a dairy farm that produces Edam’s soft namesake cheese.
• Sample Edam cheese, whose mild nutty flavor changes as it ages.

• Enjoy an enlightening walk along the canals and enchanting streets of Haarlem.
• See one of the world’s largest and most famous organs in St. Bavo’s Church.
• Spend free time shopping or simply admiring the architecture in the heart of Haarlem.

• Cruise the canals of Amsterdam at dusk when the city is aglow and most radiant.
• See the beautifully illuminated attractions from the comfort of a glass-topped boat.
• Hear enlightening commentary about the history of Amsterdam and its canals.

• Delve into the history of the windmill Town, perhaps the ultimate Dutch icon.
• Explore the exterior of the Rijksmuseum, a symbol of Dutch cultural heritage and national pride.
• Get a glimpse of Amsterdam’s vision for the future at the Eye Film Museum.
• Come away with a clear understanding of how Amsterdam’s urban landscape has evolved.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simply make your way to the designated stop to board your shuttle, and you’ll be whisked away to the heart of the city. Additional information and schedules can be obtained by visiting the onboard Destination Services Desk during your voyage.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.