Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam by 3:30 pm and board your ship by 5 pm. Before heading to the dock, there's time to walk around this 700-year-old city and take in the elegant architecture, check out the local cafés, and browse the marketplace. Dinner happens onboard, where you can start getting to know your ship and fellow travelers. After that, you'll cruise overnight heading toward Rotterdam.
- Meals
- Dinner (Four-course dinner with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese)
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's architecture, cafés, restaurants, and marketplace
- Day 2
Rotterdam
In Rotterdam, you have several directions to go. Your Adventure Host can lead a walking tour, or you might head out to Keukenhof to see over seven million tulips and bulbs on display. The Erasmus Bridge and Rotterdam's modern architecture are worth checking out if you're interested in design. Grab some Dutch snacks by the harbor, bike around if you like, and get back for a harbor cruise and evening show on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience Rotterdam by foot with your Adventure Host
- Onboard lecture hosted by Beer Expert
- Cruise through Rotterdam harbor
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Tour of Keukenhof - the 'Garden of Europe' featuring 70 acres of parkland, lakes, and world's largest flower gardens with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths
- Half-day Guided Tour of Keukenhof
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rotterdam featuring innovative architecture including Erasmus Bridge
- Bike rental from ship to explore Rotterdam and surrounding area
- Artisan beer, appeltaart (Dutch apple pie), and koffie verkeerd at harbor-side
Landmarks Keukenhof Erasmus Bridge 
- Day 3
Antwerp
Antwerp is yours to explore, and you've got options. You can join an active bike tour, take a guided walk through the city that includes the Grote Markt and Cathedral of Our Lady, or visit a local brewery instead. If you'd rather venture out further, there's an optional excursion to Brussels available. Otherwise, spend time on your own trying Belgian waffles, checking out the diamond district, or wandering around. The ship sails overnight to Ghent.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily à la carte specials), Lunch (Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef's features including carving & pasta stations), Dinner (Four-course dinner with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Antwerp including Grote Markt and Cathedral of Our Lady
- Guided Canal Cruise or early morning walk (choice of activity)
- Guided Visit at local brewery
Optional Activities
- Explore Antwerp by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Optional Excursion to Brussels
- Explore Antwerp's old wharfs and diamond district
- Indulge in Belgian waffles and crêpes
Landmarks Grote Markt Cathedral of Our Lady - Day 4
Ghent
Ghent's got two main routes. Either bike around with your Adventure Host or take a canal boat that heads to a local brewery where they explain how Gruut beer comes together. If you want something bigger, there's a full-day guided trip to Bruges where you can walk through canals, see the 13th-century belfry, and check out medieval buildings before returning to Ghent for an orientation walk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Ghent by bike with Adventure Host
- Canal boat tour through Ghent to local brewery
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Bruges exploring canals, cobbled streets, medieval buildings, 13th-century belfry of Market Square, charming patrician houses, and ending with orientation walk of Ghent
Landmarks Bruges Market Square Belfry - Day 5
Middelburg to Veere
This morning starts with a guided walk through Middelburg's old streets and canals, passing the 15th-century Gothic Town Hall and learning about the spice trade era. After that you'll have free time to try local food and treats. Later, you can either sail or bike to Veere, a historic town from the 15th and 16th centuries, for another guided walk. The day ends back on the ship with a food and beer pairing dinner before cruising to Willemstad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert)
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour through Middelburg's cobblestones and canals
- Short sailing from Middelburg to Veere
- Guided Walking Tour of Veere
- Onboard food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert
Optional Activities
- Bike from Middelburg to Veere with Adventure Host
- Free time to sample Babbelaar cookies, fries, or beer in Middelburg
Landmarks Middelburg Gothic Town Hall Veere - Day 6
Willemstad
You'll explore Willemstad either by biking with your Adventure Host or joining a guided walking tour through the restored 17th and 18th century buildings. Before heading back, there's a Beer and Cheese Tasting on board. After that, the ship starts the afternoon cruise back to Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Willemstad by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Willemstad
- Beer & Cheese Tasting on board
Landmarks Willemstad 
- Day 7
Amsterdam
Amsterdam's canal system is the focus today. You can either go on an early morning walk along the waterways or join a guided canal cruise that passes by the Golden Age mansions. After that, there's a Dutch beer experience to try. In the afternoon, you'll decide between joining optional guided excursions or exploring on your own through the colorful streets, galleries, and shops. You'll dock overnight in Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily à la carte specials), Lunch (Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef's features including carving & pasta stations), Dinner (Four-course dinner with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese)
Included Activities
- Guided Canal Cruise past Golden Age mansions with Dutch beer experience
- Early morning walk with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Multiple Guided Optional Excursions available
- Explore Amsterdam's colorful streets and canal houses
- Browse galleries and shops
- Day 8
Disembark Amsterdam
Your cruise wraps up this morning with breakfast before you disembark from Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast
