Yuletide Spirit: Amsterdam to Brussels - Southbound
From $7,180 per person
8 days
1 countries
Ship: ms Grace
8 days, 7 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Amsterdam
- Day 2 - Amsterdam
- Day 3 - Rotterdam
- Day 4 - Rotterdam
- Day 5 - Bruges
- Day 6 - Antwerp
- Day 7 - Brussels
- Day 8 - Brussels
Itinerary highlights
Festive fixes… glühwein, waffles, Belgian beers, stroopwafels, chocolate lace and cheese… heartwarming carols joyfully orchestrated… villages dressed in the season's best… Dutch canals, cathedrals and candles aglow with yuletide spirit… Belgian squares and medieval markets making merry… aboard a riverboat cruise all decked out with holiday cheer. The ribboned waterscapes of Holland and Belgium take on a special glow in December when storybook villages and fairy tale towns celebrate the joys of the season with holiday traditions centuries old. Experience yuletide spirit onboard and ashore on a river cruise that delights day and night… during a visit to a town steeped in 17th-century Holland life and historic windmills... and an illuminating Amsterdam canal cruise… in Delft or Rotterdam, as you choose… on sightseeing excursions in Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp dressed in their holiday best… in market squares where merry making entices with hot mulled wines, waffles hot off the press, beers locally produced and chocolates laced with care… and at special receptions, dinners and cultural presentations aboard a riverboat decked out with cruising delights that make you feel right at home wherever we roam.
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The ms Grace.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the ms Grace, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
Step aboard the elegant ms Grace, a riverboat designed for comfort, style, and memorable moments. With only 130 guests onboard, this spacious 443-foot vessel redefines river cruising by providing more space per guest and an intimate atmosphere. Its innovative deck design ensures every journey feels exclusive. The ship features 67 thoughtfully arranged cabins, including 22 luxurious Tauck Suites, offering 300 square feet of indulgent comfort—the most suites of their kind on Europe’s rivers.
For those staying on the lower deck, eight unique loft cabins extend across two levels. These cabins fill with natural light and have windows that open, letting you enjoy the fresh air and beautiful views. Whether you're savoring a drink on the top deck or relaxing in your private suite, ms Grace delivers an unforgettable cruising experience filled with quiet luxury and thoughtful details tailored for refined exploration.
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