![Atrium architecture and artwork on board Oceania's Vista](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/portrait_quarter/102096-best-art-cruises.jpg)
26-27 December
Setting sail from Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of our very favourite cities to visit, as well as also being a perfect base to explore the nearby landscape of windmills and dikes. The Amsterdam canal belt is now officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and from them there are so many neighbourhoods to explore, such as the Jordaan with its higgledy-piggledy streets and its famed garden courtyards (hofjes). There are also a wealth of famous museums and galleries to choose from, such as the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank House, not to mention some more, shall we say, quirky options.
![Amsterdam canals at Christmas](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_half/65915-amsterdam-canal-christmas.jpg)
![Bicycles in Amsterdam](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/34-amsterdam-bicycles.jpg)
Our tip
Explore by water, or by bicycle to get a feel for the city – a hop on hop off canal boat, or rented bike or pedalo will do the trick.
27-28 December
Netherlands: Utrecht, Hellevoetsluis
29 December
Belgium: Ghent
![Christmas markets in Ghent, Belgium](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/74625-ghent-christmas-markets.jpg)
Ghent is one of Belgium’s most captivating cities, home to pretty canals lined by handsome brick houses and a burgeoning restaurant scene. The architectural highlights of Ghent’s medieval centre include the soaring Gothic tower of St Bavo’s cathedral, and the city also boasts some excellent museums and galleries.
30 December
Belgium: Brussels
![Christmas on the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/74626-christmas-grand-place-brussels.jpg)
Brussels is a very multicultural city, as you'd expect given its position at the political centre of Europe, and boasts an excellent selection of restaurants, cafés and bars, where you can sample moules-frites, Belgian waffles or dangerously drinkable Trappist beer.
31 December
Belgium: Antwerp
![Great Market Square, Antwerp](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/11687-antwerp-great-market-square-low.jpg)
Antwerp is a city bound up with the arts, once home to the likes of Rubens and Van Dyck, and more recently carving out a reputation as the fashion capital of Belgium. It’s also a magnet for shopaholics, with designer boutiques and jewellers galore.
1 January
Netherlands: Dordrecht
![Dordrecht harbour, Netherlands](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/65039-dordrecht-harbour.jpg)
Dordrecht was first granted a town charter in the 13th century, and its importance as a merchant city is reflected in the delightful historic architecture of the old harbour. Just outside the city is the watery expanse of Biesbosch National Park, a freshwater delta criss-crossed by walking trails and cycle paths.
2 January
Arriving in Amsterdam
![Bikes on a bridge in Amsterdam](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_half/6271-amsterdam-bikes-on-bridge-low.jpg)
![Canalside buildings in Amsterdam](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/40-amsterdam-canal-side.jpg)
Don't miss
The quaint cobbled streets that straddle Amsterdam’s grandest canals, known as De Negen Straatjes, are awash with history and contain some of the most unique shops in the city.
Your home from home
![AmaWaterways - AmaCerto on the Danube in Bratislava](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/lanscape_half/61029-amawaterways-amacerto-danube-bratislava.jpg)
![AmaKristina - Chef's Table restaurant](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/61030-amakristina-chefstable-1.jpg)
![AmaKristina pool](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/61031-amakristina-pool.jpg)
What we love
These innovative ships feature a heated sun deck swimming pool with swim up bar and large 'twin balconies' in many staterooms. Enjoy the informal style during the day whilst relaxing on the Sundeck, and in the evening indulge in the gourmet cuisine in the main dining room or The Chef's Table.
Capacity | 156 - 162 Guests |
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Crew | 49 European Staff |
Style | Relaxed and informal during the day, giving way to an elegant evening atmosphere. |
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Tailor-make your trip
![The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/1348-waldorf-astoria-amsterdam.jpg)
Two nights in Amsterdam
There is a fantastic range of canal front hotels to choose from, but we love the new Waldorf Astoria.
![Zaanse Schans windmills, Zaandam](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/1351-zaanse-schans-zaandam.jpg)
Around Amsterdam
Visit windmills in Zaanse Schans, the flowers at Keukenhof, or the cheese market in Alkmaar.