Trip Reports
Duration
7 Nights
Journey Type
Sailing from Netherlands
Ports
6 Ports
11-12 April
Setting sail from Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of our very favourite cities to visit, and comes alive with vibrant spring colours during tulip season. 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.
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.
13 April
Netherlands: Kinderdijk
Situated just to the north of Dordrecht, the UNESCO-listed Kinderdijk is one of the most photographed locations in the Netherlands. This is a quintessentially Dutch landscape of canals, marshes and 19 beautiful windmills that were built to protect the land from flooding.
14-15 April
Netherlands: Gorinchem
Belgium: Hasselt
16 April
Belgium: Antwerp
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.
17-18 April
Arriving in Brussels
As the home of the European Parliament, Brussels may come as something of a surprise to visitors expecting a bland and humourless city. The Grand Place, surrounded by grandiose guildhalls, is one of the finest squares in all of Europe, and the city has a rich cultural heritage; former residents include Magritte, Brueghel and Hergé, creator of Tintin. The city also boasts an excellent selection of restaurants, cafés and bars, where you can sample moules-frites, Belgian waffles or dangerously drinkable Trappist beer.
Our tip
Belgian food is seriously outstanding, so do your homework (or ask us to do it for you) and get top restaurant reservations in advance.
Your home from home
S.S. Victoria joins the fleet in 2024 with sister ship S.S. Elizabeth setting sail in 2025, both offering contemporary style and spacious suites.
What we love
This matching pair of river ships showcase the ultimate in refined river cruising, with elegant decor, stylish dining options and some of the largest suites on the rivers of Europe, all with French balcony. Uniworld's attentive crew and well-rounded destination immersion shine through to offer an incredible river cruise experience.
| capacity | 110 |
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| crew | 41 |
| style | Spacious and all-French balcony suites together with excellent cuisine, contemporary interiors, and beautiful wellness facilities combine with Uniworld's signature all-inclusive experience. |
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| year built | 2017 |
| length | 134.9 metres |
| breadth | 11.3 metres |
Tailor-make your trip
Ways to make it better
Two nights in Amsterdam
There is a fantastic range of canal front hotels to choose from, but we love the new Waldorf Astoria.
Around Amsterdam
Visit windmills in Zaanse Schans, the flowers at Keukenhof, or the cheese market in Alkmaar.
Our favourite hotel in Brussels
We like the intimate and centrally located Hotel Le Dixseptième.
Day trips from Brussels
Visit Waterloo. The battlefield is located 20km from Brussels and a good guide will bring it alive.
