Cruise itinerary
7-Night Dutch Waterways Cruise from Amsterdam
7 nights · Dutch Waterways · 6 ports of call
7-night Dutch Waterways cruise aboard Emerald Destiny, departing Amsterdam and calling at Zaandam, Rotterdam, Willemstad, Antwerp and Nijmegen.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Destiny
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Dutch Waterways
- Departs
- Amsterdam
- Returns
- Amsterdam
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
- Day2
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
Zaandam
- Day3
Rotterdam
The Netherlands' great port city, rebuilt after wartime destruction into a showcase of bold modern architecture. The Erasmus Bridge spans the Maas, the cube houses tilt over the Oude Haven, and the covered Markthal anchors a skyline unlike anywhere else in the country.
- Erasmus Bridge
- Cube houses
- Markthal
- Day4
Rotterdam
The Netherlands' great port city, rebuilt after wartime destruction into a showcase of bold modern architecture. The Erasmus Bridge spans the Maas, the cube houses tilt over the Oude Haven, and the covered Markthal anchors a skyline unlike anywhere else in the country.
- Erasmus Bridge
- Cube houses
- Markthal
Willemstad
The capital of Curaçao in the southern Caribbean, with a UNESCO-listed centre of Dutch colonial architecture. Willemstad is known for the candy-coloured waterfront of Handelskade, the swinging Queen Emma pontoon bridge, and its floating market.
- Handelskade façades
- Queen Emma Bridge
- Floating Market
- Day5
Antwerp
A Belgian port city on the Scheldt and one of Europe's largest harbours. Its medieval Grote Markt and Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady anchor the old centre, in a city long tied to Rubens, diamond trading and Flemish art.
- Grote Markt
- Cathedral of Our Lady
- Diamond district
- Day6
Nijmegen
One of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, set on the Waal river in Gelderland. A Roman frontier post and later a Hanseatic trading town, it is known for its riverside quays, the Valkhof park ruins and the annual Four Days Marches.
- Valkhof park
- Waalkade quays
- St. Stephen's Church
- Day7
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
- Day8
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
Upcoming departures
- 5 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Dutch Waterways Cruise from Amsterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Dutch Waterways cruise calls at Amsterdam, Zaandam, Rotterdam, Willemstad, Antwerp and Nijmegen.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Emerald Destiny.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.