

Cruise itinerary
13-Night Europe Cruise from Brussel (Bruxelles)
13 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
13-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Sky, departing Brussel (Bruxelles) and calling at Amsterdam, Zaandam, Rotterdam, Willemstad, Antwerp and Nijmegen and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Sky
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Danube · Main · Rhine
- Departs
- Brussel (Bruxelles)
- Returns
- Copenhagen
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Brussel (Bruxelles)
The capital of Belgium and seat of the European Union, set in the country's centre. Its Grand-Place is a gilded guildhall square, with the small Manneken Pis fountain, Art Nouveau houses and a culture of waffles, chocolate and beer nearby.
- Grand-Place
- Manneken Pis
- Atomium
- Day2

Brussel (Bruxelles)
The capital of Belgium and seat of the European Union, set in the country's centre. Its Grand-Place is a gilded guildhall square, with the small Manneken Pis fountain, Art Nouveau houses and a culture of waffles, chocolate and beer nearby.
- Grand-Place
- Manneken Pis
- Atomium
- Day3

Brussel (Bruxelles)
The capital of Belgium and seat of the European Union, set in the country's centre. Its Grand-Place is a gilded guildhall square, with the small Manneken Pis fountain, Art Nouveau houses and a culture of waffles, chocolate and beer nearby.
- Grand-Place
- Manneken Pis
- Atomium
- Day4

Brussel (Bruxelles)
The capital of Belgium and seat of the European Union, set in the country's centre. Its Grand-Place is a gilded guildhall square, with the small Manneken Pis fountain, Art Nouveau houses and a culture of waffles, chocolate and beer nearby.
- Grand-Place
- Manneken Pis
- Atomium

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
- Day5

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
- Day6

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
- Day7

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
- Day8

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
- Day9

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
- Day10

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
- Day11

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

Copenhagen
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
- Day12

Copenhagen
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
- Day13

Copenhagen
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
- Day14

Copenhagen
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
Upcoming departures
- 2 Apr 2027
- 6 Apr 2027
- 13 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Europe Cruise from Brussel (Bruxelles) FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Europe cruise calls at Brussel (Bruxelles), Amsterdam, Zaandam, Rotterdam, Willemstad, Antwerp, Nijmegen and Copenhagen.
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 departs from Brussel (Bruxelles) and ends in Copenhagen.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard Emerald Sky.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 2 Apr 2027, 6 Apr 2027 and 13 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.