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Home > Netherlands & Belgium Bank Holiday Getaway

Netherlands & Belgium Bank Holiday Getaway

Canals, Culture, Easy Escape

Cruise Code: A12812

Night city view of Amsterdam, the Netherlands with Amstel river
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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Bruges, Belgium
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Bruges, Belgium

Zeebrugge, Belgium
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Zeebrugge, Belgium

Bruges cityscape, Sint Annarei water canal with tourists boat, medieval houses on embankment in Brugge old town quarter, Bruges city historical center, Saint Anna catholic Church tower spire, Belgium
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Bruges, Belgium

Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Ijmuiden, Netherlands
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Ijmuiden, Netherlands

Night city view of Amsterdam, the Netherlands with Amstel river
Bruges, Belgium
Zeebrugge, Belgium
Bruges cityscape, Sint Annarei water canal with tourists boat, medieval houses on embankment in Brugge old town quarter, Bruges city historical center, Saint Anna catholic Church tower spire, Belgium
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ijmuiden, Netherlands
Date:
26 May 2028
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience

Sail roundtrip from London Tilbury on this 4-night European mini-cruise, visiting IJmuiden and Zeebrugge, gateways to Amsterdam and Bruges. Ideal for a short cultural getaway, this itinerary combines iconic cities with relaxed cruising.

From IJmuiden, explore Amsterdam, known for its historic canals, renowned museums and vibrant café culture. Visit highlights such as the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House or enjoy a scenic canal cruise. In Zeebrugge, travel to Bruges, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities, with cobbled streets, picturesque waterways and famous Belgian chocolates. A rewarding short cruise offering art, history and European elegance just across the water.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Ijmuiden
A quiet Dutch port with open skies and sea views, IJmuiden is the gateway to the rich heart of Amsterdam. Travel inland to discover the city’s iconic canals, elegant Golden Age architecture, and world-famous museums like the Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House. Closer to port, IJmuiden offers wide beaches, harbour walks and a slower rhythm. Whether diving into Amsterdam’s culture or staying seaside, there’s beauty in both directions.

Zeebrugge
From the working port of Zeebrugge, a short journey brings you to Bruges - a city where time lingers in every stone. Walk along quiet canals, step into medieval squares, and marvel at the ornate Belfry of Bruges. Indulge in local chocolates, admire delicate lacework, or simply pause with a coffee as church bells echo through cobbled streets. This is Belgium at its most romantic - still, storied, and impossibly photogenic.

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