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AmaWaterways Best of Holland & Belgium

7 to 10 nights on the Dutch & Belgian Waterways · Round trip from Amsterdam · from A$4,041 pp

Best of Holland & Belgium at a glance

Best of Holland & Belgium is a 7 to 10-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Dutch & Belgian Waterways, round trip from Amsterdam, on AmaCerto, AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaMaria, AmaPrima, AmaSerena, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella, AmaVenita or AmaViola. There are 58 departures between November 2026 and December 2028, from A$4,041 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.

A roundtrip from Amsterdam gathers the highlights of the Netherlands and Belgium over 7 nights. Wander the windmill-dotted polders, take in the art collections of Amsterdam and Bruges, and settle into the easy charm of the Dutch waterways, an ideal introduction to river cruising in Western Europe.

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Best of Holland & Belgium facts
Length7 to 10 nights
RiverDutch & Belgian Waterways
Starts and endsRound trip from Amsterdam
CountriesNetherlands and Belgium
ShipsAmaCerto, AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaMaria, AmaPrima, AmaSerena, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella, AmaVenita, AmaViola
Departures58, 14 Nov 2026 to 28 Dec 2028
Themed sailingsFestive Delights sailing, Beer sailing
FromA$4,041 pp, Window

Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.

Best of Holland & Belgium day by day

DayWhereThe day
1Amsterdam, NetherlandsWelcome to the waterways
2Utrecht, NetherlandsTravel scenic waterways to Holland’s historic heart
3Hellevoetsluis, NetherlandsLife by the water’s edge
4Ghent, BelgiumMedieval towns and timeless canals
5Brussels, BelgiumA taste of Belgium
6Antwerp, BelgiumExplore art, architecture, and local flavor
7Dordrecht, NetherlandsWindmills and waterways
8Amsterdam, NetherlandsDisembark and journey home

As published by AmaWaterways. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.

Best of Holland & Belgium dates and fares

Every departure we list, with the lowest fare in each stateroom type, per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. Press Quote on a date and a specialist confirms what is open and the price for two before you pay.

2026

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14 Nov 20267 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaStellaA$6,400A$8,048A$12,396
21 Nov 20267 nights · Round trip from Amsterdam · Festive Delights sailingAmaStellaA$6,250A$7,898A$12,246
12 Dec 20267 nights · Round trip from Amsterdam · Festive Delights sailingAmaStellaA$6,849A$8,497A$12,845
19 Dec 20267 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaStellaA$5,349A$6,997A$11,345
26 Dec 20267 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaStellaA$5,200A$6,848A$11,196

2027

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12 Mar 20277 nights · Round trip from Amsterdam · Beer sailingAmaSerenaA$4,646A$6,947A$10,688
17 Mar 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaViolaA$4,934A$6,659A$10,976
4 May 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaVenitaA$6,591A$8,892A$12,633
29 May 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaPrimaA$6,941A$9,242A$12,983
5 June 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaPrimaA$5,441A$7,742A$11,483
12 June 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaFioraA$5,441A$7,166A$11,483
26 June 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSofiaA$4,041A$5,766A$10,083
17 July 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaFioraA$5,653A$7,378A$11,695
24 July 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaFioraA$5,653A$7,378A$11,695
7 Aug 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSofiaA$5,797A$7,522A$11,839
14 Aug 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSofiaA$5,797A$7,522A$11,839
28 Aug 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaFioraA$4,441A$6,166A$10,483
4 Sept 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaFioraA$6,479A$8,204A$12,521
18 Sept 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSofiaA$7,311A$9,036A$13,353
25 Sept 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSofiaA$6,911A$8,636A$12,953
9 Oct 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaFioraA$6,623A$8,348A$12,665
20 Nov 20277 nights · Round trip from Amsterdam · Beer sailingAmaFioraA$5,903A$7,628A$11,945
27 Nov 20277 nights · Round trip from Amsterdam · Festive Delights sailingAmaFioraA$4,853A$6,578A$10,895
25 Dec 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSofiaA$4,709A$6,434A$10,751
26 Dec 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaStellaA$4,709A$6,434A$10,751
28 Dec 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSerenaA$5,429A$7,730A$11,471
29 Dec 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaPrimaA$4,709A$7,010A$10,751
30 Dec 20277 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSienaA$4,709A$6,434A$10,751

2028

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10 Mar 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSerenaA$4,468A$6,769A$10,510
15 Mar 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaViolaA$4,468A$6,193A$10,510
16 Mar 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaLuciaA$4,468A$6,193A$10,510
17 Mar 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSerenaA$4,468A$6,769A$10,510
18 Mar 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSofiaA$4,468A$6,193A$10,510
19 Mar 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSienaA$4,468A$6,193A$10,510
23 Mar 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaLuciaA$4,756A$6,481A$10,798
2 May 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaVenitaA$6,625A$8,926A$12,667
10 May 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaCertoA$6,625A$8,926A$12,667
3 June 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaFioraA$6,225A$7,950A$12,267
10 June 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaFioraA$6,225A$7,950A$12,267
24 June 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSofiaA$6,225A$7,950A$12,267
8 July 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaMariaA$5,331A$7,057A$11,373
15 July 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaFioraA$5,688A$7,413A$11,729
29 July 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaMariaA$5,331A$7,057A$11,373
5 Aug 202810 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSofiaA$5,831A$7,557A$11,873
12 Aug 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSofiaA$5,831A$7,557A$11,873
19 Aug 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaMariaA$5,475A$7,200A$11,517
26 Aug 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaFioraA$5,975A$7,700A$12,017
9 Sept 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaMariaA$6,801A$8,526A$12,843
16 Sept 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSofiaA$7,345A$9,070A$13,386
23 Sept 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSofiaA$7,345A$9,070A$13,386
30 Sept 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaMariaA$7,345A$9,070A$13,386
28 Oct 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSofiaA$6,769A$8,494A$12,811
18 Nov 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaFioraA$4,888A$6,613A$10,929
25 Nov 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaFioraA$5,831A$7,557A$11,873
23 Dec 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSofiaA$7,346A$9,071A$13,388
24 Dec 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaStellaA$6,914A$8,639A$12,956
26 Dec 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSerenaA$4,888A$7,188A$10,929
28 Dec 20287 nights · Round trip from AmsterdamAmaSienaA$4,888A$6,613A$10,929

Staterooms on Best of Holland & Belgium

The lowest fare in each stateroom type across the departures above, per person twin share. Each type has several categories by deck and size; we quote the one you prefer.

A window stateroom on AmaWaterways

Window

  • The lowest deck (Piano Deck), with a fixed picture window
  • About 160 to 170 sq ft on the European ships, 205 sq ft on AmaMagna
  • The lowest fare on board, with the same dining and excursions as every stateroom
FromA$4,041ppA$8,082 for 2Choose a date
A balcony stateroom on AmaWaterways

Balcony

  • A French balcony, and on most ships a step-out balcony beside it: AmaWaterways’ twin balcony
  • From about 14 to 22 square metres, on the upper decks
  • Two twin beds or one larger bed, set up before you board
FromA$5,766ppA$11,532 for 2Choose a date
A suite stateroom on AmaWaterways

Suite

  • A larger sitting area and bathroom, from about 30 to 33 square metres
  • Twin balcony or a full outside balcony, depending on the ship
  • The top category on most ships; AmaMagna adds Grand Suites and an Owner’s Suite
FromA$10,083ppA$20,166 for 2Choose a date

What’s included in your fare

AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.

  • All meals on board, including dinner at The Chef’s Table
  • Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • The Sip and Sail cocktail hour before dinner, in Europe
  • Guided shore excursions, most days with a choice of pace
  • Bicycles in Europe
  • Wi-Fi
  • A cruise manager with you throughout
  • Port charges and gratuities, on the fly and cruise fares sold in Australia

Available at an additional cost

  • Premium and imported wines, and drinks outside the included times
  • Some excursions on selected sailings
  • Flights, fuel surcharges and baggage fees
  • Airport transfers, unless you book your flights through AmaWaterways
  • Laundry, insurance, visas and vaccinations

Best of Holland & Belgium, answered

How much does the AmaWaterways Best of Holland & Belgium cruise cost?

From A$4,041 per person, twin share (A$8,082 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$4,041, Balcony from A$5,766, Suite from A$10,083. Fares are in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. They differ by date, so the table of departures above has each one.

When does Best of Holland & Belgium sail?

58 times between 14 Nov 2026 and 28 Dec 2028: 5 departures in 2026, 23 departures in 2027, 30 departures in 2028. Some dates are themed sailings: festive delights sailing, beer sailing.

Where does it start and finish?

It is a round trip from Amsterdam.

Which ships sail it?

AmaCerto, AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaMaria, AmaPrima, AmaSerena, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella, AmaVenita and AmaViola, depending on the date. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.

What is included in the fare?

All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, guided excursions in most places you stop, Wi-Fi, port charges and gratuities, and bicycles to borrow. Flights, travel insurance, visas and premium drinks are extra.

How do I book Best of Holland & Belgium?

Choose a date in the table and press Quote, or send the form with any date. A AmaWaterways specialist replies with the staterooms open on your date and the price for two in Australian dollars, before you pay anything. Or call us on 1300 214 840.

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