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9-Night Trip on AmaStella

Best of Holland & Belgium (Christmas Cruise)

Cruise, Cruisetour, River cruise, Small Ship/Yacht

Amsterdam to Amsterdam Cruisetour

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Spend the holidays taking in all the seasonal charms and delights of the Dutch and Belgian Waterways. Taste rich Belgian chocolates and listen to the distinctive clanks and charms of mechanical instruments at Utrecht’s Museum Speelklok. Admire the beautiful architecture and artistry of castles that include Utrecht’s De Haar, Brussels’ Beersel and Ghent’s Caste of the Counts of Flanders. With the Holiday season in full swing, experience the glowing waterways of Amsterdam, Brussels and more as cities come to life with strings of lights, festive music and photo-worthy decorations. Indulge in an onboard Christmas dinner and local holiday traditions as you sail on the most elegantly decorated ship on the river. As a diverse array of knowledgeable and gracious local guides share each destination’s unique history with you, you’ll return from this cruise having experienced the best of Holland and Belgium during the magical wintertime!
Interests
  • Holiday Travel
9 Nights Starting At
December 11, 2025 through December 20, 2025
Book by:
December 07, 2025 7:00 PM
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About AmaStella

Ship Overview
AmaStella
A star of the AmaWaterways fleet, the award-winning AmaStella truly shines, her glow lasting far longer than the duration of your cruise. A centerpiece glass elevator ringed with dual curved stairways and sleek contemporary reception desk are just the introduction to the ship’s beauty and class. On board, you’ll find an inviting fireside library, fitness room with wooden floors, heated pool with convenient swim-up bar, a stunning Main Lounge, sun-deck walking track, massage and hair salon, gift shop and specialty coffee station. Unlimited wine and beer at the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table is a welcome offering for those who enjoy a bottle or brew. In your stateroom, your personal oasis of rejuvenation, you’ll find twin balconies, both a French and outside balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. You’ll also step into a spacious glass-enclosed shower, giving you the freedom to rejuvenate without limitations.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2016
Ship Length
443 ft
Ship Beam
38 ft
Total Capacity
156
Crew Size
51
Laundromats
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
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Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Best of Holland & Belgium (Christmas Cruise)

Day 1
Amsterdam
Hotel check-in

Day 2
Amsterdam
Walking tour

Day 3
Amsterdam
Haarlem canal cruise
EMBARKATION

Day 4
Amsterdam
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam

Utrecht
Walking tour with Museum Speelklok (organ museum) visit
OR Castle de Haar visit
OR Bike tour

Day 5
Hellevoetsluis
Cruising the Delta
Zierikzee “Medieval Harbor Town” walking tour
OR Delta Works and Flood Museum Tour
OR Traditional Dutch Flat Bottom Boat visit
Haringylietdam bike tour

Day 6
Ghent
Ghent “Capital of East Flanders” walking tour
OR Full-day Bruges “Capital of West Flanders” walking tour and Church of Our Lady visit*
OR Bike tour
Highlights of Bruges tour
OR Castle of the Counts of Flanders

Day 7
Brussels
“Capital of Belgium” tour
OR Laeken bike tour
Beersel Castle tour
OR Belgian chocolate tasting

Day 8
Antwerp
“City of Diamonds” walking tour and cathedral visit
OR Bike tour
Belgian beer tour
OR Flavors of Belgium
OR Bike tour with Red Star Line Museum

Day 9
Dordrecht
“Holland’s Oldest City” walking tour
OR Rotterdam tour and Delfshaven
OR Gorinchem excursion
OR Bike tour

Kinderdijk
Kinderdijk UNESCO Windmills
OR Kinderdijk bike tour

Day 10
Amsterdam
DISEMBARKATION
Ship Overview
Ship Overview
AmaStella
A star of the AmaWaterways fleet, the award-winning AmaStella truly shines, her glow lasting far longer than the duration of your cruise. A centerpiece glass elevator ringed with dual curved stairways and sleek contemporary reception desk are just the introduction to the ship’s beauty and class. On board, you’ll find an inviting fireside library, fitness room with wooden floors, heated pool with convenient swim-up bar, a stunning Main Lounge, sun-deck walking track, massage and hair salon, gift shop and specialty coffee station. Unlimited wine and beer at the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table is a welcome offering for those who enjoy a bottle or brew. In your stateroom, your personal oasis of rejuvenation, you’ll find twin balconies, both a French and outside balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. You’ll also step into a spacious glass-enclosed shower, giving you the freedom to rejuvenate without limitations.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2016
Ship Length
443 ft
Ship Beam
38 ft
Total Capacity
156
Crew Size
51
Laundromats
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Symbol Legend
Legend Image for Staterooms can become adjoining by request. Staterooms can become adjoining by request.
Legend Image for Up to triple occupancy Up to triple occupancy
Deck plans are not yet available
AMAWaterways: Best of Holland & Belgium (Christmas Cruise)

Day 1
Amsterdam
Hotel check-in

Day 2
Amsterdam
Walking tour

Day 3
Amsterdam
Haarlem canal cruise
EMBARKATION

Day 4
Amsterdam
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam

Utrecht
Walking tour with Museum Speelklok (organ museum) visit
OR Castle de Haar visit
OR Bike tour

Day 5
Hellevoetsluis
Cruising the Delta
Zierikzee “Medieval Harbor Town” walking tour
OR Delta Works and Flood Museum Tour
OR Traditional Dutch Flat Bottom Boat visit
Haringylietdam bike tour

Day 6
Ghent
Ghent “Capital of East Flanders” walking tour
OR Full-day Bruges “Capital of West Flanders” walking tour and Church of Our Lady visit*
OR Bike tour
Highlights of Bruges tour
OR Castle of the Counts of Flanders

Day 7
Brussels
“Capital of Belgium” tour
OR Laeken bike tour
Beersel Castle tour
OR Belgian chocolate tasting

Day 8
Antwerp
“City of Diamonds” walking tour and cathedral visit
OR Bike tour
Belgian beer tour
OR Flavors of Belgium
OR Bike tour with Red Star Line Museum

Day 9
Dordrecht
“Holland’s Oldest City” walking tour
OR Rotterdam tour and Delfshaven
OR Gorinchem excursion
OR Bike tour

Kinderdijk
Kinderdijk UNESCO Windmills
OR Kinderdijk bike tour

Day 10
Amsterdam
DISEMBARKATION
About AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways logo

Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.
 

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About AmaWaterways

Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.
 

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.