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Tulips and Windmills

10 Day Cruise from Amsterdam to Antwerp

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10 Days
2 Countries

Belgium, Netherlands

8 Cities

Amsterdam, Haarlem, Hoorn, Nijmegen, Rotterdam, Veere, Ghent, Antwerp

All Meals

Dinners, Breakfast Buffets, Lunchs, Welcome Dinner, Farewell Dinner, Continental Breakfast

Comfortable

Mainly 2 and 3 night stays in each location. Comfortable travel days with numerous stops. Requires walking to participate in top sites.

Average group size 120 passengers

All-Inclusive River Cruises by Uniworld

If all-inclusive, luxury travel is your standard go-to, or are traveling to celebrate a milestone or special occasion, a boutique, luxury river cruise is the perfect choice. The world’s best and most awarded luxury river cruise line, for more than four decades, Uniworld has specialized in providing intimate and in-depth one-of-a-kind journeys for travelers seeking to explore the rivers of the world in exceptional style. On every all-inclusive Uniworld river cruise, you’ll be whisked away to a variety of destinations in one trip onboard a beautiful river ship. Along the way, you’ll enjoy five-star cuisine, unique local experiences, and exceptional service from the longest tenured crew in river cruising.

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River Duchess

The 130-passenger River Duchess is decorated in soft hues of blue and green complemented by soothing earth tones, providing a tranquil and elegant onboard ambiance. Enjoy spectacular and ever-changing views of Europe’s most enchanting waterways in the ship’s stylish Blue Danube Lounge, Palace Restaurant, or the La Motte Sky Lounge.

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River Princess

The stunning foyer of the 128-passenger River Princess sets an indulgent and luxurious tone for your European journey. Throughout the ship, jewel-tone greens, warm browns, and a mix of black and white create a sophisticated ambiance, while stylish public areas—including a Main Lounge, a Sky Lounge, and a Captain’s Lounge and Library—provide comfortable places to curl up with a good book, chat with friends, or sip your favorite cocktail.

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S.S Emilie

Sailing the Danube River, the next member of our Super ShipTM fleet will be inspired by master Viennese painter Gustav Klimt. In his honor, we’re naming the vessel after his beloved muse, Emilie Flöge. When she debuts in 2026, the S.S. Emilie will bring elements of Klimt’s signature style to our guests, with dramatic hues, Art Nouveau elements, and stunning pops of gold. Guests who book a Grand Suite and the adjoining Deluxe French Balcony next door can see their stateroom transformed into an incredibly spacious 2-bedroom suite.

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From the canals of Amsterdam to the belfry of Bruges, you’ll discover the best of the Netherlands and Belgium. Stroll through colorful acres of tulips at Keukenhof Gardens to get a sense of the Netherlands’ extraordinary connection to these blooms. Wander through the picture-perfect villages of Veere, Hoorn, and Enkhuizen, and the enchanting outdoor Zuiderzee Museum. “Do as the locals do” with an immersive tour in Antwerp and drift along the canals of Bruges. All along the way, you’ll savor Dutch delights and Belgian treats as you sail the aquatic highways and byways of two amazing countries shaped by water.

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Average group size
120 passengers
Tour brand
Uniworld River Cruises
Travel style
River Duchess River Princess S.S Emilie
Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Amsterdam (Embark)

Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

Amsterdam (Embark)
Included Meals Dinner

Day 2

Amsterdam

The Netherlands’ largest city, Amsterdam, has been an international port and financial center for 400 years. Your day begins with a morning visit to the Fabrique des Lumières. Later, see the sites by canal boat.

A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

Amsterdam
Included Meals Breakfast Buffet, Lunch, Welcome Dinner
Featured Excursions
A Morning at the Fabrique des Lumières

Start your day with a visit to Westergasfabriek, a 19th-century gas factory that has long since been abandoned, reclaimed, and transformed int...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Featured Excursions
Nights Out: Lookout Tower Amsterdam

How does an after-dinner nightcap with a view sound? Step off the ship and into the rooftop bar of A’DAM, which offers an unparalleled 360&de...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Featured Excursions
Amsterdam Canal Cruise

It’s called the “Venice of the North” for a reason: Canals crisscross the heart of the old city, and bridges link some 90 islands...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Featured Excursions
Refugee Canal Cruise

Amsterdam has always been a deeply international city. In fact, over half of today’s population identifies as belonging to two or more culture...

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Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Optional Experiences
Anne Frank House Visit

The story of Anne Frank is well known. She was born in Frankfurt 1929 to parents Otto and Edith Frank, who fled Germany with their family a few yea...

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Additional Cost Applies

Optional Experiences

Day 3

Haarlem

Spend half a day among millions of brilliantly colored flowers in Keukenhof, then mix it up a bit with a visit to and exploration of Haarlem’s art, history and Dutch lifestyle.

Haarlem
Included Meals Breakfast Buffet, Lunch, Dinner
Featured Excursions
Keukenhof Gardens

Rivers of blue hyacinths curve through the trees, and great drifts of brilliantly hued tulips and daffodils carpet Keukenhof’s 70-plus acres ...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Featured Excursions
Haarlem - Art, History, and Dutch lifestyle

Dubbed one of Europe’s best-kept secret destinations, Haarlem is as quintessentially Dutch as they come. On today’s leisurely walk arou...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Featured Excursions
The Tulip Experience

Today encapsulates everything there is to love about our springtime Tulips & Windmills itinerary. On this tour, you’ll take a scenic trip...

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Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Day 4

Enkhuizen, Hoorn

Spend some time exploring the picture-perfect town of Enkhuizen and leave the modern world far behind as you visit a recreated 19th-century Dutch village. Later, you’ll discover the town of Hoorn’s seafaring past, where the swashbuckling derring-do of Dutch explorers will come to life on a guided walking tour of this historic locale.

Enkhuizen, Hoorn
Included Meals Breakfast Buffet, Lunch, Dinner
Featured Excursions
Hoorn Walking Tour

Did you ever wonder why the tip of South America is called Cape Horn? It's a misspelling of Hoorn, the home port of Dutch explorer Willem Schouten,...

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Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Featured Excursions
Dutch Maritime Traditions of the Zuiderzee

Characteristic buildings—houses, cottages, warehouses and churches—were collected from all over the region to re-create an authentic 19...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Featured Excursions
Dutch Cheese Trail

The Netherlands is a major world producer of cheese, making nearly a billion kilograms yearly. Nowadays, most of this cheese is made industrially i...

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Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Day 5

Nijmegen

For your choice of excursions today, visit the Kröller-Müller Museum, which is home to 97 works by native son Vincent van Gogh as well as other notable artists and sculptors. Or opt for a walking tour of Nijmegen.

Nijmegen
Included Meals Breakfast Buffet, Lunch, Dinner
Featured Excursions
Nijmegen Walking Tour

As you join a local guide on a walk through the streets of Nijmegen, you might be surprised by the youthful energy you find in the Netherlands&rsqu...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Featured Excursions
Kröller-Müller Museum Visit

Helene Kröller-Müller bought seven Van Goghs in a single day in 1912, valuing the painter’s then-little-appreciated work for his &l...

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Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Optional Experiences
Freedom Museum

Travel from Nijmegen, the first city to fall when the Germans invaded the Netherlands, through history on an outing to the Dutch Freedom Museum in ...

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Additional Cost Applies

Optional Experiences

Day 6

Rotterdam (Kinderdijk), Dordrecht

Rotterdam is thoroughly modern—you’ll soon understand why it’s sometimes called “Manhattan on the Meuse”: The Maas Tower, the Montevideo, the Millennium Tower and the spectacular Erasmus Bridge make for a dazzling skyline. Begin your day by exploring this modern city on a Dutch culinary stroll, with a stop at the architectural milestone, Market Hall. Erected in 2014, it’s known for its futuristic look and unique culinary offerings. Later, head to Kinderdijk to discover why windmills are such an iconic symbol of Holland; marvel at their engineering and learn about their role in changing the course of Dutch history.

Rotterdam (Kinderdijk), Dordrecht
Included Meals Breakfast Buffet, Lunch, Dinner
Featured Excursions
Dutch Culinary Stroll to Rotterdam’s Market Hall

Get a taste for Rotterdam’s culinary prowess and architectural achievements on a walk to Market Hall. Built in 2014, this extraordinary build...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Featured Excursions
Rotterdam, City of the Future

With water levels rising in a country where much of the land is below sea level already, the Netherlands has a particularly vested interest in comb...

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Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Featured Excursions
Kinderdijk Windmills

At one time 10,000 windmills operated in the Netherlands, pumping water away from low-lying lands (much of the country is below sea level) and crea...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Featured Excursions
Let’s Go: Biking the Dams and Windmills

Set out from Rotterdam to the town of Alblasserdam, where you'll begin an invigorating bike ride through quintessential Dutch scenery. Pedal t...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Optional Experiences
Visit Famous Delft

Delft is noteworthy for several reasons: it's the birthplace of world-renowned painter Johannes Vermeer, home to the famous blue Delft pottery and ...

See More
Additional Cost Applies

Optional Experiences

Day 7

Veere

Your ship docks this morning in the quaint Zeeland village of Veere, which will be your base for explorations of this charming town. A harbor village on the shores of the Western Scheldt, Veere may be a small town now, but its stately 15th-century town hall tells of a grander past. For three centuries it was the bustling center of the wool trade with Scotland; the wealth from this trade built the splendid church with its tall and ornate steeple that dominates the village, as well as the handsome mansions on its main street.

Veere
Included Meals Breakfast Buffet, Lunch, Dinner
Featured Excursions
Stroll into the Artists’ Village of Veere

Wander with the Cruise Manager through Veere’s central marketplace, where you will spot the well-known Scottish Houses, so called because Sco...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Featured Excursions
Delta Works Drive

The Dutch have been protecting their lowlands from the sea for 2,000 years. Back in 1953, a particularly bad storm flooded the countryside and kill...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Day 8

Ghent (Bruges)

Your first day in Belgium offers you the chance to visit one of two national gems: beautiful Bruges, the capital of West Flanders and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, or fascinating Ghent, the capital city of East Flanders, whose long history does not weigh on its vibrant present. Belgium’s second largest city, Ghent abounds in medieval architecture, but there’s nothing museum-like about the city. It’s lively and brims with cutting-edge boutiques and galleries.

Ghent (Bruges)
Included Meals Breakfast Buffet, Dinner
Featured Excursions
Bruges Walking Tour with Canal Cruise

See why Bruges gives Amsterdam a run for its money as the “Venice of the North” as you cruise through the UNESCO-designated city center...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Featured Excursions
Ghent Walking Tour

Since cars are completely banned in Ghent’s historic center, it’s a particularly pedestrian-friendly area. Stroll with your guide from ...

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Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Day 9

Antwerp

It may be the diamond capital of the world, but Antwerp is also known for a number of other sought-after cultural gems, including Golden Age art and Belgian beer, waffles and fries. Visit Antwerp’s striking Cathedral of Our Lady, with its UNESCO-designated belfry and its historic surroundings, or, if you’re feeling adventurous, hop on the metro and experience the city like a local.

A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

Antwerp
Included Meals Breakfast Buffet, Lunch, Farewell Dinner
Featured Excursions
Antwerp Historic Downtown Highlights

Wisdom and Justice await you in Antwerp’s Market Square—handsome statues of these virtues overlook the triangular plaza, the historic h...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Featured Excursions
Do as the Locals Do: Antwerp Walking Tour

Residents of Antwerp are called Antwerpenaars, and you’ll feel like one during your guided tour of this bustling multicultural city. Hop on t...

See More
Included in Trip

Featured Excursions

Day 10

Antwerp (Disembark)

Disembark the ship in Antwerp. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Brussels International Airport for your flight home.

Antwerp (Disembark)
Included Meals Continental Breakfast, Breakfast Buffet

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Featured Excursions
A Morning at the Fabrique des Lumières

Start your day with a visit to Westergasfabriek, a 19th-century gas factory that has long since been abandoned, reclaimed, and transformed int...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Nights Out: Lookout Tower Amsterdam

How does an after-dinner nightcap with a view sound? Step off the ship and into the rooftop bar of A’DAM, which offers an unparalleled 360&de...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Amsterdam Canal Cruise

It’s called the “Venice of the North” for a reason: Canals crisscross the heart of the old city, and bridges link some 90 islands...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Refugee Canal Cruise

Amsterdam has always been a deeply international city. In fact, over half of today’s population identifies as belonging to two or more culture...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Keukenhof Gardens

Rivers of blue hyacinths curve through the trees, and great drifts of brilliantly hued tulips and daffodils carpet Keukenhof’s 70-plus acres ...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Haarlem - Art, History, and Dutch lifestyle

Dubbed one of Europe’s best-kept secret destinations, Haarlem is as quintessentially Dutch as they come. On today’s leisurely walk arou...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
The Tulip Experience

Today encapsulates everything there is to love about our springtime Tulips & Windmills itinerary. On this tour, you’ll take a scenic trip...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Hoorn Walking Tour

Did you ever wonder why the tip of South America is called Cape Horn? It's a misspelling of Hoorn, the home port of Dutch explorer Willem Schouten,...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Dutch Maritime Traditions of the Zuiderzee

Characteristic buildings—houses, cottages, warehouses and churches—were collected from all over the region to re-create an authentic 19...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Dutch Cheese Trail

The Netherlands is a major world producer of cheese, making nearly a billion kilograms yearly. Nowadays, most of this cheese is made industrially i...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Nijmegen Walking Tour

As you join a local guide on a walk through the streets of Nijmegen, you might be surprised by the youthful energy you find in the Netherlands&rsqu...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Kröller-Müller Museum Visit

Helene Kröller-Müller bought seven Van Goghs in a single day in 1912, valuing the painter’s then-little-appreciated work for his &l...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Dutch Culinary Stroll to Rotterdam’s Market Hall

Get a taste for Rotterdam’s culinary prowess and architectural achievements on a walk to Market Hall. Built in 2014, this extraordinary build...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Rotterdam, City of the Future

With water levels rising in a country where much of the land is below sea level already, the Netherlands has a particularly vested interest in comb...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Kinderdijk Windmills

At one time 10,000 windmills operated in the Netherlands, pumping water away from low-lying lands (much of the country is below sea level) and crea...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Let’s Go: Biking the Dams and Windmills

Set out from Rotterdam to the town of Alblasserdam, where you'll begin an invigorating bike ride through quintessential Dutch scenery. Pedal t...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Stroll into the Artists’ Village of Veere

Wander with the Cruise Manager through Veere’s central marketplace, where you will spot the well-known Scottish Houses, so called because Sco...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Delta Works Drive

The Dutch have been protecting their lowlands from the sea for 2,000 years. Back in 1953, a particularly bad storm flooded the countryside and kill...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Bruges Walking Tour with Canal Cruise

See why Bruges gives Amsterdam a run for its money as the “Venice of the North” as you cruise through the UNESCO-designated city center...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Ghent Walking Tour

Since cars are completely banned in Ghent’s historic center, it’s a particularly pedestrian-friendly area. Stroll with your guide from ...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Antwerp Historic Downtown Highlights

Wisdom and Justice await you in Antwerp’s Market Square—handsome statues of these virtues overlook the triangular plaza, the historic h...

See More
Included in Trip
Featured Excursions
Do as the Locals Do: Antwerp Walking Tour

Residents of Antwerp are called Antwerpenaars, and you’ll feel like one during your guided tour of this bustling multicultural city. Hop on t...

See More
Included in Trip

Authentic Dining

All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients

9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners

Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions

Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners

Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water

Excursions

8 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts

Guided “Do as the Locals Do” and "Let's Go" programs

State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions

Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks

Accommodations

9-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the imperial River Princess or stunning River Duchess

Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options

Free Wi-Fi

Experiences

8 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts

Guided “Do as the Locals Do” and "Let's Go" programs

State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions

Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks

Optional Experiences

Sign up on tour for additional experiences that have been curated by your Travel Director from their own in-depth local knowledge.

Optional Experience
Anne Frank House Visit

The story of Anne Frank is well known. She was born in Frankfurt 1929 to parents Otto and Edith Frank, who fled Germany with their family a few yea...

See More
Additional Cost Applies
Optional Experience
Freedom Museum

Travel from Nijmegen, the first city to fall when the Germans invaded the Netherlands, through history on an outing to the Dutch Freedom Museum in ...

See More
Additional Cost Applies
Optional Experience
Visit Famous Delft

Delft is noteworthy for several reasons: it's the birthplace of world-renowned painter Johannes Vermeer, home to the famous blue Delft pottery and ...

See More
Additional Cost Applies

Cruise: Western & Central Europe

Dining  

When dining onboard, you’ll be treated to world-class cuisine made from fresh ingredients, locally sourced from the destinations you visit. 

Complimentary Beverages  

All beverages are included during your cruise. Complimentary beverages onboard include wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water.  

Gratuities 

Gratuities for all onboard personnel including the ship staff, crew, and Cruise Manager, are included. 

Curated Excursions 

Complementary and comprehensive shore excursions led by local English-speaking experts designed to provide the best possible experiences ashore. 

Scheduled Airport Transfers 

Complementary airport arrival and departure group transfers provided for flights that meet guidelines.

Uniworld sails rivers in several Western & Central European Countries, including Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland 

  • Official Languages: Croatian (Croatia), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), French (Belgium, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Belgium, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Luxembourgish (Luxembourg), Portuguese (Portugal), Spanish (Spain), Romansh (Switzerland) 
  • Capital Cities: Vienna (Austria), Brussels (Belgium), Zagreb (Croatia), Paris (France), Berlin (Germany), Rome (Italy), Vaduz (Liechtenstein), Luxembourg City (Luxembourg), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Lisbon (Portugal), Madrid (Spain), Bern (Switzerland).  
  • Time Zones: Western European Time (EET), UTC+0, and Western European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+1, Central European Time (CET) UTC+1, Central European Summer Time (CEST) UTC+2 during daylight saving time. 
  • Currencies: 
    Austria: Euro (EUR) € 
    Belgium: Euro (EUR) € 
    Croatia: Croatian Kuna (HRK) kn 
    France: Euro (EUR) € 
    Germany: Euro (EUR) € 
    Italy: Euro (EUR) € 
    Liechtenstein: Swiss Franc (CHF) CHF 
    Luxembourg: Euro (EUR) € 
    Netherlands: Euro (EUR) € 
    Portugal: Euro (EUR) € 
    Spain: Euro (EUR) € 
    Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF) CHF 

All Uniworld river cruises require a passport with at least two blank pages for entry stamps. Must be valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of your trip.  

Visa Requirements: Access the latest entry requirements for all your destinations with our user-friendly Destination Entry Guide. Powered by CIBT, the leading authority in travel visas and US passports; check back as often as you like before your trip to ensure you have everything you need before you depart.  

  • Austria: Austria features a temperate continental climate with cold winters and mild summers. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with more rain in the summer months. 
  • Belgium: Belgium has a temperate maritime climate characterized by mild winters and cool summers. Rainfall is distributed evenly throughout the year. 
  • Croatia: Croatia has a varied climate, with continental influences inland and a Mediterranean climate along the coast. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are mild along the coast but colder inland with snowfall. 
  • France: France experiences a variety of climates, ranging from oceanic and Mediterranean to alpine. Generally, it has mild winters and warm summers, but specific regions may have different weather patterns. 
  • Germany: Germany has a temperate seasonal climate with moderate rainfall throughout the year. Winters are usually cold, while summers are mild to warm. 
  • Italy: Italy has a diverse climate, with Mediterranean conditions prevailing along the coast and continental climates in the interior. Summers are typically hot and dry, while winters are mild in the south and colder in the north. 
  • Liechtenstein: Liechtenstein has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with slightly more rain in the summer months. 
  • Luxembourg: Luxembourg has a temperate maritime climate with mild winters and cool summers. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year. 
  • The Netherlands: The Netherlands has a maritime climate influenced by the North Sea, with mild winters and cool summers. Rainfall is frequent throughout the year. 
  • Portugal: Portugal has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The southern region experiences hotter temperatures compared to the north. 
  • Spain: Spain has a diverse climate, ranging from Mediterranean in the south to maritime and continental in the north. Summers are typically hot and dry, while winters vary from mild to cold depending on the region. 
  • Switzerland: Switzerland has a temperate climate with distinct regional variations. The Alpine region experiences cold winters and cool summers, while the lowlands have milder temperatures with more precipitation throughout the year. 

Baggage Allowance 

Baggage storage space onboard is limited. For their own comfort and convenience, Uniworld requests guests bring one (1) suitcase per person and one (1) carry-on bag per person (excluding purses). Airline baggage restrictions change frequently. Guests should check on the specific air carrier’s website for limitations concerning baggage weight, baggage size, carry-on regulations, and excess or overweight baggage charges.  

Packing Tips for a River Cruise 

Packing for a river cruise will vary depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and the activities planned. Here is a general packing list to help you get started: 

  • A valid and current passport
  • A copy of your travel insurance and any necessary travel documents. 
  • Your Cruise Travel Companion, easily accessible should you need to reference it. 
  • Prepare for a variety of weather conditions, depending on your travel season and the regions through which you will be cruising. Layering clothing items is always your best bet, as this allows you to adjust to most temperatures, by removing or adding items throughout the day.  
  • Comfortable, sporty, smart-casual daywear is fine both onshore and onboard. Everyday slacks, khakis, walking shorts and everyday skirts/dresses are recommended. For warmer months, bring lightweight clothing that can be layered. For early spring and late fall departures, heavier cotton or wool tops and long-sleeved shirts, and pants are perfectly suitable. 
  • Comfortable walking shoes with good ankle support. You will participate in a significant amount of walking over uneven terrain during your time ashore.  
  • A lightweight waterproof jacket (preferably a hooded one) for all seasons, and a heavier weight jacket for colder temperatures and destinations.  
  • Evening wear: Resort-type wear is perfectly suitable. Men may want to bring a sport jacket for dressier venues and for special events onboard such as the Captain’s Welcome and Farewell festivities. Women may wish to bring a cocktail dress or two for finer dining or entertainment experiences.  

Laundry Services Onboard 

A launderette containing a self-service washing machine, dryer, and iron is available for your use while aboard the ship. The ship also provides washing, drying, and ironing services for a fee. There are no dry-cleaning facilities. 

Electrical Currency on European Ships 

Electrical current is 220V, the European standard. To accommodate guests’ needs, each stateroom or suite has one 110V outlet.  

Using a Hair Dryer Onboard 

Every stateroom or suite bathroom is stocked with a hair dryer, bath and body products, and a luxurious bathrobe for each guest. 

Air Conditioning  

Every stateroom and suite has an individual thermostat for air-conditioning and/or heat.  

Connecting to the Internet & Wi-Fi 

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available.  

From visiting a museum without the crowds to an after-hours tour of a famous landmark, these included, once-in-a-lifetime experiences are arranged privately for Uniworld guests. All shore excursions are carefully coordinated to the ship’s daily schedule. Each motorcoach or walking group has its own English-speaking local expert.  

Masterpiece Collection (Additional, Optional Experiences) 

Uniworld’s curated Masterpiece Collection of optional excursions go above and beyond the included experiences and are available for an additional charge. 

We highly recommend having travel insurance that covers medical expenses while abroad. 

Spa Treatments & Massages While Cruising* 

Spa treatments and massage services are available onboard the ship. 

Special Dietary Needs 

Please notify GET or Uniworld if you have special dietary concerns or considerations that need to be considered while traveling. Uniworld staff will do their best to ensure that your request is accommodated, but GET cannot guarantee that requests can be met in all cases.  

Mobility Concerns 

Passengers must advise GET at time of booking of any physical, medical, or other special needs that require accommodation.  

Uniworld does not employ staff nurses or doctors onboard its ships, nor can they provide personal medical or mobility devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, or prescription eyeglasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, toileting, or dressing). A companion capable of providing such assistance must accompany any passenger who requires services of a personal nature. Please note, embarkation/disembarkation facilities may not be navigable using wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, or the like. As well, excursions often include rough terrain, extensive walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, or stairs. 

Traveling with Medications 

In accordance with international laws, no over-the-counter medications are available on Uniworld ships. Pack a plentiful supply of any medication you may need while on vacation. Click the link to learn more about traveling with medications 

*Available on select ships. Additional fee for spa services.  

Gratuities for all onboard personnel including the ship staff, crew, and Cruise Manager, are included during your cruise. 

Local Specialists & Coach Drivers 

It is customary to show appreciation for the insights, stories, and know-how shared with you by the Local Specialists, and we suggest a gratuity of €1-2 (Euro) per person per half day.

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Review date: Monday, April 29, 2024
Vacation
The trip was wonderful. However, I did not realize how much walking was involved. For older people, of which I am one, i found it very strenuous. Unfortunately, the weather was not good. Very cold and rainy. Not expected. The ship and the food were wonderful. Gourmet all the way. The ships staff were great.
Response from Grand European Travel:
All of our Tours and River Cruises to require a great deal of walking. We are sorry if it was too strenuous, but it sounds that for the most part you enjoyed your trip and for that we are very happy to hear.
Monday, April 29, 2024
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Nancy Grothman
Review date: Thursday, April 13, 2017
Service
Everyone on the River Duchess were efficient, hard-working, polite and respectful, yet presenting the best service, food and beverage. The accommodations and staff were outstanding! Entertainment on board made it special and convenient. The included excursions were very good, yet providing a variety for everyone. The itinerary was very good, and lucky for us – the weather exceptional. As a single traveler, my first riverboat trip, and happened to be the first passenger on the first tour of the season – – I was treated like a Duchess! I loved the variety of passengers from different states and countries. Nancy Grothman
Response from Grand European Travel:
It sounds like you had a fabulous trip and we couldn't be happier to see that.  Thank you for sharing your comments. We hope to see you again very soon.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Trusted Customer
Review date: Monday, April 18, 2016
Service
Excellent job in rearranging flights due to Brussels airport closing
Response from Grand European Travel:
The Brussels attack had a huge impact on us and travel as a whole. We're so happy you decided to go on your cruise despite the airport closure and that we could find alternate arrangements for you. WE knew that once you arrived, you would be treated very well! Grand European Travel
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Vacation
Outstanding crew and service
Trusted Customer
Review date: Saturday, April 16, 2016
Service
offering excellent itineraries
Vacation
Uniworld provides outstanding travel experience.
Trusted Customer
Review date: Saturday, June 13, 2015
Service
It appears this is meant to be a review of Tulips and Windmills, which was excellent. However, we did not get a second review for Grand Italia, to which I will devote this space. This tour was easily the least satisfactory of all our tours. Some of it was fine, including the itinerary; but much left a lot to be desired. First, there was nobody to meet us at the airport when we arrived. We (and another couple) had to wait more than an hour before somebody found us. That was unacceptable, especially when our plane arrived on time. We found after arriving that GET switched two of our hotels on the tour, without giving us notice. One (at Baveno) turned out to be just fine; but the one in Sorrento turned into a negative when their air conditioning hadn't been turned on for the season--plus it was nowhere near Sorrento. We were very displeased because we wanted the freedom to go into Sorrento on our own, which the original hotel would have provided. One of the things we most looked forward to was the trip to the Cinque Terre; and while it had its high points, we stopped at only one of the five Cinque Terre towns rather than the two indicated in the itinerary. Admittedly, the other town we did stop at, while not one of the Cinque Terre towns, was better than Monterrosa, which was a tourist trap and not the least bit interesting. This left another bad taste in our mouths. In Florence, the meal situation, particularly the breakfast, was a nightmare. There were several other tours at the hotel (the Grand Mediterraneo), and it was a frustrating experience each of the three mornings we had to eat. The first night there, when we were left on our own to find a dinner, both the hotel and the restaurant next to it were fully booked. The hotel was not well situated for a situation like that. And one final complaint about the hotel. Whoever it was that designed the bathrooms should be made to stay in and use one for a month to see how ridiculous they are, particularly the tiny shower and how the commode was crammed into a corner. Finally, there was the tour director, Frank Looze. Mr. Looze had his moments, but we think he fancied himself an entertainer more than a tour director. He dressed sloppily and unprofessionally, he didn't do a good enough job keeping track of people who were following him, he was unsympathetic to the air conditioning problems (and was almost rude in dismissing the complaints), and in general was not up to the standards of tour directors we have had in the past with GET (Dawn Hutchison, Elizabeth Lindbloom, and Tonya Mather). A bit more specifically, he actually approached a fellow traveler on the last day before heading to the airport and asked if she had made a mistake in the gratuity she left. She hadn't, as she and her husband had problems other than those I've listed. We thought that was completely unprofessional, particularly after what happened on that last day. First, he wanted to ensure there were no problems with the hotel (Sheraton Airport) in getting the bags to the bus, so he had all of us get our own bags from our rooms to the bus. Personally, we think he didn't want to be bothered with having to stay on the hotel staff to be sure the job got done. Additionally, despite the brochure indicating that there would be shuttles to the airport at 6:00 am, 8:00 am, and 9:45 am, he decided that the shuttles would be at 6:30 am and 7:30 am. We had specifically booked a later flight so we wouldn't have to get up so early, and this made us spend more than four hours at the airport. Finally in regard to Mr. Looze, there was a group picture taken at the Colisseum on our second day in Rome. We expected to get it at our farewell dinner; but if somebody hadn't asked, we wouldn't know the situation-which apparently was that the pictures didn't get developed in time or at least didn't get delivered to Mr. Looze. He indicated he would follow up and send them to our homes, but we haven't seen anything. There were other items we could mention (and would be glad to share if John Miller would like to call us); but all in all, we found the experience to be very disappointing. We were just about the only couple on the tour who had previous GET experience. We don’t think they had a particularly good experience, and it was almost embarrassing to us to have touted the company so much at the beginning of the tour as problems mounted. While we are now finding that cruising interests us more and more, we do have a land tour of Switzerland we are still considering. At this point, we are leaning towards Tauck or some other company rather than GET.
Response from Grand European Travel:
Thank you for your detailed feedback and for taking the time to stay in touch with us both on the road, and after you returned home. As was previously discussed with our Guest Relations team and booking agent, all of your comments and suggestions are being addressed with our quality control and planning teams. We appreciate you bringing these to our attention and will be in touch again shortly. Grand European Travel
Monday, June 15, 2015
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Trusted Customer
Review date: Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Service
They helped me re-book my flights when a storm made me miss my original flights. They called the riverboat for me and advised when I would be arriving as they were to meet my flight to take me to the riverboat. No fault of Grand Europeanj Travel but Uniworld was unable to pick me up althought I arrived in the allotted time frame. I had to take a taxi to catch to the riverboat.
Response from Grand European Travel:
We are sorry to hear that you were delayed because of the storm, but happy our Air Department was able to make new flight arrangements for you and that you arrived safely. We hope you were able to relax and enjoy the cruise from that point on. Thank you for taking the time to write. Dee-Grand European Travel
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Vacation
All tour guides were excellent.
Trusted Customer
Review date: Friday, April 24, 2015
Service
Service was five star.
Response from Grand European Travel:
Wonderful to hear! Thank you for sharing your feedback Dee-Grand European Travel
Monday, April 27, 2015
Vacation
Uniworld ship and crew were five star+.
Trusted Customer
Review date: Thursday, April 23, 2015
Service
oUTSTANDING TRIP--sERVICE AND FOOD WERE TOP SHELF.
Vacation
Trusted Customer
Review date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Service
I have not been disappointed with the services provided. It has been a pleasant experience that I will use in the future.
Response from Grand European Travel:
We're so happy to see that you enjoyed your Tulips and Windmills cruise. We appreciate your business and thank you for sharing your experience with your friends and family. Dee-Grand European Travel
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Vacation
I had a fantastic time and look forward to telling my family and friends to go if they are looking for a wonderful experience for travel.
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