Cruise · 5 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line
Canals & Cafés of Belgium & Holland
A five-night cruise from Newcastle on Ambassador’s Ambition, sailing to Antwerp and Amsterdam with a quiet passage along the River Scheldt and time for canals and cafés in two northern European cities.
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Two days in AntwerpWith access to city architecture
Cruise along the River Scheldt watching commercial shipping
Two days near Amsterdam’s canals and café terraces
About the trip
This short cruise with Ambassador Cruise Line begins and ends in Newcastle, heading south to Antwerp. The Belgian port is known for its mix of Gothic churches and Art Nouveau architecture, plus the Antwerp Central Station, which a local once called a ‘railway cathedral’ – and it’s easy to see why.
The river journey continues along the River Scheldt, a rare chance to watch cargo ships and barges shorewards while the Ambition slips quietly by. Next up is Ijmuiden, the gateway to Amsterdam, where the city’s network of canals requires little introduction but rewards those who enjoy café terraces and a stroll away from the usual tourist throngs.
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