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Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights (Netherlands), a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 3 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights

A three-night festive cruise with Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition from London Tilbury to Amsterdam via Ijmuiden, then on to Zeebrugge for Bruges before returning to London.

Duration
3 nights
Departs
6 Dec 2027
Sails from
London Tilbury
Returns to the same port
Ship
Ambition
From
£269
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. A night in Amsterdam reachable via Ijmuiden

  2. Calling at Zeebrugge for a visit to Bruges

  3. Three-night festive sailing on a small ship

  4. Return to London Tilbury after crossing the North Sea

About the trip

This short cruise aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition sets out from London Tilbury, heading north to Ijmuiden. From there it's a short journey into Amsterdam, a city whose canals are quieter in winter but still offer the chance for a stroll or a museum visit away from the usual crowds.

Next, the ship crosses the North Sea to Zeebrugge, the gateway to Bruges. Belgian chocolate shops and medieval streets provide a welcome contrast to the flat Dutch landscape. Bruges’s market square remains the place to watch locals and visitors negotiate the Christmas market stalls and mulled wine.

After a couple of nights away, Ambition returns to London Tilbury. The cruise’s pace is unhurried, allowing a brief but congenial dip into festive Northern Europe, with the practical benefit that your luggage stays with you on a small ship easy to move around. There’s no rush to pack the fortnight here, just a chance to mark the season with the sea and two familiar but distinct cities.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Amsterdam
  2. 2 Bruges
  3. 3 London

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    London Tilbury

  2. Day 2

    Ijmuiden, for Amsterdam

  3. Day 3

    Zeebrugge, for Bruges

  4. Day 4

    London Tilbury

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Ambassador Cruise Line confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Ambassador Cruise Line
Flights
Not needed if you join at London Tilbury
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with Ambassador Cruise Line. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights?
Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights is a 3 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights depart from?
Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights departs from London Tilbury.
Who operates Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights?
Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Ambition.
How much does Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights cost?
Prices for Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights start from £269, subject to availability.

The operator

Ambassador Cruise Line

Adult-focused cruises from UK ports

A British cruise line sailing from ports around the country, which spares its passengers the airport altogether.

You book with Ambassador Cruise Line directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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