Cruise · 5 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium
A five-night Fred. Olsen cruise from Newcastle to Belgium and the Netherlands, timed for the Netherlands’ tulip season and combining canal trips and cultural sights aboard Bolette.
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departs
- 20 Apr 2028
- Sails from
- Newcastle
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £599
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Keukenhof tulip gardens in full spring bloom
Canal journeys in Amsterdam and Bruges
Visit to Anne Frank House in Amsterdam
Time in Zeebrugge with access to Bruges
Rijksmuseum art collection in Amsterdam
About the trip
This five-night cruise with Fred. Olsen’s Bolette begins and ends in Newcastle, heading first for Zeebrugge. Belgium’s port town is a handy base for Bruges, where the canals wind past medieval buildings and the scent of Belgian chocolate is often in the air.
Next comes Amsterdam, explored at a pace that suits the ship’s guests. The city’s canals offer a calm way to take in grand architecture and the Rijksmuseum’s collection, while a visit to the Anne Frank House is a reminder of the city’s complex past. The timing coincides with Keukenhof, where fields of tulips and other spring flowers unfold in patterns that sometimes seem almost geometric.
The cruise includes ample time at sea, allowing for a leisurely crossing between ports without the rush that can dominate shorter trips. Fred. Olsen’s smaller Bolette offers a quieter atmosphere; you might spot a heron or two on the riverbanks near Amsterdam while other ships crowd the waterways. It’s a straightforward way to see two countries in a short break, combining floral displays, art and history without long travel days.
- 1 Newcastle
- 2 Zeebrugge
- 3 Amsterdam
- 4 Bruges
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Newcastle, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Zeebrugge, Belgium
Day 4
Amsterdam, Netherlands
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 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 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Newcastle
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Cabin
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Questions people ask
- How long is Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium?
- Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium is a 5 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium depart from?
- Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium departs from Newcastle.
- Who operates Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium?
- Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium cost?
- Prices for Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium start from £599, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
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