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Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium, a cruise by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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
£649
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Keukenhof tulip gardens in full spring bloom

  2. Canal journeys in Amsterdam and Bruges

  3. Visit to Anne Frank House in Amsterdam

  4. Time in Zeebrugge with access to Bruges

  5. 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.

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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 Newcastle
  2. 2 Zeebrugge
  3. 3 Amsterdam
  4. 4 Bruges

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Newcastle, England

  2. Day 2

    At sea

  3. Day 3

    Zeebrugge, Belgium

  4. 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
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Accessibility
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Cabin
Interior Cabin

For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site

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 £649, 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.

You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 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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