Cruise · 6 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Tulip Season in the Netherlands
A six-night round trip from Newcastle on Fred. Olsen’s Bolette, sailing to the Netherlands in tulip season with visits to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the famous Keukenhof Gardens.
- Duration
- 6 nights
- Departs
- 25 Apr 2027
- Sails from
- Newcastle
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £949
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Visit to Keukenhof Gardens during tulip bloom
Cruise along the North Sea Canal
Time spent in Amsterdam's canal district
Visit to Rotterdam’s contrasting modern and industrial architecture
About the trip
Setting off from Newcastle, the six nights aboard Fred. Olsen’s Bolette include a day at sea before reaching Amsterdam. The Dutch capital contrasts historic canal houses with bold modern buildings and offers a stroll or bike ride through neighbourhoods where the scent of fresh tulips often lingers. The route includes a cruise along the North Sea Canal, a working waterway lined with shipping ports and occasional industrial sights.
Rotterdam’s skyline is a study in architectural contrasts, from the angular cube houses to imposing container terminals – a reminder that this city remains Europe’s largest port. Day trips from the city can include visits to the nearby colourful flower fields at Keukenhof Gardens, where thousands of tulips are in bloom each April.
The cruise circles back to Newcastle, a sizeable port city with its own storied industrial past, fitting for a ship that crosses from the North Sea’s brisk waters to the flat, flower-strewn Dutch lowlands. Tulip season arrives with a notice that spring has truly begun, even if some mornings start chillier than expected.
- 1 Newcastle
- 2 Amsterdam
- 3 Rotterdam
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Newcastle, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Day 4
North Sea Canal, Netherlands
Scenic cruising
Day 5
Rotterdam, 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
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 Tulip Season in the Netherlands?
- Tulip Season in the Netherlands is a 6 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Tulip Season in the Netherlands depart from?
- Tulip Season in the Netherlands departs from Newcastle.
- Who operates Tulip Season in the Netherlands?
- Tulip Season in the Netherlands is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Tulip Season in the Netherlands cost?
- Prices for Tulip Season in the Netherlands start from £949, 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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