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Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium (Netherlands), a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 3 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium

A leisurely three-night cruise from London Tilbury to Amsterdam via Ijmuiden, then on to Zeebrugge for Bruges, aboard Ambassador’s Ambience, blending Dutch waterways and Belgian canals in close succession.

Duration
3 nights
Departs
21 Sep 2028
Sails from
London Tilbury
Returns to the same port
Ship
Ambience
From
£249
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Call at Ijmuiden for Amsterdam’s waterways

  2. Day in Zeebrugge near Bruges

  3. Three nights aboard Ambassador’s Ambience

  4. Return voyage to London Tilbury

About the trip

Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience sets out from London Tilbury for a weekend that checks off two of northwestern Europe’s historic lowland cities. The nearest sea gateway to Amsterdam is Ijmuiden, where the locks open onto the North Sea Canal that cuts straight to the city’s old docks. From here, day trippers often escape the city’s crowds by wandering quieter docklands or spots along the canal.

Zeebrugge, the next port, serves Bruges, a medieval city of cobbled streets and quiet squares. Unlike the main tourist throngs that cluster around the Markt, the city’s tiny canals and lesser-known churches reward a slower pace. The Ambience makes three nights of travel feel enough time to feel the change from Dutch to Belgian flavour without rushing.

Though short in duration, this cruise is a clear-headed way to stretch out between London and two cultured corners of the Low Countries. The return to Tilbury is calm and straightforward, leaving the city and its waterways close to hand if you want more on land.

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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 Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium?
Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium is a 3 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium depart from?
Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium departs from London Tilbury.
Who operates Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium?
Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Ambience.
How much does Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium cost?
Prices for Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium start from £249, 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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