Adventures by Disney Unveils Exciting Holland and Belgium River Cruise

Adventures by Disney is set to elevate family travel with two captivating itineraries exploring the rich cultures of Holland and Belgium. Commencing in 2025, families will have the opportunity to partake in a magical river cruise, immersing themselves in Dutch history, culture, and the allure of the old world. Additionally, an exclusive spring departure promises an enchanting experience during the renowned tulip season.Bookings for these extraordinary river cruises open to the public on Jan. 19, 2024.

The Holland and Belgium River Cruise itineraries promise to captivate guests with historic landmarks and engaging activities suitable for the entire family. Both traditional and tulip tours include visits to iconic 18th-century windmills, canal cruises through historic neighborhoods, art and architecture explorations, classic food and drink tastings, city excursions, pottery activities, castle visits, countryside biking, and more. For detailed information on these enchanting journeys, please visit the company website.

The spring tulip sailing, in particular, will showcase the floral beauty and industry of Holland and Belgium, featuring stops at breathtaking gardens and a tulip farm.Each activity is meticulously designed to provide a deep dive into the region's rich history and contemporary influence.

Led by Disney-trained Adventure Guides, each eight-day, seven-night voyage in collaboration with AmaWaterways offers families the convenience of unpacking just once, as the river cruise ship serves as the hotel for the entire trip. Meals and activities are included, providing guests with a tailored adventure. Junior Adventurers also have the option to participate in Adventure Guide-led activities.

Holland and Belgium, both steeped in innovation, art, and culinary delights, offer an extraordinary backdrop for these Disney adventures. The landscapes, shaped over 700 years by windmills, canals, dikes, and water stations, reflect the necessity and innovation stemming from flooding. Dutch artists have left an indelible mark on the visual arts for centuries.

Both itineraries begin and end in Amsterdam, covering a range of activities such as visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site Kinderdijk's windmills, touring charming cities and castles, exploring Royal Delft's pottery, canal cruises through picturesque neighborhoods, and visits to historic sites like Plantin and Moretus publishing.

The traditional tour encompasses visits to Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp, Kinderdijk, Gouda, and Bruges. Exclusive activities include a Pilgrim walking tour in Rotterdam, a musical experience at the Utrecht Museum Speelklok, and a stroll through the largest castle in the Netherlands, Castle de Haar.

For the tulip tour, guests will witness the vibrant tulip displays at Keukenhof, explore Hoorn's expansive tulip rows, tour a tulip farm, and participate in the Floralia Flower Show at the Castle of Grand Bigard, which includes a hands-on Belgian chocolate-making activity.

Adventures by Disney continues to weave magic into family travel, creating unforgettable experiences in the heart of Europe.