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S.S. Elisabeth, 10 Night Dutch & Belgian Holiday Celebration ex Brussels (Brugge), Belgium to Amsterdam, Rivers
Cruise S.S. Elisabeth, 10 Night Dutch & Belgian Holiday Celebration ex Brussels (Brugge), Belgium to Amsterdam, Rivers
Cruise Line Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Ship S.S. Elisabeth
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Brussels (Brugge), Belgium onboard S.S. Elisabeth
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 23 Dec 2027
Cruise Description Enjoy sweet treats as you indulge in the wintertime festivities of Belgian towns, where the Christmas markets are often elaborate festivals complete with ice rinks and Ferris wheels. Warm your hands with mugs of hot chocolate and stroll through the UNESCO-designated city center of Bruges, decked in twinkling lights for the holidays. Then fill your mind with art and culture in the Netherlands, where you can find the porcelain artisans of Delft crafting their famous blue-and-white pottery, a little palace dedicated entirely to Dutch art, and the canal-lined streets of a wintry Amsterdam.

Day 1 - Brussels (Embark)
Arrive at Brussels Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer, or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

Day 2 - Brussels
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, offers a treasure trove of historic architecture, along with a rich culinary tradition—chocolate!—and a vibrant culinary capital. Food lovers will be lured by the divine aromas drifting from the many holiday market stalls, while others will be attracted to the city’s enchanting architecture and elaborate Christmas displays.
* In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Day 3 - Ghent
On Christmas day, visit one of two national gems: beautiful Bruges, the capital of West Flanders and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, or fascinating Ghent, the capital city of East Flanders, whose long history does not weigh on its vibrant present. Belgium’s second-largest city, Ghent abounds in medieval architecture, which makes for a particularly magical canvas for the town’s Christmastime decorations.

Day 4 - Hasselt
Today, you’ll explore the trendy-yet-quaint town of Hasselt. A blend of city interest—with plenty of cafés and shopping—and an easygoing, small-town atmosphere, the mostly car-free Hasselt is a charming place to explore on foot. It is also, as you can discover at one of the tasting booths in the market, known as the unofficial capital of Belgium’s famous spirit, Jenever.

Day 5 - Maastricht
Venture into the Netherlands to visit Maastricht, known as one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Holland and loved for its convivial lifestyle and historic center, which has long played a strategic role in European politics. Choose to explore this city’s Christmas market or head into Valkenburg for a unique underground Christmas Market experience.

Day 6 - Antwerp
Discover an eclectic mix of historic and modern in Belgium’s “Second City,” Antwerp. The town intersperses its well-preserved medieval buildings with artful modern architecture.

Day 7 - Antwerp
You’ll find a penchant for all things high quality in the country’s biggest port city. Diamonds, art, fashion, and more compete for attention here, so you’re sure to find just the thing to make your time in Antwerp memorable.

Day 8 - Rotterdam
Rotterdam is thoroughly modern—you’ll soon understand why it’s sometimes called “Manhattan on the Meuse”: The Maas Tower, the Montevideo, the Millennium Tower, and the spectacular Erasmus Bridge make for a dazzling skyline. And nearby: the city of Delft, where the Netherland’s traditional blue-and-white pottery is crafted by master artisans.

Day 9 - Rotterdam, Amsterdam
The Netherlands’ largest city, Amsterdam has been an international port and financial center for 400 years, endowing it with a lively cosmopolitan feeling to match its historic architecture.

Day 10 - Amsterdam
Wake up to a beautiful New Year, which we’ll commemorate with a celebratory brunch before embarking on a private cruise of Amsterdam’s charming canal system. From our little boat, look up at the streets above to admire the warm glow of city life on a frosty winter day. There’s a popular phrase in the Netherlands, gezellig, that encompasses the quaint and cozy nature of Dutch culture. And truly, it doesn’t get more gezellig than this.
* In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Day 11 - Amsterdam (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home.
Sailing Dates
23 Dec 2027
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
23 Dec 2027 Brussels (Brugge), Belgium
24 Dec 2027 Brussels (Brugge), Belgium
25 Dec 2027 Ghent, Belgium
26 Dec 2027 Hasselt, Belgium
27 Dec 2027 Maastricht, The Netherlands
28 Dec 2027 Antwerp, Belgium
29 Dec 2027 Antwerp, Belgium
30 Dec 2027 Rotterdam, Netherlands
31 Dec 2027 Amsterdam, Rivers
1 Jan 2028 Amsterdam, Rivers
2 Jan 2028 Amsterdam, Rivers
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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