Springtime on the Dutch Waterways & Floriade

15 April 2022

4 days from £329pp

Be one of the first to join Captain Wido and crew on board their new ship, the MPS Calypso. This celebratory cruise is the perfect way to welcome you back to the waters. Relax on board and explore the Dutch towns of Zaadam, Amsterdam and Rotterdam, as well as visiting the once-a-decade Floriade Expo.

Be one of the first to join Captain Wido & crew on their new ship
Visit the once-in-a-decade Floriade Expo
Explore the unique, historic town of Zaandam
Spend time in the famous Dutch cities of Amsterdam & Rotterdam

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The moment you’ve all been waiting for… Captain Wido and crew are back with a new ship, and you could be one of the first to sail with them on this celebratory river cruise visiting the Netherlands and the once-a-decade Floriade Expo. Held in Almere, on the outskirts of Amsterdam, Floriade 2022 will have the important theme of ‘growing green cities’. Here you will be treated to a cornucopia of trees, shrubs, perennials, creepers and flower bulbs. As well as wandering through an abundance of magnificent horticultural displays, you’ll get the opportunity to explore the charming town of Zaandam – discover its unique wooden homes and rich history. With the chance to also spend time in the famous Dutch cities of Rotterdam and Amsterdam, this is the perfect reintroduction to river cruising.

Day 1: UK -Rotterdam
We travel to Rotterdam and board the MPS Calypso for dinner and a relaxing evening. We are berthed overnight in Rotterdam this evening.
Day 2: Rotterdam – Zaandam
We sail from Rotterdam to Zaandam this morning, arriving in Zaandam mid-afternoon. Zaandam is located on the banks of the Zaan River and there’s free time this afternoon to explore this charming town this afternoon. The Czaar Peterhuisje (Tsar Peter house) can be found in the centre of Zaandam and it is one of the oldest wooden houses in Holland built in 1632. Peter the Great stayed here in 1697 before he left for the V.O.C. shipyards in Amsterdam. With his brief stay, he gave this humble wooden labourer’s house its name and fame. Enjoy a relaxing evening on board as we are berthed overnight in Zaandam.
Day 3: Floriade
After breakfast, we are taken by coach to the Floriade World Horticultural Expo in the town of Almere where you will have plenty of time to enjoy this horticultural delight. Floriade Expo 2022 will be an extraordinary expo. For six months the attention to the theme ‘Growing Green Cities’ will be focused on the cities of the future. Visitors will have a unique and meaningful experience: while visiting the expo they will be invited to ‘explore, touch and change’. This expo will also be the start of a new city district close to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Almost everything that will be built for the exhibition will become part of the legacy of Almere and the structures will remain and become part of the community. The expo site will be developed as a Green City Arboretum, serving as a model for green structure development in cities. This arboretum will consist of a variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, creepers, hydrophytes and flower bulbs, all of which contribute to a green, healthy and sustainable city. Around 3000 species have been selected that contribute to the green city in terms of biodiversity, air purification, food production and city climate management. We return to the ship in Amsterdam where we spend our final night on board.
Day 4: Amsterdam - UK
After breakfast we bid farewell to our captain and crew and set off on the return journey back to the UK.

South East - coach via Dover

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For those who live in the South East, you can join our coach from one of over 30 complimentary pick up points. You can also make your own way to Dover, where parking is available.

Alternatively, travel the day before your departure and enjoy an overnight stay, with complimentary parking for the duration of your cruise, before being collected after breakfast the following morning. We also offer complimentary transfers from central London, to our overnight hotels, for those who wish to make their own arrangements by train or coach.

Meet us at the ship

For complete flexibility, make your own transport arrangements to and from the ship. We will provide you with times and locations as well as some useful information for you to make your own arrangements to join your cruise.

If you require any further information to assist with your travel plans, please contact our Holiday Advisors who will be happy to help.

Overnight hotel in Dover or Ashford

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For an even more relaxed start to your European holiday, why not stay overnight in Dover or nearby Ashford the night before your cruise from only £65pp? All our quoted prices include car parking for one vehicle for the duration of your cruise and cooked breakfast the following morning. Our coach will collect you and return you to the hotel on its way to/from the port of Dover. And if you don’t want that holiday feeling to end, why not do the same on your return journey?

Overview

Captain Wido and Arena River Cruises are thrilled to introduce you to the newest addition to our fleet: the MPS Calypso. Sailing along the Dutch and German Waterways, Captain Wido’s stunning new ship sets sail in 2021.

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Springtime on the Dutch Waterways & Floriade

15 April 2022

4 days from £329pp

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MPS Calypso

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