River Cruises — Tulip Time In The Netherlands, Day Two

Day Two of Paul and Elizabeth’s River Cruise adventure aboard AMAWaterways newest ship, the AmaLea, headsthrough the Netherlands and Belgium during the height of the spring tulip bloom in April. The tulips are blooming and Holland is at her best.

It’s a chance to experience what river cruises have to offer and visit some of the most interesting towns and cities, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Middleburg, Ghent, Bruges, and even a stop at Kinderdijk.

The ship’s godmother is travel industry veteran Filomena Andre. A highlight of any trip to the Netherlands this time of year is a visit to Keukenhof, the spectacular gardens outside Amsterdam. Each spring, the gardens open for just eight weeks. During that time, visitors can see the most amazing displays of tulips and other flowers.

Paul and Elizabeth took the bus there from Haarlem. You can also take a bus to Keukenhof from Amsterdam or from Schiphol Airport. It’s easy and affordable; they show you how to do it and share what it’s like to be in these amazing gardens in spring.