Brussels to Amsterdam All-Lesbian River Cruise 2024
March 25 April 01, 2024
Avalon Waterways Avalon Imagery II
Celebrate the bounty of spring with Olivia and enjoy tulip season in Belgium and Holland! Sail from Brussels to Amsterdam and watch unfold the stunning landscape of windmills, waterways, and rows of blooming color. With ports of call in Ghent, Middelburg, Kinderdijk, and Haarlam, this all-lesbian cruise offers the opportunity to discover the rich Dutch legacy of medieval commerce and art, sample Belgian chocolate and other delicacies, tour WWI monuments, cycle past windmill farms, explore tulip gardens, and more! You’ll end your trip in the LGBTQ haven of Amsterdam, with its iconic canals, gabled homes, and cobblestone lanes.
Make your visions of tulip season in Holland and Belgium come into view! Cruise from Brussels to Amsterdam for quintessential scenes of windmills, waterways, and rows of blooming color. Embark in Brussels and sail to Ghent—“The Diamond of Flanders.” Visit St. Bavo’s Cathedral with its stunning Flemish artwork. Sail to Bossuit for moving battlefield remembrances, including In Flanders Fields Museum and the Last Post Ceremony. On to Holland for a visit the former Dutch East India Company trading port. You’ll tour the Delta Works in Veere—a marvel of flood-protection. In Kinderdijk, see 19 windmills built in 1740 for water management, and in Rotterdam the Erasmus Bridge. You’ll see why windmills are a symbol of Holland!
Take in the tulips and other flowering bulbs in the flower farm regions of Zaandam and Haarlem, and conclude your river cruise through Belgium and Holland with a visit to Amsterdam. Take a guided canal cruise past bridges and homes of a golden age.
Your Ship - Avalon Imagery II
The Avalon Imagery II delivers an intimate setting, along with two full decks of suites featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to the enchanting scenery and fresh breezes
Onboard amenities include complimentary computer use in public areas and Wi-Fi access, a Fitness Center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and the delightful Sky Bistro. Built 2016.
Some of the features and amenities you'll enjoy onboard:
• Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows
• Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs and shade awnings
• Fitness Center
• Non-smoking interior and staterooms
• Elevator
• Elegant, contemporary design
• Outside viewing deck
• Headsets for guided shore excursions in Europe
• English-speaking friendly crew, staff & professional Cruise Director
• Sightseeing with Certified Local Guides
• Onboard lectures, activities & nightly entertainment
• Room service for Continental breakfast & beverages (service fee applies)
• Sky Deck whirlpool
• Complimentary computer use in public areas
• Hair salon
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access
• Bicycles available onboard for complimentary check-out
• Sky Deck game area
• Alternate light lunch and dinner in the Panorama Bistro
• Avalon Choice cruising experience
• Choice of Leisurely, Traditional or Independent sightseeing pace options
• Nordic walking sticks available onboard for complimentary check-out
• Local Favorites onboard experiences to bring the customs, cultures and tastes of your destinations to life, including local entertainers, artisans & experts
• Self-serve beverage station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, including decaf options
• Well-stocked library
• Fresh fruit available throughout the day
• Full-size closet mirror
Dining:
• Avalon Fresh healthy cuisine options at every meal
• Self-serve beverage station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, including decaf options
• Captain's reception with sparkling wine & canapés
• Welcome dinner
• Five-course farewell dinner
• Spacious, open-seating dining room
• Daily early-riser breakfast
• Daily late-riser breakfast
• Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine and made-to-order egg station
• Lunch buffet with carving and pasta stations
• Sky Bistro lunch option on the Sky Deck
• Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck
• Healthy Corner options including low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, and high energy choices
• Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan and allergy-free selections
• Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats
• Happy Hour every evening including featured drink specials
• Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
• Delectable regional & Western cuisine with all onboard meals
• Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese
• Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• Room service for Continental breakfast & beverages (service fee applies)
• Upscale bar serving premium spirits
• Night Fare served at 10:30 pm
• Healthy meal options
• Delectable petite portions of regional specialties, with wines, in the Panorama Bistro
• Tastings - sample the destination's famous delicacies
• Alternate light lunch and dinner in the Panorama Bistro
• Coffee or tea after dinner
Deluxe Staterooms & Suites Amenities:
• Comfort Collection Beds
• Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
• Soft & firm pillows
• Choice of bed configuration
• Bedside tables with reading lamps
• L'Occitane bath products
• Easy under-bed luggage storage
• Alarm clock
• Direct-dial telephone
• Well-stocked minibar
• In-room safe
• Elegant, contemporary design
• Marble countertops in bathroom
• Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony
• Full shower with glass door
• Vanity and lighted makeup mirror
• Coffee table
• Luxurious mattress toppers
• European-style duvets
• Extra blankets
• Nightly turn-down service
• Hairdryer
• Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
• Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel
• Make-up mirror
• Bathrobes & slippers
• Complimentary bottled water
• Individual climate control
• Large mirror in bathroom
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• 6-person sitting area
• Writing desk and chair
• Sofa
Brussels to Amsterdam All-Lesbian River Cruise 2024 Itinerary
Date
Port
Meals
25 Mar
Brussels, Belgium
D
26 Mar
Ghent, Belgium
B, L, D
27 Mar
Bossuit, Belgium
B, L, D
28 Mar
Middelburg / Veere, The Netherlands
B, L, D
29 Mar
Kinderdijk / Rotterdam, The Netherlands
B, L, D
30 Mar
Zaandam / Haarlem, The Netherlands
B, L, D
31 Mar
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
B, L, D
01 April
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
B
Brussels, Belgium (Embarkation) Monday, March 25, 2024
Welcome to Belgium! Flights into Brussels must arrive by 2 pm and guests must be on the ship by 5 pm. After check-in, enjoy your first dinner on board as you sail for Ghent this evening. Note: Guests must be on board by 5 pm.
We will be offering Pre-Cruise Vacation Stretchers in Belgium. More information will be available approximately 9 months prior to the trip.
Ghent, Belgium Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Explore the canals, cobbled streets, and medieval buildings of “The Diamond of Flanders.” A stop in Ghent warrants a visit to St. Bavo’s Cathedral which houses an impressive collection of Dutch masterpieces.
Bossuit, Belgium Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Tour the In Flanders Field Museum in Ypres dedicated to WWI. In the evening, experience the Last Post Ceremony under the arches of the Menin Gate and pause for a minute of silence.
Middelburg / Veere, The Netherlands Thursday, March 28, 2024
Stroll along the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg, the heart of the Dutch Golden Age. Discover the 15th-century Gothic Town of Halland, once the thriving hub of the international spice trade.
Kinderdijk / Rotterdam, The Netherlands Friday, March 29, 2024
Take a tour or ride a bicycle to the splendid windmills of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage site; attend one of the workshops to learn how the Dutch have been managing their water supply for over 1000 years. Take a tour of Rotterdam, the largest seaport in Europe and a thriving commercial and artistic center. In the evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard.
Zaandam / Haarlem, The Netherlands Saturday, March 30, 2024
Explore the quintessential Dutch town of Zaandam and visit the stunning Keukenhof gardens where more than 7 million tulip and flower bulbs are planted every year.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands Sunday, March 31, 2024
Explore the Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint centuries-old villages or discover the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands Monday, April 01, 2024
Your cruise ends with breakfast in the morning.
We will be offering Post-Cruise Vacation Stretchers in Amsterdam. More information will be available approximately 9 months prior to the trip.
What's Included?
• Accommodations for 8 days/7 nights onboard the 128-passenger Avalon Imagery II, part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships
• All meals and snacks on board with complimentary in-room dining available for breakfast and dinner
• Sparkling wine with breakfast; coffee, tea, and juices with all meals; beer, wine, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• Standard wifi in all cabins and public areas
• Olivia entertainment and programming, as well as local entertainment
• Included sightseeing tours in each port
• Gratuities to ship crew and Avalon cruise director
Brussels to Amsterdam Lesbian River Cruise 2024 Rates
Category
Description
Reg. Rate US $
Early Bird US $
Availability
RS - Royal Suite
Located on the Royal deck, the Royal Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, Comfort collection bed can convert to 2 singles, soft & firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, mini-bar, bathroom with marble counter and two sinks, robes, slippers, writing desk and chair, sofa, coffee table and full-length closets. (300 sq. ft.)
$ 7,899
$ 6,099
P - Panorama Suite
Royal Deck. Panorama Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, Comfort collection bed can convert to 2 singles, soft & firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, mini-bar, full-sized bathroom with marble counter, full shower with glass door, robes, slippers, writing desk, chair, sofa, coffee table and full-length closets. (200 sq. ft.)
$ 6,699
$ 5,199
A - Panorama Suite
Sapphire Deck. Panorama Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, Comfort collection bed can convert to 2 singles, soft & firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, mini-bar, full-sized bathroom with marble counter, full shower with glass door, robes, slippers, writing desk, chair, sofa, coffee table and full-length closets. (200 sq. ft.)
$ 6,599
$ 5,099
B - Panorama Suite
Sapphire Deck. Panorama Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, Comfort collection bed can convert to 2 singles, soft & firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, mini-bar, full-sized bathroom with marble counter, full shower with glass door, robes, slippers, writing desk, chair, sofa, coffee table and full-length closets. (200 sq. ft.)
$ 6,499
$ 4,699
D - Deluxe Stateroom
Indigo Deck. Located on the Indigo deck, the Deluxe Stateroom features small windows above the water-line, Comfort collection bed can convert to 2 singles, soft & firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, mini-bar, full shower with glass doors, robes, slippers, writing desk and chair, and full-length closets. Windows are high on wall, do not open. Room is below water line. (172 sq. ft.)
$ 4,999
$ 3,899
E - Deluxe Stateroom
Indigo Deck. Located on the Indigo deck, the Deluxe Stateroom features small windows above the water-line, Comfort collection bed can convert to 2 singles, soft & firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, mini-bar, full shower with glass doors, robes, slippers, writing desk and chair, and full-length closets. Windows are high on wall, do not open. Room is below water line. (172 sq. ft.)
We will be offering Pre-Cruise Vacation Stretchers in Belgium and Post-Cruise Vacation Stretchers in Amsterdam. More information will be available approximately 9 months prior to the trip.
Special Airfares
Rates: Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Pricing does not include airfare, insurance, fuel surcharge or NDA of $499 per person (subject to change).
Early bird prices valid until September 30, 2023.
Availability updated weekly and is provided for informational purposes only. The accuracy is not guaranteed. Olivia & HappyGay Travel will not be held responsible for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies. It is advised for guests to check information provided on this site with an HappyGay Travel Travel Consultant.