Dutch Bulbfields Mini Cruise
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Keukenhof Gardens
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Keukenhof Gardens
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Whisper Boat through Keukenhof Gardens
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Keukenhof Tulips ©NBTC
A mini cruise to Holland is a wonderful way to welcome the spring! At this time of year, the Dutch bulbfields are ablaze with flowering tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and a host of other spring flowers. Unsurprisingly, this trip is a firm favourite with Greatdays’ clients. This is a wonderful, leisurely way to travel to Holland.
Visit the world famous Keukenhof gardens, one of the world’s finest bulbfields and flower parks. Each year the Dutch bulb growing industry stage their annual petal spectacular. Keukenhof Flower Gardens was once a modest kitchen and herb garden for the Dutch Royal House. Today, however, each year between March and May, seven million bulbs planted across the park’s 70 acres burst into bloom. Visitors enjoy a spectacular rainbow carpet of flowers. For over 50 years, Keukenhof has been displaying its floral art with a different theme each year and a fresh look every day. The park has easy walking with flat paths and several restaurants.
Departing from the port of Hull embark on a relaxing overnight cruise to Rotterdam with P&O Ferries. On board, why not enjoy an extensive buffet dinner and breakfast? Furthermore, the journey across is complete with evening entertainment with a great atmosphere in the café and bar.
The following day, transfer from the port in Rotterdam to Keukenhof Gardens. Here you will have until mid afternoon to explore the charming gardens and flower displays. What’s more, you can upgrade your bulbfields package and add a €5.00 voucher per person is included for use at one of the many cafés in the park for you to enjoy a cup of coffee or cake. In the evening, board the return overnight sailing back to Hull.
Treat yourself to a splash of colour and embrace nature’s beauty. Whether you are a novice or green-fingered gardening God, this is a wonderful trip. The vibrant gardens are a delight to behold. A visit is a lovely way to celebrate nature and welcome the coming summer.
Dates
March - May 2023
Suggested itineray
Day 1
Cruise from Newcastle/Hull/Harwich
Upon arrival in Board our cruise ship for our overnight cruise to Holland. Whilst on board, why not enj enjoy a 5 course buffet dinner in The Kitchen restaurant? After dinner, why not settle down in the Sunset Show Lounge or the Piano Bar to take in the night’s entertainment.
Day 2
Keukenhof Gardens
Rising early, enjoy an on-board breakfast (supplement) as you sail into Rotterdam before departing the ship. Transfer to the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens.
Once a modest little herb garden, it is now where the Dutch bulb growing industry stage their annual petal spectacular. Each year between March and May, seven million bulbs are planted across 70 acres burst into bloom. Not just tulips, but daffodils, hyacinths, narcissi and crocuses too. With a different theme every year and a fresh look every day, it has developed into a showcase for the flower bulb and ornamental plant industry.
Why not enjoy a break in one of the cafés within the gardens? A €5.00 voucher per person can be pre-arranged. And if you would like to see the gardens and surrounding bulbfields from a different perspective, perhaps take a whisper boat cruise along the canals that run through the grounds (optional extra).
Late afternoon we retrace our steps back to port for your return overnight crossing. Once again, make the most of the on-board buffet dinner (supplement) in The Kitchen restaurant and the entertainment provided.
Day 3
Disembark and return home
Disembark early morning in the UK and continue on your journey home.
Your ship
Your ship will be the Pride of Rotterdam or The Pride of Hull with facilities including The Kitchen restaurant and the Sunset Show Lounge. There is also a bar to meet and socialise with fellow passengers. All cabins include en-suite shower room and WC. Upgrades to low berth and outside cabins are available on request.
The ship is accessible for passengers with mobility issues. If you do have any mobility issues, please contact us as soon as possible.
| Half twin
(based on low berth cabin) |
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| 2023 dates | from £139.00 per person |
Supplements apply for single cabin occupancy. Upgrades available for low berth inside and outside cabins.
