Enjoy a scenic cruise through the IJsselmeer to Kampen. Venture to the charming, canal-laden village of Giethoorn, nicknamed the “Dutch Venice.” Capture wonderful photos of the picturesque thatched-roof farmhouses, which are seemingly lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. In the afternoon, go for a guided bike ride through the Dutch countryside or visit Noordoostpolder’s vibrant tulip fields. (B,L,D)

 

Explore this trendy city on a walking tour where you’ll see Antwerp’s Steen Castle, Grote Market and Brabo Fountain, along with the UNESCO-designated Cathedral of Our Lady. For a more active exploration of the area, join a guided bike tour. Later in the afternoon, you have a choice of two excursions. Foodies will want to go on a culinary tour to indulge in chocolate, waffles and beer. Flower lovers and gardeners can roam through the Floralia, an annual spring flower show featuring approximately one million bulbs that are hand-planted each year by the castle staff. (B,L,D)

DAY 6

 

 

 

Deposit and Payment Policy:
• A $400 deposit per person booked is required upon booking the cruise/cruise tour.
• Final payment is due no later than  January 25,2025.

Cancellations & Refunds:

In the unfortunate event a participant must cancel travel, notice to us must be via email, which must include a return receipt and a read notation, or other writing stating clearly and correctly each Passenger name, ship name, start and end date of the cruise and a brief statement of the reason for cancellation. If already issued, unused air tickets must be physically returned to us before they can be cancelled. Cancellation date is the date we receive the written cancellation notice of unused tickets.

 

A change in sailing date, name changes, the substitution of a participant or a reduction in the number of guests in a stateroom are treated as a cancellation in that all applicable cancellation charges apply.

 

Cancellation charges are per person, based upon cancellation date, as follows:

 

Cancellation charges also apply to additional charges for upgrades, transfers and other pre-purchased services. Protection plan (travel insurance) premiums are non-refundable. Additional cancellation fees apply for air tickets. Except as otherwise provided, after travel begins, there is no refund for unused services or unused portions of cruise or cruise/tour. You acknowledge that your cancellation will cause AmaWaterways difficulty in selling a replacement cruise or cruise & land reservation and thus the cancellation fees described apply regardless of whether your cruise or cruise & land reservation is resold. You agree that any losses sustained by the AmaWaterways in the event of cancellation would be very difficult or impossible to quantify, and the cancellation fees are fair and reasonable as liquidated damages. 

 

NON-TRANSFERABILITY: This agreement is for only the Passenger(s) named on the Digital Travel Documents, and only for the date and Vessel indicated. It may not be sold or transferred by Passenger. Any attempted sale or transfer by Passenger is void and of no effect.

EMBARKATION: Passenger promises to be on board the Vessel at least one hour before: (a) the scheduled departure time; and (b) each departure time announced during the cruise. At embarkation, each Passenger must have already received all medical inoculations necessary for the voyage and must have in his/her possession this Contract, a valid passport, visas, medical card and other documents necessary for scheduled ports-of-call and disembarkations. It is the Passenger’s sole responsibility to obtain and have available the appropriate and valid travel documents. AmaWaterways advises Passengers to check with their travel advisor or the appropriate governmental authority to determine the necessary documents required for travel. AmaWaterways may refuse boarding or disembark passengers without liability for refund, payment, compensation, or credit of any kind if Passenger does not have proper documentation or fails to timely board the Vessel prior to departure.

BAGGAGE LIMIT AND LABELING: Each Passenger may bring aboard the Vessel, without additional charge, up to one (1) suitcase. Additional Baggage will be subject to excess baggage charges. Passenger shall assure that all Baggage is securely packed and distinctly labeled with Passenger’s full name, Vessel name and sailing date, and Passenger’s cabin number.

NO PETS OR DANGEROUS OR ILLEGAL ITEMS OR ITEMS OR ACTIONS THAT MIGHT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL. Passenger shall not bring any animal (other than a qualified service animal of a disabled Passenger), dangerous article such as a firearm, explosive, flammable or combustible material, lithium batteries, or non-medical oxygen, alcohol, illegal drug, other controlled or illegal substance, or any other items prohibited by applicable law to, or aboard, the Vessel.

VALUABLES: Hand or unlocked luggage, breakables, jewelry, money, precious stones, securities, financial instruments, tickets and any other valuables and personal items which include but are not limited to dental hardware, eyewear, hearing aids, medications and medical equipment, electronics, computers, cameras, and cellular telephones must be hand- carried by Passenger on and off the Vessel , and must not be included with check-in Baggage. AmaWaterways shall not be responsible for loss of or damage to any such item under any circumstances.

AMAWATERWAY’S RIGHT TO CANCEL CRUISE OR CHANGE ITINERARY: No sailing or aspect of travel is guaranteed. AmaWaterways  reserves the right, without liability for damages or refund, to advance, alter, delay, amend, cancel, shorten or lengthen any sailing, deviate from the Vessel’s advertised or ordinary itinerary or route, omit or change any port(s)-of-call, arrange for substantially equivalent transportation by another vessel and/ or other means of transportation, including without limitation coach or other land transportation, whether belonging to AmaWaterways or not, and to cause Passenger to disembark from the Vessel temporarily or permanently.

PASSENGER’S WARRANTIES; AMAWATERWAY’S RIGHTS TO REFUSE PASSAGE, DISEMBARK OR CONFINE PASSENGER: Passenger represents and warrants that Passenger: (a) is physically, emotionally and in all other respects fit to travel; (b) is free from any ailment that creates material risk to Passenger or others from participation in the voyage; (c) will at all times comply with all rules and regulations of the Vessel and all orders and directions of the Vessel’s officers and staff; and (d) will not act or behave in any way that inconveniences or impairs the safety, enjoyment or wellbeing of other persons or the safety of the Vessel. AmaWaterways or the Captain shall have the right, without liability for refund, payment, compensation or credit of any kind, to refuse boarding, refuse to transport Passenger, refuse further transport of Passenger, land Passenger at any port or place, confine, quarantine or restrain Passenger, or transfer Passenger to other transportation, based on health or physical condition, mental disorder, violation of a Vessel rule or regulation , failure to follow order or direction of Vessel officer or staff , failure to possess necessary passport, visa and health or vaccination certificate, disruptive behavior, concern that Passenger may be excluded from landing at or entry to a destination by a government’s immigration or other authority, or other cause indicating Passenger is unfit or raising doubt about Passenger’s fitness to travel on the Vessel, or for any other reason deemed necessary in the sole judgment of the AmaWaterways or Captain (but no such action will be taken for an unlawfully discriminatory reason).

PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES: AmaWaterways does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of disability. Because the tours offered occur in various countries, accessible facilities may not be available on board or in many places visited on the cruise and cruise tours we offer. If You (Passenger) have a disability and reasonable accommodation may enable You to use our services, please let AmaWaterways know how we can help. Passenger is requested to inform AmaWaterways in writing, at or immediately after reserving passage, but in any event at the earliest possible time, of any mobility impairment or other physical, emotional or mental condition which may require accommodation or use of an assistive device during the cruise. If the impairment or condition first arises after booking, Passenger is requested to inform AmaWaterways in writing at the earliest possible time.

CHILDREN: Any person under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult over age 21 who is the child’s parent or legal guardian, or who, prior to Vessel departure, provides AmaWaterways the Parental Consent Guardianship Form signed by the parent or legal guardian.

ALCOHOL: AmaWaterways reserves the right not to serve any Passenger alcoholic beverages for any reason and as may be required to comply with local laws.

SMOKING: Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. If a Passenger smokes in non-designated areas, such act constitutes a material breach of this Contract. In the event of such breach, Passenger forfeits all rights including the right to occupy the cabin and stay on board the ship. AmaWaterways may also charge a reasonable cleaning fee to eliminate smoking odors.

PAYMENT BY PASSENGER AND EXTRA EXPENSES: Any and all payments by Passenger to AmaWaterways shall be made in United States dollars. All charges for services and products provided on board the Vessel must be paid in cash or charged to a credit or debit card acceptable to AmaWaterways before Passenger’s final disembarkation from the Vessel. Any other expenses incurred by Passenger or by AmaWaterways on behalf of Passenger shall be payable by Passenger on demand.

 By confirming the reservation with payment, the guest/ travel advisor acknowledges that they are aware of and will comply with these Terms. For the most current version of the General Information and Terms, which will supersede the Terms and Conditions published in any of our brochures in the event of a conflict and any prior oral, implied, written or other representation or agreement between you and us, please visit AmaWaterways Terms and Conditions.