22 Mar 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,799pp
Flights from UK airports
Escorted tour
Solo Amsterdam & the Tulips River Cruise with Flights – 5 Days
Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans and Amsterdam by river cruise, for solo travellers, with flights.
5 days
From £1,799 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 5-day river cruise visits the Netherlands at tulip time, designed for people travelling on their own. Return flights are included, and a cruise director and host look after you on board. You stay four nights in a comfortable cabin, with full board, afternoon tea and a free drinks package.
You join your ship in Zaandam, then visit the windmills and wooden houses of Zaanse Schans before sailing to the old fishing town of Huizen.
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A drive through the Dutch countryside brings you to Keukenhof Gardens, with millions of spring flowers in bloom, and you explore the open-air Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen. Your final day is in Amsterdam, with a guided walk along the canals.
The physical rating is low. This cruise suits solo travellers who want an easy, sociable spring break.
Trip highlights
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Zaanse Schans windmills (Day 2)
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Huizen (Day 2)
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Keukenhof Gardens (Day 3)
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The Zuiderzee Museum (Day 3)
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A guided walk in Amsterdam (Day 4)
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Sailing the Markermeer (Days 2–4)
Your route
7 stops from Zaandam to Zaandam
- Zaandam Day 1
- Zaanse Schans Day 2
- Huizen Day 2
- Keukenhof Day 3
- Enkhuizen Day 3
- Amsterdam Day 4
- Zaandam Day 5
Why choose this tour
Designed for solo travellers. Flights, full board and drinks included.
Best suited to
- Solo travellers
- Garden lovers
- First-time cruisers
- Travellers who want an easy break
Day-by-day itinerary
5 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · Amsterdam, Zaandam Zaandam
Join your ship.
- Hotel
- River cruise ship
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Zaanse Schans, Huizen Zaanse Schans
Windmills.
- Hotel
- River cruise ship
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Keukenhof Gardens, Enkhuizen Keukenhof
Tulip time.
- Hotel
- River cruise ship
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Amsterdam Amsterdam
A canal walk.
- Hotel
- River cruise ship
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Zaandam, Amsterdam Fly home
Fly to the UK.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- River cruise (4 nights) Cabin on a river cruise ship
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights and transfers
- Accommodation 4 nights in a cabin
- Meals 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
- Free drinks package, afternoon tea, tea and coffee
- Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans and the Zuiderzee Museum
- Guided walking tour of Amsterdam
- Cruise director and host
Not included
- Optional excursions
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are travelling as a couple
- You want an active holiday
- You want a long trip
- You dislike cruising
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–5 · Lunch: Days 2–4 · Dinner: Days 1–4
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Netherlands
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Departures & prices
From £1,799 per person, including flights. 5 upcoming departures.
Flights from UK airports.
01 Apr 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£2,799pp
Flights from UK airports
14 Apr 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£2,049pp
Flights from UK airports
18 Apr 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£2,049pp
Flights from UK airports
22 Apr 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£2,049pp
Flights from UK airports
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is this only for solo travellers?
Yes, it is designed for people travelling on their own.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights and transfers to the ship.
Do I need a visa for the Netherlands?
No, UK citizens can visit the Netherlands visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.
Which meals are included?
Full board from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 5, with a free drinks package.
When does it run?
In spring, when the tulips and Keukenhof Gardens are at their best.
Who looks after us?
A cruise director and host on board, with expert local guides on tours.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary