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La Nouvelle Etoile - Holland

Canal Barge Cruises

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Experience the flower-filled charms of tulip season in Holland as you cruise its historic waterways - take in the amazing spring blooms of Keukenhof Gardens and visit the flower auction at Aalsmeer. En route, stop for a cheese tasting in Gouda, visit the open-air museum of Zaanse Schans and tour the famous porcelain of Delft.

6 Nights Starting At
Per Person

March 29, 2026 through April 04, 2026
Book by:
March 26, 2026 12:00 AM GMT
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
Interests
  • Barge and Canal Cruises
  • Luxury
  • Ultra Luxury
Itinerary Map
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Haarlem
Day 2
Amsterdam,Zaandam
Day 3
Gouda,Ouderkerk
Day 4
Rotterdam,Delft
Day 5
Oude Wetering
Day 6
Haarlem
Day 7
Haarlem
Detailed Itinerary
1 Haarlem
Meet in Amsterdam and transfer to elegant La Nouvelle Etoile, moored in the center of Haarlem. After a welcome reception, enjoy a gourmet dinner on board.


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2 Amsterdam,Zaandam
After breakfast, drive to the reconstructed village of Zaanse Schans to see a working windmill. In the afternoon, cruise through the heart of Amsterdam en route to Uithoorn.


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3 Gouda,Ouderkerk
Today, La Nouvelle Etoile cruises to Gouda, a historic trading center situated between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. In the 15th century, wealthy Gouda was Holland's fifth-largest town. After lunch, visit a local cheese farm.


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4 Rotterdam,Delft
Cruise to Rotterdam and visit the historic town of Delft, the epitome of an old-fashioned Dutch town with quaint shops and picturesque canals. Stop at the pottery works, where the town's famous porcelain is still painted by hand. After lunch, you have time on your own to explore the old city center.


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5 Oude Wetering
A morning cruise past Leiden crosses the Brasemmer Lakes to Oude Wetering. Spend the afternoon at the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens, a famous 79-acre park containing millions of colorful flowers. One of the most photographed places in the world, Keukenhof is also home to the largest sculpture park in Holland.


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6 Haarlem
Early this morning, visit the fascinating and fast-paced flower market at Aalsmeer, where 7,000 growers supply over 20 million flowers and plants to be sold each day. Perhaps make an optional visit to the Cruquius Museum, a pumping station that originally helped to drain Haarlemmermeer (Haarlem's Lake). Back in Haarlem, explore the museum dedicated to Dutch portrait artist Frans Hals. This evening, enjoy a special farewell dinner on board La Nouvelle Etoile.


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7 Haarlem
After breakfast, transfer back to Amsterdam where your program ends.


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Dates & prices
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6 Nights from $10,980.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
March 26, 2026 12:00 AM GMT
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
6 Nights from $10,980.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
March 26, 2026 12:00 AM GMT

6 Nights from $10,980.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
April 02, 2026 12:00 AM GMT
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
6 Nights from $10,980.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
April 02, 2026 12:00 AM GMT

6 Nights from $10,980.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
April 09, 2026 12:00 AM GMT
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
6 Nights from $10,980.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
April 09, 2026 12:00 AM GMT

6 Nights from $10,980.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
April 16, 2026 12:00 AM GMT
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
6 Nights from $10,980.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
April 16, 2026 12:00 AM GMT

6 Nights from $10,980.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
April 23, 2026 12:00 AM GMT
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
6 Nights from $10,980.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
April 23, 2026 12:00 AM GMT

6 Nights from $10,980.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
April 30, 2026 12:00 AM GMT
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
6 Nights from $10,980.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabin
April 30, 2026 12:00 AM GMT
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Highlights
La Nouvelle Etoile - Holland

Spacious open interior flows from the salon with piano and open bar through to the dining room where the gourmet meals are enjoyed

Keep up your fitness routine with a small exercise room on board

The sun deck is partially covered for open-air dining and features a spa tub

Bicycles are on hand for a relaxing ride along the towpath

Sleeps eight in four king/twin cabins, each with outside view and en suite bathroom

A crew of five ensures your comfort on board

Inclusions
La Nouvelle Etoile - Holland

24/7 A&K On-Call Support

Transfers to/from Barges

All Meals and Drinks on Board

All Sightseeing Excursions During the Cruise

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Every private journey we create is unique. Tell us where you want to travel and we will craft your dream adventure; or be inspired by our collection of expertly designed Tailormade Journeys, customizable to suit you.

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Travelling by boat brings a fresh perspective on the world. Our voyages transport you to sensational and otherwise-inaccessible regions, whether that’s an intrepid polar expedition or a timeless river cruise along the Nile.

Private Jet
Flying privately opens up the farthest-flung corners of the world. Charter your own or join one of our private-jet group journeys by private jet – the most ambitious and awe-inspiring itineraries in modern adventure travel.

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Abercrombie & Kent pioneered the first modern luxury safari in the 1960s, and today we continue to set the gold standard for wildlife adventures, with our own safari lodges in six countries in Africa.

La Nouvelle Etoile - Holland

Spacious open interior flows from the salon with piano and open bar through to the dining room where the gourmet meals are enjoyed

Keep up your fitness routine with a small exercise room on board

The sun deck is partially covered for open-air dining and features a spa tub

Bicycles are on hand for a relaxing ride along the towpath

Sleeps eight in four king/twin cabins, each with outside view and en suite bathroom

A crew of five ensures your comfort on board

La Nouvelle Etoile - Holland

24/7 A&K On-Call Support

Transfers to/from Barges

All Meals and Drinks on Board

All Sightseeing Excursions During the Cruise

Abercrombie & Kent, Well-Travelled Since 1962

We have been spinning dreams into remarkable adventures for discerning travellers for more than 60 years, ever since our founder pioneered the first modern luxury safari in Africa. Today we are the world’s leading travel company, taking guests to the earth’s wildest frontiers on all seven continents.

Travel Your Way

For six decades we have been refining the art of bespoke travel, showing every guest the world in a fresh light. We understand that every traveller is unique – tell our experts what you love doing and where you want to go, and we will create the trip of your dreams or match you to your ideal journey.

With You All The Way

Behind every A&K journey is an international support system of more than 2,500 staff, in 60 offices, in 35 countries, on all seven continents. Our on-the-ground “guardian angels” provide 24/7 support, and are there to hold your hand whenever you need it, so you can travel with confidence.

Travel Thoughtfully

We are all the guardians of our amazing planet, and we believe travel should be considered, mindful, responsible. A force for good. Every trip you book with us supports the initiatives of A&K Philanthropy, positively impacting communities and conservation efforts in the places where we travel.

The A&K Family

For all the world’s infinite wonders, it is our people that guests remember most. Our family of experts, from polar explorers to well-connected local guides, bring together their spark, knowledge, and care to make every A&K journey remarkable.

We understand better than anyone what it means to travel well. Since that inaugural safari on the wide-open plains of Kenya in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has perfected the art of crafting superlative adventures. Our global network of experts pour heart, soul and astounding knowledge into every trip, dedicated to creating the journey of a lifetime, every time.

Our portfolio of journeys now spans all seven continents. However you want to travel, we can arrange it. Sail on an expedition ship to Antarctica, take the slow train through Peru, explore Africa’s greatest national parks on the ultimate private-jet-set safari. Join a group on a journey led by expert guides, or embark on the bespoke adventure of your dreams. Wherever you want to travel, A&K can take you there.

Small Group Journeys
Our guided journeys redefine the concept of the group tour, bringing together a select collective of like-minded souls seeking shared adventures – led by best-in-the-business experts who bring every destination to life.

Private Travel
Every private journey we create is unique. Tell us where you want to travel and we will craft your dream adventure; or be inspired by our collection of expertly designed Tailormade Journeys, customizable to suit you.

Cruises
Travelling by boat brings a fresh perspective on the world. Our voyages transport you to sensational and otherwise-inaccessible regions, whether that’s an intrepid polar expedition or a timeless river cruise along the Nile.

Private Jet
Flying privately opens up the farthest-flung corners of the world. Charter your own or join one of our private-jet group journeys by private jet – the most ambitious and awe-inspiring itineraries in modern adventure travel.

Safari
Abercrombie & Kent pioneered the first modern luxury safari in the 1960s, and today we continue to set the gold standard for wildlife adventures, with our own safari lodges in six countries in Africa.

About Abercrombie & Kent
Abercrombie & Kent logo

For Life's Most Epic Adventures

From that first humble safari camp in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has grown into the world’s leading experiential travel company, creating agenda-setting adventures in more than 100 countries. Today, our portfolio of places to stay encompasses safari lodges and mobile camps in countries across Africa, Private Estates to rent in Tuscany, elegant riverboats on the Nile and the Amazon.

Our global powerhouse of innovators – destination experts, brilliant local guides, specialists in science and culture, well-connected super-fixers – continually strive to seek out those truly original, exclusive experiences beyond the reach of most travellers.

We are committed to advancing travel as a force for good. Every journey booked with us helps support A&K Philanthropy initiatives, positively impacting local communities in the wilderness areas where we travel. Geoffrey Kent’s founding principles – that travel should be awe-inspiring, exciting, memorable and considered – remain our motivation today. And though we have grown into an international company spanning all seven continents, we still share that one same mission. To craft the adventure of a lifetime, every time.

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About Abercrombie & Kent

For Life's Most Epic Adventures

From that first humble safari camp in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has grown into the world’s leading experiential travel company, creating agenda-setting adventures in more than 100 countries. Today, our portfolio of places to stay encompasses safari lodges and mobile camps in countries across Africa, Private Estates to rent in Tuscany, elegant riverboats on the Nile and the Amazon.

Our global powerhouse of innovators – destination experts, brilliant local guides, specialists in science and culture, well-connected super-fixers – continually strive to seek out those truly original, exclusive experiences beyond the reach of most travellers.

We are committed to advancing travel as a force for good. Every journey booked with us helps support A&K Philanthropy initiatives, positively impacting local communities in the wilderness areas where we travel. Geoffrey Kent’s founding principles – that travel should be awe-inspiring, exciting, memorable and considered – remain our motivation today. And though we have grown into an international company spanning all seven continents, we still share that one same mission. To craft the adventure of a lifetime, every time.

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.