Gems of the Netherlands; Discover hidden treasures with a unique charm

The Gems of the Netherlands; Discover hidden treasures with a unique charm is a 5-night Europe cruise aboard MS Victor Hugo, operated by CroisiEurope. Departing Amsterdam on July 17, 2026, the voyage visits 4 ports. Fares start from $1,157 per person.

Length: 5 nights
Departs: Jul 17, 2026
Returns: Jul 22, 2026
Ports of call: 4

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$231 / night per person, incl. taxes & fees

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Itinerary

Day 1 Jul 17, 2026 Amsterdam Few can resist the grand beauty of Amsterdam’s famous canals, which thread through this place of evocative beauty and thrilling contrast. Open-minded and tolerant, Amsterdam is a place for history buffs and hedonists alike, and its diverse neighbourhoods have something for everyone - whether it’s the beachside relaxation of Bloemendaal, nocturnal thuds of Buiksloterham, or characterful charm of Jordaan. 160 serene canals serve as the arteries of this city, imbuing it with its unique essence. Cruise along concentric waterways, past cherry red and oak-wood cladded houseboats, as you learn of its Golden Age history. Culture is also deep in Amsterdam’s DNA, and the Van Gogh Museum – which pays tribute to the tortured genius of the Dutch post-impressionist artist - stands out among its leading museums and galleries. One of history’s greatest tragedies is also rendered in heart-breaking clarity at Anne Frank House. Visit the site where the precocious teenager hid from the Nazi regime for so long, and the room where she penned the most famous diary ever written. Compact and easily walkable, Amsterdam remains consistently postcard-perfect as you watch bright bicycles trundling over ornate bridges, and stumble across hidden, tulip-decorated courtyards. ‘Gezellig’ is the local word for Amsterdam’s unhurried outlook on life. No translation can quite do the concept justice, but you’ll recognise it instinctively as hours float by in a happy haze browsing De Negen Straatjes street’s independent shops, or as you sip coffee with gooey stroopwafel. Broodje haring - a raw herring sandwich - is Amsterdam’s must-try delicacy, but many visitors find tompouce, a delicious pastry topped with vivid pink icing, a little more to their taste. Amsterdam port guide Search cruises visiting Amsterdam

Amsterdam photo — Day 1 Jul 17, 2026 Amsterdam Few can resist the grand beauty of Amsterdam’s famous canals, which thread through this place of evocative beauty and thrilling contrast. Open-minded and tolerant, Amsterdam is a place for history buffs and hedonists alike, and its diverse neighbourhoods have something for everyone - whether it’s the beachside relaxation of Bloemendaal, nocturnal thuds of Buiksloterham, or characterful charm of Jordaan. 160 serene canals serve as the arteries of this city, imbuing it with its unique essence. Cruise along concentric waterways, past cherry red and oak-wood cladded houseboats, as you learn of its Golden Age history. Culture is also deep in Amsterdam’s DNA, and the Van Gogh Museum – which pays tribute to the tortured genius of the Dutch post-impressionist artist - stands out among its leading museums and galleries. One of history’s greatest tragedies is also rendered in heart-breaking clarity at Anne Frank House. Visit the site where the precocious teenager hid from the Nazi regime for so long, and the room where she penned the most famous diary ever written. Compact and easily walkable, Amsterdam remains consistently postcard-perfect as you watch bright bicycles trundling over ornate bridges, and stumble across hidden, tulip-decorated courtyards. ‘Gezellig’ is the local word for Amsterdam’s unhurried outlook on life. No translation can quite do the concept justice, but you’ll recognise it instinctively as hours float by in a happy haze browsing De Negen Straatjes street’s independent shops, or as you sip coffee with gooey stroopwafel. Broodje haring - a raw herring sandwich - is Amsterdam’s must-try delicacy, but many visitors find tompouce, a delicious pastry topped with vivid pink icing, a little more to their taste. Amsterdam port guide Search cruises visiting Amsterdam

Day 3 Jul 19, 2026 Rotterdam Your MSC cruise will lay anchor in the largest port in the world, Rotterdam, is a no-nonsense working-class city lying at the heart of a maze of rivers and artificial waterways that together form the outlet of the rivers Rijn (Rhine) and Maas (Meuse). After devastating damage during World War II, Rotterdam has grown into a vibrant, forceful city dotted with first division cultural attractions. Your MSC cruise of Northern Europe will give you the opportunity to see that the immense land reclamation work hasn’t obliterated its earthy character though: its tough grittiness is part of its appeal, as are its boisterous bars and clubs. Amongst the most interesting attractions to enjoy during your vacation in Holland, is Rotterdam’s Kunsthal, the museum of contemporary art, and the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum, which has an outstanding art collection including representative works from almost all the most important Dutch painters: both are in the city’s designated culture zone, the Museumpark. Other interesting sites to visit on an MSC excursion are the Oude Haven, the city’s oldest harbour, ravaged during World War II but sympathetically redeveloped, and Delfs haven, an antique harbour that managed to survive the bombs pretty much intact. Rotterdam also boasts a string of first-rate festivals, including the much-lauded North Sea Jazz Festival and the colourful Summer Carnival. The postwar period saw the rapid reconstruction of the docks and, when huge container ships and oil tankers made the existing port facilities obsolete, Rotterdammers promptly built an entirely new deep-sea port, the Europoort, jutting out into the North Sea some 25 km to the west of the old town. Completed in 1968, the Europoort is able to welcome the largest ships in the world, amongst which also the MSC cruise ships. Rotterdam port guide Search cruises visiting Rotterdam

Rotterdam photo — Day 3 Jul 19, 2026 Rotterdam Your MSC cruise will lay anchor in the largest port in the world, Rotterdam, is a no-nonsense working-class city lying at the heart of a maze of rivers and artificial waterways that together form the outlet of the rivers Rijn (Rhine) and Maas (Meuse). After devastating damage during World War II, Rotterdam has grown into a vibrant, forceful city dotted with first division cultural attractions. Your MSC cruise of Northern Europe will give you the opportunity to see that the immense land reclamation work hasn’t obliterated its earthy character though: its tough grittiness is part of its appeal, as are its boisterous bars and clubs. Amongst the most interesting attractions to enjoy during your vacation in Holland, is Rotterdam’s Kunsthal, the museum of contemporary art, and the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum, which has an outstanding art collection including representative works from almost all the most important Dutch painters: both are in the city’s designated culture zone, the Museumpark. Other interesting sites to visit on an MSC excursion are the Oude Haven, the city’s oldest harbour, ravaged during World War II but sympathetically redeveloped, and Delfs haven, an antique harbour that managed to survive the bombs pretty much intact. Rotterdam also boasts a string of first-rate festivals, including the much-lauded North Sea Jazz Festival and the colourful Summer Carnival. The postwar period saw the rapid reconstruction of the docks and, when huge container ships and oil tankers made the existing port facilities obsolete, Rotterdammers promptly built an entirely new deep-sea port, the Europoort, jutting out into the North Sea some 25 km to the west of the old town. Completed in 1968, the Europoort is able to welcome the largest ships in the world, amongst which also the MSC cruise ships. Rotterdam port guide Search cruises visiting Rotterdam

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 61-day span: $1,040 · range $1,040–$1,378

Lower than 83% of peers This week-long sailing's from-price per night is lower than 83% of comparable sailings.

same cruise line, destination, duration, and departure window · from-price per night · as of Jul 1, 2026

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Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

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Oceanview

from $1,157

$231 / night

Fare rows

MAIN DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT A

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Available

from $1,157

$231 / night

per person · incl. taxes

UPPER DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT A

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from $1,378

$275 / night

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Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $1,157 A_GLS_PP MAIN DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT A $1,157 A_GLS_PS UPPER DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT A $1,378 C_GLS_PP MAIN DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT C

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
MAIN DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT A	A_GLS_PP	Oceanview
UPPER DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT A	A_GLS_PS	Oceanview
MAIN DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT B	B_GLS_PP	Oceanview
UPPER DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT B	B_GLS_PS	Oceanview
UPPER DECK 1 LARGE BED-PRM CAT B	B_PMR_PS	Oceanview
MAIN DECK 1 QUEEN BED CAT C	C_DBL_PP	Oceanview
MAIN DECK 2 SEPARABLE BEDS CAT C	C_GLS_PP	Oceanview

Ship

Your ship MS Victor Hugo 3★ 96 guests Built **2000** One of the most illustrious characters in French literature has given his name at this pretty 4-anchor boat which sails on the Tisza, the Sava, the Elbe, the Rhine and the Danube, rivers of great historical and cultural richness. Completely refurbished in 2019, the MS Victor Hugo is a 4-anchor boat. human dimension, measuring 82 meters long and 9.50 meters wide. It can accommodate 90 passengers, in 45 cabins arranged on two decks. Each of them has all the amenities and offers the best living conditions. The decoration is imbued with romanticism. The mineral and bluish colors refer to the Channel Islands where the writer was exiled, while touches of brass and a few art-deco elements evoke the characteristic style of the time. Located at the level of the upper deck, the restaurant, where are served all meals during the trip, offers delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large bay windows allow you to take full advantage of the panorama. On this same deck is also the lounge bar with dance floor, while on the sun deck, an ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, passengers can have comfortable deckchairs, as well as a large shaded area. MS Victor Hugo ship guide Search cruises on MS Victor Hugo

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