Netherlands Cruise Comparison
1,067 upcoming sailings from 32 cruise lines
Netherlands cruise port photos
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At a glance: Netherlands cruises on Waterways Cruise: 1,067 upcoming sailings from 32 cruise lines (22 ocean, 12 river, Emerald Cruises and Scenic Cruises in both). Lowest starting fares run from $478 per person (MSC Cruises) to $21,798 (Regent Seven Seas Cruises). Scenic Cruises lists the most sailings (245). 442 sailings start and 408 end in the Netherlands.
Which cruise lines sail to Netherlands, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 32 lines with upcoming Netherlands sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as a Netherlands cruise?
A sailing counts as a Netherlands cruise if it will call at least once at a Netherlands ship port. That covers ocean, river and expedition sailings, whether the Netherlands is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 1,067 upcoming sailings, 442 start in the Netherlands, 408 end in the Netherlands and 94 begin and end there. The other 311 (29%) visit the Netherlands as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Germany, France, Belgium and other countries. Ocean and expedition sailings call at Amsterdam, Rotterdam, IJmuiden, Oudeschild and Harlingen. River sailings call at Kinderdijk, Dordrecht, Nijmegen, Veere and Arnhem on the IJssel, IJsselmeer, Meuse, Rhine and Scheldt.
- Netherlands cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a Netherlands ship port.
- Starts in the Netherlands
- The first stop is a Netherlands ship port: 442 sailings.
- Ends in the Netherlands
- The last stop is a Netherlands ship port: 408 sailings, 94 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Netherlands is a port of call on a longer route: 311 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in Netherlands (22)
22 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Netherlands: 299 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Germany, France and Belgium. The busiest ship ports are Amsterdam, Rotterdam, IJmuiden, Oudeschild and Harlingen.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (4)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Four ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to Netherlands, with 44 upcoming sailings between them. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has the most (20). Starting fares begin at $4,398 per person with Seabourn Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 20 | $21,798 | 10–92 nights (typically 11) | 5 · Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Prestige, Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Voyager |
| Seabourn Cruises | 12 | $4,398 | 10–45 nights (typically 10) | 2 · Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Venture |
| SeaDream Yacht Club | 7 | $9,719 | 7–10 nights (typically 7) | 2 · SeaDream I and SeaDream II |
| Silversea Cruises | 5 | $8,500 | 10–28 nights (typically 10) | 1 · Silver Spirit |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (4)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Four luxury ocean lines sail to Netherlands, with 31 upcoming sailings between them. Oceania Cruises has the most (23). Starting fares begin at $2,295 per person with Oceania Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania Cruises | 23 | $2,295 | 10–43 nights (typically 10) | 4 · Oceania Insignia, Oceania Marina, Oceania Sonata and Oceania Vista |
| Scenic Cruises | 4 | $11,614 | 10–18 nights (typically 11) | 2 · Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse 2 |
| MSC Explora Journeys | 2 | $7,385 | 8–14 nights (typically 8) | 2 · MSC Explora 4 and MSC Explora 5 |
| Ponant Cruises | 2 | $9,780 | 11 nights | 2 · Le Champlain and Le Laperouse |
Premium ocean cruise lines (7)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Seven premium ocean lines sail to Netherlands, with 48 upcoming sailings between them. Viking Cruises has the most (17). Starting fares begin at $2,122 per person with Windstar Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Cruises | 17 | $4,299 | 7–20 nights (typically 12) | 8 · Viking Astrea, Viking Jupiter, Viking Libra, Viking Lyra, Viking Mira, Viking Saturn, Viking Sky and Viking Vela |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 10 | $4,516 | 9–16 nights (typically 10) | 1 · Hanseatic Nature |
| Windstar Cruises | 7 | $2,122 | 4–16 nights (typically 6) | 1 · Star Pride |
| Crystal Cruises | 6 | $6,810 | 10–54 nights (typically 9) | 2 · Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony |
| Azamara Cruises | 5 | $3,159 | 9–46 nights (typically 9) | 2 · Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest |
| Emerald Cruises | 2 | $2,995 | 7–13 nights (typically 7) | 1 · Emerald Azzurra |
| Atlas Ocean Voyages | 1 | $6,599 | 9 nights | 1 · World Navigator |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (7)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Seven contemporary ocean lines sail to Netherlands, with 176 upcoming sailings between them. Holland America has the most (70). Starting fares begin at $478 per person with MSC Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland America | 70 | $969 | 7–29 nights (typically 14) | 4 · ms Nieuw Statendam, ms Rotterdam, ms Volendam and ms Zuiderdam |
| Princess Cruises | 49 | $1,089 | 14–48 nights (typically 41) | 6 · Caribbean Princess, Coral Princess, Crown Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess and Sky Princess |
| MSC Cruises | 20 | $478 | 6–11 nights (typically 7) | 4 · MSC Euribia, MSC Magnifica, MSC Preziosa and MSC Virtuosa |
| Cunard | 15 | $589 | 4–34 nights (typically 5) | 4 · Queen Anne, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 15 | $1,239 | 7–12 nights (typically 11) | 3 · Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Star |
| Celebrity Cruises | 5 | $1,224 | 7–13 nights (typically 13) | 1 · Celebrity Eclipse |
| Royal Caribbean | 2 | $841 | 5–8 nights (typically 5) | 1 · Freedom Of The Seas |
River cruise lines in Netherlands (12)
12 river cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Netherlands: 768 in all. The busiest ship ports are Kinderdijk, Dordrecht, Nijmegen, Veere and Arnhem. Emerald Cruises and Scenic Cruises appear in more than one list, so the line counts by kind add up to more than 32.
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Luxury river cruise lines (3)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Three luxury river lines sail to Netherlands, with 350 upcoming sailings between them. Scenic Cruises has the most (241). Starting fares begin at $1,699 per person with AmaWaterways.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Cruises | 241 | $2,356 | 9–26 nights (typically 17) | 9 · Scenic Amber, Scenic Crystal, Scenic Gem, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Opal, Scenic Pearl and Scenic Ruby |
| AmaWaterways | 68 | $1,699 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) | 12 · AmaCerto, AmaFiora, AmaLea, AmaLucia, AmaMora, AmaPrima, AmaSerena, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella, AmaVenita and AmaViola |
| Uniworld | 41 | $2,999 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) | 8 · River Duchess, SS Antoinette, SS Audrey, SS Beatrice, SS Elisabeth, SS Emilie, SS Marlene and SS Victoria |
Premium river cruise lines (6)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Six premium river lines sail to Netherlands, with 321 upcoming sailings between them. Viking River Cruises has the most (138). Starting fares begin at $1,299 per person with Riviera Travel.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking River Cruises | 138 | $1,795 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) | 49 · Viking Alruna, Viking Alsvin, Viking Annar, Viking Baldur, Viking Bragi, Viking Buri, Viking Dagur, Viking Delling, Viking Egdir, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Eldir, Viking Freya, Viking Fulla, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gersemi, Viking Gymir, Viking Haki, Viking Halogi, Viking Heimdal, Viking Herja, Viking Hervor, Viking Hild, Viking Hlin, Viking Hnoss, Viking Idi, Viking Idun, Viking Kara, Viking Kvasir, Viking Laga, Viking Lif, Viking Magni, Viking Mani, Viking Mimir, Viking Modi, Viking Ran, Viking Rolf, Viking Rota, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Sjofn, Viking Skadi, Viking Skirnir, Viking Tialfi, Viking Tir, Viking Vali, Viking Ve, Viking Vidar and Viking Vili |
| Avalon Waterways | 78 | $1,550 | 7–17 nights (typically 7) | 11 · Avalon Artistry II, Avalon Envision, Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Impression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon View and Avalon Vista |
| Emerald Cruises | 56 | $1,879 | 7–17 nights (typically 14) | 7 · Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Luna, Emerald Sky, Emerald Star and Emerald Sun |
| Riviera Travel | 26 | $1,299 | 4–14 nights (typically 7) | 7 · MS Emily Bronte, MS Esprit, MS George Eliot, MS Grace, MS Joy, MS Oscar Wilde and Riviera Reflection |
| Celebrity River Cruises | 13 | $3,446 | 7 nights | 4 · Celebrity Compass, Celebrity Roamer, Celebrity Seeker and Celebrity Wanderer |
| APT River Cruises Travelmarvel | 10 | $2,395 | 7–15 nights (typically 14) | 2 · APT Ostara and APT Solara |
Contemporary river cruise lines (3)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Three contemporary river lines sail to Netherlands, with 95 upcoming sailings between them. CroisiEurope has the most (48). Starting fares begin at $483 per person with A Rosa Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CroisiEurope | 48 | $740 | 4–11 nights (typically 4) | 13 · ms Beethoven, ms Douce France, ms France, ms Gerard Schmitter, ms L'Europe, ms La Boheme, ms Lafayette, ms Leonard de Vinci, ms Modigliani, ms Mona Lisa, ms Monet, ms Symphonie and ms Victor Hugo |
| Viva Cruises | 31 | $846 | 6–12 nights (typically 7) | 5 · VIVA Inspire, VIVA Moments, VIVA One, VIVA Ruby and VIVA Treasures |
| A Rosa Cruises | 16 | $483 | 4–7 nights (typically 4) | 5 · Arosa Alea, Arosa Aqua, Arosa Brava, Arosa Sena and Arosa Silva |
Netherlands cruise ports
Every Netherlands ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (8)
- Amsterdam 870
- Rotterdam 205
- IJmuiden 58
- Oudeschild 8
- Harlingen 6
- Saba Island 6
- The Hague 6
- St Eustatius Island 2
River ports (30)
- Kinderdijk 153
- Dordrecht 131
- Nijmegen 112
- Veere 94
- Arnhem 74
- Hoorn 39
- Utrecht 34
- Maastricht 29
- Enkhuizen 26
- Middelburg 25
- Haarlem 14
- Zaandam 14
- Willemstad NL 13
- Gorinchem 11
- Lelystad 10
- Keukenhof Gardens-Lisse 8
- Wijk bij Duurstede 8
- Bruinisse 7
- Alkmaar 6
- Hellevoetsluis 5
- Roermond 5
- Groningen 4
- Schoonhoven 4
- Gouda 3
- Huizen 3
- Lemmer 3
- Delfzijl 2
- Kampen 2
- Venlo 1
- Volendam 1
See them all in the Netherlands cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Netherlands cruises page.
How to choose a Netherlands cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Scenic Cruises lists the most upcoming Netherlands sailings (245).
- Lowest starting fare: MSC Cruises, from $478 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 4 lines, 44 sailings, from $4,398. Luxury lines: 6 lines, 381 sailings, from $1,699. Premium lines: 12 lines, 369 sailings, from $1,299. Contemporary lines: 10 lines, 271 sailings, from $478.
- Kind of cruise: ocean ships cover the coast and islands; river ships sail the rivers.
- Where you start: if you want Netherlands as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Netherlands on the Netherlands cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- Netherlands cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a Netherlands ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in the Netherlands when its first or last stop is a Netherlands ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Netherlands sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 1,067 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about Netherlands cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Netherlands?
32 cruise lines have upcoming Netherlands sailings on Waterways Cruise: 22 sail ocean or expedition itineraries and 12 sail river itineraries. Emerald Cruises and Scenic Cruises appear in more than one list, so the line counts by kind add up to more than 32. Scenic Cruises lists the most sailings (245).
How much does a Netherlands cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $478 per person, double occupancy, with MSC Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in Netherlands?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn Cruises, SeaDream Yacht Club and Silversea Cruises. Luxury ocean lines: Oceania Cruises, Scenic Cruises, MSC Explora Journeys and Ponant Cruises. Luxury river lines: Scenic Cruises, AmaWaterways and Uniworld.
Can you start or end a cruise in Netherlands?
Yes. 442 of 1,067 upcoming sailings start in the Netherlands and 408 end there; 94 do both. The other 311 (29%) visit the Netherlands as a port of call on a longer route.
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Netherlands cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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