5 nights · Netherlands North Holland · River cruise · Departs Amsterdam (Netherlands) · Visiting Lemmer, Enkhuizen, Hoorn · Aboard CroisiEurope on the ms Lafayette
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This river cruise sails the Rhine and IJsselmeer, departing Amsterdam.
| Cruise line | CroisiEurope |
|---|---|
| Ship | ms Lafayette |
| Duration | 5 nights |
| Port calls | 4 |
| Departures | 7 sailings |
| From fare | $1,249 per person |
| Year built | 2014 |
| Guests | 82 |
| Cabins | 43 |
| Crew | 20 |
| Length | 90 m |
| Beam | 10 m |
| Cruising speed | 9.0 kn |
Amsterdam pairs world-class museums with the everyday pleasure of canal-side life. Its Golden Age houses, narrow waterways and lively markets make the city rewarding well beyond its famous sights. Visit the Rijksmuseum for Dutch masters, then explore the canal belt on foot or by boat. Leave time for a neighbourhood café: in Amsterdam, the best discoveries often come between the landmarks.
Lemmer brings Friesland’s maritime past within easy reach, with historic canals opening onto the broad waters of the IJsselmeer. Along the old harbor, fishing boats and waterside cafés frame a compact town made for an unhurried walk. Visit the Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal, a UNESCO-listed steam pumping station still available for flood control. Follow the locks to the lakeside for sailing culture and open horizons, a fine introduction to Friesland.
Enkhuizen rewards travelers who look beyond Amsterdam’s canals. On the IJsselmeer, this former Zuiderzee port grew wealthy through trade and fishing during the Dutch Golden Age. Its historic harbor, gabled merchants’ houses and 16th-century Drommedaris preserve its maritime character. At the Zuiderzeemuseum, exhibits trace life around the former inland sea, with an outdoor village reached by seasonal ferry. Wander the old center, then watch boats cross the broad horizon.
Hoorn’s harbor opens onto the IJsselmeer, but its story reaches far beyond this quiet stretch of water. Hoorn prospered as a base of the Dutch East India Company, whose ships traded across the globe. Walk the old harbor to see gabled merchants’ houses, historic quays, and the Hoofdtoren, a landmark dating to 1532. In 1616, local sailor Willem Schouten named Cape Horn for his hometown. Today, cafés and museums bring an easy pace to streets shaped by maritime ambition.
Amsterdam pairs world-class museums with the everyday pleasure of canal-side life. Its Golden Age houses, narrow waterways and lively markets make the city rewarding well beyond its famous sights. Visit the Rijksmuseum for Dutch masters, then explore the canal belt on foot or by boat. Leave time for a neighbourhood café: in Amsterdam, the best discoveries often come between the landmarks.
Published September 21, 2026
Last updated October 11, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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