 Amsterdam Christmas shopping party cruise itineraryDay 1 Amsterdam Selected early morning coach pick-ups and a journey to Dover/Folkestone for the 8.15am ferry/Eurotunnel crossing to Calais. Alternatively, join at port or at the Holiday Inn Ashford North. From here, our coach continues to Amsterdam where you will join MS Hispania or MS Arlene in time for your welcome drink and optional three-course evening meal. Those taking the air option will fly direct to Amsterdam and transfer to the vessel. Passengers taking the overnight crossing from the North of England or Scotland, will depart the previous day and join the vessel on Day 1. Day 2 Amsterdam - Schoonhoven As you enjoy breakfast, we cruise to Schoonhoven. From here join our Dutch delights optional excursion, which reveals the traditional Dutch way of life. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure in Schoonhoven, a beautiful village with little canals, well known for its pottery and silver. Day 3 Schoonhoven - Amsterdam During breakfast we will cruise back to Amsterdam. Today, enjoy free time or join our optional city tour & canal cruise, taking in the Royal Palace, Dam Square, the Rijksmuseum, the beautiful floating flower market, and an included visit to a diamond factory. After your optional three-course dinner this evening, join our optional sparkling city cruise with commentary and unlimited wine and cheese. Day 4 Amsterdam Bid farewell to our vessel and travel to the Belgian city of Ypres for an en route visit, before continuing to Calais for the 5.45pm Channel crossing to Dover/Folkestone. Upon arrival, we will return you to your original departure point. Those taking the air option will transfer directly to the airport for the return flight to the UK. Flight time permitting you may have time at leisure in Amsterdam. Passengers returning on the overnight crossing to the North of England or Scotland, will transfer to the departure port and arrive in the UK the next day. Timings are correct at time of publish but may be subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed with your joining instructions. 
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