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Windmills, waterways and wanderlust
The Netherlands is filled with pretty windmills, tulips, bicycles and coffee shops. While you’ll definitely come across many of the iconic images when you cruise to the Netherlands, you’ll also discover lesser-known treasures of the Dutch nation, such as its unique local cuisine, incredible modernist architecture and lively contemporary arts scene.

Cruise holidays

Find your favourite Netherlands cruise holiday

From cheese tasting and canal cruises to brewery tours, there’s so much to try on a Netherlands shore experience. Seek out the iconic Windmills of Kinderdijk, take in Rotterdam’s skyline from the Euromast, or escape to the countryside charm of Volendam and Marken.

Where we sail

 Boats in Amsterdam canal in front of buildings

Canals, bikes and creative neighbourhoods make Amsterdam effortlessly cool.

The Old Harbor, or Oude Haven, of Rotterdam with the Willemsbrug bridge and Openlucht Binnenvaart Museum

Rotterdam’s creative energy makes it one of Europe’s most modern cities.

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<li>The Netherlands is home to 1,000 working windmills.&nbsp; 
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<li>The Dutch people are officially the tallest in the world.&nbsp; 
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<li>The highest point in the Netherlands is just 1,000 feet above sea level.&nbsp; 
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<li>The Netherlands is the largest beer exporter in the world.&nbsp; 
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<li>Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh all hailed from the Netherlands.&nbsp;</li>
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Top 5 interesting facts about The Netherlands

Innovation meets exploration
Family friendly&nbsp;
A favourite for couples and families alike, enjoy everything from lively entertainment to quiet spaces to unwind.
Cruise types
Southampton round-trip, Short breaks

Contemporary glamour
Family friendly&nbsp;
Our flagship offers something for everyone, from fine dining to thrilling shows.
Cruise types
Southampton round-trip, Short breaks

The indulgent explorer
Mid-sized Arcadia offers timeless style – a worthy home for our epic World Cruises.
Cruise types
Southampton round-trip, Short breaks

An Intimate classic
A classic cruising experience with a focus on relaxation, world-class dining and a stylish atmosphere.
Cruise types
Southampton round-trip, Short breaks

The fun all-rounder
Family friendly&nbsp;
From the arcade to the Retreat, there's something for everyone on Ventura.
Cruise type
Southampton round-trip, Short breaks

People riding bikes over a bridge in Rotterdam

Bikes tied up on Torensluis bridge over the canal in Amsterdam

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Discover a different side to The Netherlands

Ships

Explore the Netherlands on your favourite ship

'Sailed on Ventrura to&nbsp;Rotterdam. Food was brilliant and staff were amazing. Always smiling, extremely helpful and happy.'

'Sailed on Ventura to&nbsp;Rotterdam&nbsp;for 4 days. I really enjoyed my first ever cruise and I will 100% be booking again with P&amp;O Cruises.'

'Enjoyed our mini cruise to&nbsp;Amsterdam, food was excellent, with a great variety of restaurants to choose from.'

Reasons to visit

Dancing house in Amsterdam Netherlands over river Amstel panorama of traditional Dutch architecture with boat on bank urban landscape.; Shutterstock ID 652553899; Invoice Number: -

Art is a huge part of life in the Netherlands. Walking down city streets or venturing into galleries you’re likely to come across beautiful structures and world-famous works of art. Whatever you’re into, you’re sure to get your cultural fill in the Netherlands. The Vincent van Gogh Museum, houses many of the artist’s most famous works, both as sketches and finished masterpieces.

Group of people sat on table by the river enjoying food in Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Dutch certainly know how to enjoy their food and drink. They’re among the biggest beer, cheese and bacon exporters in the world and also consume record amounts of coffee per year. Enjoy a taste of Dutch beer in any of the Netherlands’ pubs and bars, or learn more about the beer-making process at a brewery. Try some Dutch cheese like Gouda or Edam, and the delicacies of a Dutch pancake house.

Royal Palace in Dam Square in the evening. Amsterdam, Netherlands. ; Shutterstock ID 443698930; Invoice Number: -

The country boasts the highest concentration of museums in the world. The works of Picasso, Cézanne, Matisse and Monet can all be found in the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam whilst Rotterdam’s Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is home to masterpieces by Brueghel, Dali and Magritte, to name but a few.

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