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Panache – Holland Cruise

Class: Deluxe
Location: Holland
Guests: 12
Panache is perfect for Couples, Families, Groups of friends, Wine Appreciation, Excellent Cycling/Walking, Historic interest, Charming Villages.

Visiting Holland in Spring time during the Tulip Season is a must for any serious horticulturalists but also anyone who just loves gardens & flowers! This beautiful itinerary includes visits to the world famous Keukenhof Gardens & Aalsmeer flower auction, and guests also discover the beautiful historic city of Leiden, and the famous pottery town of Delft.

The 12 passenger Panache is of classic Dutch design. She has been recently re-decorated and is furnished in a beautiful contemporary style, creating an exceptionally comfortable and pampering ambience.

The well planned accommodation offers a choice of six air-conditioned Junior Suites, all with full en-suite facilities with showers with massage jets and double sinks, and a choice of twin or queen bed configuration. The salon and dining room feature comfortable sofas, books and music, and an always open inclusive bar. The sun deck is spacious and has a heated spa pool, a perfect place to watch the sun set after dinner.

Panache’s highly professional crew of five is comprised of Master Chef, Deck Hand, Tour guide and two housekeepers, led by a knowledgeable and experienced Captain who will ensure your cruise exceeds all expectations. Their knowledge of the region, combined with fascinating chauffeur driven private excursions and the 12 bikes provided, will allow you to explore the areas you cruise through in as much detail as you desire.

Panache does a number of other superb itineraries throughout the season, including:

Alsace-Lorraine in France – see itinerary, dates & prices here
Christmas markets in Alsace, France – see itinerary, dates & prices here

Ask us about these other beautiful cruises on board “Panache”!

Features At-A-Glance

12  GUESTS

6 LARGE JUNIOR SUITES, 150 SQ FEET - ALL WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOMS & QUEEN SIZE BEDS

6 CREW

128 FEET (39 METRES) LONG

12 BICYCLES

AIR CONDITIONING/CENTRAL HEATING

TV'S IN EACH ROOM

JACUZZI ON DECK

2 AIR CONDITIONED MINIBUSES FOR EXCURSIONS

Sunday, Day 1 Alkmaar

Guests are met in Amsterdam and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Panache. Once on board, enjoy a champagne welcome and an introduction to your crew and hotel barge. Dinner on board.

Monday, Day 2 Alkmaar to Zaanse Schans

Perhaps visit the Alkmaar cheese museum, before our first cruise to Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam, a place renowned for its wooden windmills, barns and houses built in the traditional Dutch style. After lunch on board, we visit the delightful Dutch harbour town of Enkhuizen, steeped in maritime tradition. The town boasts a remarkably well-preserved historic centre and we visit the fascinating open-air conservation area and museum that tell the story of the maritime history of the Zuiderzee. The reconstructed buildings and local craftsmen demonstrating traditional skills and trades give you a vivid impression of the Dutch way of life in the 17th and 18th centuries. Dinner on board.

Tuesday, Day 3 Zaanse Schans to Haarlem

We enjoy an early morning cruise to the historic city of Haarlem, dating back to the 13th century. After lunch on board, this afternoon marks a highlight of the week with a visit to the world famous Keukenhof Gardens, known as the ‘Garden of Europe’. There are more than 100 acres filled with over 7 million flowering bulbs and we stroll through a breath-taking backdrop of colour on this unforgettable half-day excursion. Dinner ashore this evening at a local restaurant.

Wednesday, Day 4 Haarlem to Oude Wetering

An optional very early morning tour to Aalsmeer flower auction, where some 17 million cut flowers from all over the world are traded each day. We return to the hotel barge for breakfast, then enjoy a tour of Haarlem. The city is home to the Frans Hals Museum founded in 1862 with its vast collection of Old Masters. Other highlights include St. Bavo's Cathedral on the main square, where both Handel and Mozart played the magnificent Muller organ, or there is free time to visit a fine selection of boutique shops. After lunch on board, we cruise to our mooring at Oude Wetering where there is time to walk or cycle along the towpaths around the lake. Dinner on board.

Thursday, Day 5 Oude Wetering to Leiden

After breakfast we cruise to Leiden. Home to one of the oldest universities in the country and the birthplace of Rembrandt, Leiden is an historical city full of charm and character, a perfect place to explore on a bicycle, or simply stroll the banks of the pretty tree-lined canals. This afternoon we take a tour of the city and a private boat trip, with your tour leader explaining the history that dates back to Roman times and more recent sites such as the church, St. Pieterskerk, from which the pilgrims departed for America. Free time to explore the many local cafes, boutique shops, markets and antique dealers. Dinner on board.

Friday, Day 6 Leiden to Delft

Morning cruise arriving in Delft by lunchtime, our final mooring. Delft is renowned for its pottery ceramic products, which were styled on the imported Chinese porcelain of the 17th century. This beautiful, unspoilt town is more than 750 years old, and began as the home port of the Dutch East India Company. Following lunch, we visit the Royal Delft factory, just 5 minutes’ walk from our mooring to learn how this world-famous porcelain is made. You will have time during the afternoon to explore Delft further. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.

Saturday, Day 7 Delft

After breakfast, guests are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to their choice of location in Amsterdam.

*This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction.

2025 Prices

Value Season
Regular Season

Junior Suite per person

Value Season: €6,450
High Season: €7,490

Single Supplement

Value Season: €2,400
High Season: €2,700

Charter Max. 8 pax.

Value Season: €62,500
High Season: €72,100

Charter Max. 9 pax.

Value Season: €64,600
High Season: €74,500

Charter Max. 10 pax.

Value Season: €66,400
High Season: €76,500

Charter Max. 11 pax.

Value Season: €68,200
High Season: €78,500

Charter Max. 12 pax.

Value Season: €70,000
High Season: €80,500

Note all our prices are in euros. Please ask us if you live in the USA and would like prices in US dollars. We convert to Australian dollars at current exchange rates on the day of payment of deposit/full payment.

Panache does a number of other superb itineraries throughout the season, including:
Alsace-Lorraine in France – see itinerary, dates & prices here
Christmas markets in Alsace, France – see itinerary, dates & prices here

Ask us about these other beautiful cruises on board “Panache”!

Departure Dates 2025

Value Season

March 23, 30

Regular Season

April 06, 13, 20, 27; May 04,11

Price is all-inclusive - inclusions are:

  • Local transfers to and from the hotel barge (transfers are approximately 1hr) a luxury 6 night cruise
  • All meals on board catered for by the on board Master Chef
  • An open bar 24/7 with a large range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
  • All wines served throughout the cruise
  • Excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary
  • The services of 6 crew and use of barge facilities, which include bicycles and spa pool

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