AmaWaterways welcomes river cruisers to Holland’s Floriade Expo 2022

   March 9, 2021 ,   Cruise Industry

AmaWaterways announced a limited number of staterooms remained to welcome passengers during The Netherlands’ Floriade Expo in 2022 - a world-famous event that occurs once every 10 years.

Between April 14-October 9, 2022, AmaWaterways customers have the chance to visit the expo while enjoying various river cruise itineraries sailing along the Rhine, Dutch and Belgian Waterways, including the new Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps and Best of Holland & Belgium itineraries.

Located outside Amsterdam, the Almere City District will host Holland’s biggest public event as part of the International Horticultural Expo, with the “Growing Green Cities” theme. The rare experience encourages tourists to “explore, touch and change” as part of the journey into Floriade – which is expected to feature innovative sustainable gardening exhibits, stunning gardens, talk shows, live entertainment, food stalls, and souvenirs.

AmaWaterways' passengers will enjoy a complimentary trip to Floriade on the following itineraries, between April 14-October 9, 2022:

  • Best of Holland & Belgium roundtrip from Amsterdam
  • Tulip Time roundtrip from Amsterdam
  • Captivating Rhine and Enchanting Rhine between Amsterdam and Basel
  • Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps from Amsterdam to Basel
  • Rhine & Moselle Fairytales and Rhine & Moselle Delights between Amsterdam and Basel
  • Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle from Amsterdam to Luxembourg
  • Treasures of the Main & Rhine from Nuremberg to Amsterdam.

Port of Amsterdam, Netherlands

Alternatively, passengers can visit some of the most picturesque gardens of France on the Seine and Saone rivers. 

Impressions of the Seine & Paris features excursions to Monet’s Gardens in Giverny and Harcourt Arboretum in Lyons-la-Foret, one of the biggest tree gardens in France.

Essence of Burgundy & Provence sails through one of the most popular wine regions taking travellers into the topiary garden at Chateau de Couches and the baroque garden style of Chateau de Cormatin. Those looking to extend their time in Europe have until February 28 to take advantage of complimentary pre-/post-cruise land packages in Saint-Malo, France and Barcelona, Spain available on select 2022 departures.