Whatever comes to mind when you think of the Netherlands and
Belgium-countless colorful canals, whimsical windmills, vibrant tulips,
the art of Rubens, Rembrandt and Van Gogh, rich maritime history-you
will experience them in all their real-life glory.

The perfectly paced springtime cruise takes you to the historic windmills of Kinderdijk, the Belgian treasure of Bruges, the 70-acre Keukenhof Gardens with more than seven million flowers, and museums rich in art by the famed Dutch Masters. While visiting Enkhuizen and Hoorn, you'll discover the impressive maritime history of days gone by.

All along the way, you'll indulge in the famous treats of the region. Sample delicate, handmade Belgian chocolates, among the finest in the world. Feast on warm waffles with berries and cream. Taste delicious cheeses along with hearty beer -- all while savoring the storybook atmosphere of some of Europe's most charming towns.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Love flowers? Experience the exquisite Keukenhof Gardens, open only a few weeks each year. Fine art? Vermeer, Rembrandt, Rodin, and Van Gogh are showcased in the Rijksmuseum and Kroller-Muller Museum.