AMSTERDAM MINI CRUISE BREAK FEATURING
THEA GILMORE, TRACK DOGS
& STEVE KNIGHTLEY
29 MARCH - 2 APRIL 2024
Thea Gilmore is a British female singer-songwriter and has been described as the “most coherent, literate and charged British songwriter of her generation” by Mojo Magazine. Having released more than twenty albums, with three top 40 entries on the UK Album Chart and one on the UK Singles Chart. Her first album as 'Afterlight' was released on 15 October 2021.
Following her first appearance with Harmony Voyages on our Danube cruise in 2022 Thea has since written and performed the acclaimed song "She Speaks in Colours" for BBC radio2's 21st Century Folk project and we are delighted to welcome her back for another performance, this time in Amsterdam.
Steve is taking a breather from the Show of Hands ‘Full Circle’ tour with Phil Beer, to join the Harmony Voyages gang in Amsterdam. Expect musical fireworks as he reunites with his longtime friends, the Track Dogs. During his solo show, Steve will also be accompanied by the exceptional Berlin-based American fiddle virtuoso, Bennet Cerven.
Irish American roots quartet Track Dogs will bring their incredible voices along with cajon, banjo, guitar, trumpet and mandolin creating a unique and dynamic fusion of folk, Latin, Americana and bluegrass which will definitely get you up dancing.WHAT'S INCLUDED
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4 nights onboard the 5 star MS Amadeus Imperial
- Evening sailing to Rotterdam
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Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice: Spacious Mozart Suites with a walk-out balcony, stateroom cabins on Mozart and Strauss Decks with drop-down Panorama Retractable Windows offering a wide-open view
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Large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies
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Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions, draft beer, soda as well as coffee and tea with every lunch and dinner onboard
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Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options*), afternoon tea and late-night snack *
- Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club
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Welcome Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner
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Services of your onboard Harmony Voyages Tour Manager and an experienced English-speaking Cruise Director
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Onboard entertainment
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In-stateroom infotainment center
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On board fitness centre
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Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout including cabins
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Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
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Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for use on optional excursions
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All local taxes & port charges
*All dietary requirements can be catered for, however please do let us know in advance of your cruise
ITINERARY
Friday 29 March
Check in from 3pm and relax aboard the Amadeus Imperial. Passengers arriving by coach, enjoy an included canal boat tour and city tour. Spend the afternoon at your leisure settling into your cabin or taking in the sights of Amsterdam. After settling in to your cabin, join us in the bar for a introduction from your Harmony Voyages Tour Manager.
Dinner on board is at 7pm, with wine, beer & soft drinks included. After dinner relax in the lounge or explore Amsterdam by night.
Saturday 30 March
Following a delicious breakfast on board you can enjoy free time in Amsterdam visiting the many and varied places of interest, or join our excursions: A Dutch trip to Waterland and an Amsterdam City Tour with canal cruise.
By 7pm it's all aboard for dinner followed by the first concert in the lounge after dinner. We will remain in Amsterdam overnight.
Today's optional excursions:
A Dutch Trip To Waterland
Depart Amsterdam and take a drive through the Dutch Polder landscape to the old fishing village of Volendam, built on the shore of the former Zuiderzee. The Volendam houses are built very close together, forming the typical neighbourhoods of the town. Take a stroll through the old village and see people still dressed in traditional costumes. Board your coach and drive out of Volendam and into the countryside to visit a local cheese farm. Learn how Dutch cheese is made and sample the local product. On your way back to the ship, enjoy a short walk through the quaint village of Edam (if the time allows), famous for its cheese. Given the narrow streets of the village, the tour continues on foot to see the Carillon tower, once part of a church that was destroyed in the 19th century. Walk to the cheese-weighing house and the Dam with its 18th century town hall.
Depart 08:00
Duration: approx. 5 hrs
Amsterdam City Tour with Canal Cruise
Founded as a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the Dutch Golden Age as a result of its innovative developments in trade. Today, the city has one of the largest historic centres in Europe, with about 7,500 registered historic buildings. The street pattern is largely unchanged since the 19th century and the centre consists of 90 islands, linked by 400 bridges. On the city tour through the Dutch metropolis, you will see the Royal Palace, numerous canals and the Museum Quarter. The tour is by coach, with a stop to stroll along the flower market. As there is no better way to see the city than cruising on the water, the tour will end by a canal cruise boat trip.
Depart: 14:30
Duration approx. 4 hours
Kissing the Muse
Spark a creative connection during your musical tour with Harmony Voyages! As a special guest on the Amsterdam Mini Cruise Break, Kissing the Muse, will take you on a Messy, Magical, Creative Adventure through an intuitive collage-making process. Reconnect with your passion, purpose, and truth by creatively "kissing" your inner muse. The muse is a wise and inspiring constant guide who can provide the insight and direction you need for navigating life's wild twists and turns. But be forewarned, the muse has a mind of her own, and even a peck on her cheek could change your life — for the better! So grab a glue stick and pucker up. The magic is about to begin!
Robbyn Layne is a freelance writer and transformative teaching artist. Her heartfelt passion is to inspire others to embrace and express their innate creativity. She is the creator of "The Messy, Magical Muse," a colorful, 65-card deck that can "Illuminate Your Creative Path to Happiness", and the author of Kissing the Muse, a memoir. Robbyn earned an MFA in New Practices, an MA in Transpersonal Clinical Psychology, and a BS in Journalism. She lives in Amsterdam with her British love and Dutch cat, and works at Kissing the Muse. Founded in 2014 in the Netherlands, her consultancy provides writing and editorial services, as well as coaching, courses, and resources that foster creative well-being.
No artistic skill or previous experience is necessary. All materials provided.
Sign up soon! Only 12 spots available per workshop.
Price: £50
Sunday 31 March
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board followed by a day at leisure in Amsterdam or an optional excursion - a trip to Keukenhof Gardens. Once again dinner will be at 7pm followed by the second concert of this trip. During the evening we depart Amsterdam and sail for Rotterdam.
Today's optional excursions:
Visit To The Keufenhof Flower Gardens
Visit To The Keukenhof Flower Gardens
During this excursion you will see one of Europe's largest garden displays, the Keukenhof Gardens, which is located close to Amsterdam. This park, with its art, royal flair and creative diversity attracts over a million visitors each year. Seven million tulips, narcissi and hyacinths form a colourful carpet of blooms. Numerous sculpture also lurk between the flower beds as harmony between art and nature is a major feature of this park.Depart: 08:00
Duration approx. 5 hours
Kissing the Muse
Spark a creative connection during your musical tour with Harmony Voyages! As a special guest on the Amsterdam Mini Cruise Break, Kissing the Muse, will take you on a Messy, Magical, Creative Adventure through an intuitive collage-making process. Reconnect with your passion, purpose, and truth by creatively "kissing" your inner muse. The muse is a wise and inspiring constant guide who can provide the insight and direction you need for navigating life's wild twists and turns. But be forewarned, the muse has a mind of her own, and even a peck on her cheek could change your life — for the better! So grab a glue stick and pucker up. The magic is about to begin!
Robbyn Layne is a freelance writer and transformative teaching artist. Her heartfelt passion is to inspire others to embrace and express their innate creativity. She is the creator of "The Messy, Magical Muse," a colorful, 65-card deck that can "Illuminate Your Creative Path to Happiness", and the author of Kissing the Muse, a memoir. Robbyn earned an MFA in New Practices, an MA in Transpersonal Clinical Psychology, and a BS in Journalism. She lives in Amsterdam with her British love and Dutch cat, and works at Kissing the Muse. Founded in 2014 in the Netherlands, her consultancy provides writing and editorial services, as well as coaching, courses, and resources that foster creative well-being.
No artistic skill or previous experience is necessary. All materials provided.
Sign up soon! Only 12 spots available per workshop.
Price: £50
Monday 1 April
Take today to explore Rotterdam at your leisure or take adventage of two excursions we have planned for today: Walking tour of Delft and landmarks and a Rotterdam Harbour Cruise. Evening brings your final concert of this trip. During the evening we depart Rotterdam and sail for Amsterdam.
Today's optional excursions:
Walking Tour Of Delft And Landmarks
Waling Tour Of Delft And Landmarks
One of the oldest Dutch cities holds an old town that bears witness to its past as a flourishing trade city in the Golden Age. Despite a severe city fire in the 16th century and a devastating explosion of the armor in the 17th century that spared few buildings, Delft has a well-preserved historic town crisscrossed by canals. After Amsterdam, Delft has become Netherlands’ most popular tourist destination. Historically, Delft is well-known for William of Orange, the main leader in the Dutch revolt against Spain in the 1500s, who moved into the fortified city in 1572 and was assassinated under the reward of King Philip II in 1584. He is buried in the crypt of the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), where members of the royal family have been buried ever since
Duration: approx. 4 hours
Rotterdam Harbour Cruise With Visit To The Market Hall
Rotterdam Harbour Cruise With Visit To The Market Hall
A harbour cruise in Rotterdam, the largest seaport in Europe, is simply a must. Embark on one of the excursion boats and discover this modern innovative port, with its cranes, docks, shipyards and towering container stacks, as well as many sights and the spectacular Rotterdam skyline.
Continue your tour to the unique Rotterdam market hall. It is the first of its kind, building a hybrid between market hall and housing, formed in an arch shape. The market hall offers a diverse range of products from coffee to cheese, flowers, fresh breads and pastries as well as a supermarket and restaurants.
Duration approx. 3.5 hours
Depart: 14:30.
Tuesday 2 April
Following a leisurely breakfast on board all passengers should disembark by 10am