Amsterdam cruises, Netherlands

The early bird catches the worm, or in this case witnesses first-hand the ‘buzz of the blooms’, as beautiful plants and flowers are bought and sold.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery as you head out of Amsterdam to Aalsmeer and the 518000 metre squared auction house. Join the hustle and bustle as 19 million flowers and 2 million plants are bought and sold every day through 13 time zones clocks. Enjoy a birds-eye view from your gallery vantage point where you can watch the online auction screens. Thousands of flowers are displayed and then dispatched to more than 10 countries. For those of you who aren’t such flora followers, the sheer logistics and size of the operation is an education and work of art in itself. As forklift trucks pivot and perform, ferrying flowers in and redistributing them out and onwards by land, sea and air.

Make sure you bring your camera to capture the colours and creative blooms, whilst you soak up the amazing aromatic scents that fill the air.

Essential information

This tour will operate by coach and on foot. Please be advised that this tour requires an early start to ensure passengers have the opportunity to experience all the auction activities. Early booking of this tour is recommended as space is limited to 40 passengers.

This exclusive private tour is designed to give you the freedom to customise your time ashore so you can discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle.

With your private vehicle, and the personal attention of your driver, you’ll have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests, and take in the sights at your own pace. See the famous sights, or go beyond to create your own special and memorable day ashore.

Each car can accommodate 3 guests.

Essential information

This tour will operate by private car. Your driver will speak basic English but is not a guide. Before setting off the driver will require an outline of your itinerary requirements. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person) and will accommodate up to 3 guests. Only one person in the party needs to book the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle and an English-speaking driver. Entrance fees for attractions, meals, refreshments and gratuities are not included. In many destinations, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited, so passengers are encouraged to secure their private vehicle reservation as early as possible.

This exclusive private tour is designed to give you the freedom to customise your time ashore so you can discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle.

With your private vehicle, and the personal attention of your driver and guide, you’ll have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests, and take in the sights at your own pace. See the famous sights, or go beyond to create your own special and memorable day ashore.

Each car can accommodate 2 guests.

Essential information

This tour will operate by private car. Before setting off your guide will require an outline of your itinerary requirements. Private cars 2 guests. Only one person in the party needs to book the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle and an English-speaking driver and guide. Entrance fees for attractions, meals, refreshments and gratuities are not included. In many destinations, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited, so passengers are encouraged to secure their private vehicle reservation as early as possible.