One of the most unique ships cruising Europe’s waterways, the River Queen has an exterior resembling the steamships of the 1930s and an elegant Art Deco interior. Decorated in richly textured blue and white fabrics—with marble bathrooms and inspiring artwork — River Queen is a sublime floating hotel designed with your every comfort in mind. River Queen was rated the #1 ship in the entire cruise industry (both river and ocean) in the 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Cruise Poll.

Public Areas

• Main lounge with full-service bar and fireplace
• Captain's Lounge with library
• Elegant restaurant
• Sun Deck with life-size chess and shuffleboard
• Fitness room
• Sauna
• Massage room
• Boutique
• Guest laundry and ironing facilities
• Elevator

Additional Ship Amenities

• 24-hour Reception service
• Complimentary 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar
• Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
• Wireless internet access in public areas

Day 1, Brussels (Embark)

Arrive at Brussels Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)

Day 2, Brussels

Brussels, the capital of Belgium, offers a treasure trove of historic architecture, along with a rich culinary tradition—chocolate!—and a vibrant culinary capital. Food lovers will be lured by the divine aromas drifting from delightful cafés and chocolate shops. After a panoramic tour of Belgium’s historical and contemporary capital city, get an up-close view of the city center with a guided tour on foot. Then, treat yourself to some delicious chocolate. (B/L/WD)

Featured Excursion: Brussels city tour with chocolate tasting

In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Day 3, Antwerp

It may be the diamond capital of the world, but Antwerp is also known for a number of other sought-after cultural gems, including Golden Age art, Belgian beer, waffles, pralines and fries, chocolate and more. Your walking tour of Antwerp, complete with Belgian treats, features the City Hall, Market Square and the UNESCO-designated Cathedral of Our Lady, which houses four extraordinary works by one of the city’s most beloved sons—Peter Paul Rubens. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursion: Antwerp walking tour with Belgian treats

Day 4, Maastricht

Your first stop in The Netherlands—Maastricht—is a city with more than 1,670 national heritage sites, some of which can be seen on your Old Town walking tour. And not only that, but it’s known as one of the most beautiful and romantic cities of Holland and loved for its convivial lifestyle and historic center, which has long played a strategic role in European politics. Or you can choose to make a pilgrimage to the 65-acre Netherlands American Cemetery and memorial, the final resting place of 8,301 U.S. soldiers who perished during the Second World War. The cemetery is the only American military center in The Netherlands and sits near the famous Cologne-Boulogne highway that was constructed by the Romans for Caesar to use for his conquests. Choose to explore the beguiling banks of the Meuse River, the second oldest river in the world. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Maastricht walking tour OR Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial visit

Day 5, Cuijk (Nuenen), Heusden

Follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps today as you stroll through Nuenen, where the artist once lived and painted “The Potato Eaters.” After a delicious lunch, you may choose to walk or cycle through Heusden, or choose from a panoply of other ways in which you can experience this charming region. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Heusden “Village Day” OR Van Gogh “Village Day” in Nuenen with a country lunch

Day 6, Schoonhoven (Kinderdijk)

Bike around the silversmithing town of Schoonhoven, best known for its abundant silversmiths, clock makers and quaint shop-lined avenues. Or venture forth to captivating Kinderdijk to see its 19 well-preserved, UNESCO-designated windmills. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Kinderdijk windmills OR Schoonhoven walking tour OR "Let's Go" biking the dams and windmills

Day 7, Amsterdam

The Netherlands’ largest city, Amsterdam has been an international port and financial center for 400 years, endowing it with a lively cosmopolitan feeling to match its historic architecture. The famous Keukenhof Gardens is a 70-acre park planted with millions of tulips and other flowers—an extraordinary sight in the spring. (B/L/FD)

Featured Excursions: Half-day at Keukenhof Gardens and Nights Out: Lookout Tower Amsterdam

In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Day 8, Amsterdam (Disembark)

Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home. (B)