Thank you for booking our 2024 Dutch and Belgian Delights River Cruise – Your adventure will be here before you know it!
Approximately 30 days prior to the trip start date you’ll receive your personalized travel documents, confirming your trip inclusions and airport transfer details. Below you will find additional information to help you prepare for the adventure that lies ahead.
All documentation required for this itinerary is the sole responsibility of the guest. Brand g Vacations will not be responsible for advising and/or obtaining required travel documentation for any passenger, or for any delays, damages, and/or losses, including missed portions of your trip, related to improper or absent travel documentation. It is suggested that copies of important documents, including your passport and visas, be kept in a separate place, in case the originals are lost or stolen.
Passport: While some counrties in Europe only require 3 months validity on your passport, others require 6 months even if you are only transiting through that country. Therefore, we advise all guests to ensure their passports are valid for a minimum of 6 months after your last date of travel. Entry visas are not required for US citizens. Residents of other countries should check with the nearest consulate of each country visited on this itinerary to determine passport and visa requirements.
Visas: U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need visas for countries visited. Other nationalities should consult the local embassies or consulates for visa requirements.
Travel Protection: Travel insurance is advised to participate in this program. If you haven’t purchased a policy already, you may do so by contacting your travel agent or Brand g Vacations. You may also get a quote and purchase a policy online from Brand g’s recommended travel insurance provider, Travel Insured International. Please be sure to carry all policy information with you during your program.
Vaccinations: Make sure you are up to date on routine vaccines before every trip. It is recommended that you discuss vaccinations available and any other health concerns you may have with your personal physician or a travel medicine specialist.
The embassies of The Netherlands and Belgium will also provide information on vaccination requirements and/or suggestions. US citizens may also consult the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for their current recommendations for the countries visited. Citizens of other countries should consult their own center for disease control.
Physical Limitations: This river cruise program is active. While there will be plenty of time to relax, there is much to see and do. Many included excursions require an extensive amount of walking over cobblestone streets, and many sites have numerous steps that may be steeper and narrower than is common in the U.S. For your safety and enjoyment, we recommend that all guests be in good physical condition. Brand g Vacations at its sole discretion, reserves the right to refuse passage, or to require a current passenger to end their trip, if the passenger’s state of health or physical condition may affect their own health, safety, or enjoyment or that of other passengers.
Medical: While the ship staff are trained in basic first aid, the ship does not employ staff nurses or doctors and medical facilities are not always easily accessible during the more rural portions of the trip. Any medical expenses incurred are the guest’s own responsibility and neither Brand g Vacations nor the ship is responsible for cost or quality of medical care received. Guests should bring their medications with them. A travel insurance policy that covers medical expenses while traveling internationally is highly recommended.
Dietary Preferences: Please advise us of any special dietary restrictions at least 45 days (June 21, 2024) prior to your departure. This information will be provided to the proper personnel, and to the extent possible within local conditions and limitations, every effort will be made to accommodate your needs. It is the guest’s responsibility to provide us with as much detail as possible concerning any medically related dietary concerns. Not all dietary requests can be accommodated, and we appreciate your understanding in this matter.
While there are no restrictions on the number of bags each guest may bring on board the ship, storage space is limited, and it is suggested that each guest bring only one checked bag. Additionally, all airlines impose restrictions on both size and weight, and many airlines restrict the number of bags per person. Each guest must check with their selected air carrier for limitations prior to departure, as luggage restrictions are subject to change. Guests who exceed an airline’s luggage restrictions may be asked by the airline to pay the airline’s overweight/oversized luggage fees.
An airline’s limitations on the weight and size of checked and carry-on baggage are usually found on their website or may be obtained by calling the airline directly. Please remember that international (over the water) and domestic (intra continental) restrictions may not be the same.
Your luggage and all personal belongings are solely your responsibility throughout the trip. Neither Brand g Vacations or the cruise line are responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged luggage or personal belongings. Selecting a travel insurance plan that will cover lost or stolen luggage and/or personal items is highly recommended.
Please place luggage tags on the outside of all of your bags, including carry on and hand luggage, and include a copy of your contact information during the trip on the inside of your checked bags. Valuables and medication should only be packed in your carry-on bags (unless required to be placed in checked bags by your airline).
Please be sure to contact your airline prior to departure and verify there have been no changes to the flight number or schedule. If you have an airport transfer confirmed with Brand g Vacations, please advise of any schedule change affecting your airport pick up time.
Familiarize yourself with current airport security procedures and arrive at the airport at least two and a half (2.5) hours prior to your scheduled departure. During peak travel times, you may want to arrive three (3) hours prior to your scheduled departure time.
Most items you purchase internationally can be brought back into the US and Canada. We do recommend, however, that you check with both your home country’s customs office for current restrictions, as well as with the embassies of the countries you are visiting for any restrictions on items that may be unlawful to take outside their borders.
When you return to your home country, you should be prepared to declare everything you purchased or acquired while traveling. Many countries will ask you to complete a customs form, which will require descriptions and values of the items. These forms are easier to complete if you keep your sales receipts easily accessible. Most countries have set customs duty exemptions for both quantity and value of certain items. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with these allowances and limits prior to your travel.
Please be advised that most hotels do not allow check-in earlier than 3:00pm. If you arrive at the hotel before 3:00pm, you may need to wait until the room becomes available. Hotel check-out is usually no later than 11:00am. If your arrival or departure schedule does not coincide with these times, you may ask the hotel to store your luggage while you explore independently. Please note that every effort is made to ensure that your hotel room is available and ready for occupancy upon your arrival at the hotel, but this is not always possible. A short wait for your room to become available may be unavoidable. Depending on your scheduled arrival or departure, you may wish to purchase an early check-in or late check-out, or an additional hotel night, to guarantee availability of your room. Feel free to contact your travel agent or Brand g Vacations to review your arrival and departure and discuss any special check-in and/or check-out needs.
For the main program you should schedule your flights to arrive in Amsterdam by August 5th, 2024. Transfers will be provided from the Amsterdam Airport (AMS) to the ship for guests arriving on August 5th, 2024. Embarkation begins at 3:30 pm.
For those on the Amsterdam Pride – 3 nights Pre-Cruise Add-On, schedule your flights to arrive to Amsterdam on August 2nd. The welcome reception will take place at 5:30 pm on the 2nd.
You should schedule your departure for August 12th, 2024 or later. All guests must disembark the ship by 9:30am.
Guests who provided their independently arranged flight details to Brand g Vacations no later than 45 days prior (June 21, 2024) to departure, will automatically have arrival and departure transfers arranged. Flight arrangements must also be made in accordance with Brand g vacations flight recommendations. Guests are responsible for checking with the airlines and providing their most up-to-date flight details. Please contact your travel agent or Brand g Vacations if you have any questions about your flight arrangements.
Please proceed through immigration, collect your luggage and exit the secure area through customs. Our representatives will be waiting at the official “Airport Meeting Point” holding a welcome sign. They will take you to the awaiting transportation. This point is at a central location between the 4 different arrival gates in the main plaza hall. As soon you exit customs/the luggage belt area, there are signs pointing to the meeting point. This can be found opposite the Aviflora flower shop, which is also near the entrance to the train station. Below is a picture of this meeting point and its location.
Our representatives will be tracking your inbound flights and will be aware of any normal delays/early arrivals. Please contact our local representative at the number provided below in the Contact and Emergency Information section only in the event you do not see your greeter at the meeting point. The meeting point can be very busy at times and difficult to spot, please remain there at the “Meeting Point” and wait for them to find you.
Arrival Transfers: Transfers will be provided from the Amsterdam Airport (AMS) to the ship for guests arriving on August 5th, 2024. Embarkation begins at 4 pm.
For those on the Amsterdam Pride – 3 nights Pre-Cruise Add-On, transfers will be provided on August 2nd or earlier. The welcome reception will take place at 5:30 pm on the 2nd.
If you arrive early and have booked additional hotel nights at a different hotel, we will transfer you there upon arrival. You will then be responsible for making your way to the ship for the cruise, or to the host hotel for the start of the optional pre-program (if booked).
Amadeus Star Docking Address for Embarkation**:
The Amadeus Star will be docked at JRW 6. Ruijterkade West IJ RW 6. On the below map, this is just to the left of Centraal Station, where the orange #9 appears, then the small #6 next to the boat symbol:
**We kindly ask that if you have not booked the Amsterdam pre-cruise program and are not staying independently at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, please do not come to the pre-program hotel prior to embarkation. Instead, please make your own way to the docking address. The hotel will be undergoing remodeling and there simply will not be room to accommodate any guests not booked at the hotel.
Departure Transfers: Post cruise transfers will be provided on August 12th, 2024. All guests must disembark the ship by approximately 10:00am. We will transfer you from the ship to the Amsterdam Airport (AMS), train station, or an independently booked Amsterdam hotel. Further transfers need to be arranged independently at your own expense.
If you experience a travel delay while still in your home country, after working with your air carrier to revise your flight schedule, please contact Brand g’s US-based Operations Office at 952-405-9309 to advise us of your revised arrival date and time. If the line is busy or you are calling outside of general business hours, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you purchased travel insurance that covers flight delay and cancellation expenses, you will also want to contact your travel insurance company to start a claim for expenses incurred during your delay. If the delay is serious enough that you will miss the starting point of your cruise, any additional hotel, and/or flight arrangements necessary to meet your group will be at your expense.
Baggage delays unfortunately occur from time to time, especially during peak travel periods. If you discover any bag did not make it to your destination, do not leave the airport baggage area without completing a Lost Baggage Report with your air carrier. This report is essential to the tracking of your claim. If you have an airport transfer scheduled, and are traveling with a companion, we recommend that one person exit the baggage claim area and locate the representative to inform him or her of the situation. This will allow the representative to ensure that the transfer is properly provided. Give the air carrier a copy of your travel itinerary, along with the hotel and ship contact information. Report your lost baggage to your Brand g Vacations Tour Leader and provide them with a copy of your Lost Baggage Report. Brand g Vacations is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged baggage and/or personal belongings. Selecting a travel insurance plan that will cover lost or stolen luggage and/or personal items is highly recommended.
A Brand g Vacations Tour Leader will be with you during your travel program to handle all the details, leaving you to relax and enjoy your vacation.
The ability to stay in touch with friends and family is an important part of travel, and many guests choose to bring cell phones on the trip. International roaming charges can be expensive, and it is advisable to contact your domestic carrier to determine the charges and plans available for each country you are visiting, then select the best available plan for your expected usage. In some countries, SIM cards are available for purchase that can be used in an unlocked phone (call your carrier to determine if your phone is, or can be, unlocked), providing a local number that can be used both locally and internationally, usually at a significantly lower rate.
Making international calls from hotels is possible, but costly. Connection fees are usually applied, in addition to other call charges.
The Brand g Vacations included hotels and the Amadeus Star offer free internet and Wi-Fi access.
The currency in Europe and onboard the Amadeus Star is the Euro. The ship operates on a ‘cashless’ system and all charges are billed directly to each guest’s onboard account. While onboard, guests will sign for all purchases and pay their charges at the end of the cruise in Cash (Euros only) or with a credit card; cards accepted are American Express, MasterCard, and Visa. Credit cards will be charged in Euros. Debit cards and Travelers Checks cannot be accepted for settling the onboard account.
ATMs: connected to bank networks such as PLUS or Cirrus are widely available in most major metropolitan areas, airports, city centers, and some hotels. Fees for transactions vary. ATMs are not available onboard the ship and may be limited in the smaller towns and villages along the river. Your bank can tell you which network your ATM card can access, and whether a debit or credit card must be used. It is also recommended that guests bring an overseas contact number for your bank or credit card company in case you require assistance while traveling.
We recommend that you change or withdraw enough local currency while in larger cities, as ATMs and banks may not be readily available in some of the smaller towns along the itinerary. Also, we recommend that you not carry bills in large denominations, as many merchants are hesitant to accept them due to counterfeiting. Local banks can break the larger bills into smaller denominations for you.
Credit Cards: Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted credit cards internationally. American Express is accepted at most major hotels and large vendors. Smaller vendors and particularly restaurants may not accept American Express for payment. Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, and American Express cards are all accepted onboard.
There may be some stores or locations where cash is preferred (especially for small purchases) or where a card cannot be used for purchases. We recommend bringing at least one major credit card as well as an ATM card that is both a debit and credit card.
Please contact your bank and/or credit card companies to let them know that you will be leaving the country to avoid any problems using your credit or debit cards overseas.
Optional Gratuities for the included components of this program have been pre-paid. You are welcome to provide additional tips at your discretion.
On the ship, smoking is allowed only on designated parts of the Sun Deck. The hotels have open areas where smoking is allowed and may offer smoking areas in specific sections of some indoor lounges. All hotel rooms and ship staterooms are non-smoking. We ask everyone to refrain from smoking while on excursions.
The voltage in hotels and onboard ship is 220v, European standard. To use any electrical products from the US or Canada you will need a plug adaptor and any device that is not dual voltage will require an electrical converter. The ship also has two USB ports on each side of the bed. Many electronic devices have built-in electrical converters, however, please check the manufacturer’s specifications for specific details.
Your tour program includes comprehensive shore excursions led by a local English-speaking guide; these excursions have been designed to provide you with the best possible experience. Excursions vary in difficulty level. Specific excursion information can be found in the daily itinerary. Your Brand g Vacations Tour Leader will provide details on each day’s excursion(s) and timing. Should guests be concerned about any aspect of an excursion, please inform your local guide or Tour Leader.
Some temples, Churches, Mosques, and other tourist attractions may require a dress code. If you plan to bring a cell phone or tablet on excursions, please ensure it is set to “silent.” Guides will alert you when photos and/or flash photos are not allowed.
Most host hotels are fitted with elevators for guest use however some rooms may have to be reached via stairs. The ship has an elevator however, it does not reach the Sun Deck. Embarkation/disembarkation facilities may also be difficult to navigate with wheelchairs or walkers. The cruise line does not accept guide or support dogs. Electric mobility scooters or any other mobility mechanical devices are NOT permitted for use on the ship.
Some of the places we visit on this itinerary are not handicapped accessible. Please note: the American with Disabilities Act does not apply in Europe and accessibility to some sights may be limited for those with mobility impairments. Excursions may involve walking over uneven ground and some excursions are walking tours only. For your safety and enjoyment, we recommend that all guests be in good physical condition.
At its sole discretion, Brand g Vacations reserves the right to refuse passage, or to require a passenger to end their trip if the passenger’s state of health or physical condition may affect their own health, safety, and enjoyment, or that of other passengers.
In the countries in which we operate, pickpockets are not uncommon, and caution is encouraged. When sailing, please lock cabin doors, reducing the opportunity for theft. Cabins are fitted with safes for personal use. Brand g Vacations cannot be held liable for loss of money, jewelry, or other valuable items from the ship, from a hotel, or while on an excursion ashore during a voyage. A travel insurance policy will typically cover most incidents of loss or theft.
The ship has been outfitted with a sophisticated filtration system, and the tap water in each stateroom is safe for drinking. In addition, bottled water is provided in your stateroom for your comfort.
Weather forecasts are widely available on the Internet, and some of the favorites for large, international cities are www.weather.com and www.cnn.com/weather.
Average temperatures: 72/56 degrees F
Travel Essentials: The following items are essential for any destination: sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, raincoat and umbrella. It is recommended that you bring; Electrical convertor and adaptors, duplicates of prescription eyewear, copies of prescriptions for any medications (generic equivalents are usually easier to obtain), copies of credit card information, and copies of your passport information pages and visas.
Clothing: Sport jackets and cocktail dresses are not needed at any time during this program; however, you may wish to pack a few nicer outfits for evening meals or nights out on your own. Comfortable, sporty, casual clothing is appropriate both on shore and on board. A mix of shirts, everyday slacks/pants, skirts/dresses, and walking shorts are appropriate for both land and cruise. Early mornings, late evenings, and air-conditioned spaces may also require a light sweater.
Footwear: Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, with good ankle support, are highly recommended, as there is a significant amount of walking on many excursions.
The Amadeus Star follows the award-winning model of Amadeus’ new generation Silver class ships, but offers even further innovative developments.
The ship offers 72 spacious deluxe cabins and 12 Amadeus suites in total. As on all ships built since 2011, the Amadeus Star’s cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks also feature lowerable panoramic windows along the entire cabin width. All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning. The suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area.
The ship’s onboard restaurant provides a relaxed environment and accommodates all guests with open seating. It offers international and local cuisine. Breakfast and lunch are sumptuous buffets, with evenings featuring chef’s specialties and regional dishes all served with complimentary coffee, tea, water, wines, beers, and soft drinks.
Please notify Brand g Vacations in advance if you have any special dietary concerns or considerations that need to be considered. We will do our best to ensure that your request is accommodated but cannot guarantee all dietary needs and preferences can be met. All mealtimes are scheduled around tour departures, and breakfast may take place early in the morning.
The lounge, tastefully decorated, is located at the back of the ship, and offers panoramic views. Cocktails and games, dancing, and other forms of entertainment all happen here. Complimentary beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages are served here throughout the cruise.
Take advantage of the sun deck to relax! It is equipped with chairs and deckchairs, allowing you to cool off while enjoying a panoramic view of the magnificent landscapes.
Start your day by joining us for a morning fitness class on the sun deck.
As part of a commitment to a clean, safe, and healthy onboard environment, and in line with COVID-19 regulations, the Amadeus Star practices a strict sanitization protocol. To assist in this important matter, the ship kindly asks all guests to wash their hands frequently and to consistently use the hand-sanitizer machines when entering the ship and when entering the restaurant. The machines are located just inside the main entrance to the ship and at the entrance to the restaurant.
Full-service laundry is available on board. Please inquire at the Front Desk for a list of services and fees. There is no self-service laundry facility.
Your stay includes free Wi-Fi.
Local river authorities allocate docking space around ship arrivals and departures in port. Typically, river ships dock facing upstream. Occasionally port conditions require ships to tie up alongside each other, in which case guests may be required to walk through another ship to access their own ship. This is part of the river cruise experience and is perfectly normal and beyond the control of Brand g Vacations and the ship company. Guests may experience obstructed views from staterooms when the ship is docked.
As the ship is often in motion, and the decks are sometimes slippery, please take care when moving about the decks. Stairs may be steeper than you are used to, and it is best to always use the handrails.
All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning. The suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area. En-suite bathrooms are provided with shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion. Electrical current is 220V, the European standard. All staterooms have hotel-style beds that can be positioned separately or together. Your stateroom will be serviced by your Stateroom Attendant daily. Security and maintenance checks may also be performed.
Visitors are generally not permitted onboard the ship and are not allowed to join any shore excursions. Please make arrangements to meet your friends and relatives onshore.
Explore Amsterdam on foot, by bike, or by tram: a five-minute walk from Centraal Station, this hotel puts everything in reach. Savor canal views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and city panoramas at the Rooftop Bar, LuminAir.
Hilton Standard Guest Rooms offer river/courtyard or dock view, complimentary WiFi, flat screen TV, floor-to-ceiling windows, mini fridge, premium coffee/tea facilities. The room is modern and elegant. The space is furnished with minimalism in mind, accentuating the stylish aesthetic of the city’s skyline. Natural light floods the space, highlighting the sophisticated flooring and plush bedding that promises a restful night’s sleep. The bathroom is equally impressive with the contemporary design, spacious walk-in shower, and gleaming marble finishes, ensuring you have ample space to pamper yourself.
On a Brand g Vacations cruise, every night is opening night. Our cruises feature Brand g Signature Entertainers to provide quality entertainment throughout the cruise as well as wonderful hosts to keep you entertained at all times. We are delighted to have the following cast and crew on your upcoming cruise;
Brand g is proud to claim Meghan as one of our regular Signature Entertainers. California born “Meghan Murphy truly stops the show. Period”. In musical theater theatre she had played lead roles in Spamalot, Rent, Smokey Joes Café, Cabaret and Mama Mia to name a few. As The Big Red her cabaret performances wow audiences in Chicago, and she is “Everybody’s gal” in LA, New York, London, Puerta Vallarta and on many cruise ships round the world. She has just batted the ball out of the park as the Reno Sweeney in ‘Anything Goes’.
We are so proud to have Meghan at the heart of Brand g Vacations entertainment and assure you she will have you laughing, crying and begging for more. Check her greatness out HERE.
Myra DuBois is the multi-award winning, UK treasure celebrated and acerbically witted ‘self-declared siren from South Yorkshire’. A Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist this talented comedian, singer and actress, made both her feature film debut in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and her West End debut as The Lady in Death Drop at The Garrick Theatre in 2021. Her television performed signature song, ‘I Know Him So Well’, caught the attention of Sir Tim Rice declaring Myra’s rendition of the song to be “definitive”…
With sell out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, The London Wonderground and Sydney Opera House she also toured the UK with her hit show Dead Funny and is delighted to perform for you on her first Brand g cruise.
Find out all the info about Myra HERE
It is wonderful to have Ben back on board a Brand g cruise especially as he has just finished touring as Musical Director of the musical Titanic. As well as accompanying Meghan, Ben will be entertaining us with his fabulous voice and witty banter. Ben is also a sought after singing teacher so now is your chance to shine. You can find out more about Ben HERE.
Co-Owner Jeff joined Brand g in March of 2013, bringing many years experience in travel management and customer service. As CEO, he brings the team together, working tirelessly to ensure that Brand g offers exciting, innovative vacations which he negotiates and designs. Jeff spends countless hours every week making sure that Brand g is a well-oiled machine, so he is always excited to have a break away from the office to spend time with guests.
James Mayo, a veteran project manager with over two decades of corporate experience, found his true harmony in the world of sound design early in his professional career. Since 1995, James has had a role in the arts in some capacity. After graduating from the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in 2000, James spent seven years as a resident sound designer at a professional theatre company in Salt Lake City. James brings a wealth of technical expertise to the Brand g team.
Lee hails from a Welsh musical family and became a cabaret artiste in South Wales touring to sell out gigs. He is a captivating and multitalented singer and performer with an authentic and rich voice. Annoyingly, Lee has many other skills and aside from singing can been seen treading the boards acting, often in Welsh, and can offer a mean sports massage. His album, Take Me As I Am, is available for download HERE.
Lee is delighted to be hosting this trip and to be performing some fabulous tunes.
Although the focus of our cruises is mainly on sightseeing and socializing, we do like to mix in a bit of frivolity as well. With that in mind, we’re planning a couple of themed parties during the cruise including a welcome party, a T-Dance, quiz shows. If you should choose to participate, great; if you’d rather just be a voyeur, that is totally fine as well.
Join us for:
“Hometown Pride Welcome Party” – Upon embarkation at 5:30pm – wear something that gives a clue to where you are from and/or shows your PRIDE. Be cryptic and make people probe deep and keep the conversation going, or splash your hometown/pride all over your person and move on to the next encounter quickly..
Brand g Quiz – Hosted by Ben Papworth this music quiz will have you howling with laughter. Take part in the quiz and win #Lifechanging prizes.
“Dutch Orange Cocktails and Dinner” – it’s as simple as that…one night on the cruise, don all the orange you can find. Or, go wild and pair orange with a handsome pair of lederhosen or lovely dirndl.
The following itinerary is only for the Amsterdam Pride Optional Add-on, is for reference only and is subject to change. The final version will be provided to you at the hospitality desk when you check in at the Doubletree Hotel in Amsterdam.
Notes to all guests:
Notes regarding the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
Friday, 2 August 2024
Saturday, 3 August 2024
Sunday, 4 August 2024
Monday, 5 August 2024
The following schedule is a summary of the main activities and is for reference only. The actual schedule will be provided in your cabin each evening of the cruise, for the following day’s activities. Please refer to that for the official times, including breakfast timings.
We have a busy schedule, filled with lots of wonderful port calls and excursions. While all excursions are included for everyone, that doesn’t mean you have to take part in all of them. Pick and choose which you’d like to participate in based on the Cruise Manager’s port talks and tour descriptions. It is your vacation, and you are free to participate or not as you please.
Monday, 5 August 2024 – Amsterdam
Tuesday, 6 August 2024 – Nijmegen
Wednesday, 7 August 2024 – Middleberg
Thursday, 8 August 2024 – Ghent
Friday, 9 August 2024 – Antwerp
Saturday, 10 August 2024 – Kinderdijk & Rotterdam
Sunday, 11 August 2024 – Amsterdam
Monday, 12 August 2024 – Amsterdam – disembarkation by 9:30am
Amsterdam has something for everyone. Whether participating in the official Brand g pre-program, under your own arrangements, or simply looking for things to do during our port time in this great city, this page will help guide you to options with helpful links and information:
If you’d like to connect with your fellow travelers before the program, we encourage you to join our private Facebook Page. Click the link or scan the QR code with your phone. Please allow 48 hrs for admins to approve your request to join.
If needed, the Brand g Vacations office is available to support you Monday – Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm Central Standard Time at +1.952.405.9309. Also, you may email [email protected].
The countries visited operate on the CEST (Central European Summer Time GMT+1 hours), so when it is 12:00pm in New York it is 6:00pm in Amsterdam.
International telephone calls can be placed by dialing the International Access Code (011), the country code and then the phone number. If your inbound flights are delayed for any reason, please contact our local representatives immediately.
Always keep the ships number on your phone in case you get separated from the group during an excursion.
| Accommodations | Dates of Stay | Address/Port/Slip | Phone Number |
| Doubletree by Hilton – Optional pre-program | Aug 2 – 5 | Oosterdoksstraat 4, Amsterdam, 1011 | +31 20 530 0800 |
| Amadeus Star | Aug 5 – 12 | JRW 6. Ruijterkade West IJ RW 6 | +43 664 8866 1095 |
| Emergency – European General Emergency Police & Fire | 112 |
If you need to reach someone during our normal office hours of 9am – 6pm US Central time, please call 952-405-9309.
Outside of these hours, your trip host Jeff will be available by WhatsApp or text at +1 612-384-1866 if you have any issues with your flights, or arrangements in Amsterdam.
All of our trips include arrival and departure airport transfers, most meals, included beverages and so much more! Plus our trips are hosted, meaning someone from Brand g will be with you the entire time to take care of the details, so you can simply relax and enjoy your vacation.
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