Scenic Northern Europe: 14 nights from Amsterdam with Scenic Ruby
May 7, 2025

Utrecht

Veere

Antwerp

Antwerp, located in the heart of Belgium, is a city that captivates lots of visitors with its rich history, impressive architecture and its vibrant culturale scene. Renowned worldwide as the capital of diamonds, Antwerp offers much more than glittering jewels; it is a place where art, fashion and design come together to create a unique and stimulating atmoshpere. Antwerp cruises are the best way to discover this cosmopolitan city, sailing along the Scheldt River looking at urban landscapes that tell stories full of trade, art and history.

Antwerp's buttom is the imponent gothic Cathedral, the Cathedral of Our Lady, that dominates the city skyline with its elegant spire. Not only is this unique building an architectural masterpiece, but it also host some of the most important Pieter Paul Ruben's works, one of the most famous Flemish painter born in the city. Not so distant from the Cathedral, the Grote Markt, the main square, is surrounded by medieval guilds that nowadays house cafes and restaurants, offering a perfect example of Flemish Renaissance architecture.

In addition to its historical heritage, Antwerp is a fashion capital and its fashion districts attracts emerging designers and famous brands. Visitors can take a look at different unique shops and designers' showrooms, having the opportunity to see the latest Flemish fashion trends. Antwerp's art scene is also very vibrant, there are many cultural experiences such as the ones in Plantin-Moretus Museum, UNESCO World Heritage site, and M HKA, the contemporary art museum of the city.
Enjoy a cruise that includes Antwerp in your itinerary is an incredible experience that offers the opportunity to immerse youself in the history, art and culture of one of Belgium's most fascinating cities.
Antwerp, with its unique mix of tradition and innovation, promises an unforgettable, full of discovers and inspirations stay.

Dusseldorf

Cochem

Bernkastel-Kues

Koblenz

Rudesheim

Mannheim

Kehl

Strasbourg

Prosperous and cosmopolitan Strasbourg is one of the largest metropolis in the north-east of France and it is the intellectual and cultural capital of the Alsace. Located a few kilometers in the west of the Rhine, the city is properly named 'the city of the roads', its canal has linked northern Europe and the Mediterranean since Celtic times.
Strasbourg is still an important European crossroads thanks to the presence of the European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights, the Eurocorps and a student population of around 48,000 inhabitants. Strasbourg is one of the most cycle-friendly city in Europe. In the lively old town there are restaurants, Winstub (tipical Alsatian restaurants) and older pubs and the cathedral, a Medieval marvel in pink sandstone, is a wonderful area to explore on foot. Nearby you will find one of the most beautiful ensembles of French museums.

Basel