Most guests who book with us are arranging a private tour for the extra days in Amsterdam around their cruise: the day before boarding the Riverside Debussy, or after disembarkation at the end of the voyage. The Debussy regularly starts and ends Rhine and Danube itineraries in Amsterdam, which means a night or two in the city is often part of the journey anyway.
On those extra days Amsterdam is completely at your disposal. We arrange a private guide and, where needed, a driver or boat, with a programme built around your interests: the historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, a morning market, or a day trip to Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans, or Haarlem. No coach, no waiting for others, no fixed group.
We can also help with practical arrangements on the ground: transfers, restaurant suggestions, and anything else that makes those days easier to plan.
If your itinerary includes an Amsterdam port call during the cruise itself, we can arrange a private excursion for that day too. Your guide meets you at the gangway and has you back on time.
The schedule below is filtered from the central river cruise calendar and updates automatically.
Dock times are indicative. Always verify with Riverside Luxury Cruises before your voyage.
A private tour means the day belongs to you and your group. Your guide is with you from start to finish, the itinerary is built around your interests, and the pace is set by you. You see more, wait less, and spend your time in Amsterdam doing what actually matters to you, not what works for a coach of 40 people.
We specialise in guests arriving by river cruise, which means we understand the timing, the terminal, and what works in the time available.
Most of the private tours we arrange for Riverside passengers are for guests who arrive in Amsterdam early before boarding, or who stay on after disembarkation. Once the cruise begins, the cruise programme takes over. The days in Amsterdam on either side of your voyage are when you have full flexibility to explore at your own pace, with your own guide and your own itinerary.
The Riverside Debussy docks at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA) on the IJ waterfront, a short walk or taxi ride from the city centre hotels. The terminal is well signposted and easy to reach from Amsterdam Centraal.
Yes. We meet you at your hotel and take you to your starting point for the day, whether that is a museum, a market, a day-trip destination, or the ship itself. On your final day we can also arrange an onward transfer to the airport after your tour.
The options are broad. Popular choices for Riverside guests include a private canal cruise, the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum, a morning at the Albert Cuyp market, and day trips to Keukenhof (spring), Zaanse Schans, or Haarlem. We design the day around what you want to see, at a pace that suits your group.
We recommend booking as soon as your cruise and travel dates are confirmed, particularly for spring and summer. A private guide is arranged exclusively for your group, so availability is limited, especially around peak tulip season and school holidays.