6 Night Cruise sailing from Haarlem to Bruges aboard La Nouvelle Etoile.

Building on a tradition, La Nouvelle Etoile has revolutionized standards of excellence in barging with unprecedented levels of luxury and sophisticated technology. An elevator whisks you from Suite level to Salon level, where you will feel welcomed as you enter the Salon with its warm well-appointed teak interior and elegant furnishings. Choose from several elegant settings. Settle into the intimate conversation area for cocktails with companions or pull up the most comfortable barstool imaginable if you prefer being perched high for sightseeing through the large picture windows. Throughout, you are bathed with uplifting natural daylight and views of the surrounding scenery. At night, subtle interior lighting facilitates views of lights dancing across the water.

Your every need and wish have been anticipated. Meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout - from the selection of the linens to the fresh flowers and fruit in each suite.

La Nouvelle Etoile is designed for the ultimate in comfort and convenience and offers the following features and amenities.Built on one of the largest hulls afloat that can navigate the small canals, La Nouvelle Etoile offers a fitness center, Jacuzzi hot tub, elevator, internet access, independently controlled air conditioning in each suite and self-service laundry. Gourmet meals are served on beautiful china, silver and fine crystal in our spacious dining room. You can sunbathe on the ample sun deck with retractable electric canopy or ride a bike along the towpaths or in ports of call.

Haarlem to Bruges - 7 days
Experience a quaint Dutch windmill, world-famous flowers, small European towns, historic cities, art history, Delft pottery and a distillery, all in one week!

-Arrive to a champagne welcome. Walk a short tour of Haarlem, visiting a restored Dutch windmill. Enjoy your first of many superbly prepared gourmet meals.

-Visit a colorful flower auction. Then at Lisse's Keukenhof Gardens, visit the largest display of flowers in the world. End the day at Delft Pottery Works.

-In Rotterdam, visit the ancient vodka distillery of Ketel One. Cruise across the Hollandsch Diep Dutch estuaries to the fortress at Willemstad.

-Cross the border from Holland to Belgium. Land at the Flemish city of Antwerp. Tour artist Paul Rubens' home and browse the old quarter of the city.

-Explore the town of Ghent and admire the amazing painting done by the Van Eck brothers, after winding up the "Sea Schelde" to get there.

-Cruise on to beautiful Bruges, known as the "Venice of the North." Visit museums, buy lace or take a boat trip. On your last night, enjoy the Captain's Dinner with Jan
and Diana.