6 Night Cruise sailing from Haarlem roundtrip 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.

Springtime is tulip time in Holland, when the countryside is alive with color. During this tour we will:

-Cruise through the heart of Amsterdam where the petitecanals and picturesque architecture will take you back to centuries gone by.

-Visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens. These gardens boast the largest display of flowers in the world. Here you will find hundreds of varieties of tulips, hyacinths and other brilliantly blooming bulbs.

-Cruise past 17th and 18th century castles and mansions built for the wealthy merchants of Amsterdam along the cozy canals.

-Visit a local family farm in Gouda whose owners have been making the famous cheese for generations.

-Revel in the splendor of the most magnificent stained glass windows in Holland. Tour a working windmill.

-Wander through the museum exhibiting works of the famous Dutch painter, Frans Hals.