A Chef's Culinary Adventure of Belgium and the Netherlands with Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk

Experience Dutch sights and Belgian delights as you cruise the canals of Amsterdam, cycle through some of The Netherlands’ prettiest villages and sample delicious fare from cheese to apple pies.

You are invited to join celebrity chefs, best-selling authors and restauranteurs Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk, on a special culinary cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium. Experience Dutch sights and Belgian delights as you cruise the canals of Amsterdam, cycle through some of The Netherlands’ prettiest villages and sample delicious fare from cheese to apple pies. Enjoy exclusive and intimate experiences with this dynamic duo including cooking demonstrations, a customised dinner menu as well as a special Q&A and photoshoot with Lynn and Lora. You’ll enjoy truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury, and will have multiple opportunities to interact with and learn from both of them.

MEET LYNN CRAWFORD

Award-winning Chef Lynn Crawford has more than 25 years of culinary experience, with a list of successes that range from executive chef at Four Season Hotels in Toronto and New York to starring in several Food Network shows including Wall of Chefs and Pitchin’ In – and well beyond. One of the highest profile chefs in the country and recipient of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award by Canada’s Best 100, Chef Lynn is a genuine household name. She is passionate about cooking and educating, and loves nothing more than sharing her knowledge, wisdom, and expertise, especially as it relates to teaching children, chefs and home cooks where their food comes from and to take pride in having a hand in the whole process of making and enjoying the healthy, delicious food they cook.

MEET LORA KIRK

Lora Kirk is regarded as one of Canada’s leading chefs with over 20 years of international culinary experience.  Growing up in Ontario, Lora learned the importance of supporting local farmers and growers which spurred her dream of becoming a professional chef. She has worked in top establishments in Toronto, London, and New York City – leading culinary teams to win multiple awards. Chef Lora has appeared on Iron Chef America, Iron Chef Canada and Top Chef Masters.

April 10-17, 2024 | 8 Day Cruise > Amsterdam to Amsterdam

See the very best of The Netherlands and Belgium on this fascinating journey that starts and concludes in charming Amsterdam, a city filled with waterways, exquisitely preserved canal houses and historic bridges. Cruising from sleepy towns of Veere and Hoorn, to thriving modern centres such as Antwerp, you’ll see authentic windmills, learn about modern war history, and see the world-famous tulips meticulously laid out in brilliant patterns and rows.
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“We are thrilled to be hosting a five-star European River Cruise with award-winning Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Join us as we set out on this epic culinary adventure, exploring the very best of The Netherlands and Belgium. We will be celebrating springtime in full bloom while sailing on the enchanting Rhine River taking in all the beauty, sights, history, and culture along the way. Let’s savour the tastes of Dutch delights and Belgium treats together while you experience a luxurious, unforgettable journey taking in the many fun, enriching, and enlightening excursions, while creating memories that will last a lifetime. We can’t wait to share it all with you!”

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

The Scenic Difference:

  • Enjoy after-hours access at Fabrique des Lumieres, the former 19th century Gas Works that has been transformed into a digital art installation
  • Witness history and tradition come to life at the Gouda cheese markets
  • Discover the impressive engineering feat of the Delta Works and Storm surge barrier built to protect this region of the Netherlands from flood
  • Visit a family run, sustainable cheese farm and taste the delicious Beemster cheese produced onsite
  • Visit Keukenhof Gardens and see over 800 varieties of Tulips in full bloom
  • Tailor your journey with a variety of Scenic Freechoice including Active, Your way excursions, Moments, Masters & Music activities and Interactive Encounters
Truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury cruising:
  • 5-Star Scenic Space-Ships with up to 163 guests
  • Your choice of spacious Standard Suite, or a Balcony Suite with an innovative Scenic Sun Lounge
  • 1 Scenic Enrich experience with after-hours access to the fabulous Fabrique des Lumieres, the former gas works converted into an impressive digital art installation
  • Personalise your trip with 16 included Scenic Freechoice activities
  • Enjoy a choice of up to five on board dining experiences, from casual to fine dining
  • 20 meals – 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L) and 7 dinners (D)
  • Complimentary premium beverages all day, every day* – not just at meal times
  • Butler service for every suite
  • Complimentary full mini-bar restocked daily
  • Innovative Salt Therapy Lounge and fitness area
  • Scenic Tailormade App for river commentary and independent exploration
  • The freedom of our e-bikes – electrically assisted bicycles
  • Scenic Cruise Director to guide and assist & expert local guides
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your cruise
  • Return airport transfers^
  • All tipping and gratuities on board and on shore

ITINERARY

Day 1 – Amsterdam

Welcome to Amsterdam. The Netherlands’ capital city is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, masterpiece-filled galleries, tranquil scenes of boats putting along 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled laneways filled with boutiques and cafes, and streets busy with cyclists criss-crossing their way about town. Often referred to as the Venice of the North, much of the UNESCO-listed canal system exists today as it did hundreds of years ago, lined with well-preserved canal houses and intersected by charming bridges.

A warm welcome awaits you from the crew of your Scenic Space-Ship. Raise your glass to the marvellous cruise ahead of you at this evening’s welcome reception.

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2 – Dordrecht

You’ll arrive in Dordrecht, one of The Netherlands’ oldest cities, this morning. Once an important trade city for wood, grain and wine, it’s made up of an historical city centre with buildings dating to the Middle Ages, as well as merchant houses and warehouses along the harbour. From here, you will explore surrounding cities and villages.

Exclusive: This afternoon join Chef Lynn Crawford & Chef Lora Kirk as they share some of their culinary knowledge during an on board cooking demonstration in the Panorama Lounge.

Exclusive: This evening before dinner, join Chefs Lynn & Lora for a special cocktail party in the Panorama Lounge and Bar and raise a toast to the incredible days ahead.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Veere

You will arrive in Veere this morning, one of The Netherlands’ prettiest villages whose historic harbour is filled with bobbing yachts. While its beginnings date to the 13th century, Veere flourished in the 16th century when it became an important port for Scottish wool. This prosperity lasted two centuries and to this day the Scottish ties remain strong.

Back on board this afternoon, you may wish to join in the oyster tasting. The cold conditions of the North Sea make it a perfect location for top quality, fresh oysters. Your cruise director will have some of these mouth-watering gastronomic treats for you to sample.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Antwerp

This morning you will arrive in Belgium’s second city, Antwerp. Full of historical and cultural contrasts, Antwerp has a melange of architectural wonders, a medieval centre with cobbled streets and Gothic buildings, many that were severely bombed during WWII, blended with modern architecture. It’s also the diamond capital of the world, with 70 per cent of the world’s diamonds traded there.

It’s all aboard your Scenic Space-Ship this afternoon as you cruise towards the Dutch city of Arnhem, perhaps enjoy a regional beer or wine in the Panoramic Bar & Lounge.

Exclusive: Tonight, Chef Lynn Crawford & Chef Lora Kirk will team up with the wonderful Scenic culinary team and prepare a mouth-watering 3 course dinner for your dining pleasure.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Arnhem

Arrive in Arnhem, a city made famous by the Battle of Arnhem, a bold but failed attempt to outflank German forces in north-west Europe during WWII. It resulted in thousands of British and Polish troops being killed, wounded or taken prisoner. Much of the city and its river bridges were destroyed by the battle and subsequent bombings, but Arnhem has been rebuilt and is now an attractive and picturesque city.

Exclusive: This afternoon join Chef Lynn Crawford & Chef Lora Kirk as they share some of their culinary knowledge during an on board cooking demonstration in the Panorama Lounge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Hoorn > Amsterdam

The wonderful town of Hoorn was a prosperous trading centre from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. Its main harbour, Binnenhaven, houses beautiful traditional warehouses, while there are many historical buildings and monuments throughout town including a defence tower used in the 16th and 17th centuries, and a well-preserved city gate first built in 1578.

Exclusive: After lunch, join Chefs Lynn and Lora and your Enrichment Manager in the Panorama Lounge for a Q&A session. Lynn and Lora will regale you with the highlights of their culinary career and are looking forward to answering your questions.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Amsterdam

Wake this morning in Amsterdam and enjoy an excursion with your fellow guests to Keukenhof Gardens to see the most magnificent display of tulips.  

Transfer via coach to Keukenhof Gardens, where you’ll witness a display of more than seven million tulips in bloom. There are around 800 varieties of tulips carefully arranged here in beautiful patterns and colours, making it one of the most magical public gardens in the world

Return to Amsterdam this afternoon for free time to explore this city steeped in history, art and quirky culture. You could fill an afternoon wandering the labyrinth of narrow laneways and canals that are lined with beautifully preserved 17th century buildings. Or visit the Rijksmuseum to see masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh; take a poignant walk-through Anne Frank’s House; or hop aboard a scenic cruise along some of the 100 kilometres of canals, passing elegant merchant’s residences, churches and warehouses that date from the Golden Age.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Amsterdam

After breakfast, transfer to Amsterdam airport or train station for your onward journey. 

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.

Meals Included: Breakfast

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This is a special one time only tour and is very popular so space will fill up quickly. If this itinerary interests you but the dates do not work – Scenic has tons of incredible itineraries available year round on Europes magnificent rivers. If you would like to join us or need more information for this tour or another date, please fill out the form with your contact info and one of our agents will reach out to answer your questions or confirm your space and take deposit if you’re interested in booking! 

*Terms and Conditions: This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Airfare and Savings offer values vary based on cruise and cabin category booked. Super Earlybird Savings available on select cabin categories booked. Prices are per person, twin share, in CAD. All offers are inventory controlled and may be extended or cancelled at any time without notice. Valid for new bookings made by September 30, 2023. Super Earlybird offer is not combinable with Earlybird offer. Offers applicable to Future Travel Credit (FTC) bookings. FTC holders with airline credit, please contact Scenic.

Super Earlybird offer is for new bookings only and not available for bookings using a Future Travel Credit (FTC) Voucher. Full payment is due within 7 days of booking for Super Earlybird offers to apply. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the Earlybird offer or best available offer will apply. Special airfare offers, available on A Chef’s Culinary Adventure of Belgium and the Netherlands April 10, 2024 departure. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is due at the time of booking with full payment required within 1 week of booking. Scenic reserves the right to ticket the airfare upon receipt of full payment. Flights promotion is valid from 11 gateways across Canada towards the international economy airfare to Europe. This flight promotion is valid on specific classes of service with scheduled airlines of Scenic’s choice. Total ticket cost, including taxes, not to exceed $1,800 per person. Tax and ticket surcharges may apply. Included gateways: YHZ Halifax; YYZ Toronto; YOW Ottawa; YUL Montreal; YQR Regina; YXE Saskatoon; YWG Winnipeg; YEG Edmonton; YYC Calgary; YVR Vancouver; and YYJ Victoria. Flights from other Canadian airports will incur surcharges. Flights must be booked by Scenic and are based on the brochure tour dates. Any requests outside of the tour dates may incur seasonal surcharges. Scenic reserves the right to ticket the airfare upon receipt of the final payment. Once flight have been booked, the flight tickets are 100% non-refundable and non-changeable. Full airline terms and conditions apply at all times. Airfare credit in lieu of economy airfare, varies by cruise itinerary and applied as a discount off cruise/tour price. Not redeemable for cash. Savings are based on cruise days only, land touring days are not counted. Not redeemable for cash. Port charges and taxes are included. Groups: Offers apply to maximum of 2 new groups permitted on sailing, booked, and deposited during promotional period. Only 2 TCs will be paid out on sailing. No retroactivity.

Earlybird offer is for new bookings. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is due at the time booking with full payment required 90 days prior to departure. Savings are based on cruise days only, land touring days are not included. Not redeemable for cash. Port charges and taxes are included. Groups: Offers apply to maximum of 2 new groups permitted on sailing, booked, and deposited during promotional period. Only 2 TCs will be paid out on sailing. No retroactivity. Any maps or other route depictions are intended as an indication only and are subject to change. All beverages are included except for a very small number of fine and vintage wines, Champagnes and spirits. Salt Therapy Lounge not available on all ships. Wellness Area treatments at an additional cost. E-bikes are not available on all ships. Airport transfers are only available on the first and last day of your tour and at times we designate. For full booking terms and conditions, refer to 2024 Europe River Cruising Brochure or visit scenic.ca/terms-and-conditions. Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours – A division of ST Touring Canada Ltd. Consumer Protection BC #40178.