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The Grote Kerk tower above the canals and old harbor of Dordrecht.
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Cruises to Dordrecht, Netherlands

Dordrecht is the oldest city in the Dutch province of South Holland, chartered by the Count of Holland in 1220, and it sits on an island at the meeting of the Merwede, the Oude Maas and the Noord. Once a major trading port, it kept its medieval center, which holds more than 950 listed monuments, from old harbors and merchant houses to the Grote Kerk, whose massive tower began to lean on the soft Dutch soil and was never finished. Today it is a city of about 123,000 people and a neighbor of Rotterdam, linked to it by waterbus.

Do river cruise ships dock in Dordrecht? Yes. The city has designated river cruise berths at five quays, the Merwekade, Buiten Walevest, Korte Wantijkade, Lange Wantijkade and Riedijkshaven, and the exact berth is assigned shortly before each call, so your ship's mooring can vary. What is there to do in Dordrecht on a river cruise? Most visitors walk the old harbors, climb the Grote Kerk tower, see the city gate where the rivers meet and stop at one of the museums. All of these lie in or beside the compact medieval center, so a self-guided walk covers the highlights in a few hours.

Cruises to Dordrecht are river cruises through the Dutch and Belgian waterways and along the Rhine. AmaWaterways and Viking River call most often, followed by Scenic, Tauck and Emerald.

Because the berth can change from one sailing to the next, ask at the front desk how far your ship is from the old harbors before setting out on foot.

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Destinations for Cruises to Dordrecht, Netherlands

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River Cruise Lines

Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.

River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.

Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.

Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.

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Premium Cruise Lines

These cruise lines enhance what mainstream cruise lines typically offer, by providing their guests with higher quality service and cuisine, along with more spacious public spaces and accommodations.

Depending on the cruise line, the ships in this class range in size from small to very large.

These cruise lines appeal to a more discerning traveler, and are typically more expensive than mainstream cruise lines, but more affordable than the luxury lines.

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Specialty Cruise Lines

These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.

On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.

Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).

Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.

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Deluxe Cruise Lines

These cruise lines fit (quality and, usually, price-wise) somewhere in between Premium and Luxury cruise lines.

A country club casual atmosphere can be expected on these lines, as can be elegant accommodations and gourmet cuisine. These cruise lines are a great option for adults looking for a upscale, yet laid back, vacation.

Unique itineraries are often available on these cruise lines, as their small-to-mid-sized ships can visit ports of call that large ones can't get to.

The pricing on Azamara Club Cruises includes select beverages and pre-paid gratuities, while the pricing of Viking Ocean Cruises includes shore excursions and select beverages.

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Luxury Cruise Lines

When the finest cruise vacation is your top priority, this is the place to start.

On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.

All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.

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  • Ships: 35 (28 - 196 Guests)
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  • Ships: 20 (100 - 3,260 Guests)
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CroisiEurope
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  • Ships: 49 (16 - 197 Guests)
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Emerald Cruises
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  • Ships: 16 (84 - 180 Guests)
  • Offers River and Yacht Cruises
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
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  • Ships: 17 (36 - 270 Guests)
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Tauck Cruises
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  • River Cruise Line
  • Ships: 36 (40 - 2,106 Guests)
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Uniworld River Cruises
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  • Ships: 24 (30 - 159 Guests)
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  • Every Stateroom Has River View
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Viking River Cruises
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  • Ships: 97 (52 - 386 Guests)
  • One Free Shore Excursion per Port
  • Wine/ Beer/Soft Drinks with Lunch/Dinner
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Things to do in Dordrecht, Netherlands

Dordrecht is a city of harbors, churches and canalside houses, shaped by eight centuries of trade on the rivers that surround it.

♦ Grote Kerk

The Church of Our Lady, known as the Grote Kerk, was built between 1284 and 1470 and rebuilt in the Brabantine Gothic style after a fire in 1457. Its tower was meant to carry a stone spire, but the soft ground made it lean, and it was left unfinished by 1506. Visitors can climb its 275 steps to the top for a view over the city, and inside are Renaissance choir stalls carved between 1538 and 1542.

♦ Groothoofdspoort

The city's grand old gate stands at the point where the Merwede, the Oude Maas and the Noord meet. Its facades were completed in 1618, with a relief above the river-facing door showing the Dordrecht maiden in the Garden of Holland, surrounded by the shields of 16 cities that rebelled in the Eighty Years' War. It is one of the best places in the city to watch the river traffic go by.

♦ The Old Harbors

Dordrecht grew rich as a trading port, and its old harbors are still lined with the merchant houses of that era. A slow walk along the quays and the narrow streets of the center is the best way to see the city, with more than 950 listed monuments packed into the medieval core.

♦ Het Hof

In 1572, representatives of the cities of Holland, all except Amsterdam, met in the city's Augustinian monastery, now known as Het Hof, in the First Assembly of the Free States. The meeting is seen as an early step toward an independent Dutch Republic, which makes Het Hof a landmark of Dutch history.

♦ Dordrechts Museum

Founded in 1842 by five local art collectors, this museum holds paintings from the Dutch Golden Age to the 19th century, including works by Aelbert Cuyp, Dordrecht's most famous painter, and by Ary Scheffer. It is the city's main art museum and an easy choice on a rainy day.

♦ Biesbosch National Park

Just east and south of the city lies the Biesbosch, one of the last large freshwater tidal wetlands in northwestern Europe, formed after the St. Elizabeth flood of 1421 swallowed the polders here. The national park, created in 1994, covers about 35 square miles (90 km2), and beavers have spread widely through it. It suits passengers looking for nature rather than another town.

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