EDWARDS COACHES
Christmas Markets Holland & Belgium Cruise
Prices checked 26 October 2026 · Edwards Coaches · Supplier snapshot; confirmation required.
Choose your departure & see monthly prices →Departing from London Tilbury, this wonderful short duration cruise from Ambassador Cruise Line visits both Ijmuiden in the Netherlands where you can visit the Christmas markets in Haarlem or The Hague and Zeebrugge in Belgium. Visit medieval Bruges, Ghent or Brussels.
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Ambition
The Ambassador Cruise Line Ambition carries up to 1,200 passengers in 680 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space. All cabins have a wide range of amenities including UK 3 pin electrical sockets, USB ports, flat screen televisions with a range of house movies, news & documentaries.
• Two main restaurants with speciality dining options • Casual bistro-style cafe • Four bars • Lounges • Pub • Tiered main theatre • Wi-Fi (at a supplement) • Card room • Library • Craft studio • Wellness centre • Gym • Two swimming pools • Range of retail shops • For more details, please speak to one of our Travel Advisors • Upgraded cabins on allocation
Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.
Tour highlights
- Executive coach travel
- Transfers to & from London Tilbury
- 3 nights full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & 5 course evening meals) on board the Ambition
- All port taxes, fees & charges
- Porterage of luggage from port to cabin
- Fantastic evening entertainment with access to all shows
Further highlights
Your itinerary
In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.
Day 1
LONDON TILBURY
We'll transfer you to London Tilbury where you will board the ship the Ambition for its early evening departure. (D)
Day 2
IJMUIDEN FOR AMSTERDAM
Ijmuiden on the Dutch Coast showcases the comings and goings of a bustling harbour. Explore historic landmarks like the North Sea Canal and experience the unique atmosphere of this Dutch city along the North Sea. Alternatively you may choose to join an optional transfer (cost not included) to the bustling city of Amsterdam where you can have the full day sightseeing at leisure. (B, L, AT, D)
Day 3
ZEEBRUGGE FOR BRUGES
Zeebrugge nestled on Belgium's coast offers maritime history and serene beauty. Explore the historic port or alternatively you may choose to join an optional excursion (cost not included) to medieval Bruges where you can have the full day sightseeing at leisure. (B, L, AT, D)
Day 4
LONDON TILBURY TO SOUTH WALES
Arriving into London Tilbury you will be met by your Edwards coach and driver for the return journey back to South Wales. (B)
Your accommodation
Planned hotels or ships as published by Edwards Coaches. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.
Published hotel information
Departing from London Tilbury, this wonderful short duration cruise from Ambassador Cruise Line visits both Ijmuiden in the Netherlands where you can visit the Christmas markets in Haarlem or The Hague and Zeebrugge in Belgium. Visit medieval Bruges, Ghent or Brussels.
SHIP
Ambition
The Ambassador Cruise Line Ambition carries up to 1,200 passengers in 680 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space. All cabins have a wide range of amenities including UK 3 pin electrical sockets, USB ports, flat screen televisions with a range of house movies, news & documentaries.
• Two main restaurants with speciality dining options • Casual bistro-style cafe • Four bars • Lounges • Pub • Tiered main theatre • Wi-Fi (at a supplement) • Card room • Library • Craft studio • Wellness centre • Gym • Two swimming pools • Range of retail shops • For more details, please speak to one of our Travel Advisors • Upgraded cabins on allocation
What’s included
- Executive coach travel
- Transfers to & from London Tilbury
- 3 nights full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & 5 course evening meals) on board the Ambition
- All port taxes, fees & charges
- Porterage of luggage from port to cabin
- Fantastic evening entertainment with access to all shows
- Use of gym, swimming pool & hot tubs
- Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Visit Ijmuiden on the Dutch Coast or join an optional excursion to Haarlem or The Hague where you will find a selection of Christmas Markets (cost not included)
- Explore Zeebrugge nestled on Belgium’s coast or alternatively you may choose to join an optional excursion to medieval Bruges, Ghent or Brussels to enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Christmas Markets (cost not included)
Dates & prices
Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.
Possible coach joining points
Pickup points vary by departure. We will confirm your joining point, time and any supplement before booking.
- Cardiff Gate Services — Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA
- Cardiff West Services — Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
- Dyffryn Depot Swansea — Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet, SA6 8QG
- Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT — Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
- Magor Services NP26 3YL — Magor Service Coach Park
- Neath - Railway — Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY
- Newport RAILWAY STATION — Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX
- Port Talbot Customs — Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW
- Pyle Cross — Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG
- Sarn SERVICES — Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY
- Swansea St Marys Church — Bus stop outside church on Princess Way, Swansea SA1 3LP
Pickup points vary by departure. We will confirm your joining point, time and any supplement before booking.
1 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.
| Departure | Departure point | Duration | Room basis | Price per person | Status |
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| 14 December 2026 | Coach joining point — confirm with us Edwards Holidays is a South Wales based operator offering pickups all along the M4 Corridor and at the port of Dover. | 4 days | Two sharing | £379 | Call to check |
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