Amsterdam Optional Pre-Cruise Extension Program
(Wednesday, May 20 – Friday, May 22, 2026)
Start your adventure with a two-night stay at the iconic Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam, the former Music Conservatory of Amsterdam turned luxury hotel. Explore amazing Amsterdam during our private canal cruise, discover incredible Dutch cuisine, and enjoy the artistry of Dutch classical musicians during an exceptional evening performance.
Day 1: Amsterdam
After clearing customs, you’ll be greeted by a Transcend Cruises representative and transferred to The Conservatorium Hotel for check-in.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. You’ll receive curated recommendations for nearby restaurants, cafés, and points of interest, so you can savor lunch on your own and explore the city independently.
At 6:00 pm, we’ll gather at the hotel for a festive welcome reception featuring a cocktail, canapés, and the warm company of your fellow travelers. The evening will be highlighted by remarks from Dr. Marlene East and a special performance by Maestro Sergey Bogza and musicians from the Panama City Symphony Orchestra.
Day 2
After breakfast at The Conservatorium Hotel, we’ll spend the day immersed in Amsterdam’s rich history and culture. Guests will be divided into small groups and will switch between two iconic sites: the Anne Frank House, where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II, and the Rembrandt House Museum, the historic home and studio of the Dutch master. Expert guides will provide context and stories that bring each visit to life.
Following these visits, you’ll have some free time to relax, shop, or explore the city at your own pace.
In the evening, we’ll reconvene for a special Dutch culinary dinner. Savor a menu that showcases the very best of the Netherlands.
Day 3: Amsterdam
After breakfast, we’ll check out of The Conservatorium Hotel and set out on a scenic private canal tour of Amsterdam. Known as the Venice of the North, the city’s iconic waterways and bridges offer a unique perspective of its 400-year-old historic center and modern life along the canals.
Following our cruise, we’ll transfer to Cologne, Germany, where we’ll meet our brand-new river ship, the Transcend Connect. Once onboard, enjoy an included lunch and take time to settle into your stateroom and explore the ship.
Later this afternoon, we’ll gather for a festive welcome reception to officially begin our journey together.
INCLUDED IN YOUR 3-DAY STAY:
PRICING:
$1,399 Per Person Based on Double Occupancy
$1,799 Per Person Based on Single Occupancy
$199 Per Person Taxes & Fees
Visiting the “City of Spires” is the perfect way to end your enchanting cruise while staying at the NH Hotel Carlo IV Prague. The grand neo-Renaissance façade, swathed in heraldic symbols and architectural allegories, looks like a venerable royal palace. Enjoy cocktails in The Vault Bar. Prague has been a center of arts, commerce, and politics for a thousand years, and it offers a stunning array of medieval, baroque, and art nouveau architecture.
Afterwards, you can choose between re-boarding the motorcoach for a ride back to the hotel or continuing your guided walk through the picturesque Lesser Quarter to Charles Bridge. The walking tour will end in Old Town Square, surrounded by majestic buildings, including the Church of Our Lady before Týn and Prague’s City Hall, which boasts a famous medieval astronomical clock.
INCLUDED IN YOUR 3-DAY STAY:
PRICING:
$1,199 Per Person Based on Double Occupancy
$199 Per Person Taxes & Fees
