Skylord Cruise and Holidays
Cruise regions

Departure port

Amsterdam

This is where the ship leaves from. It is not the holiday itself.

Getting there

Direct flights run from London and many UK regional airports, and Eurostar runs direct from London St Pancras in about 4 hours. River cruise ships usually moor close to the centre.

Airports

  • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). about 1 hour 15 minutes from London, and about 20 minutes by train to Amsterdam Centraal

Before you sail

  • Take a canal boat tour
  • Visit the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum
  • Book ahead for the Anne Frank House
  • Wander the Jordaan district

Typical daytime highs

  • Spring. Typical daytime highs around 12 to 17°C in spring (March to May).
  • Summer. Typical daytime highs around 20 to 23°C in summer (June to August).
  • Autumn. Typical daytime highs around 12 to 18°C in autumn (September to November).
  • Winter. Typical daytime highs around 5 to 7°C in winter (December to February).

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.