Come for the historic canals, stay for the warm, gooey caramel. Discover the guide to stroopwafels in Amsterdam before or after your European river cruise

Is Kinderdijk on your travel bucket list? I recently visited this iconic UNESCO site twice in a little over a week apart with both Viking and Riviera Travel. From untying windmill sails to discovering the "apple cake restroom hack," I am sharing my boots on the deck guide to the best way to explore these Dutch giants in 2026.

From untying windmill sails in the Netherlands to inspecting 16 of the world’s top ships in one week, I’m vetting the 2026 river cruise season firsthand.