"Tulip Time in Holland and Belgium" a Springtime Cruise with NPR' quiz show "Says You!" host Richard Sher April 17-25, 2010 About the cruise Travellers begin their tour in Amsterdam, where they board the new MS Amadolce (launched this year) to travel during tulip time through the Dutch and Belgian countryside. With the cruise ship serving as home base, travellers will discover Amsterdam, inspiration to Van Gogh and Rembrandt, the medieval cities of Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges, and savor the world-famous cheese, pastries, and chocolates of the region, which is in full-bloom with tulips and spring flowers. The ship is equipped with bicycles for those who choose to discover the countryside on wheels. On two evenings, Richard Sher will host games of "Says You!" for fellow travellers. Ports of call include: Amsterdam, cultural capital of The Netherlands; Volendam and Edam, a cruise up the Zuider Zee; Arnhem (the World War II battle site), Antwerp (Belgium) with an optional excursion to Brussels; Ghent (with an optional tour to Bruges); the windmills of Kinderdijk, Utrecht, and the spring bulbs gardens at Keukenhof. Prices, etc. Prices begin at $2,995 per person, double occupancy. Airfare, which can be arranged from any North American city, is extra. Cross-Culture will provide free transfers from the airport to the ship for those who book air through Cross-Culture.