Patchwork Tour & Cruise of UK, The Netherlands & Norway

  • 18 Nights
  • Includes Flights, Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals
  • Departs 25 July 2026
  • London, Birmingham, Rotterdam, Oslo, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Skjolden and Amsterdam
FROM
$12,490
pp twin fare
$15,990
single fare
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The Patchwork Tour & Cruise of UK, The Netherlands & Norway is an 18-night journey led by quilting expert Natalie Bird. This immersive experience combines cultural exploration with quilting highlights across several European destinations. Participants will visit iconic sites such as Hampton Court Palace, the Antique and Textile Company of London, and the Royal Delft factory in the historic town of Delft. The tour includes a visit to the renowned Birmingham Festival of Quilts, offering an opportunity to experience one of the world's premier quilting events. Guests will also explore the charming town of Kristiansand, known for its 18th-century timber buildings, and enjoy cruising aboard the MS Rotterdam, Holland America Line’s newest ship.
Cabin Cabin Category Deck Twin Fare Single Fare
L Inside 4,5,6,7,8 $ 12,490 $ 15,990
J Inside 4,5,6,7,8 $ 12,790 $ 16,490
F Oceanview 1 $ 13,190 $ 16,990
E Oceanview 1,4 $ 13,390 $ 17,490
C Oceanview 1 $ 13,490 $ 17,590
FB Oceanview 1 $ 13,590 $ 17,690
FA Balcony 1 $ 13,690 $ 17,790
VH Balcony 4 $ 13,790 $ 17,890
VE Balcony 7,8 $ 13,890 $ 17,990
VD Balcony 5,6,7 $ 13,990 $ 18,090
VB Balcony 4,11 $ 14,090 $ 18,290
VA Balcony 6,7,8 $ 14,190 $ 18,390
V Balcony 5,6,7,8 $ 14,290 $ 18,490
VS Balcony 5,6,8 $ 14,390 $ 18,590
B Suite 8 $ 14,490 $ 18,790
A Suite 4,5,6,7 $ 14,590 $ 18,990
SY Suite 5 $ 16,190 $ 22,290
Included cruise taxes $180 $180
Included Port & Handling Charges $310 $620
Included Air taxes as at 1 May 2025 $290 $290

Tour Operator:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser MS Rotterdam is operated by Holland America Line Cruises and the MS Rotterdam fly/cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and general information detailed in the Holland America Line 2026 brochure. All passengers must complete the Holland America Line online check in and complete a Travelrite International booking form.

Deposit and Payment:
A non-refundable deposit of $900 per passenger should be sent with a completed Travelrite International booking form that lists your requested cabin category. As soon as the booking is confirmed, (usually within 24 hours), a cruise confirmation advice will be posted to the client. The confirmation advice will contain all details. The passenger must also complete the Holland America Line online check in. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International 90 days prior to the commencement of the MS Rotterdam tour/cruise. A 1.5% administration fee will be added to payments by credit card.

Tour Costs:
The tour costs are based on general transport, entry, and accommodation costs. Travelrite reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No alterations to price will be made within 90 days of departure from Australia.

Cancellation Charges:
* Cancellation conditions don’t apply for clients with future cruise/tour credits. Cruise/tour credits are non-refundable.

Days prior to Departure Cancellation Fee
Over 90 days loss of deposit
90 - 61 days 50% of full fare
60 days or less 100% of full fare
Non appearance/no written notice 100% of full fare

Refunds:
The cruise is based on arrangements which do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.

Travel Documents:
All passengers will require a valid passport. Australian passport holders will require an ETA for the UK. If not an Australian passport holder please check with Travelrite International for visa requirements.

Travel Insurance:
Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended to cover cruise members for the consequences of unforeseen events during the cruise and for cancellation fees which could result from events such as illness, accident, death etc.

Baggage:
Passengers qualify for a 30kg free baggage allowance on flights to join or return from the cruise.

Minimum Tour Numbers:
The fly/cruise arrangements have been made on the basis of a minimum number of passengers travelling. In the event that less than the required number of passengers have confirmed their booking 90 days from the date of departure, Travelrite International reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of monies paid, or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified fare.

Tour Organization:
Travelrite reserves the right to change advertised entrances if necessary for the smooth operation of the tour.

Tour Participation:
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.

Responsibilities:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ATAS No A1038) is the tour organiser. Travelrite International Pty Ltd, its agents, officers, affiliates, and/or suppliers of services pursuant to, or in connection with these tour/cruises, shall act only as agents in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, including transportation by ship, restaurants, or any other service and do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included in tour/cruises, or by act of God. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break down, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. Baggage is at owners’ risk throughout the tour/ cruise. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this tour/cruise and/ or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any tour/ cruise and/or make such changes in the tour/cruises as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the tour/ cruise. This contract shall be construed in accordance of the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any action must be undertaken in the state of Victoria. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of Holland America Line detailed on their website. If you do not have these details please contact Travelrite International and we will send them to you.

Delays AND Unforeseen Events:
You engage Travelrite to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.

How to Book:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $900 per person to:

Travelrite International Pty Ltd
423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103

Further information can be obtained by telephoning:

Toll Free: 1800 630 343
Telephone (03) 8803 6868
Email sales@travelrite.com.au
https://www.travelrite.com.au/

About Travelrite International:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a well-established travel company which has been operating in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for more than 40 years. It is a member of ATAS (number A10538) and has an accredited IATA office at Balwyn. As such, it directly represents the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international tour and transport operators. Travelrite International has been operating special interest tours for over 38 years and now runs over 120 tours a year. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Travel Industry Association – ATIA.

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TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS SAY...

“Wonderful scenic towns, our tour manger the nicest most caring person ever. We were all her little chicks.”

JAN

Patchwork on the Rhine 2024

“Natalie and Anja were great hosts. Our travelling companions were lovely and the quilt shops were fantastic.”

LYNETTE

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