April 27, 2025 - Arrived Amsterdam

Alice and Fei arrived at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport in the morning. Found AMA transfer staffs, rode the bus (approximate 45 minute ride) to a little town called Huizen, which is southwest to Amsterdam where our ship AmaLucia was docked. 

It was a beautiful day in Amsterdam and warmer than they expected. Alice and Fei arrived earlier and relaxing in the Lounge of the ship. Mimi and Helen joined them later for lunch. We ordered food from a menu and also got fruits, sandwiches, cookies by ourselves. 

AmaLucia is a beautiful ship. As is basically standard on river ships, the top deck, is dedicated to lounging and scenic observation. The ship's Main Lounge, located on Deck Two, is another place for relaxing and socializing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed in the main restaurant. 

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and one of Europe’s most magnificent cities. AMA Waterway provided shuttle services and took us to the center of the city and bring us back to the ship later. Amsterdam features over 70 museums but one of its most enduring sights is the iconic canals. We got an opportunity to explore the city a little bit.