Light Breakfast in Arthur's

For early risers, a light continental breakfast is available in Arthur's.

Dining: a la Carte/Buffet Breakfast

Enjoy a full breakfast service in the Compass Rose Dining Room.

Excursion: Antwerp City Tour

Join us this morning for an orientation tour of the city plus a guided walk through the historic city center. Please bring your Vox along!

Excursion Choice: Belgian Beer Tasting Tour

Visit several local pubs to try several varieties of Belgian beer. Guided walking tour.

Excursion Choice: Visit the Red Star Line Museum

Step back in time to learn the fascinating history of the emigrants leaving Europe for the USA, Canada and other countries.

Discovery Briefing

Each day your Tauck Directors will cover the following day's program in detail and be available to answer questions.

Dining: Dinner in the Compass Rose

Open-seating, à la carte dinner is served in the Compass Rose.

Evening music with Paulo

Join us in the lounge for some after-dinner music with our on board musician Paulo.

We arrive this morning in the major port city of Antwerp for a day in the capital of the Belgian province of Flanders.  Take an orientation tour of the city and a guided walk through the historic center.  As you stroll and hear stories and insights from your local guide see the Grote Markt: the old market square, City Hall, and numerous restored merchants' houses.  After the tour return to the ship for lunch. 

After lunch engage in your pre selected tour choice: either visit the Red Star Line Museum where you can learn about the emigration process from Europe to the USA and other countries, or you can join our local guides for a Pub Crawl to sample different kinds of Belgium beers. 

Fabulous food and frosty beverages…

• There are over 800 kinds of beers made in Belgium.
• Belgians consume on average 150 liters of beer per person per year.
• The world's first beer academy opened in Herk-de-Stad, in the Belgian province of Limburg, in 1999.
• Pharmacist Jean Neuhaus invented the pralines chocolate in Brussels in 1912.
• Belgium produces 220,000 tons of chocolate per year. This amounts to a whopping 22 kg (48lbs) of chocolate per inhabitant annually, i.e. 61 grams per day in average.

There are 3 main sorts of Belgian waffles:

• Liege waffles (the most common),
• Brussels waffles (bigger, lighter, rectangular, and eaten with toppings such as strawberries or ice cream), and
• Galettes (thinner, softer, and typically eaten for breakfast, sometimes with jam - nothing to do with French galettes from Little Brittany, which are a kind of pancake).

ANTWERP,  BELGIUM

Chance of Rain

Precipitation: 65%

Low: 49°F / 10°C

High: 61°F / 16°C 

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Ship: MS Joy

Reception: +31 655 453 853

Captain: Peter Schmidt

Hotel Manager: Nebojsa Milosevic

Cruise Director: Jennifer Graf-Domijan

ANNOUNCEMENTS

These are kept to a minimum, especially in the afternoons and evenings, so that we do not disturb you while resting. Please refer to your daily program for events. Feel free to arrange a wake up call!

ARTHUR’S BISTRO

Here you will find 24-hour tea, hot chocolate, coffee, delicious cookies, and healthy snacks. In the morning, enjoy a light continental breakfast offering, and during the day, enjoy casual a la carte meal. 

BICYCLES / GOLF PUTTERS

See the Reception Desk to use. We have a fleet of low-step-through, 7-gear bicycles with handbrakes. Please note a waiver must be signed for the bikes and the provided helmets must be worn. There is a putting green on the Sun Deck, aft. See the Reception Desk to reserve a bike or collect golf putters and balls.

FITNESS ROOM

Open 24/7, Deck 1. Out of respect for your fellow guests, please refrain from walking or jogging on the aft deck until after 8:30am. Guests must be over the age of 18 or accompanied by an adult to use the fitness center. 

IN-CABIN SAFE

There are instructions for programming your cabin safe on the door of your safe. Call the Reception Desk (dial 9) for further assistance.

INTERNET

Please bring your device(s) to the Reception Desk to connect to our complimentary wi-fi service. First, connect to the TauckSpot_Esprit network and enter the code TauckSpot when prompted.  When the QR code appears on your screen, your device is ready to be scanned and activated at the Reception Desk. Your device(s) will remain connected to our network for the remainder of the cruise. No password necessary.

LISTENING DEVICES

Be sure your “Vox” – personal audio device – is in the charger in your cabin. Please be sure it remains in the charger overnight throughout the tour.  Extra earpieces are available at the Travel Desk.

LUGGAGE STORAGE

There is space to store your luggage under your bed. Ask your cabin attendant if you require assistance.

MASSAGE 

See the Reception Desk for details and appointments.

ONBOARD INCIDENTALS

Any onboard incidentals incurred throughout the tour will be charged to your onboard account.  At the end of the cruise, you will receive an invoice in your cabin.  Please scan the QR code on that invoice and proceed with the online payment using your credit card.  You can also choose to pay directly at the reception desk in cash or credit card. 

ONBOARD SAFETY VIDEO

While unpacking your belongings please be sure to view our Safety Video on your cabin television - Channel 3. We will play the video continuously throughout the cruise. If you have any further questions regarding safety procedures please see the Reception Desk.

RECEPTION

The Reception Desk is open everyday from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Please dial 9 in order to contact the night watch outside of these hours. Wake up calls are available upon request. 

REFRESHMENTS

A water / ice dispenser is located in the foyer on Deck 2, beside the public washrooms. Tauck provides reusable water bottles for use throughout the tour - it's yours to keep at the end of the cruise. See our "Bite to Eat" menu for snacks - available from 10am - midnight, anywhere on the ship. Find the menu in the black folder in your cabin or at the bar. You may order at the bar or by dialing the Reception Desk for delivery.

SHIP SECURITY

We have a Security Officer on board. He is always present when in port. All exterior ship doors are locked at all times when docked. Place your cabin keycard against the black sensor pad beside the door jamb to unlock it. Always swipe your room key / shore pass at the kiosk when exiting / entering the ship. Additionally, for your stateroom security, ensure that your balcony doors are shut and locked at all times when you leave your stateroom.

TELEPHONE

Room to room – simply dial the cabin number. For an international line please contact the Reception Desk for an outside line - dial 9. (1.00€ per minute)