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Peak Season
Mid-February through mid-April at lower elevations. Higher blooms continue through July.
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Best Viewing
Jubilee Pass, Highway 190 near The Inn, base of Daylight Pass, and Panamint Mountains.
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Ideal Conditions
Mild 60–70°F temperatures with clear skies. Record 2025 rainfall has primed the desert floor.
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What to See
Desert gold, blazing star, poppies, verbena, evening primrose, phacelia, and cacti blooms.
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In Bloom:
Two Extraordinary Flower Journeys
Your guide to the world's most extraordinary floral travel experiences
From the once-in-a-decade superbloom carpeting Death Valley to the vibrant tulip fields of Holland — discover nature’s most spectacular floral displays.
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Don't Miss the Death Valley Superbloom
The bloom is happening now and won’t last forever. Save 20% on stays at The Oasis at Death Valley through the Bright Days Offer. Book by April 1, 2026.
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Sail Through Tulip Season with Windstar Cruises
Three 2026 sailings remain: April 21, April 28, and May 5. Enjoy the all-inclusive wave offer with up to $2,000 in onboard credit per stateroom.
A Rare Desert Superbloom
The Oasis at Death Valley
“It’s been a decade since the last superbloom. The desert is waking up.”
After record rainfall in 2025, Death Valley National Park is experiencing a rare and spectacular wildflower bloom that only occurs once every ten years. The valley floor is transforming into a carpet of vibrant desert gold, orange poppies, purple verbena, and delicate evening primrose — a breathtaking display of resilience and beauty.
The Oasis at Death Valley — the park’s premier resort — offers front-row access to this natural phenomenon. With mild temperatures in the 60s and 70s, spring is the perfect season to explore the park’s alluvial fans, washes, and hillsides now bursting with color.
Stay at the Heart of the Bloom
The Inn at Death Valley and The Ranch at Death Valley offer luxurious accommodations just steps from the park’s most spectacular wildflower displays. Enjoy world-class dining, a spring-fed pool, championship golf, and guided nature walks during the bloom.
Tulip Season in Holland & Belgium
Windstar Cruises
“Your ship is a floating resort that transports you to each port of call — from culinary to cycling to tulip garden visits.”
— Ricky Trautwein, Windstar Product Manager
Once a year, from mid-March to mid-May, the Netherlands and Belgium are drenched in the brilliant beauty of tulip season. Windstar’s intimate 7-day voyage aboard Star Pride departs from Amsterdam and weaves through charming Dutch towns and Belgian cities at the most colorful time of year.
Exclusive to Windstar, guests visit a working tulip farm where they can pick their own bouquet and bring it back on board. With fewer than 312 guests, the experience feels personal, unhurried, and deeply immersive — the appeal of a river cruise with the luxury of an ocean vessel.
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Star Pride
An intimate 312-guest yacht with all-suite accommodations, open dining, and a retractable marina.
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Pick Your Own Tulips
Exclusive Windstar shore excursion to a working tulip farm — bring your bouquet back on board.
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2026 Sailings
Three departures: April 21, April 28, and May 5. Seven nights from Amsterdam, round-trip.
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All-Inclusive
Wave offer includes all-inclusive package, up to $2,000 onboard credit, pre-cruise hotel, and transfers.
Seven Million Bulbs in Bloom
Keukenhof Gardens, the world’s largest flower garden, plants over seven million flower bulbs each year. Windstar guests enjoy priority access to this spectacular display of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and orchids spread across 79 acres of meticulously designed gardens.
Two Blooms, Compared
Death Valley Superbloom | Windstar Tulip Cruise | |
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Flowers | Desert gold, poppies, verbena, evening primrose, phacelia, cacti blooms | Tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, crocuses, orchids across 79 acres at Keukenhof |
Season | Mid-February through mid-May (lower elevations peak Feb–April) | Mid-March through mid-May (peak tulip season April–early May) |
Climate | Mild 60–75°F days, clear desert skies, cool evenings | Cool 50–65°F spring weather, occasional rain, long daylight hours |
Location | Death Valley National Park, California — the lowest point in North America | Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Bruges — canals, windmills, and medieval cities |
Experience | Desert resort luxury, guided nature walks, photography workshops, stargazing | Intimate yacht cruise, pick-your-own tulip farm, culinary excursions, cycling tours |
Offers | 20% off Bright Days Offer — valid through September 2026 | All-inclusive package + up to $2,000 onboard credit + pre-cruise hotel night |