Cruise ports in Cruises in the Netherlands

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The Netherlands’ cruise ports connect North Sea access routes with the Rhine–Meuse delta. Rotterdam welcomes ocean-going and river cruise ships; Amsterdam is a starting or ending point for river cruises along the Rhine, Main and Danube. Ocean-going ships reach Amsterdam’s city port via the North Sea approach at IJmuiden.

Ocean Cruises

Rotterdam’s Cruise Terminal is centrally located on the Wilhelminapier. In Amsterdam, the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam is on the IJ; ocean-going ships reach the port area from the sea through the locks at IJmuiden. Check your itinerary to see whether your ship docks at the city port or in IJmuiden.

River Cruises

Amsterdam connects river cruises along the Rhine, Main and Danube as a starting and ending point. Rotterdam adds river cruise ships in the Rhine–Meuse delta to the options. For your trip, choose the embarkation point specified in the schedule and the listed river segments.

Check Your Docking Location Before Traveling

Plan your journey to the embarkation point specified in your travel documents. In Amsterdam, the city port and the North Sea approach at IJmuiden are different locations; in Rotterdam, the transfer depends on the specific berth. With the confirmed port address, you can plan your journey and shore visit accordingly.