Ocean cruise ships call at three Dutch ports in 2026: Passenger Terminal Amsterdam in the city centre, Cruise Terminal Rotterdam, and Felison Cruise Terminal in IJmuiden, 45 to 60 minutes from Amsterdam. This sea cruise calendar lists all 198 confirmed calls with ship name, cruise line, port, and indicative arrival and departure times.
Also visiting Amsterdam by river cruise? See our River Cruise Calendar for ships docking in Amsterdam and Zaandam in 2026 and 2027.
Sailing into a Dutch port? We run private shore excursions from Amsterdam, IJmuiden and Rotterdam, timed to your ship’s scheduled hours in port and with a guaranteed return in time to board.
This page brings together the full 2026 ocean cruise schedule for the three sea cruise ports of the Netherlands in one place. The interactive calendar above lists every ocean cruise ship calling at Amsterdam (Passenger Terminal Amsterdam), Rotterdam (Cruise Terminal Rotterdam) and IJmuiden (Felison Cruise Terminal); with the ship name, date, port, time in port and, where available, the cruise line, ship length, guest capacity and flag. Use the filters to jump to a single port or to search for a specific ship.
Only ocean (sea) cruises are shown. River cruise sailings on the Amstel, IJ and other Dutch waterways are not included. Arrival and departure times are set by the ships’ agents as a guideline and can change, so always confirm with your cruise line before you travel.
| Port | Terminal | To Amsterdam centre | Getting into town | Max ship size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA) | In the city centre | 10-min walk or tram to Centraal Station | Large ships (capped from 2026) |
| IJmuiden | Felison Cruise Terminal | 45 to 60 min (30 km) | Bus, shuttle, taxi or private transfer | Up to 295 m |
| Rotterdam | Cruise Terminal Rotterdam | About 1 hr (75 km) | Walk, water taxi or tram to Rotterdam centre | Large ocean ships |
Piet Heinkade 27, 1019 BR Amsterdam. A city-centre terminal on the IJ waterfront, within walking distance of Amsterdam Central Station and reachable by car, tram, train, and boat. Docking here? See our private shore excursions from Amsterdam cruise port.
Wilhelminakade 699, 3072 AP Rotterdam. The historic Holland America Line quay on the Kop van Zuid, beside Hotel New York, and a short walk or water-taxi ride from the city centre. Docking here? See our private shore excursions from Rotterdam.
On the North Sea Canal at IJmuiden (Velsen), 45 to 60 minutes from Amsterdam. A spacious coastal terminal that handles larger ocean ships of up to 295 metres, with parking that can be reserved in advance. Docking here? See our private IJmuiden shore excursions.
From 2026 the city of Amsterdam is reducing the number of ocean cruise ships allowed at the central Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, with a reported cap of around 100 sea cruise calls per year and a single berth available per day. As a result, a growing number of large ocean ships now dock at the Felison Cruise Terminal in IJmuiden or at Coenhaven, west of the city centre. Longer term, the city plans to move the central cruise terminal away from the IJ waterfront. This is why a combined Netherlands calendar – covering Amsterdam, Rotterdam and IJmuiden together, is the most reliable way to see when and where a particular ship will actually dock.
If your ship is calling at Amsterdam, IJmuiden or Rotterdam, you usually have one full day in port – and it is easily enough for cruise ship visitors to see the highlights. From the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam you can walk straight into the city centre. From IJmuiden it is 45 to 60 minutes to central Amsterdam, and from Rotterdam you are right in the heart of that city. Popular shore excursions include Amsterdam’s canals and museums, the windmills at Zaanse Schans, the tulip gardens at Keukenhof (in season) and the historic town of Haarlem.
Because cruise calls are short, the safest way for cruise passengers to make the most of their day is a private shore excursion built around your exact hours in port, with a guaranteed return to the ship on time. We tailor every cruise tour to your ship’s schedule, whatever your port.
Popular choices for a day in port include Amsterdam in a Day, the Amsterdam City Highlights tour, the windmills of Zaanse Schans and, in spring, the Keukenhof tulip gardens. Need to reach your ship or the airport? See our private transfers and chauffeur service.
See all our private shore excursions from the cruise ports →
