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Netherlands · Ships call at Amsterdam, Holland
Ships use Passenger Terminal Amsterdam on Piet Heinkade, about a kilometer from Amsterdam Centraal. Schiphol is about 30 minutes away by car, or 17 minutes by train to Centraal followed by a 15-minute walk or one tram stop. Some lines sail from IJmuiden instead, so check your booking.
Ships leave from Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, Piet Heinkade 27, 1019 BR Amsterdam. (Sources: Holland America Line, Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
Most canal cruises last about an hour, with very little walking.
Source: Adventour Begins
The national museum. Allow about 2 hours, and head for the Gallery of Honour if time is short.
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Allow 1.5 to 2 hours. Tickets are timed, so book ahead.
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Tickets are sold online only, with timed entry. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours.
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The heart of the old city, with the Royal Palace, first built as the 17th-century city hall.
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Windmills and old wooden houses, one of the most popular half-day trips from the city. Entry is free.
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Northern Europe
MSC Cruises · MSC Preziosa
Northern Europe
MSC Cruises · MSC Preziosa
Northern Europe
MSC Cruises · MSC Preziosa
Northern Europe
MSC Cruises · MSC Preziosa
Northern Europe
MSC Cruises · MSC Preziosa
Zeebrugge, Amsterdam And Cherbourg
Cunard Cruises · Queen Victoria
The best months to visit Amsterdam by cruise ship are June, July, August. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: Canal cruise; Rijksmuseum; Van Gogh Museum; Anne Frank House; Dam Square; Zaanse Schans.
Amsterdam is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Amsterdam.