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Netherlands · Ships call at Rotterdam, Holland
Cold and gray
Rotterdam in December brings cooler conditions, with highs around 45°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Rain is uncommon, with only about 3 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Cold and gray.
Crowds are moderate in December, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during December, with the date each one leaves port.
Northern Lights & Mediterranean: Lisbon Overnight
HAL Cruises
Sails Nov 7, 2026
Metropolen & Sudnorwegen ab Hamburg
AIDA Cruises
Sails Nov 21, 2026
Mediterranean & Atlantic Treasures: Lisbon Overnight
HAL Cruises
Sails Nov 21, 2026
Atlantic Treasures & Cultural Crossing
HAL Cruises
Sails Nov 21, 2026
Northern Europe
MSC Cruises
Sails Nov 25, 2026
Northern Europe
MSC Cruises
Sails Nov 26, 2026
Ships use Cruise Terminal Rotterdam on Wilhelminakade, on the south bank next to the Erasmus Bridge, a short walk across the bridge from the city center. Most cruisers fly into Amsterdam Schiphol, about an hour away by car, or take the train to Rotterdam Centraal and a short metro ride to the terminal.
The average high temperature in Rotterdam during December is 45°F, with a low of 37°F.
Rotterdam typically sees 3 days of rain in December. Cold and gray.
For a December cruise to Rotterdam, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.