Amsterdam, Holland

Cruises from Amsterdam depart from late spring through early fall.

This vibrant city in the Netherlands, lining a maze of canals, offers endless surprises. The top shore excursions here visit the world-renowned Rijksmuseum (it houses Rembrandt's "Night Watch"), Dam Square and the Royal Palace. In spring, the tulip gardens are a favorite destination. The Anne Frank House and the Heineken Brewery are open for tours.

Language: Dutch
Currency: Euro (EUR)

Driving Directions and Parking Information

Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA)
Port of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Piet Heinkade 27, 1019 BR Amsterdam

From Schiphol International Airport to pier: Exit the airport and take A4 to Amsterdam and then the A10 Amsterdam ring road (north). Leave the A10 Amsterdam ring road (north) at the S114 junction (follow the signs Centrum, Zeeburg and Artis). Turn left at the end of the exit road. Follow the road until you have passed the Piet Hein Tunnel. At the end of the tunnel turn right, following the signs for 'Centrum and Central Station'. You will pass three traffic lights; after the third light, turn right at the second access road. Entrance to the underground parking area is situated in front of the terminal.

Pier Long Term Parking: Parking is located underneath the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA) Daily rate is approximately 16 Euros for cruise passengers and is subject to change.

VCK Waterland Terminal
Elbaweg 10, 1044 AD, Amsterdam

From Schiphol International Airport to pier: Exit the airport and take A4 towards Rotterdam and then take the A5 to Luvernes. Take exit 3 from A5 towards Amsterdam/Westpoort. Turn left onto Luvernes, use the 2nd from the right lane to turn right onto Noordzeeweg/S102. Turn left onto Hornweg, then right onto Elbaweg, arriving at the pier.

Amsterdam, Holland Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 41 42 48 53 61 66 69 70 64 57 48 44
Low 34 32 37 40 46 52 55 55 51 46 39 36
Temperature (Celsius)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 5 6 9 12 16 19 21 21 18 14 9 7
Low 1 0 3 4 8 11 13 13 11 8 4 2
Precipitation
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Inches 3 2 4 2 2 2 3 2 3 4 3 3
Centimeters 8 5 10 5 5 5 8 5 8 10 8 8
Humidity
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Percent 91 91 92 90 87 89 90 91 93 93 92 92


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