--- title: "IJmuiden (Amsterdam) Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/ijmuiden-amsterdam description: "Amsterdam's North Sea gateway" --- # IJmuiden (Amsterdam) ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท Netherlands ยท Northern Europe & Scandinavia > "Amsterdam's North Sea gateway" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.9h - **Visiting Sailings:** 47 - **Cruise Lines:** 3 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Aug (8 sailings), May (7 sailings), Nov (7 sailings) ## About IJmuiden (Amsterdam) IJmuiden is the port for Amsterdam, about 30 minutes away by shuttle, bus, or train. The Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket covers trams, buses, and trains across the city and is the cheapest way to get around. Taxis exist but cost significantly more. Remember to check in and out when using trams or buses, as the system requires it for ticket validation. Amsterdam itself needs little introduction: the canal ring, the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House, the Jordaan neighbourhood. Book museum tickets online in advance, as queues are long. If you'd rather stay near the port, IJmuiden has a long sandy beach and a few seafood restaurants along the harbour. The Forteiland, a 19th-century island fortress in the North Sea Canal, runs guided tours in summer. Most people head straight to Amsterdam, which is fair enough, but IJmuiden holds its own for a quieter afternoon. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Dutch - **Timezone:** Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Service included; rounding up appreciated ## Location Coordinates: 52.4642, 4.5811 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+IJmuiden%20(Amsterdam)/@52.46422,4.58113,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20IJmuiden%20(Amsterdam)&ll=52.46422,4.58113&z=13) ## Things to Do in IJmuiden (Amsterdam) Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/93035db6-4615-40a1-bc38-c969776aa580.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (18,975) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ24 | Viator | | [Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/29981463-87fe-44e3-a254-c961c545f60a.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (6,698) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ79 | Viator | | [Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/25f6fd16-8a92-4853-94e5-098615114f0e.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (6,673) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ18 | Viator | | [Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bb02c2d2-5fc7-46bd-9683-94c478ede689.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (6,869) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ20 | Viator | | [Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/713698e7-8adb-4acc-a94d-511d73fb0fb1.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (5,940) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ18 | Viator | | [10 Tastes of Amsterdam Food Tour: Small Group, Full Meal & Drinks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d6656622-a03f-44e5-b2fb-b170f2582722.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (4,475) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ94 | Viator | | [Amsterdam 90 minutes Canal Cruise with bar and snacks on board.](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a37e208d-fe4b-4dae-bdde-300fa0db986b.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (3,620) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ23 | Viator | | [Amsterdam: Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/eefcabb3-e203-4e89-b88e-2bd4b9d19568.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (3,130) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ19 | Viator | | [Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3e4138f0-603b-45b5-894b-461cd11c956b.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (2,466) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ18 | Viator | | [Amsterdam Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5f54c031-5123-417d-aa36-6b82cf47c5be.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (1,874) | 0h 45m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ23 | Viator | | [Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Exclusive Tour w/ Reserved Entry](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1ee10da2-932f-4180-9357-d8404b65475f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (1,814) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ159 | Viator | | [Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/129d074c-2eb7-4aa5-a6ba-33c54c30c453.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,514) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ159 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md): 14 nm - [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md): 34 nm - [Zeebrugge](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/zeebrugge.md): 85 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/white-cliff-dash-amsterdam-dover~COSTA-FAVOLOSA-20261108-4.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ353 per person (โ‚ฌ706 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Costa Favolosa](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-favolosa.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-08 - **Itinerary:** White Cliff Dash โ€“ Amsterdam & Dover ## Featured Cruises from IJmuiden (Amsterdam) Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Lisbon to London โ€“ Porto & Zeebrugge](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lisbon-to-london-porto-zeebrugge~NCL-STAR-20270418-11.md) | Norwegian Star | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2027-04-18 | 11 | โ‚ฌ948 | | [North Sea Cobblestones โ€“ Oslo, Aarhus & Copenhagen](https://cruisello.com/cruises/north-sea-cobblestones-oslo-aarhus-copenhagen~NCL-JEWEL-20270526-9.md) | Norwegian Jewel | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2027-05-26 | 9 | โ‚ฌ1,655 | | [Chalk & Canals โ€“ Dover, Cherbourg & IJmuiden](https://cruisello.com/cruises/chalk-canals-dover-cherbourg-ijmuiden~AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270411-5.md) | AIDAluna | AIDA Cruises | 2027-04-11 | 5 | โ‚ฌ695 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting IJmuiden (Amsterdam)](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=ijmuiden_amsterdam) (47 sailings) ## Browse - [Northern Europe & Scandinavia cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)