--- title: "Rotterdam Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam description: "Bold architecture in Europe's biggest port" --- # Rotterdam 🇳🇱 · Netherlands · Northern Europe & Scandinavia > "Bold architecture in Europe's biggest port" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.4h - **Departure Sailings:** 202 - **Visiting Sailings:** 590 - **Cruise Lines:** 11 ## Photos - ![Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1572202378710-71d8b1cce96c?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTgwMDJ8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Daniel Agudelo](https://unsplash.com/@dafeagro?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1566525015882-701472b418fd?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTg5Njl8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Richard Ciraulo](https://unsplash.com/@slowcuzzz?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam/rotterdam-pexels-16558071.webp) © [Adriaan Ploegh / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/cruise-ship-by-de-rotterdam-modern-building-16558071/) - ![Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam/rotterdam-commons-82617218.webp) © [Paul Arps from The Netherlands / CC BY 2.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Markthal_covert_market_(Rotterdam,_Netherlands_2014)_(15565455040).jpg) - ![Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1694563004990-2f1800e0dedd?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MDk1NDV8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Ben Koorengevel](https://unsplash.com/@benkoorengevel?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1465032995827-c3dce1d71c2a?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM3ODU2Mzl8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Jurriaan](https://unsplash.com/@jrriaan?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam/rotterdam-pexels-313738.webp) © [Matthias Zomer / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/rear-view-of-man-photographing-cityscape-313738/) - ![Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam/rotterdam-pexels-31602133.webp) © [Igor Passchier / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/erasmus-bridge-overlooking-rotterdam-cityscape-at-dusk-31602133/) ## Peak season Mar – Oct, Dec 889 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Apr (99 sailings), Aug (98 sailings), Oct (86 sailings) ## About Rotterdam Rotterdam was flattened by bombing in 1940 and rebuilt from scratch, which is why it looks nothing like a typical Dutch canal city. The architecture is aggressively modern: the Cube Houses (tilted yellow boxes on stalks), the Markthal (a horseshoe-shaped market hall with a painted ceiling), and the Erasmus Bridge are all within walking distance of each other. The cruise terminal is centrally located, and trams connect to anything not in walking range. The Delfshaven neighbourhood, one of the few areas that survived the bombing, has old brick buildings and a small harbour where the Pilgrims departed for America in 1620. The Kunsthal and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen (temporarily closed for renovation, but its depot is open) cover modern and old masters respectively. Bitterballen (fried meat croquettes) and stroopwafels are the default street snacks. The currency is the euro, and bicycle traffic is heavy, so watch the bike lanes when crossing streets. ## Your day in Rotterdam Walk from the terminal over Wilhelminapier to the Erasmus Bridge, or take the metro from Wilhelminaplein to the centre. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Wilhelminakade (51.90589, 4.48595) - **Train to Delft, The Hague & Amsterdam**: Rotterdam Centraal, 42 min walk (51.92500, 4.46944) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Erasmus Bridge - Within 30 min: Markthal, Cube Houses, Maritime Museum Rotterdam - Within 45 min: Euromast Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/33664656-2ba2-446a-abe2-243dcb460443.geojson) ### What to see #### Erasmus Bridge Cable-stayed bridge of 1996 across the Nieuwe Maas. 8 min walk. (51.90864, 4.48654) ![Erasmus Bridge](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1569058238735-2e151df34853?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxFcmFzbXVzYnJ1ZyUyMFJvdHRlcmRhbXxlbnwxfHx8fDE3OTQyNTQ5Njh8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75) Photo by [micheile henderson](https://unsplash.com/@micheile?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) #### Markthal Market hall of 2014 with stalls under a painted arched ceiling. 27 min walk. (51.91977, 4.48626) ![Markthal](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q3327230/1c07880d47120956-1440.webp) Photo: [Anton Massalov](https://www.pexels.com/@antonhansenphotography), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/modern-market-hall-in-rotterdam-19137764/) #### Cube Houses Blom cube houses from 1984 on pillars above Blaak. 30 min walk. (51.92039, 4.49013) ![Cube Houses](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q42153772/08e5c172c62e169c-1280.webp) Photo: [djedj](https://pixabay.com/users/djedj-59194/), [Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/), [source](https://pixabay.com/photos/house-home-cubic-house-modern-2665557/) #### Euromast Observation tower from 1960 with views from about 100 m up. 33 min walk. (51.90540, 4.46660) Tickets: [Euromast: Skip The Line Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/tiqets/975031?via=markdown) from €14 ![Euromast](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q969215/cfb24970b7211785-1440.webp) Photo: [Lajos Kristóf Kántor](https://www.pexels.com/@lajos-kristof-kantor-2158796893), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/euromast-tower-in-rotterdam-against-blue-sky-39994146/) #### Maritime Museum Rotterdam Museum from 1874 with ships in the harbour beside it. 23 min walk. (51.91763, 4.48189) ![Maritime Museum Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q2755458/50064e5cfcf7b9e9-1440.webp) Photo: Michielverbeek, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rotterdam%2C_de_Bierhaven-de_Leuvehaven_vanaf_de_Jufferkade_IMG_1815_2018-03-18_12.04.jpg) #### Delfshaven Old harbour quarter that survived the 1940 bombing. Metro. (51.90722, 4.44833) ![Delfshaven](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q1184149/d9c40e37d0838ea4-1440.webp) Photo: Michielverbeek, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rotterdam-Delfshaven%2C_havenzicht1_foto12_2011-01-09_12.51.JPG) ### Day trips Based on 10 h 30 in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Delft**: Train from Rotterdam Centraal, 12 min. About 6 h in Delft. - **The Hague**: Train from Rotterdam Centraal, 26 min. About 5 h 30 in The Hague. Tour: [Escher in The Palace The Hague: Entry Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/tiqets/974982?via=markdown) from €15 - **Amsterdam**: Train from Rotterdam Centraal, 1 h. About 4 h 30 in Amsterdam. Tour: [Tulip Experience Amsterdam: Entry Ticket + Optional Audio Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/tiqets/1025807?via=markdown) from €13 Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Euro (EUR) - **Language:** Dutch - **Timezone:** Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Service included; rounding up appreciated ## Location Coordinates: 51.9054, 4.4843 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Rotterdam/@51.90537,4.48431,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Rotterdam&ll=51.90537,4.48431&z=13) ## Things to do in Rotterdam Fit a ~10h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Rotterdam in half a day: All-inclusive, Authentic private Tour of Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/269c5405-a033-436d-b13e-3b3b53040d84?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (171) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, 12:30 PM–4:30 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €135 | Viator | | [All-Inclusive Private Windmill Tour to Kinderdijk from Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e8d29976-e678-4945-857b-6d9742af75b8?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (84) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, 12:30 PM–4:30 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €190 | Viator | | [Rotterdam Bike Tour - all the Highlights](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2f4ad735-d95f-407f-838a-0251e8de483d?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (121) | 2h 30m | 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, 10:30 AM–1:00 PM, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM, 12:00 PM–2:30 PM, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM, 3:00 PM–5:30 PM, 4:00 PM–6:30 PM | Fits your port day | €45 | Viator | | [Keukenhof Day Trip from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal by luxury coach](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ca7924f7-cdae-4119-b6e1-0da14115bd56?via=markdown) | 4.6★ (29) | 6h 30m | 8:30 AM–3:00 PM, 11:30 AM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €53 | Viator | | [Guided 3-Hour Food Tasting Experience in Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/82ff1105-82c4-4170-a450-0c1ab89c0fba?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (31) | 3h | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | Fits your port day | €85 | Viator | | [seeBreda Fietstour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8aa512f1-cd2c-49e1-b36e-04f5e459fe20?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (61) | 3h | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €31 | Viator | | [Rotterdam Highlights & Spies: Exploration Game & Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/416a61a9-dbc2-42a8-aa54-041ac9294a14?via=markdown) | 4.1★ (53) | 2h | – | Fits your port day | €6 | Viator | | [Rotterdam & Delft: Private Tour with Cube House and Transfer](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0c253fdb-cfd6-4a74-9067-bdc897c4cdfb?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (16) | 5h | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, 1:30 PM–6:30 PM | Fits your port day | €240 | Viator | | [Discover the best spots in Rotterdam with Outside Escape](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9fb10607-cbe2-4b49-bea5-f80f0962c910?via=markdown) | 4.5★ (25) | 2h | – | Fits your port day | €28 | Viator | | [Private Walking Food Tour of Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fee3e374-c08b-4d78-bf82-9be76e0e1dc5?via=markdown) | 4.5★ (19) | 2h | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM | Fits your port day | €110 | Viator | | [Private Tour to Royal Delft Museum - From Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/72696ab6-6bae-472a-932a-7389467a14b5?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (4) | 3h | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, 12:30 PM–3:30 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €160 | Viator | | [Rotterdam Private Walking Tour with a Local](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/845dbc55-30ba-42d0-9868-abb9f3ee9e83?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (18) | 6h | 8:00 AM–2:00 PM, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 1:00 PM–7:00 PM, 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM, 4:00 PM–10:00 PM, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM+1, 7:00 PM–1:00 AM+1, 8:00 PM–2:00 AM+1, 11:00 PM–5:00 AM+1 | Fits your port day | €55 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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