Your complete guide to shore excursions and port arrival tips for Rotterdam, IJmuiden, and Amsterdam cruise ports in the Netherlands.
Holland Shore Days
Dutch Food & Drink Guide for Cruise Passengers: What to Eat, Drink and Bring Home
Your complete Dutch food guide for cruise passengers. Stroopwafels, haring, kibbeling, Dutch cheese, bitterballen — what to eat, where to find it, and the best food souvenirs to bring home.
Beyond the Ports: Best Day Trips from Dutch Cruise Terminals (Delft, Haarlem, The Hague, Keukenhof)
The best day trips from Rotterdam, Amsterdam and IJmuiden cruise ports. Kinderdijk, Delft, Haarlem, The Hague, Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans — ranked and compared for cruise passengers.
Rotterdam vs Amsterdam: Which Dutch Cruise Port Should You Explore on Your Shore Day?
Rotterdam or Amsterdam on your shore day? We compare both Dutch cruise ports head to head — architecture, attractions, day trips, crowds and family options — to help you choose.
Tulip Season & Cruising: How to See the Best of the Netherlands in Spring
Cruising the Netherlands in spring? Here’s everything you need to know about tulip season — Keukenhof, the Bollenstreek fields, the Flower Parade, and how to visit from Rotterdam, Amsterdam and IJmuiden.
The Dutch Cruise Experience: What to Expect When Your Ship Calls in the Netherlands
Everything cruise passengers need to know about visiting the Netherlands by ship. Rotterdam, Amsterdam and IJmuiden explained — with practical tips, day trip options and advice for first-timers.