AIDAperla gives her guests something no other regular Rotterdam caller does: time. Where most ships depart at 15:00 or 17:00, the AIDA Cruises ship stays from 08:00 until 22:00 or even 23:00 on every 2026 call, a fourteen-hour window that turns a shore day into something closer to a mini-break.
She calls roughly every two weeks from July into November at Cruise Terminal Rotterdam, right on the Wilhelminapier in the city centre.
Ship Facts
| Cruise line | AIDA Cruises |
| Length | 300 metres |
| Decks | 18 |
| Guests | approx. 3,300 |
| Flag | Italy |
| Dutch terminal | Cruise Terminal Rotterdam, Wilhelminakade 699 |
Upcoming Calls in the Netherlands
All confirmed AIDAperla calls at Rotterdam, from the official Cruise Port Rotterdam calendar. See the full Rotterdam ship schedule for all ships.
| Date | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 16 Jul 2026 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 30 Jul 2026 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 23:00 |
| Thu 13 Aug 2026 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 27 Aug 2026 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 10 Sep 2026 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 24 Sep 2026 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 8 Oct 2026 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 22 Oct 2026 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Sat 22 May 2027 | Rotterdam | 09:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 3 Jun 2027 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 17 Jun 2027 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 1 Jul 2027 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 15 Jul 2027 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 29 Jul 2027 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 12 Aug 2027 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 26 Aug 2027 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 9 Sep 2027 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 23 Sep 2027 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 7 Oct 2027 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 21 Oct 2027 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Tue 2 Nov 2027 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Thu 4 Nov 2027 | Rotterdam | 08:00 | 22:00 |
Your Time Ashore
Fourteen hours means you do not have to choose. A full Rotterdam morning (Markthal, Cube Houses, Erasmus Bridge), a train to Delft or The Hague in the afternoon, and still time for dinner on the Witte de Withstraat before walking back to the ship. Even a day trip to Amsterdam, 40 minutes by Intercity, fits without stress.
The evening is the real gift: Rotterdam’s skyline lights up after dark, and the view of the illuminated Erasmus Bridge from the Wilhelminapier, two minutes from the gangway, is the best free attraction in the city.
- Combine city and countryside: Kinderdijk’s windmills by waterbus in the morning, city afternoon, dinner in the evening.
- Day trip option: Delft and The Hague without time pressure.
- Pre-book: Rotterdam attraction tickets on Tiqets, including the Euromast for the sunset view.
- Eating out: our Rotterdam restaurant guide covers dinner options near the terminal.
FAQ
How long does AIDAperla stay in Rotterdam
On every 2026 call AIDAperla stays from 08:00 until 22:00 or 23:00, around fourteen hours. That is the longest regular shore window of any ship calling at Rotterdam.
Where does AIDAperla dock in Rotterdam
At Cruise Terminal Rotterdam on the Wilhelminapier, in the city centre. The Markthal and Cube Houses are a twenty-minute walk across the Erasmus Bridge.
Can I visit Amsterdam from AIDAperla’s Rotterdam call
Yes. The Intercity train from Rotterdam Centraal reaches Amsterdam in about 40 minutes. With a 22:00 departure there is enough margin for a full Amsterdam day, but keep an eye on return trains after 19:00.
Call data: official port calendars of Rotterdam, Amsterdam and IJmuiden. Last updated 28 August 2026. Times are indicative; always verify with the cruise line.