Norwegian Sky was NCL’s regular on the Dutch coast in 2026, calling through the summer at the Felison Cruise Terminal in IJmuiden. Her short September stop in Rotterdam was cancelled when the ship left the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, so the IJmuiden calls were her last in the Netherlands.
Her mid-size (around 2,000 guests) keeps disembarkation quick, which matters at IJmuiden where your real planning question is not what to see but how to get there: Amsterdam is 30 kilometres away.
Ship Facts
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Length | 258 metres |
| Decks | 12 |
| Guests | approx. 2,000 |
| Flag | Bahamas |
| Dutch terminals | Felison Cruise Terminal IJmuiden; Cruise Terminal Rotterdam |
Upcoming Calls in the Netherlands
All confirmed Norwegian Sky calls in the Netherlands, from the official port calendars. Full schedules: IJmuiden ship schedule and Rotterdam ship schedule.
| Date | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 26 May 2026 | IJmuiden | — | — |
| Mon 15 Jun 2026 | IJmuiden | — | — |
| Mon 6 Jul 2026 | IJmuiden | — | — |
| Mon 27 Jul 2026 | IJmuiden | — | — |
| Mon 17 Aug 2026 | IJmuiden | — | — |
| Fri 21 Aug 2026 | IJmuiden | — | — |
| Mon 28 Sep 2026 | Rotterdam | 14:00 | 20:00 |
Your Time Ashore
The 6 July call shows the pattern: arrival late morning (11:30), departure 20:00. That is enough for Amsterdam if you move immediately, but a relaxed afternoon in Haarlem, 25 minutes from the terminal, often makes the better day, with the Grote Markt, the Frans Hals Museum and canal-side terraces.
The Rotterdam call on 28 September will not take place — see the notice above. It was scheduled for 14:00 to 20:00, and that six-hour mid-afternoon window is still the pattern worth planning for on any short Rotterdam stop: stay local, because the terminal is in the city centre and the Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and an early dinner are all within a short walk.
- IJmuiden transport: all options compared, from the 74 bus to shuttles.
- Better-than-Amsterdam option: Haarlem from IJmuiden fits the late-morning arrival perfectly.
- Going for Amsterdam anyway: pre-booked timed tickets on Tiqets are essential with a compressed window.
- Rotterdam stop (this call is cancelled): our one-day itinerary has a half-day variant that fits 14:00–20:00.
FAQ
Where does Norwegian Sky dock for Amsterdam
At the Felison Cruise Terminal in IJmuiden, Cruiseboulevard 10, about 30 kilometres from Amsterdam. Plan roughly an hour of travel time each way to the city.
What are Norwegian Sky’s port times in IJmuiden
The 6 July 2026 call runs 11:30 to 20:00; for other calls IJmuiden does not publish exact times. Your ship’s daily programme is the reliable source.
Is six hours enough for Rotterdam
Yes, if you stay central. From Cruise Terminal Rotterdam you can walk the Erasmus Bridge, Markthal and Cube Houses loop in an afternoon and be back with time to spare.
Call data: official port calendars of Rotterdam, Amsterdam and IJmuiden. Last updated 25 September 2026. Times are indicative; always verify with the cruise line.