Amsterdam

About Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a cruise homeport and a busy port of call for Baltic, Norwegian, and British Isles itineraries. The Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA) sits on the IJ waterfront a 10-minute walk from Centraal Station, putting the canal belt, the Anne Frank House, and the Museumplein within easy reach. Canal cruises leave from piers adjacent to the terminal. Bicycle tours are another standard option.

• The Port of Amsterdam sits on the former Zuiderzee bay called the IJ and the North Sea Canal, and has been in use since the 13th century.
• Amsterdam was one of the main ports of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) during the 17th century, making it a key node in global trade during the Dutch Golden Age.
• Despite being an inland port, Amsterdam connects to the North Sea through the 26 km North Sea Canal, completed in 1876 to revive the city's flagging trade.
• Today the port of Amsterdam is the 14th busiest in Europe by total cargo tonnage, handling 63 million tons in 2023 — second in the Netherlands only to Rotterdam.
• The Amsterdam cruise terminal is located right in the historic city center near Central Station, meaning passengers step off ships directly into one of Europe's most iconic canal cities.