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12
Aug
ms Rotterdam 14/8 – 21/8 – 28/8 – 11/9 departs from Rotterdam

ms Rotterdam 14/8 – 21/8 – 28/8 – 11/9 departs from Rotterdam

The MS Rotterdam from August 14,21,28 August and 11 September will depart from Rotterdam and not from Amsterdam. This is because of the salinity problems. Measures have been taken, including an adjusted lock regime for the locks in IJmuiden. This…

26
Jul
Adjusted passage regime at IJmuiden sea lock affects calls at Cruise Port Amsterdam

Adjusted passage regime at IJmuiden sea lock affects calls at Cruise Port Amsterdam

As a result of a prolonged period of drought and a shortage of meltwater and rainwater, the Netherlands is experiencing low river levels and high salinity levels. To monitor the quality of the water, Rijkswaterstaat has taken measures from 19…

27
Jun
A busy day with four cruisevessels

A busy day with four cruisevessels

With four sea cruise vessels docked around the terminal, Sunday 26 June was one of the busiest days of the year! The Celebrity Apex and the Rotterdam were docked at the terminal, the Azamara Quest in the Westhaven at VCK…

24
May
MAIDEN CALL; Norwegian dawn

MAIDEN CALL; Norwegian dawn

We finish this month's maiden calls with the visit of Norwegian Dawn. No Plaque & Key Ceremony today, but she'll be at our dock more often so we take a rain check on that. This week we have a lovely…

14
Mar
Cruise Port Amsterdam’s first river cruise season has started!

Cruise Port Amsterdam’s first river cruise season has started!

After the official transfer of river cruise handling on January 1st, it is now time for the kick-off of the season. The handling of ocean and river cruises has many similarities, but there are also differences. The number of calls…

04
Feb
Ventura 1st cruiseship

Ventura 1st cruiseship

On Tuesday the 8th of February, the first cruise ship of this year will enter the new IJmuiden lock and set sail for Cruise Port Amsterdam! The Ventura is the first cruiseship to dock in Amsterdam. The Ventura is 289…