Book a cruise departing from Rotterdam, and experience Europe’s busiest port, famously known as ‘Manhattan-on-the-Maas.’ Before you set sail, explore modern architecture, acclaimed museums, and trendy boutiques. Visit Wilhelminakade, home to the original Holland America Line office building, now a hotel, or wander canal-side art studios, antique shops, and lively gin bars. Rotterdam is the perfect place to start your journey.
Cruises from Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Things To Do in Rotterdam
Kinderdijk Windmills
Kinderdijk’s 19 windmills, built in the 1700s, form the largest historic collection in the Netherlands—some still in use today. Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site by guided tour from Rotterdam, or bike and ferry there for a scenic adventure.
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Kinderdijk Windmills
Kinderdijk’s 19 windmills, built in the 1700s, form the largest historic collection in the Netherlands—some still in use today. Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site by guided tour from Rotterdam, or bike and ferry there for a scenic adventure.
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Rotterdam Cruise Information
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Copenhagen
Fall in love with this capital’s fairy-tale charm and stroll the streets that inspired Hans Christian Andersen.
Amsterdam
Cruises from Amsterdam begin in a vibrant, laid-back city rich with culture. Cruise or bike the fairytale canals, browse the floating Bloemenmarkt, and sample street eats like bitterballen and stroopwafel before you sail.
Dover (London)
Dover is approximately two hours from London's Bustling streets. A high-speed train of sightseeing excursion will whisk you into the heart of the city, where you can visit iconic attractions such as Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and Westminister Abbey.
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