Category: Cruises from Amsterdam

Amsterdam is an arrival and departure point for many cruise ships on their way to Northern Europe. This includes cruises to Norway and the Norwegian fjords, as well as Scandinavia and the Baltic. Cruise lines including Azamara, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruises, Holland America Line, Oceania Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Regent Seven Seas, Viking Cruises, and others all provide departures from Amsterdam.

The city of Amsterdam’s official cruise ship port is the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA). The Amsterdam waterfront is home to a variety of one-of-a-kind berthing facilities for the many cruise ships that visit the Dutch capital. The PTA Amsterdam is home to a spacious lobby, extensive dining and retail options, and a helpful tourist information desk. Every year, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA) efficiently docks the ships carrying over 300,000 passengers. The Passenger Terminal in Amsterdam is a very convenient place from which to begin exploring the city of Amsterdam and its canals.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Norwegian Fjords, Baltic and Scandinavia cruise from Amsterdam

No matter which route you choose to take on your cruise through Northern Europe, you will see recognizable sites and scenery along the way. There are a variety of fascinating cruises available around Northern Europe that are suitable for almost any traveler. Find cruises to destinations such as Norway’s Fjords, the Baltic Sea, and Scandinavia that depart from the cruise terminal in Amsterdam and choose the best itinerary.

Norway and Norwegian Fjords

Amsterdam is also a great place to start a cruise up Norway’s west coast toward the North Cape to the land of midnight sun and majestic Northern lights. Those embarking on cruises from Copenhagen can visit places like Stavanger, Haugesund, Olden, Flam, Alesund, Trondheim, Leknes, Eidfjord, Honningsvag, Kristiansand, Geiranger, Hellesylt, the Lofoten Islands, and many more. Most visitors come to see the fjords, two of which—the Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord—are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The longest fjord is Sognefjord, and the Hardangerfjord is well-known for its cherry and apple trees. Nordfjorden is the sixth-longest fjord in Norway, so it’s no surprise that it also attracts many cruise ships.

Baltic Sea

Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Finland, and Sweden are the nine countries that are located on either side of the Baltic Sea. It is easy to arrange a cruise from Amsterdam with stop to any of the Baltic capitals, such as Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Stockholm, or St. Petersburg. There are also stops in Baltic Sea cities like Kiel, Warnemunde, Gdansk, Muuga, Klaipeda, and Visby. on routes that leave from Amsterdam.

Scandinavia

The term Scandinavia in local usage covers the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The cruise may make stops in many locations in Scandinavia, including Copenhagen, Aarhus, Skagen, Gothenburg, and Helsingborg.

Explore cruises out of Amsterdam

Ship schedule from Amsterdam includes Northern Europe, Norway and Norwegian Fjords, Scandinavia and Baltic Sea.