IJmuiden Cruise Port
Amsterdam, Netherlands · Northern Europe
Cruise ships dock at Felison Cruise Quay — Main Berth, Amsterdam.
Plan my port daysCoastal cruise port 30 km from Amsterdam — used by larger ships that can't enter the canal to the PTA terminal.
At a glance
Port summary
IJmuiden's Felison Cruise Terminal sits at the entrance to the North Sea Canal. Most cruise lines run a paid shuttle to Amsterdam Centraal; public bus 82 is the cheaper alternative via Sloterdijk station. The town itself is quiet, but the beach and Pier IJmuiden are a short walk from the terminal.
Cruise dock
Felison Cruise Quay — Main Berth
The single cruise berth at IJmuiden, located at the Felison Cruise Terminal on Sluisplein. Used by all cruise calls; large ships moor here when they cannot pass the locks to Amsterdam's PTA quay. Walking distance to the IJmuiden beach and Pier IJmuiden.
Latitude: 52.459379, Longitude: 4.568619
See dock on port map →Getting to Amsterdam
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards are fine for almost everything; carry a small amount of cash for tips and beach kiosks.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedAmsterdam highlights coach and canal cruise
≈ 5 h · sold by 8 cruise lines
Cruise line
€120$134
Do it yourself
€58$65
Save ≈ €62Save ≈ $69 (52% off)
From Felison Cruise Terminal walk 5 min to the IJmuiden Badweg stop across the road; Connexxion bus 382 runs every 30 min to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station (~40 min), then NS trains run every 10 min for the 10-min hop to Amsterdam Centraal. Buy the Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket (ARTT) at €23/day for unlimited bus/train/tram coverage all day. Stromma's 100 Highlights canal cruise departs every 30 min from Damrak (10-min walk from Centraal) at €20pp and is the closest match to the cruise-line glass-top loop.
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Zaanse Schans windmill village and Dutch crafts
≈ 4 h · sold by 7 cruise lines
Cruise line
€75$84
Do it yourself
€39$44
Save ≈ €36Save ≈ $40 (48% off)
The open-air village itself is free and walk-up. From Felison take bus 382 to Sloterdijk (40 min), then the NS Sprinter to Zaandijk-Zaanse Schans (15 min, every 15 min). A 10-min walk over the wooden Julianabrug bridge puts you at the village entrance. Individual mill entry is ~€6 each (pay at the door); the Catharina Hoeve cheese farm and the clog workshop are free with on-the-spot tasting and demos. The ARTT covers the full bus + NS train round trip.
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Ready-made port days
12 plansAmsterdam Greatest Hits from IJmuiden
The whole reason your ship stops at IJmuiden — canals, Dam Square and the Jordaan, done yourself for a fraction of the tour price.
Amsterdam by Canal — the Gentle Classic
Let the city come to you: a covered glass-top canal cruise bookended by an easy stroll, ideal if the forecast is grey.
Anne Frank House & the Jordaan
The most moving hour in Amsterdam — but only if you've secured the online-only ticket weeks ahead.
Dutch Masters at the Rijksmuseum
Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer's Milkmaid under one roof — the ultimate rainy-day day out from IJmuiden.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Amsterdam?
- Your ship docks directly at the Amsterdam cruise terminal in Netherlands.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Amsterdam?
- Yes. Amsterdam is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Amsterdam centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Local bus, Taxi, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Amsterdam?
- Plan for at least 6 hours ashore to see Amsterdam independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Amsterdam and are cards accepted?
- Amsterdam uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Amsterdam cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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