Explore on your own rating
Central terminal with metro steps away.
Where ships dock
- Cruise Terminal Rotterdam, Wilhelminakade
Getting to town
Walk over the Erasmus Bridge to the center, or take the metro from Wilhelminaplein (3–4 minutes' walk) to Beurs.
Metro, trams and water taxis.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.
Top sights nearby
- Cube Houses and Markthal
- Erasmus Bridge
- Kinderdijk windmills (tour or boat)
- Delft (train)
Beaches
- None nearby
Safety & tips
- Use contactless cards on transit.
- Markthal is great for lunch.
- Kinderdijk boats are seasonal.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Allow 30 minutes back from the center.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.