Welcome to Amsterdam

Cruise Port Amsterdam is very happy to welcome you in our port. On this page you find all the information you need about the berth locations, quay services, daily tourist tax and how to be a good neighbour for our local residents. We wish you and your crew a happy stay in Amsterdam!

Notify arrival and departure

Amsterdam is the largest river cruise port in Northwest Europe. With roughly 66.000 ship movements every year, the River IJ is a true water highway. For security reasons, it is mandatory to notify the Port Authority upon the following cases:

1. Always report to Traffic Control upon entering sector on relevant VHF channel
2. Always report to Traffic Control upon departure from berth on the relevant VHF channel.
3. Always report any special maneuvers, e.g. turning or SB-SB passing, to Port Authority on the relevant VHF channel.
4. Obligation to tune in and be available on the relevant VHF channel.

Please note: Some moorings have a generator ban. For an up-to-date overview check https://www.portofamsterdam.com/en/shipping/inland-shipping/facilities

Use CruiseDock to check your berth reservation

A berth for your ship has been reserved in CruiseDock. You can find your assigned berth on the Cruise Dock website: www.cruisedock.nl In case you do not have access to CruiseDock, you can contact the organisation that made the booking for your ship. They can assist you finding your berth.

Tourist Tax

As of January 1st 2019, the City of Amsterdam has introduced a Day Tourist Tax for TRANSIT sea cruise and river cruise passengers that moor within the municipal boundaries of Amsterdam.

To whom does the Day Tourist Tax apply?

• TRANSIT-passengers, for whom Amsterdam is a stopover; and who are moored in Amsterdam (not in another municipality)
• The tax rate is €14 per person (2 years old and up), per day (24 hours – or a part of it). Crew members are exempted from tourist tax. The Day Tourist Tax must be registered in CruiseDock