Private Rotterdam shore excursion for cruise passengers
Tailor-Made: 5,5-Hour Shore Excursion (Including 2-Hour Walking Tour and 3-Hour Rotte River Cruise).
Arriving in Rotterdam by cruise ship? Experience the best of the city and countryside in just 5 hours with this fully personalized private shore excursion, designed to match your cruise schedule and personal interests. Whether you're sailing with Holland America Line, AIDA Cruises, Royal Caribbean, or any other major line—we have your day covered.
✅ Why Cruise Passengers Love This Tour
- ⏱️ Duration: 5,5 hours. First enjoy your breakfast on the cruise ship. No rushing off the ship and back to your ship
- 💼 Private Group: For 2–5 guests (min. age: 8), no outside participants
- 🧭 Tailor-Made: Customize the route, pace, and interests
- 🌤️ Weather-Dependent Cruise: Boat operates only in dry conditions, wind <4, and temps 19°C+
- 🌍 Languages: English or Dutch
- 🧾 All-Inclusive: No hidden fees
- 👟 Easy: no time consuming transfers. Start of the 2 hours city walk is at the cruise terminal
❓What is included?
1) 👟 2-Hour Walking City Tour
- 📸 Highlights of Rotterdam city center
- 📸 Cube Houses & Erasmus Bridge
- ⚓ Historic Oude Haven & WWII history
- 🍎 Markthal food market
- 🧭 Insider local tips, culture & photo stops
2) 🌿 3-Hour Rotte River Cruise Highlights
- 🌾 Peaceful nature just outside the city center
- 🌬️ Pass by a few historic Dutch windmills
- 🛶 Pass by charming houseboats
- 🍷 Bring-your-own or custom onboard catering available
- 🛑 Note: No restrooms or electricity on the boat
- 🛑 Note: This tour explores the peaceful Rotte River—Rotterdam’s namesake—not the industrial Port of Rotterdam.
3) 👟 Approximately 30 minutes to walk back to the cruise terminal via Erasmus Bridge
💶 Pricing & booking:
- €150 per person / €300 per private group (5,5 hours)
- Possibility to extend: + €30 per person per hour / €60 per group per hour
- Secure online booking
- Free cancellation up to 72 hours before
- Full refund if boat cruise cannot operate due to weather
📍 Meeting Point
Just outside the Rotterdam Cruise Terminal in front of the Coffee Company at Wilhelminakade 306 in Rotterdam.
❓ FAQ:
Will I be back before my ship departs? Yes—this tour is timed precisely to get you back with time to spare
Can I request specific stops or lunch? Absolutely, it’s your tour—just let us know!
Food included? Not by default, but catering available on request a tailormade quote can be made. Just before we board the boat we can pass by a supermarket if you like.
What happens in bad weather? We adjust the itinerary or give a full refund
Can I bring shopping bags or luggage? Small bags are fine; it is best to leave your luggage on the cruise ship
Mobility concerns? Unfortunately, the tour is not suitable for mobility-impaired guests
🛳️ Cruise ships:
We’ve scheduled this Rotterdam shore excursion to welcome guests from the following cruise ships in 2025:
- Holland America Line (HAL) - Rotterdam: Jul 5, Jul 12, Jul 26, Aug 2, Aug 9, Aug 16, Aug 30, Sep 13, Sep 20. Cruise ship in port 07:00-15:00. Start time excursion: 08:30.
- Holland America Line (HAL) - Nieuw Statendam: Jul 27, Aug 10, Aug 24. Cruise ship in port 07:00-15:00. Start time excursion: 08:30.
- Holland America Line (HAL) - Zuiderdam: Aug 5. Cruise ship in port 07:00-17:00. Start time excursion: 10:00.
- AIDA Cruises - AIDAperla: Jul 10, Jul 24, Aug 7, Aug 21, Sep 4, Sep 18. Cruise ship in port 08:00-22:00. Start time excursion: 10:30.
- Royal Caribbean - Independence of the Seas: Jul 23, Aug 15. Cruise ship in port 11:00-21:00. Start time excursion: 12:30.
- Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Apex: Aug 23. Cruise ship in port 07:00-20:00. Start time excursion: 10:30.
- Silversea - Silver Shadow: Jul 7. Cruise ship in port 08:00-19:00. Start time excursion: 10:30.
- Seabourn - Seabourn Sojourn: Jul 25. Cruise ship in port 09:00-18:00. Start time excursion: 10:30.
- P&O Cruises - Ventura: Aug 25. Cruise ship full day in port. Start time excursion: 10:30.
- Regent Seven Seas - Seven Seas Navigator: Sep 2. Cruise ship in port 09:00-20:00. Start time excursion: 10:30.
- Cunard - Queen Mary 2: Sep 12. Cruise ship in port 07:00-midnight. Start time excursion: 10:30.
- Princess Cruises - Emerald Princess: Sep 17. Cruise ship in port 08:00-22:00. Start time excursion: 10:30
If your ship isn't listed, just contact us—we can tailor this experience to your schedule too!
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