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Scenic view of Amsterdam’s waterfront with canal boats on the water, historic Dutch buildings with red and brown facades and a large domed church rising behind them under a bright blue sky.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Cruises to Amsterdam (IJmuiden), Netherlands

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Things to do in Amsterdam

When your cruise docks in IJmuiden, you’re stepping into a curious mash-up of industrial edge and wind-swept beach town, where the Sea Lock is massive, the fish is fresh and Amsterdam is only a short ride away. While the city center doesn't allow large cruise ships in the city center, the North Sea Canal delivers you to this dynamic gateway. Once on land, expect a carousel of culture: canal tours, Van Gogh’s brushwork, medieval towns and cheese wheels the size of hubcaps.

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  • Yellow bicycle parked on a canal bridge in Amsterdam, framed by colorful flower baskets, with traditional Dutch buildings and a calm waterway stretching into the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

    Drift through the historic canals on a classic canal tour.

  • Exterior view of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam featuring a modern glass façade, a brick annex and visitors walking across a wide plaza under a bright blue sky.

    Visit the Van Gogh Museum or the Rijksmuseum to see masterpieces that made art history.

  • Lush garden in Edam filled with yellow, pink and white flowers, trimmed hedges and small trees set in front of traditional brick cottages with tiled roofs.

    Explore the flower-filled lanes of Edam or browse blue-and-white ceramics in Delft.

  • Winding dirt path cutting through grassy dunes and low shrubs inside National Park Zuid-Kennemerland with soft hills rising under a hazy blue sky.

    Venture out to National Park Zuid-Kennemerland for dunes, deer and impromptu hiking moments.

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Shore excursions to explore in Amsterdam

Whether you want to see Rembrandt’s old digs or sip craft beer in a church-turned-brewery, there’s an excursion here that feels like it was made specifically for you. Pick one (or a few) and lean in.

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  • Sunset view of a narrow street in Amsterdam’s Nine Streets district, lined with historic Dutch canal houses featuring ornate gables and large windows, with soft evening light illuminating the buildings.

    Amsterdam On Your Own

    This one’s for the self-starters and snackers. After a scenic 28-mile coach ride from port to the city, you're dropped off near the center with a map and lots of free time. Hit the Van Gogh Museum, snag a stroopwafel, shop in the Nine Streets or just park yourself canal-side and boatwatch. A guide is onboard the bus to field questions, but the day is all yours to explore.

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  • helves stacked with round yellow cheese wheels inside a Dutch dairy shop.

    Marken & Volendam Dairy Farm

    Marken is that kind of village that would feel too idealized to be true if people didn’t  actually live there. Walk past wooden homes propped on stilts to fight the tides, then move on to Volendam (a hamlet with drawbridges, canals and possibly the world’s cutest harbor). The grand finale? Cheese. Lots of it. At a dairy farm.

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  • A tabletop scene showing three vases at different stages of Delft pottery painting, surrounded by brushes, paint trays and a sample tile with floral designs.

    Delft Factory & The Hague

    Meet Delft: the birthplace of that iconic blue pottery. It’s also your new favorite day trip. You’ll visit the last standing Delftware factory, watch artists hand-paint porcelain and then stroll through the charming canal-lined streets. On the way back, drive through The Hague where justice and international policy live in buildings prettier than most luxury homes.

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  • Aerial view of Castle De Haar in the Netherlands showing its brick towers, reflective moat and sprawling geometric gardens surrounded by lush green parkland.

    Discover Utrecht & Visit of Castle De Haar

    Utrecht serves Gothic realness with its Dom Tower and an old town that looks straight out of a film-location scout's dream. After your guided walk and some lunch-on-your-own time, you’ll hit up Castle De Haar: a spired fantasyland complete with drawbridges and enough turrets to make Disney jealous. It’s just this side of too much, and that makes it fantastic.

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  • Exterior view of the Anne Frank House along an Amsterdam canal with modern brick and glass architecture, rows of traditional narrow houses, leafy trees and people walking and cycling beside the waterfront.

    Amsterdam Canal Cruise & Time On Your Own

    Float through the city like a 17th-century merchant (except you’ve got a camera with you). This scenic canal cruise shows off Amsterdam’s narrow, gable-topped homes and extremely ambitious staircases. After the ride, you’re free to explore on your own. May we suggest the Anne Frank House, some vintage shopping or just a deep dive into Amsterdam’s snack scene?

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  • Historic windmill standing beside a canal in Haarlem, surrounded by traditional Dutch houses with red roofs, moored boats and trees reflected in the water under a bright blue sky.

    A Walk Through Haarlem & Tasting

    Haarlem is what happens when Dutch charm decides to outdo itself. Your guide will lead you past market squares, gabled rooftops and cobbled streets before stopping at Jopenkerk *(that would be a church that became a brewery). Grab a craft beer, snack on local bites and toast to rethinking what the term ‘sacred space’ can mean.

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This coastal port is practical, chill and wonderfully close to the action. Amsterdam is only a short ride away, putting famous sights like the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House and tulip-lined neighborhoods within easy reach. Prefer to stay local? IJmuiden’s wide dunes and maritime museums keep things interesting. Whether you’re exploring Europe or taking a world cruise, having IJmuiden as part of your itinerary is always the right voice.

 

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Discover Amsterdam on your next cruise

This is Dutch culture with the training wheels off. IJmuiden puts you within reach of world-famous art, villages built on love of cheese and architectural charm that will make your head spin. Princess Cruises® takes the guesswork out of it, offering curated excursions, comfortable transport and the kind of sea-day luxury that makes your trip to the Netherlands feel even more relaxing.

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Sightseeing boat cruising down the Prinsengracht canal in Amsterdam with tree-lined streets, moored boats and the tall Westerkerk tower standing prominently in the background under a bright blue sky.

Drift along Amsterdam’s storied Prinsengracht as the Westerkerk tower rises above the canal in the afternoon sun.

Bright rows of red, pink, white and yellow tulips stretch toward traditional windmills at Zaanse Schans under a clear blue sky.

Wander through rainbow-bright tulip fields beneath iconic Dutch windmills.

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