Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Dutch
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
May–Sep
Typical Duration
11-15 nights
Price Range
$639.50–$22,419 per person
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to Amsterdam and the Dutch Golden Age heritage, offering easy access to iconic canals, museums, and the Netherlands' cultural treasures.
Cruises that visit IJmuiden
- cruises to IJmuiden
- IJmuiden sailings
- IJmuiden cruises
- 9-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 9-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 9-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 9-night Swan Hellenic cruise
- 9-night Swan Hellenic cruise
- 10-night Silversea cruise
- 10-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 10-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 10-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 10-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 10-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 10-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 11-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 11-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 11-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 11-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 11-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 11-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 11-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 11-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 11-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 11-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 11-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 11-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 12-night Silversea cruise
- 12-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 12-night Oceania Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in IJmuiden
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Anne Frank House
WWII teenage diarist's house museum
Royal Palace Amsterdam
Ornate Golden Age palace & royal venue
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Heineken Experience
Interactive beer museum & tour
De Bazaar
International marketplace held indoors
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sat
Magna Plaza
High-end shops & dining in historic digs
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland
Coastal natural park edged by sand-dunes
DFDS | IJmuiden
Onsite services
Kop Van de Haven B.V.
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Leonardo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach
Modern pick with a restaurant & a spa
Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg
Stately country hotel with fine dining
Aloha Wijk aan Zee Strandpaviljoen
Zilt aan Zee
Closes soon · 8 PM
Vishandel & Restaurant Gerard van Es
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Vomar Voordeelmarkt
In-store shopping
Open · Closes 10 PM
Brederode Castle
Ruins of a 13th-century brick castle
Closed · Opens 11 AM Wed
Beach Inn
Noordpier
Sandy beach for surfing & water sports
Lidl
On-site parking·Bakery·Credit cards
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
Paviljoen Noordzee
Dine-in·No delivery
Strand Wijk aan Zee
Restaurant De Meerplaats
Dine-in·No takeout
DekaMarkt World of Food IJmuiden
In-store shopping·Delivery
Open · Closes 9 PM
Action
In-store shopping
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
IJmuiden Strand
Grand Café Staal
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Chi Ling
Dine-in·Takeout
Forteiland IJmuiden
Fortress island & unusual event venue
Hokkai Kitchen
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 5 PM Wed
Coffeeshop Scolo
In-store shopping
Open · Closes 11 PM
Kinko
Dine-in·Takeout
HEMA
In-store shopping·In-store pickup·Delivery
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Spijkers IJmuiden
Dine-in
Zuidpier IJmuiden
Augusta Hotel
Genteel lodging with French dining
De IJmond Brasserie & Restaurant
Dine-in·No delivery
Permanently closed
De Bokkedoorns
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 12 PM Wed
Bunker Museum IJmuiden
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sun
Playground "De Veilige Haven"
Closed · Opens 1 PM Wed
Het Zandhuis
Dine-in·No delivery
IJmuider Zee- en Havenmuseum
Closed · Opens 1 PM Fri
Albert Heijn .
Delivery
Open · Closes 10 PM
Heerenduinen, Nationaal Park Zuid Kennemerland
Argentijns Grill- Restaurant Parrilla Grande 🇦🇷
Dine-in·No delivery
Restaurant Van der Meer
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM Wed
Joe Cool
In-store shopping
Felison Cruise Terminal
Onsite services
Restaurant Apicius
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 12 PM Tue
Ons Ding
Dine-in·Takeout
Heemskerk Beach
Driftwood Beach
Brasserie Bosch
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Maimana Restaurant
Dine-in
Grandcafé Cheers - IJmuiden
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Chef's! Food & Drinks IJmuiden
Dine-in·No delivery
The Harbour Spa
Zeewegbar Centraal
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Kleine Strand
IJmuiden High Lighthouse
Low Lighthouse of IJmuiden
Seaport Beach Resort
Bobs-place
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery
Anka Ijmuiden
Dine-in
Café Kamperduin
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Ocean Snacks
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
Maimana Restaurant & Catering
Dine-in·Drive-through·No-contact delivery
Smulkoning
Coffee & Coconuts 'Roastery'
Delivery
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Kunstwerk “De eeuwige beweging”
Café IJmuiden
No takeout·No delivery
Vuur IJmuiden
Dine-in
Naaktstrand IJmuiden
Strandslag IJmuiderslag
Kennemer Beach
Stout Events
Dine-in·No delivery
Winkelcentrum Zeewijkpassage
Open · Closes 10 PM
Promenade IJmuiden Port
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
IJmuiden
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About IJmuiden
IJmuiden serves as a vibrant North Sea port where four distinguished cruise lines—Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Silversea, and Viking Ocean Cruises—offer exceptional itineraries throughout Northern Europe. With 67 upcoming cruises and a strong focus on 11-night voyages, this Dutch port has become an increasingly popular embarkation point for travelers seeking access to iconic destinations like Southampton, Zeebrugge, Le Havre, Hamburg, and Copenhagen. The port experiences peak activity during the summer months, particularly May through September, when the Northern European cruising season reaches its height.
As a port of call, IJmuiden provides cruise passengers with convenient access to the charming Dutch coastline and the broader attractions of the Netherlands. Whether you're embarking on a new adventure or arriving as part of a longer itinerary, you'll find this working port town offers an authentic glimpse into maritime heritage alongside easy connections to nearby cultural treasures. The bustling harbor atmosphere and proximity to Amsterdam make IJmuiden an ideal starting point for exploring one of Northern Europe's most captivating regions.
As a port of call, IJmuiden provides cruise passengers with convenient access to the charming Dutch coastline and the broader attractions of the Netherlands. Whether you're embarking on a new adventure or arriving as part of a longer itinerary, you'll find this working port town offers an authentic glimpse into maritime heritage alongside easy connections to nearby cultural treasures. The bustling harbor atmosphere and proximity to Amsterdam make IJmuiden an ideal starting point for exploring one of Northern Europe's most captivating regions.
Cruise Lines at IJmuiden
- Norwegian Cruise Line (37 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (20 cruises)
- Silversea (2 cruises)
- Swan Hellenic (2 cruises)
Cruises Departing From IJmuiden
Cruises Visiting IJmuiden
Ship Schedule at IJmuiden
IJmuiden Location
Other Cruise Ports in Netherlands
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IJmuiden known for?
The gateway to the North Sea and the largest Dutch fishing port, with four harbours.
Can cruise passengers take a shuttle to Amsterdam directly from IJmuiden?
No. Shuttle buses operate from the port to IJmuiden centre, not to Amsterdam.
When did IJmuiden develop?
It grew in the 1870s after the North Sea Canal opened.
Who rebuilt IJmuiden after World War II?
Architect Willem Marinus Dudok.