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Currency
Euro (EUR)
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Language
Dutch
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Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
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Best Time to Visit
May–Sep
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Typical Duration
11-15 nights
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Price Range
$639.50–$22,419 per person
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Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
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Tender Port
No
Gateway to Amsterdam and the Dutch Golden Age heritage, offering easy access to iconic canals, museums, and the Netherlands' cultural treasures.
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
Getting around:
Keukenhof
The maze and windmill were both highlights for our group.
🕐 Temporarily closed
Anne Frank House
The exhibits were highly interactive and thorough.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Magna Plaza
It almost feels like a cathedral until you spot the banners and storefronts.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland
The entrance has a nice restaurant and playground with some pretty lights.
DFDS | IJmuiden
Loads of stuff to do onboard, and a nice view from the bar on th 11th floor.
Kop Van de Haven B.V.
Really nice staff, good atmosphere and the food is great.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
Leonardo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach
Bunker museum rught next to it for history lovers or explorers.
Zilt aan Zee
Nice view, good food!
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Aloha Wijk aan Zee Strandpaviljoen
Great location Good atmosphere Friendly staff Prices are a bit high
🕐 Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
Vishandel & Restaurant Gerard van Es
Great atmosphere, great service, great people.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Hotel Sonnevanck
Great beer selection... pet friendly.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Vomar Voordeelmarkt
Everything you need is there, from grocers to fresh produce
🕐 Closed · Opens 7:30 AM
Beach Inn
We enjoyed the time and the place
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Brederode Castle
The activities are entertaining for the kids so it's a good morning activity
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Lidl
Prices are good
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
Paviljoen Noordzee
Good place for a drink for a reasonable price
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Restaurant De Meerplaats
A restaurant with true hospitality and genuinely great food.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
DekaMarkt World of Food IJmuiden
Nice shop, good supermarket, low prices.
🕐 Closed · Opens 7:30 AM
IJmuiden Strand
Restaurants and activity workshops are good too.
Action
Good shop with a lot of different things to buy and very cheap
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
Grand Café Staal
Brilliant food, very attentive staff.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Forteiland IJmuiden
It's quite good with a lot of activities and good food with music
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Hokkai Kitchen
Exceptional service and impeccable quality of ingredients.
🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM
Coffeeshop Scolo
Excellent shop, easily accessible, friendly staff and great service.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
HEMA
In-store shopping·In-store pickup·Delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Spijkers IJmuiden
Nice atmosphere!
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Zuidpier IJmuiden
Bird paradise.
Bunker Museum IJmuiden
It was good for stretching our legs after a long cruise ship voyage.
🕐 Closed
Playground "De Veilige Haven"
Good prices and great fun.
🕐 Closed · Opens 1 PM Fri
Het Zandhuis
Inside table seating, bar seating, patio seating and terrace seating.
🕐 Closed · Opens 4 PM
IJmuider Zee- en Havenmuseum
Cozy local museum, awesome place for adults and kids
🕐 Closed · Opens 1 PM Fri
Heerenduinen, Nationaal Park Zuid Kennemerland
Restaurant Van der Meer
Lovely food freshly prepared to order.
🕐 Closed · Opens 5:30 PM
Hightide Surf & Food
Great ambient, good food 😊
🕐 Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Brasserie Bosch
The seafood risotto and sole were excellent!
🕐 Closed · Opens 4 PM
Driftwood Beach
Good food great location friendly staff.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Grandcafé Cheers - IJmuiden
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 4 PM
Zeewegbar Centraal
Love this bar, best pub in ijmuiden.
🕐 Closed · Opens 4 PM
IJmuiden High Lighthouse
You can view through a fence.
Low Lighthouse of IJmuiden
The whole area is amazing.
Suntanfashion kledingwinkel IJmuiden
Affordable adhesive/stick on bras!
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
DEXIS Netherlands - Groothandel voor de industrie
Good tool shop and boat spares
🕐 Closed · Opens 7 AM
Café IJmuiden
Great little bar, very friendly staff
Kunstwerk “De eeuwige beweging”
Eternal movement
Stout Events
Nice location, near the 🏖 beach.
Wandelstartpunt Zee en Havenmuseum
Tiny Bar
Dine-in·No delivery
Promenade IJmuiden Port
Winkelcentrum Zeewijkpassage
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
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 (34 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (16 cruises)
- Silversea (7 cruises)
- Aurora Expeditions (1 cruise)
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.