Rotterdam Harbor Cruise
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Experience Highlights
Discover Europe's oldest maritime quarter with this approximately 75-minute boat trip through the port of Rotterdam . Sail through the busy waters of this Dutch city and through on-board audio commentary discover the history of Rotterdam. Climb aboard a modern ship and see the docks and shipyards, as well as the impressive Rotterdam skyline, its imposing buildings and much more.
- Get to know one of the most innovative ports in the world with this approximately 75-minute boat cruise through the port of Rotterdam .
- Sail aboard a modern ship, including on-board audio guide, and visit the famous Scheepvaartkwartier maritime quarter.
- See the shipyards, the docks of the maritime district and the transport of thousands of containers in the harbour.
- Enjoy the beautiful views of the Rotterdam skyline and the Dutch ship of state, the SS Rotterdam .
What’s included
- Boat cruise of about 75 minutes in Rotterdam harbour.
- Audio guide on board.
- Food and drink (available for purchase on board).
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Step by Step
Get to know one of the few areas of Rotterdam that emerged unscathed from the Second World War with this boat cruise lasting about 75 minutes. Board a modern boat with other travellers and let yourself be carried away by the waters of Rotterdam's harbour, the oldest in Europe. Discover the maritime history of this city thanks to an audio guide on board and at the same time see impressive historic landmarks of the Netherlands such as the famous SS Rotterdam, a legendary ship from the 1950s.
Experience one of the world's largest ports in all its splendour and let yourself be taken through the docks and shipyards to see where thousands of containers are loaded and unloaded with all kinds of goods. From fruit to furniture to frozen fish. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Europe's largest working port and from the comfort of your seat admire Rotterdam' s impressive skyline with its imposing buildings.
Along the way, you'll pass the shipyards and docks throughout the Scheepvaartkwartier district, and see new buildings such as the 17th century Norwegian Seamen's Church and the Nolet Mill, the largest windmill in the world. Watch the busy shipping traffic and also see the bridges and structures that stand on the banks of the Meuse River while listening to interesting commentary from the on-board audio guide .
See the life and energy of this famous maritime quarter and culminate this journey with a unique view of the legendary Dutch ship of state, the SS Rotterdam, a former ship from the 1950s now converted into a hotel.