Passenger Terminal Amsterdam — Attraction in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has developed into a major northern European cruise port hub. Cruise Port Amsterdam is the company which handles both large ocean cruise ships and long river cruise

Cruises arrive and depart from the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam which is close to Amsterdam Central station and has easy access to the city centre.

Passenger Terminal Amsterdam The Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA) was designed by architect Larry Malcic and opened in the year 2000. Its wave-like glass structure is a striking example of the modern architecture to be seen on the Amsterdam IJ waterfront.

As well as having handled around 4 million cruise passengers since opening, the multi-purpose building is also used for events and functions for up to 3,000 people.

Located on the Piet Heinkade road, the PTA is sandwiched between the Mövenpick hotel and the Piet Hein office building.

The PTA has a 600m long dock (depth 10m) on the northern side and has the size to host large cruise ships of up to...

Good information for traveling to and from the Schiphol airport and the cruise terminal in Amsterdam about a 24km or a 25 minute ride. The most economical mode is the train for 5.90 Euros. The train is very clean and very accessible. Taxis are also available for 40-60 Euros. A very important bit of information for non-locals is to always use a licensed taxi. Taxis must have blue plates, sign on the roof with their company name and the meter visible on the dashboard. Any taxi without all those items are illegal and unlicensed. Unlicensed taxis generally use an non standard taxi meter app and can charge 100% more than a...

We joined Jewel of the Seas. Our worst embarkation ever and it is our 28th cruise. The woman member of staff near the door pushed all the non US people into a sort of holding area. She was an absolute bully, there is no other word for it. She clearly enjoyed pushing people around. People that arrived last were allowed in first, when on of the other passengers said something she got right in there faces and was down right rude. It was a large woman with very short hair.

In general everything was disorganised. I hope we never have to use...