Kinderdijk from the Rotterdam cruise port: WaterShuttle, timing and tours
The windmills are 15 km from the ship and the WaterShuttle gets you there in 30 minutes, every day in summer and Friday to Sunday in winter. Every way to reach Kinderdijk from the cruise terminal, how long each takes, what it costs, and which tour fits your all-aboard time.
Rotterdam cruise port to Amsterdam airport: a tour on disembarkation day, luggage included
Train, taxi or a private minibus from the Rotterdam cruise terminal to Schiphol, how long each takes, and how to turn a disembarkation morning with an evening flight into a last day in Delft or Kinderdijk with your bags in the van.
Rotterdam cruise port to Amsterdam: is it worth it in one day?
Train, coach or private minibus from the Rotterdam cruise terminal to Amsterdam, what it costs, how many hours you really get in the city, and when Delft is the better use of a port day.
Ship excursion, independent operator or on your own in Rotterdam? What shore excursions cost and who waits for you
What a cruise line charges for Delft, The Hague or Amsterdam from Rotterdam, what the same day costs independently or on your own, the real rules on who the ship waits for, and when each option is the right one.
What to do in Rotterdam from a cruise ship: a half-day walk from the terminal
You can walk off the ship straight into the city. A 4-hour route from the Wilhelmina Pier over the Erasmus Bridge to the Markthal and the Cube Houses, with the metro back, plus what to do with the other half of the day.
One day in Maastricht: Vrijthof, the bookshop in a church and the city walls
Is one day enough for Maastricht? Yes for the old town, the walls and one underground tour. A timed plan from 09:15 to 21:00, with the Belgian and German add-ons.
What does a private tour in the Netherlands cost, and is it worth it?
Real prices for private guided tours in the Netherlands: €199 per group for a walking tour, from €600 for a full day, and when it pays.
Christmas markets and winter city breaks in the Netherlands: December 2026
The cave markets of Valkenburg, one-weekend events in Dordrecht, Haarlem and Deventer, and the winter light festivals, with 2026 dates and honest advice.
Rotterdam cruise port on your own: Delft, Kinderdijk and what fits in 6, 8 or 10 hours
From the Rotterdam cruise terminal to Delft and Kinderdijk by metro, train and boat, three timed plans for 6, 8 and 10 hours in port, and when an excursion earns its price.
Tipping, cash and cards in the Netherlands: what visitors get wrong
Is the Netherlands cashless, will your credit card work, and how much do you tip? Straight answers on paying for a trip to the Netherlands.
How many days do you need in the Netherlands? Itineraries for 3, 5 and 7 days
Two days cover Amsterdam, three add the second-tier cities, five to seven let you see the country without moving hotels every night. Day-by-day plans inside.
Keukenhof or the tulip fields? How to see both in spring 2027
Keukenhof is a garden, the fields are farms. Dates for 2027, the best week, how to get there from Amsterdam, Leiden, The Hague and Rotterdam, and how to do both in a day.
Where to base yourself in the Netherlands besides Amsterdam: Delft, The Hague, Leiden, Utrecht or Rotterdam
Delft, The Hague, Leiden, Utrecht and Rotterdam compared as a base: train times, hotels, evenings, Sundays, lockers and verdicts by traveller type.
Kinderdijk or Zaanse Schans? Which windmills to visit in the Netherlands
Kinderdijk is a UNESCO polder with 19 drainage mills; Zaanse Schans is an open-air village with industrial mills and shops. Costs, travel times, crowds and a verdict.
How to get to Kinderdijk without a car: from Rotterdam, The Hague and Amsterdam
The WaterShuttle from Rotterdam, the Waterbus and ferry via Ridderkerk, bus 489, the Dordrecht route, prices, hours and how much time to plan at the windmills.
Rotterdam or Amsterdam? How the two cities differ, and why you should see both
Amsterdam is the 17th-century canal city, Rotterdam the rebuilt port city 25 to 70 minutes away by train. How they differ, who each suits, and why both fit in one trip.
The 5 Unmissable Art Museums in the Netherlands
Here is our list of 5 art museums you should not miss.
What is a Museum Pass and should you get one?
The benefits of a Museum Pass (Museumkaart) and how to get one.
The 5 best day trips from Amsterdam
Here you can find our 5 best picks for a day trip away from Amsterdam.
What to Do in Rotterdam in One Day: A Short Guide
You've just arrived in Rotterdam and you don't know what to do. There are some options.
The best time to visit the Netherlands
Do you want tulips and spring colour, lively summer cities, or a quieter cultural experience?
Why The Hague is not the capital of the Netherlands
An answer to the question that so many visitors ask us.
How to use Dutch trains, trams, metros and buses
A practical guide including payment options, practical tips, and accessibility.
