MSC Preziosa • MSC Cruises
7-night Northern Europe Circuit via Hamburg & Amsterdam
Oct 30, 2026 → Nov 6, 2026 • Southampton ↔
From $569
$81/night
Great deal
↓33% below typical
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Cruises visiting Amsterdam
Quietest
Feb-Mar
Busiest
Jul-Aug
Upcoming
281+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Feb-Mar (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 65+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Amsterdam.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Amsterdam
These sailings rank first because they visit Amsterdam while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Celebrity Wanderer • Celebrity Cruises
7-night Northern Europe Circuit via Rotterdam, Köln & Strasbourg
Nov 4, 2028 → Nov 11, 2028 • Amsterdam → Basel
From $5,399
$771/night
Great deal
↓24% below typical
Queen Mary 2 • Cunard Line
18-night Northern Europe Crossing via Southampton & Amsterdam
Oct 30, 2026 → Nov 17, 2026 • New York ↔
From $2,637
$147/night
Great deal
↓24% below typical
Celebrity Roamer • Celebrity Cruises
7-night Northern Europe Circuit via Breisach & Strasbourg
Nov 4, 2028 → Nov 11, 2028 • Basel → Amsterdam
From $5,499
$786/night
Great deal
↓23% below typical
MSC Euribia • MSC Cruises
9-night Itinerary NLAMS-FRCER-ESAGP-ESALC
Oct 11, 2026 → Oct 20, 2026 • Copenhagen → Barcelona
From $959
$107/night
Great deal
↓21% below typical
MSC Euribia • MSC Cruises
11-night Itinerary DKCPH-NLAMS-FRCER-ESAGP-ESALC-ESBCN
Oct 10, 2026 → Oct 21, 2026 • Kiel → Marseille
From $1,174
$107/night
Great deal
↓21% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Amsterdam, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Amsterdam that day.
Amsterdam is busiest from Jul-Aug, with multiple ships per day. Feb, Mar are significantly quieter.
October 2026
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Number of ships
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27
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1
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1
~2,300 passengers
$140/night
↓6% vs typical
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6
~4,800 passengers
$100/night
↓21% vs typical
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1
~2,700 passengers
$103/night
↓19% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Friday, October 2, 2026
1 ship visit Amsterdam on this date, carrying about ~2,300 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~2,300 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $140/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Amsterdam on this date.
Norwegian Star • Norwegian Cruise Line
10-night Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing via Bordeaux, La Rochelle & Vigo
Sep 27, 2026 → Oct 7, 2026 • Southampton → Lisboa
From $1,399
$140/night
Typical price
↓6% below typical
Best time to visit Amsterdam on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Amsterdam still look attractively priced.
June
Median price/night
$165
10 visits
Traffic
Near typical
5 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$211
17 visits
Traffic
↑37% vs typical
6 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$219
14 visits
Traffic
↓11% vs typical
5 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
September
Priciest
Median price/night
$278
4 visits
Traffic
↑8% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
October
Cheapest
Median price/night
$107
8 visits
Traffic
↓21% vs typical
3 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$133
12 visits
Traffic
↑6% vs typical
4 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$128
2 visits
Traffic
↑28% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$200
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$147
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$221
13 visits
Traffic
↑48% vs typical
7 ships • 11 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Amsterdam
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Amsterdam, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Northern Europe Circuit via Hamburg & Amsterdam (Port-Heavy)
Northern Europe • Next: Oct 30
From $569
2 upcoming sailings
2 ships
View itinerary →
Northern Europe Crossing via Southampton & Amsterdam (Best Balance)
Northern Europe • Next: Oct 30
From $2,637
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Itinerary NLAMS-FRCER-ESAGP-ESALC
Western Mediterranean • Next: Oct 11
From $959
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Itinerary DKCPH-NLAMS-FRCER-ESAGP-ESALC-ESBCN
Western Mediterranean • Next: Oct 10
From $1,174
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Western Mediterranean Circuit via Amsterdam, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin & Málaga (Rare Variant)
Western Mediterranean • Next: Oct 11
From $1,069
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Itinerary DKCPH-NLAMS-FRCER-ESAGP-ESALC
Western Mediterranean • Next: Oct 10
From $999
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Amsterdam on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Amsterdam depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Amsterdam
See the next scheduled ship visits into Amsterdam.
FAQ about cruises visiting Amsterdam
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Amsterdam.
What is the best time to visit Amsterdam on a cruise?
October currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Amsterdam, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Amsterdam busiest for cruise traffic?
July currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Amsterdam. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Amsterdam?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Amsterdam include Northern Europe Circuit via Hamburg & Amsterdam (Port-Heavy), Northern Europe Crossing via Southampton & Amsterdam (Best Balance), and Itinerary NLAMS-FRCER-ESAGP-ESALC. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Amsterdam?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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